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One Space Two Ways

By Anita 20 Comments

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I thought it would be fun to do my closet two different ways using some lovelies from my sponsor Laura Ashley. Want to see what I came up with? Let’s look at how the space looks different using two different accessories. First we have the blue look. I used a soft blue throw and a gorgeous blue pillow. The throw is so soft too.

 

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I love the embroidery on the pillow.

 

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Here’s how it looks in the room again.

 

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Okay now I removed the blue accents and added cranberry ones. The tablecloth is actually fabric from Laura Ashley. I wanted to show you a no sew project, so the fabric is just draped over the desk.

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I thought this would make a fabulous place to have some tea and toast. Yum!

 

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This pillow also has scrumptious details.

 

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All of these nice details are what make a room feel special.

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Here is the same pillow in the bathroom with a Laura Ashley umbrella.

 

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So which do you prefer? The cranberry accents or the blue ones? Of course I can always alternate them, and change them out as my mood changes.

These lovelies were provided by my sponsor, LAURA ASHLEY

 

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Comments

  1. Heidi says

    May 29, 2015 at 08:22

    I love the both but my favorite is the cranberry! I love the pop of color. The blue tends to blend in in my opion.

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  2. Debra Shoppe No. 5 says

    May 29, 2015 at 08:58

    The fabrics are beautiful. It is hard to decide as both looks are lovely. I would alternate for a cool look and a warm look. I can see the blue in spring and summer and the blue in fall and winter.

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  3. Jan says

    May 29, 2015 at 09:09

    They are both beautiful, but I love the blue! It’s so soft and relaxing in that setting.

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  4. FrenchGardenHouse says

    May 30, 2015 at 14:41

    I love both of these, each one is absolutely perfect! I’m slightly more partial to the soft blue, which is a surprise for me, since I love reds and cranberries. It’s fun to change small accessories around, isn’t it, to give any space a totally different look. Thanks for a fun post!

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  5. Pat says

    May 30, 2015 at 18:01

    Anita,
    Blue for now. . .Spring!!!
    Cranberry for later. . .Autumn!!!
    Two amazing looks for one magnificent space!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. Phylies says

    May 31, 2015 at 15:56

    My favorite, by far is the blue. The throw looks great with the grey color of the desk.
    …I love both of the embroidered pillows!
    However, I think the reason I prefer the blue is that I like to see your lovely desk, too.

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  7. Maggie says

    June 1, 2015 at 18:18

    I like both of them but I’m more incline to the blue. You are good !!

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  8. Pat says

    June 7, 2015 at 15:34

    I think both are beautiful – but do people really live like this – with a closet to have your tea and toast in? I guess I’m following the wrong blogs, but congrats to those of you who can relate.

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    • Anita says

      June 7, 2015 at 16:44

      Pat, it’s just styling for the photos. If I just show my sneakers thrown in a corner, or underwear thrown in the floor, who is going to be interested in seeing that?

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    • Margo says

      December 28, 2018 at 06:37

      While tea and toast in a closet may not be practical, the option of surrounding ourselves with beauty for our everyday activities is the point. Even though my walk-in closet is a thing of the past in our downsized retirement home, both of these ideas would work in my bedroom, the throw on my bedside chair and the fabric on my bedside table. Love both options and would definitely change them with the seasons. In fact the cranberry would suit well for the holidays.

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      • Pat M. says

        December 28, 2018 at 10:33

        Margot, my response was made three and a half years ago in mid-2015. I’ve seen the error or my ways since then and appreciate that much is posted for beauty and effect, not for actual day to day living. I must have been having a bad day that day.
        By the way, the cranberry is my favorite.

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        • Margo says

          December 28, 2018 at 12:30

          We all have those days. Usually it’s me. I’m new to looking at all these blogs and can’t quite figure out the timing, although now I see the date mark. Thank you for responding. I’m an empty nester that left my dream home of 23 years for a much smaller home on a lake in central Massachusetts. I just love looking at all these beautiful rooms and feeling in touch with so many other readers.

          Reply
  9. Linda says

    June 7, 2015 at 19:46

    Love the blue for this one. I like the simplicity & not so much pattern.

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  10. LINDA O. says

    August 19, 2016 at 07:39

    Love the pillows! Beautiful!!

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  11. Kate Collignon says

    August 19, 2016 at 08:03

    Blue for me, love the soft look..

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  12. Ginger Valdes says

    August 19, 2016 at 09:03

    Oh Anita, the blue looks so good with the color of the cabinets!

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  13. Linda Charlton says

    August 19, 2016 at 09:35

    Loving the closet both ways. Wish I had a closet like this.

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  14. Ginger says

    January 18, 2017 at 12:01

    Hi Anita, I really like the blue. And I am not a blue person. I have no blue in my home, except an aqua in the master bath. Think I’ll bring in blue and see w) it takes me.

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  15. Ruth says

    January 30, 2020 at 18:46

    Oh the blue without doubt. So understated and “classy” ? love it.

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  16. Darlene says

    January 30, 2020 at 23:50

    Anita, this is not a fair question!
    All are Charming I couldn’t pick just one.
    The pillows are beautiful, I love, love embroidery
    such a great way to add (elegant) texture.

    Reply

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