Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ralph Lauren. Show all posts
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Barn Owl White
Monday, August 13, 2012
One Coat White
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Impressionist Blue
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Bronze Statue (metallic paint)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Monticello Yellow

Happy Independence Day, everyone! This holiday is my favorite, after Christmas, for so many reasons. I love the food, the warm summer weather, fireworks, Lee Greenwood, barbecues, boating on the lake, being with family, and feeling so PROUD of this country that I LOVE. I hope you all are feeling the same and enjoying this wonderful holiday.
To celebrate, I posted a few of George Washington’s and Thomas Jefferson’s favorite paint colors – (yes they had them too!) They are vibrant and bright, apparently showing off their wealth, and if you want to add some great color in your home and have a little bit of history behind it, you can get the same colors that were used in Monticello and Mount Vernon.
Fine Paints of Europe has put together a collection based on the colors used in Mount Vernon and has some interesting information on George Washington’s sense of style. I love this:
“Washington’s diaries and letters reveal intricate details regarding his hands-on approach and passion for beautifying his home. The man who inspired a nation was himself inspired by beauty, design and bright, bold color.” Fine Paints of Europe
The more I read and learn about this man, the more I love him.
Enjoy the colors, and enjoy this wonderful Independence Day. Happy Birthday, America!

Verdigris by Fine Paints of Europe
(Mount Vernon Estate of Colours)

Prussian Blue by Fine Paints of Europe


Monticello Yellow by Ralph Lauren


Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Hottie
Hottie by Para Paints
*Wainscoating is painted Pocket Watch White (half strength) by Ralph Lauren
Friday, May 11, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Brown Fox
Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Hopsack
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Crabapple
Labels:
beige,
family room/living room,
neutral,
Ralph Lauren
Monday, June 27, 2011
Balmoral Red
*Love the subtle striping Richella painted by taping her walls and alternating between flat paint and high gloss.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Burlap

Burlap by Ralph Lauren (cabinets and walls)
California Poppy by Ralph Lauren (back door)
You can also read more about this transformation in The Lettered Cottage e-zine.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Canvas Natural
Labels:
Behr Paint,
family room/living room,
kitchen,
master bedroom,
neutral,
Ralph Lauren,
white
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Oatmeal
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