french blues and neutrals

by Sharon Santoni
There are a million (at a rough estimate) other and more important things that I should be doing this morning, but the joy of a blog is that it gives me the excuse to re-organise my day and justify some fun.
I found these beautiful fabrics yesterday:  an old bolster and some cereal bags, and teamed them up with a remnant of blue toile de jouy I’ve been keeping for an unknown reason.  Then I thought I needed a backdrop and ha!  the painted floor – at last it comes into its own!
So this is my offering to you on a cold weekend in Normandy.  A little linen, a little indigo blue, a little  antique stoneware and china …..
and finally for those of who who are saying “oh, so she painted the floor white in the end”,  I have to reply “no actually”, in real life it is very pale grey, although I grant you, it does appear white here.
I wish you all a lovely weekend, thank you for reading me.[blank]

35 comments

Barbara Lilian February 23, 2013 - 12:13 pm

At last I get to see your painted floor, what a wonderful back drop it makes for your new blue linen finds. I'm sure we'll be seeing more of it used as a backdrop. Lovely pictures as always. Enjoy your weekend, it's also cold here with flutters of snow.

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Tretswelt February 23, 2013 - 12:39 pm

Hei ,das gefällt mir.Bussi.Lu.

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Francine Gardner February 23, 2013 - 1:06 pm

Lovely! I did an entire room for a client in the Hamptons based on these colors. it is just the perfect touch of "country " style in an elegant want
Happy week end!

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Monica February 23, 2013 - 1:11 pm

I love your things!!!

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CasaKoivu by Terhi February 23, 2013 - 1:56 pm

Beautiful tones, just lovely.
Terhi

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Anonymous February 23, 2013 - 1:59 pm

My favorite combination, well done! Love the floor too. Hope you have a wonderful weekend; it's chilly and raining here but I love rainy days 🙂
jac

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david terry February 23, 2013 - 1:59 pm

Oh, Sharon….

Well, I TOLD you not to paint the floors….but did you listen? Nope.

What I didn't tell you (and I might as well do it now) is that painted floors are (to paraphrase an old saying of my father's) like horses, swimming pools, and boats; one should make a point of never having anything so high-maintainance in one's own life, but one should also make a distinct point of making FRIENDS with folks who do have them.

so, I'm actually very glad that you have at least two of the above-cited items; I'll visit anytime, enjoy&admire; them thoroughly, and afterwards return happily my horse-free, boat-less, and no-painted-floors life.

Your floor is, by the way, very pretty.

Have a fine weekend,

David Terry
http://www.davidterryart.com

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Danielle February 23, 2013 - 2:15 pm

So beautiful. I love these colors!

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lilac and old roses February 23, 2013 - 2:28 pm

So so lovely, thank you for sharing. I love your blog, it is so inspirational x

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Laura @ 52 FLEA February 23, 2013 - 2:31 pm

These are my colors. So lovely…and your floor is perfect too!
Happy weekend!

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Nantucket Daffodil February 23, 2013 - 2:37 pm

Lovely visions as I sip my morning coffee.

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The Blue Farmhouse February 23, 2013 - 3:55 pm

You just made my heart go "pitter-patter" and I knew there was a reason to get up this early to check what's new in blogland! Have a great weekend.

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Jennifer February 23, 2013 - 3:58 pm

Simply gorgeous!

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La Dolfina February 23, 2013 - 4:12 pm

Oh la la, I love!!!

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Joelle February 23, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Lovely post. Every time I go to a flea market or antique fair in France (Barjac, Ile sur Sorgue, local vides-grenier) I try to resist the urge to buy more textiles like the ones you are showing. I could buy them all!

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Marta Morer i Esther Fornell February 23, 2013 - 4:19 pm Reply
Wild Oak Designs February 23, 2013 - 4:27 pm

I want to see the whole floor….
Let us know how it stands up to dogs and daily wear and tear. In my house it wouldn't work.
We are now considering a new floor that looks old so when the inevitable happens I won't cry….
Nancy
https://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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Sophia Home February 23, 2013 - 5:23 pm

Sharon – I love the painted floor! Would love to see the whole room. Gorgeous with the blue…….
Have a lovely weekend – freezing in Kent too!

Sophia

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Sandy February 23, 2013 - 6:02 pm

I'd love to see the pale grey floor in
real time.. beautiful accessories to go
with it.
Enjoy
Sandy

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hostess of the humble bungalow February 23, 2013 - 6:24 pm

I love that jug against the linens. So lovely with you freshly painted floor!

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Nell February 23, 2013 - 6:25 pm

Et vous lire est toujours un plasir, j'adore les coueleurs des ce tissu
Bon week-end
Nell

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marty (A Stroll Thru Life) February 23, 2013 - 6:29 pm

Your pictures are all so pretty. The blue and white is always stunning, such a classic. Hugs, Marty

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Sopa Azul February 23, 2013 - 6:47 pm

Beautiful combination!!!! Greetings

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HWIT BLOGG February 23, 2013 - 7:16 pm

LOVELY!!!

Titti

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Amelia February 23, 2013 - 10:56 pm

Lovely combo…:)

Happy weekend!

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Inside a British Mum's Kitchen February 23, 2013 - 10:57 pm

Pretty blue hues!
Mary x

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Sarah February 23, 2013 - 11:54 pm

And a beautiful offering it is! Something wonderful about these blues and natural linen. '-)

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Pat February 24, 2013 - 2:45 am

Nothing beats blue and white.

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8)(8 February 24, 2013 - 2:58 am

My daughter just redid her bicycle in that color scheme. It's lovely.

I like my painted floors. They are also a light gray, but they are concrete with an epoxy. Actually they don't show that much dirt, and I am sure that in the desert we have more than Normandy.

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PamLuvsPink February 24, 2013 - 7:15 am

Hi Sharon!!!!

My first set of china was blue and white Wedgewood called Countryside. In total it had an eight piece place setting and various odd pieces. I paid $20 for all of this beautiful china set. Blue and white has always gone together beautifully in a house's decor.

I love the linen and how you put together and your floor looks great as you backdrop.

And Sharon, I/we really love your blog!!! I get really excited when I check out my emails and I see you have sent me one. It's visiting friends and we all have in common the beautiful surroundings of our homes, with things that we cherish and want to share.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!! We had a beautiful sunny day here in Vancouver, BC.

Pam
xox

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Bleudelavande February 24, 2013 - 9:08 am

Ooooohhhh I'm soooo happy to discover your lovely blog!!!!!!
I love the antique linens and their wonderful colours!!!!!!
Have a nice sunday!

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vicki archer February 24, 2013 - 12:51 pm

A gorgeous vignette Sharon… such a lovely combination of toile with the stoneware and cereal bags… xv

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Yvette February 24, 2013 - 2:51 pm

ten kolor kolarzy mi się już z latem wakacjami, żaglami 🙂

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peggy braswell February 24, 2013 - 8:42 pm

love the floor + anything blue & white stops me in my tracks. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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Karen (Back Road Journal) February 25, 2013 - 3:20 am

I have painted stairs and guest room floors that I am very happy with. I love that you showcased your beautiful linens on you lovely pale gray floors…I'm sure they are beautiful.

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