tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post9041621326250756056..comments2023-11-03T05:59:43.804-07:00Comments on A Bloomsbury Life: Light vs. DarkLisa Borgnes Giramontihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708026781435832810noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-28242411986983587482011-02-09T05:27:45.388-08:002011-02-09T05:27:45.388-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Buy Viagrahttp://www.iservepharmacy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-39535496946272787982009-05-23T12:41:12.291-07:002009-05-23T12:41:12.291-07:00Great color change, it is def more interesting and...Great color change, it is def more interesting and sophisticated. Please don't replace the couch, it gives good contrast.....and while I bet one of the fabrics you mentioned for your curtains or chair would be lovely, do your own thang!eccentricfemmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367941192088229144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-29603807374957944972009-04-13T06:36:00.000-07:002009-04-13T06:36:00.000-07:00Homemade: How amazing...I didn't know Benson's hou...Homemade: How amazing...I didn't know Benson's house was open to the public! And am considering calling the painters back in... :)Lisa Borgnes Giramontihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708026781435832810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-58080769554327002282009-04-13T00:51:00.000-07:002009-04-13T00:51:00.000-07:00hiI just found your blog via ancient industries an...hi<BR/>I just found your blog via ancient industries and will be following, It's very lovely.<BR/>I always paint my ceilings the same colour as the walls too as it softens the edges.<BR/>Look forward to further posts. Have you ever seen E F Benson's house in Rye, Sussex? you would like, it is owned by the national trust.homemadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687186836203044795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-68773338355333717572009-04-12T20:40:00.000-07:002009-04-12T20:40:00.000-07:00Lisa -As I have learned after all these years and ...Lisa -<BR/><BR/>As I have learned after all these years and 4 homes...sometimes you just have to see it in person to make the decision! Good that you went with bold...I Love, Love, Love color!<BR/><BR/>My bedroom was recently painted a beautiful blue/gray with bright white trim and it went from boringly restless to passionately restful.<BR/><BR/>Nextup (thanks to you!) a trellis full of climbing roses for an aromatic, visually stimulating view from my newly blue room.<BR/><BR/>vroomSusan's Snippetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318690700893201072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-49490882746072537002009-04-11T18:17:00.000-07:002009-04-11T18:17:00.000-07:00I love the abrupt turnaround! Sounds like you had...I love the abrupt turnaround! Sounds like you had the deep palette swirling around in your heart but couldn't quite pull the trigger. So glad you didn't miss a beat at the end. The chair fabric option is to die for.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113148899321196631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-3599733067222392542009-04-11T14:48:00.000-07:002009-04-11T14:48:00.000-07:00the railing paint colour looks perfect! Your clim...the railing paint colour looks perfect! Your climbing roses are very beautiful, we have trees full of blossom here and the thought of scented rose and sunshine is something to look forward to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-19075192848829584272009-04-11T10:31:00.000-07:002009-04-11T10:31:00.000-07:00Architect Design and Christine: You both have comm...Architect Design and Christine: You both have commented on the ceiling, which is actually a soft grey but I admit looks quite white with the new paint color. I am considering painting it now...thanks for your input!Lisa Borgnes Giramontihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708026781435832810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-90203195975380754092009-04-11T10:11:00.000-07:002009-04-11T10:11:00.000-07:00LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! I just did my living room ...LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! I just did my living room in Deep Charcoal and am really loving the contrast. With our amazing light in LA, we can get away with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-35100866504103272862009-04-11T05:47:00.000-07:002009-04-11T05:47:00.000-07:00could i recomment painting the ceiling? The harsh...could i recomment painting the ceiling? The harsh line you've created between the wall and the ceiling needs to soften up a bit.<BR/>It looks fantastic tho<BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454867883233809990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-71593402600212088782009-04-10T20:58:00.000-07:002009-04-10T20:58:00.000-07:00Oh, the second colour is the best, by far. Being ...Oh, the second colour is the best, by far. Being a pale soul myself, I also feel quite at home in the dark.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-52326957810486244282009-04-10T11:14:00.000-07:002009-04-10T11:14:00.000-07:00An art teacher told me, one must start with the da...An art teacher told me, one must start with the darks first in order to see the light. That deep dark color is so Cecil Beaton. I love it. Look forward to seeing the transformation. The roses, they are stunning.pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-85924503486467021222009-04-10T10:20:00.000-07:002009-04-10T10:20:00.000-07:00Gorgeous! Farrow and Ball paint and wallpapers are...Gorgeous! Farrow and Ball paint and wallpapers are so beautiful and stylish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-85876587366840856252009-04-10T08:49:00.000-07:002009-04-10T08:49:00.000-07:00holy fan-deck. I *LOVE* the new dramatic colour. ...holy fan-deck. <BR/>I *LOVE* the new dramatic colour. seriously, a way-whole-lot.<BR/>good for you for keeping at it until it was perfect.Scot Meacham Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546913131597435214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-63665786352738212282009-04-10T07:25:00.000-07:002009-04-10T07:25:00.000-07:00Simply gorgeous. And I love the Dunham fabric - t...Simply gorgeous. And I love the Dunham fabric - those globes are fantastic.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-6740093330290007042009-04-10T07:05:00.000-07:002009-04-10T07:05:00.000-07:00the new color is perfect. i still can't get over h...the new color is perfect. i still can't get over how chic and stylish yet effortless your rooms are...hoping a little will rub off on this blog reader!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000894115455211665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-14688069436213526712009-04-10T06:56:00.000-07:002009-04-10T06:56:00.000-07:00Adore it! I totally know what you mean about CA s...Adore it! I totally know what you mean about CA sometimes being a bit overly sunny. We all need a bit of darkness in our lives. I love the contrast of the white sofa on that wall...very unexpected and chic.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085413093222573852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-33885627903624821802009-04-10T06:37:00.000-07:002009-04-10T06:37:00.000-07:00OOoohhww YEAH!! You go girl!! Love it alllll the w...OOoohhww YEAH!! You go girl!! Love it alllll the way. Very, very Yin Yang indeed and sooooo sophisticated, cosy, stylish....God how I envy you right now ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-3965217275050352482009-04-10T05:49:00.000-07:002009-04-10T05:49:00.000-07:00Are your roses "Cecile Brunner"? They look like it...Are your roses "Cecile Brunner"? They look like it - and your thumb couldn't be noir enough to hurt them...they love SoCal !! Mine took over my life - so when I opened a shop - that's what I named it. Love the walls - awaiting the next move....Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091244575384771146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-70013518167014954792009-04-10T05:45:00.000-07:002009-04-10T05:45:00.000-07:00I LOVE the new color -if you want a huge change -w...I LOVE the new color -if you want a huge change -why not continue the color up onto the ceiling? THEN it will be a cozy space for sure!!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.com