Sunday, January 2, 2011

Blue Mood

I'm using this blog as a place to store ideas so I don't forget what I worked out for myself.
Previously I mentioned how the over all color theme of the house was Red and Greens. I'll then be decorating for Christmas in primarily pine green garland and red accents, with white as a rest color. I'll use jewel toned glass ball ornaments to add interest and whimsy to the overall affect.
Except the guest room doesn't fit into this color scheme.
When one of my sons was using that as a bedroom, he painted the room blue. It's a pretty blue, a calm and restful blue (I think he was actually going for something a little more moody - it ended up being lighter than he planned). It's a good paint job and I ran with that color as I decorate the room. Blue stripped sheets, and light turqoise blue bedspread and curtains. I like the color for a guest room cause it does seem calm and restful. It's a break from the rest of the house. I'm not interested in redecorating the room just for one holiday. I need to build on the color that is already in there.
So as I contemplate blue and Christmas, I've come up with ideas:
Blue and white -- snowflakes, snowmen, snow globes, blue and white quilt with mittens and snowflakes appliqued on it.
I do worry about the room having a "cold" feel to it. So I need to make sure there are plenty of snuggly, cuddly things to counter act that. So maybe the snowmen can be stuffed toys, snowflakes as quilt and pillow motifs, maybe a tray of hot chocolate supplies on the table. Maybe I should change out the light airy curtain for something heavier during the winter time.
A thick blue throw rug on the floor and a plug in radiator in the corner - that should keep that room warm and cozy.

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