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Watty's Awakening
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I have bought the very very colourful bedding along with 2 vibrant pink cushions. (The store had one set left). I will need to find some very restrained blue curtains now. The bedding is probably me 30 years ago LOL The second set of bedding is white with a navy blue trim. A complete contrast, I think the calm restrained is more me but I really want to try living with something a little outrageous.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!10 -
Ooooh, picture please. I love ott colours. Im not a restrained beige preference person although I can appreciate how calming these colours are. But given the option id always go for the one with 6 bright colours 🌈 lol22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'5
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I think you definitely deserve bedding that makes you smile! And the classy understated bedding with matching curtains and light switches sounds trè chic4
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Nothing calm and understated here
https://www.next.co.uk/g548050s1/409659
Have also bought two oblong velvet cushions for the bed in shocking pink. I love it, not quite sure what happened to my all white understated calming room with the odd hint of blue but this is what I now have gone for.
Downstairs is now further chaos but I have at least a tape measure so I can measure the windows for some roller blinds until I get to curtains although I have seen a fabric that I'm considering for downstairs
https://www.dunelm.com/product/lucetta-mulberry-made-to-measure-fabric-sample-1000170012?colour=Lucetta+Jewel&defaultSkuId=30709680
(they also do ready made curtains in this but I'm not sure they are the right sizes plus I need a blind for the window that sits on the stairs (literally)
Again my completely neutral restful colours ideas seem to have left the building.
Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!6 -
Wow, gorgeous!
Give me a shout re curtains if you like. Much much cheaper to buy ready made - I used to make curtains so I know how long they take to do22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈 Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'3 -
Watty1 said:
Downstairs is now further chaos but I have at least a tape measure so I can measure the windows for some roller blinds until I get to curtains although I have seen a fabric that I'm considering for downstairs
https://www.dunelm.com/product/lucetta-mulberry-made-to-measure-fabric-sample-1000170012?colour=Lucetta+Jewel&defaultSkuId=30709680
(they also do ready made curtains in this but I'm not sure they are the right sizes plus I need a blind for the window that sits on the stairs (literally)
Again my completely neutral restful colours ideas seem to have left the building.
I'm a bit jealous!4 -
I agree with @Viking_mfw, the curtains have a classy William Morris feel
The bedding is marvellous, love that teal green colour. Quite Joe Brown's, very trendy!5 -
Ooh we have a pair of Lucetta curtains in our bedroom, we love them (ours are the mauve colour, ready made).4
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I LOVE that duvet set!! 🤩
I have a set very similar, with flowery curtains and a flowery light shade! 😉 I know it sounds like overkill but the walls are grey (I think faded from a pale blue that they were painted years before we moved in, so unintentionally trendy! 😂) and I have accidentally harmonised by having purple black out blinds, a touch of purple in the curtains, and a touch of purple in the glass lightshade. Makes me happy anyway, and it means Mr KK can have elephants or tigers or cammo colours on his bedding without debate! 😂😂😉
KKAs at 15.05.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £235,841
- OPs to mortgage = £11,338 Interest saved £5225 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends January 2030
Read 25 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 23rd May
Produce tracker: £108 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.4 -
Lovely colour. I have a very vibrant quilt and then a neutral bedspread...Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
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