I knew England had won the football by the screams echoing around the village
I understand the tribal attraction to the game but it’s always left me rather cold.
It’s nice to hear people so happy at the result though.
Everyone needs a boost
I carried on with a late dog walk as the yelling continued
I’ve finished the painting today and despite some wobbly lines, I’m pretty happy with the result .
Not one of the cottage walls in the bedroom is straight, so says the spirit level, so I have something else to blame than my fading eyesight and wobbly hand.
I’m knackered but happy that I finished….well almost finished . I’m waiting for some burnt orange curtains and a matching rug to be delivered and there’s a bit of outstanding gloss work to complete but tomorrow I’m meeting my friend Polly for a walk and later another friend Colin is coming to dinner….so I’ve peaked with the paint brushes.
I’m fucking knackered
It looks amazing. Well done. The American flag poster is an interesting touch, perhaps a MOMA/ NYC piece.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking it is time you had a dinner party! Maybe 12 good friends?
lizzy x
Yes from one my old MOMA visits x
Deletelooks great, you did a brilliant job, i look forward to seeing the new rug and curtains x
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DeleteLooks splendid! The dark colour seems to be good for sleeping in the day. Cozy.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Carol
Not an easy color to cut in the best of times, but it looks absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteLook closer and there’s lots of mistakes but I like it
DeleteFrom a distance you seem to have done a bloody good job of it. Well dome Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen! Make sure you finish off the job. It is easy to lose momentum.
ReplyDeleteMy room is like me….best seen from a distance
DeleteBut if we see you only at a distance, how could we give you a hug, should any of us get to Trelawnyd?
DeleteHugs!
Looks great! Orange accents will make it look even better
ReplyDeleteI’m not a lover of orange but I like it as the accent colour here. I’ve got a lobster print coming too , very orange
DeleteYour room looks fab! Not a colour I would have chosen but in your cottage it really goes well, the orange curtains and rug will bring more oomph too. Great job.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Thank u x
DeleteYour room looks amazing! The navy looks great with the white woodwork and quilt cover.
ReplyDeleteIt was silent round here after the football finished, and I thought for sure England had lost and everyone was drinking themselves into a stupor to drown their sorrows.
I’m glad we won , I’m sick of England losing
DeleteVery stylish John and I love how you've accessorised the room-You really are a marvel x
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DeleteYou really are John-you have a very full,fun,busy life and still find time to pleasure others x
DeleteSay nothing to that mave
DeleteOoo dear-rather-succinctly touching base x
Deletewow...great job!!! sort of surprising to see anyone hanging anything to do with america these days. we are such a mess over here. it makes me proud and sad at the same time. i love this room! it looks like the girls approve too!
ReplyDeleteIt couldn’t look any worse , it had not been decorated since 2006
DeleteThat looks amazing. Like a magazine photo!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic! At the same time, cozy for the winter, yet cool for hot weather. Is that even possible? And you did a great job on the edge where the wall meets the ceiling. Bravo!
ReplyDeletePeggy
I think the room looks terrific! Since I am in Colorado, I think I'm far enough away so I can't see any mistakes! 😊
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! I love bold colour
ReplyDeleteLooks like Mary and Dot like it. However, painting and moving are UGH jobs. Great work!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and complimentary cream ceiling as well as the curtains and wall art! You deserve not only APPLAUSE! but also a good rest tonight and tomorrow. I imagine the cozy darkness in your bedroom tonight will allow you and your furry bedmates wonderful, peaceful hours in dreamland. Hope so! Oh, and you're likely to wake up smiling as the painting is finished!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy for you hugs!
Wow, those navy walls look terrific!
ReplyDeleteJohn, GREAT job!
ReplyDeleteI love it! John it looks like a picture out of a decorating magazine! The burnt orange curtains and rug along with the lobster print will be perfect accent colors for the blue.
ReplyDeleteAll that and a big Jasper Johns poster on top! Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Your hard work was well worth it and the orange should really bring out the dark blue. The dogs look pleased too
ReplyDeleteSplendid result - definitely worth the sore body! I agree - sparks of orange will make it zing. And, if you want perfectly square joinery, you can go and live in one of those modern tacky-tacky, characterless boxes! Your cottage is rightly proud of its age. Great work! Now, what about a bath with lots of epsom salts - that'll help. Even the official Arthritis website says it relieves soreness!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I don't usually like such strong dark colours but you've accessorised it so well it seems calming and womb-like, what a great place to sleep after a long stint at work.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs obviously approve of Dad's hard work too
A perfect choice! My bedroom walls are a slightly lighter shade of blue than yours and I have burnt orange pillow cases for contrast. I find it restful. Nicely done John.
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It's brill! To my parents' horror as a teenager I asked my dad to paint my bedroom navy blue with white woodwork. I had an orange M&S bed set and it looked terrific when finished. I'm so glad somebody else shares my taste - although mine was about 50 years earlier!
ReplyDeletePS I love the quilt at the end of the bed. Is it handmade?
Yes, it is looking good.
ReplyDeleteWow that looks really smart. I'm not that brave with colour but maybe I should be.
ReplyDeleteIt looks really good. Well done. It's not the most enjoyable task. xx
ReplyDeleteJust perfick! xx
ReplyDeleteHey that looks good. I've always steered away from dark colours but it makes your room look really cosy and the orange will add a real pop. Congrats on a job well done. Viv
ReplyDeleteBrave and very successful. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe bedroom looks great! That’s exactly what we had hoped for in our hallway ... with less success. Are you happy with it?
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I LOVE that dark blue John …… very trendy ! It looks brilliant ….. you work so hard and it shows. Your cottage looks lovely, inside and out. XXXX
ReplyDeleteGood color choice.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing, well done. I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteLove the color choice. Navy is such a cool color! Looking forward to the orange touches.
XOXO
Looking good. The navy walls with white/cream contrasting trim is a great combo. Some orange accents will really set it off.
ReplyDeleteJohn, it looks really good. I love the photo of the dogs on the bed!
ReplyDeleteNice job! Cozy and dark - good for sleeping!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic John! Well done!
ReplyDeleteNow all you need is a sleep in the bed.
ReplyDeleteVery sexy bedroom. Masculine blue, comfortable. Bit throw by the American flag though. I’m sure you will sleep well here.
ReplyDeleteI really like the color on the walls. It looks like a lovely, comfortable, cozy bedroom.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely and fresh!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Room ! Adore the colors and the Orange will add a fun pop of color. Of course the Gud Dugs add the best design.
ReplyDeleteI am so late I am trying to catch up with all my friends blogs. Even mine blog are are late and I am down to usually once a week on Friday.
Very talented !