Wednesday, April 27, 2011

April showers better bring May flowers

Rain, rain, rain – if it isn’t snowing here, it’s raining. And sometimes it does both at the same time. What’s up with that?! April has been a wet month in Ottawa – that better mean that May is going to be sunny and full of beautiful flowers! Till then, here are some floral-inspired designs to brighten yet another gloomy April day…

I discovered Fiona Douglas’s work over at TheLENNOXX. The floral fabric against the deep blue wall is so gorgeous, and love the sweet pompom trim.

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The floral cushion is a small detail with big impact.

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Flowers are blooming everywhere in Fiona’s pretty bedroom.

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If that doesn’t cheer up a rainy day, I don’t know what will! Oh, maybe more floral-inspired rooms. These two feature Osborne & Little’s Maharani pattern.

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maharani O and L design mazeImage via Design Maze

Pretty in pink flowers…

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Bright & fresh green…

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So many fab colours in this room, all grounded by the colourful floral carpet.

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Check out the bold graphic floral fabric on this sofa. Go big or go home!

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Flowers & polka dots & stripes – a great combo of patterns.

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If you can’t commit to an all-over floral design, then why not add a few cheery floral pillows to your arm chair or sofa.

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Cushions and images by Pillow Throw Decor

Or hang some floral art on the wall.

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Original painting by Jill Alexander

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Original painting by Fifi Flowers

Hope you’re enjoying spring in your little corner of the world :-)

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Posted by K&B by the Sea at 11:36 AM

16 comments:

  1. LisaApril 27, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful images and we can certainly use some bright and happy flowers during this dull rainy Ottawa week!
    Love the blue in the first photo -I wonder what paint colour that is?

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  2. KarenaApril 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    You have cheered me immensely! Kelly there are storm clouds in the distance here today!

    LOve the bright cheerful images you have shown. I have that teal in my office and am thinking of one of these patterns to bring in the sunshine!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  3. MelApril 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Just what I needed to see on such a dreary spring day, the umpteenth of this month :)

    I recently added a touch of green, floral fabric (vintage) to my dining room. Something about spring makes me want to see pretty everywhere.

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  4. eye see prettyApril 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Great minds think alike I guess! ;) Loved the work of Fionna Douglas and can't wait to see more. Hope things are well with you!

    Amy

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  5. laxsupermomApril 27, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    It's been raining by the bucketfull here, too. Gorgeous pics! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Marie BradyApril 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That organic shaped white lamp in the one pic is amazing!

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  7. Linda @ theLENNOXXApril 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Wow Kelly, thank you so much for the link =D Love all the pretty florals you found, thank you for feeding my obsession ;)

    xo Linda

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  8. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Love the first three images... aren't they so pretty! Great post Kelly it really brightened up my evening. By the way the weather here (vancouver) has been atrocious too. :o(

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  9. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Oh yes I LOVE all these florals!! So cheery and vibrant, like a lovely garden indoors. Fab post.

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  10. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Such, such prettiness !! I love florals but worry they might look too twee ! But none of the above do at all - I am mad on that pom pom trim too !!

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  11. Solace InteriorsApril 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    So very pretty. I love the intensity of these prints.

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  12. PaulaApril 28, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a pretty pick-me up post! We last saw the sun for a little peek on Good Friday. These rooms are so bright and cherry. I love Fiona's colours/patterns shown at the beginning the most. Some of her prints look hand painted (tulips). I often wondered what goes in the making of such beautiful fabrics and prints. (future post? hint hint)

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  13. Rhônya HolmanApril 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Wow! Such a beautiful photos - the colors are so rich, and vibrant.
    Great post Kelly!

    Sunshine & Smiles to you always! =(^.^)=

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  14. Marcus DesignApril 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    So much pretty! Well, I sure hope April showers bring May flowers cause as usual we are drowning over here in Vancouver :(
    Can't wait for warm sun!!
    Nancy xo

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  15. Vanessa@decor happyApril 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Yes, bring on the sunshine and some flowers! Love the colour in the first home you showed especially the second photo.

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  16. design elementsApril 29, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    so many beautiful photos and rich vivid colors. My fav is the interior by Krista Ewart. Happy Friday, Kelly!

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