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Peacock Blue and Painting

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I’m a walking fandeck of paint colors this morning. I have white on my arms, blue in my hair and stain on my nails. My LR walls are white-ish and my trim is just a ‘hair’ darker than that. I love the subtle contrast. I’ve been pouring through my beloved stack of Cottage Living Magazines for ideas. Their website is also still somewhat functional and I found this segment reassuring (on color trends) as I was painting my armoire peacock blue. Apparently, peacock blue is ‘in’.

And I can see why. I am drooling over this armoire right now. Actually, I’m still antique-ing it with glaze to achieve just the right ‘this armoire is really old’ effect, but the color against the white-ish walls is enough to make you go weak in the knees.

I’ve got a blank canvas this morning. A fresh start. Did I say that I love the trim and the mantle being a teeny shade darker? Paint colors and details to follow. For now, I must focus the ADD monster in me and keep working. I also found this delightful picture on the CL website and I must say that my craft room (which is still only a figment of my imagination) is begging to be ‘coral pink’.

TTFN!
BTW, my basement and dining room look like a cross between Goodwill and TJ Maxx! I should start a little boutique!

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  1. Anne says

    What fun! That peek of the armoire looks great! I can't wait to see more.

    P.S. We also homeschool (the classical way) and I've enjoyed reading your archives related to homeschooling and education. Love your blog!

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  3. Jessica says

    I love that color…wish I had something I could paint. I guess I'll have to find something. Can't wait to see it all finished, you're making me tired just thinking of all that painting.

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  4. Sheri says

    No boutique, just keep blogging, you are my decor-inspiration. Have no fear, Edie's here! (I painted my cabinets black, but that was right before I was hospitalized)

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  5. Mandi says

    Love love love that peacock blue armoire! And you should start a little boutique. I would totally shop there!

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  6. The Tattered Cottage says

    The armoire color looks GREAT!! What brand did you use?
    Toni
    wwwthetatteredcottage.blogspot.com

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  8. Melissa Stover says

    who knew i was trendy!? i love blue and am planning to paint my sideboard blue this week. that armoire is amazing!

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  9. marty39 says

    Just gorgeous. I can't wait to see the entire room with the pretty armoire all finished in it. Great color. Hugs, Marty

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  10. TRICIA @boutellefamilyzoo says

    I can't wait to see the finished product. The armoire looks great! I too love a beautiful blue lately. That peacock color is amazing!
    XOXO
    *tricia

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  12. Magic Brush says

    I just love that you love color!!!!!! It thrills me!

    I just fauxed a 4 million dollar house with a PEACOCK study. At first I wasn't sure about the designer's choice… but it was gorgeous!!!! So… you're on the leading edge of the peacock revolution! Can't wait to see how it looks!

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  16. Kim says

    I think blue must be in! I just painted our bedroom blue a couple weeks ago!

    You will have to give us a tutorial on the antiquing process!

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