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For all the lilac lovers


What is it that makes lilac so attractive... Do you know its secret weapon? Or maybe you're far from it? Paired with dark green, grey, blue, other pastel and cream colors, silver and gold, white and black, orange and even with red it can be a beautiful fit. Its a soft and deep color at the same time, which might explain its power wouldn't you agree? The image right below caught me several times on different blogs, what an amazing addition that lilac Louis XV chair is for the simple space! Both outfits would be very welcome to my wardrobe and that (or any other) Cate Parr watercolor painting in my home office. I consider the styling of decorations and books including a touch of lavender a great idea. All I needed was this post to ground ideas that hopefully will be set into action. How about you? Have a wonderful day!

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4/5, 6, 7 & 8

9 comments:

  1. Beautiful, beautiful board! Hope you will share pics of your home...

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  2. Love this! The painting is gorgeous! Lilac is one of my favorite colors and you're so right that it can be beautifully paired with so many colors. I love it with grey currently cause it's such an elegant combination!

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  3. Is that Jeanne Moreau in the watercolour painting? Love it! It would be the perfect addition to my work space. Also love the Louis chair very very much. What a gorgeous collage, Christel! xo

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  4. I have no idea what it is about lilac, I love it but I can't work it, it does not suit my skin tone. But I'm not giving up because I have a small hair pin, a lilac flower, that I sometimes use ;-)

    Love the collage. Love the striped sweater, would totally wear it if I could ;-)

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  5. The other day, I saw a lady in a very simple camel coat with lilac booties.
    Oh it was a lovely sight, Christel!

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  6. Beautiful moodboard Christel! I'm in in heaven with that lilac Louis chair and the Jeanne Moreau watercolour is stunning xx

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  7. your collages are a big inspiration for me, Thanks

    Alex b

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  8. This is such a great collage! Love those violet leather gloves! It's one of my new favorite colors--I have a fab lilac/violet in my new Sea Creatures collection and am wearing it on my toes as I type! hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    xoxo Mary Jo

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  9. I love all of these, but the skirt is my absolute favorite. Gorgeous in every way!

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