I've been dreaming of redoing my bedroom. (Who knows if I'll actually get to it) I've always had my room in soft colors. Some white, pink, yellow, etc. But lately I've had an urge to go bright, Bright, BRIGHT! It all started with that crazy cool Anthropologie bedding and their irresistible upholstered chairs. (I want! I want!)
That's the mood that inspired these mum paintings.
Also, I've been wanting to show this off. I mentioned it before, but here's a better picture, courtesy of Dana, and a bit more info on the event. There is nothing like painting on a giant, freshly painted wall. It's a bit scary at first, but you just gotta go for it.
I am TOTALLY loving this new style. I like how you are outlining your flowers. It makes them so striking! Love it!
Posted by: rachel ure | September 03, 2008 at 10:27 AM
oh my - i am just a lurker of your blog - but i had to chime in because the paintings in this post and the previous are making me drool drool drool!! i LOVE them !! LOL - i WANT them - haha! just gorgeous work - thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: dana attlan | September 03, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I love this room! Great job on the painting....looks like beautiful wallpaper.
Posted by: Kay | September 03, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Oh, those chairs at the top are to die for!
Posted by: Linn | September 03, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Those paintings are SOOO fabulous! I love the colors that you use, so vibrant!
Posted by: Rachel | September 03, 2008 at 04:35 PM
I'm thinking about redoing my bedroom, too. But because I've got no style, I was thinking brown. With beige. And cream accents.But mostly, brown.
I need help.
If I buy the middle chair, will you paint me some flowers to go with?
Posted by: Kelly | September 03, 2008 at 08:59 PM
It amazes me that you can take these chairs as inspiration and create those gorgeous paintings! I love the chairs and I'll be anxious to see what you do. I've picked my favorite. . . . although two would be nice, huh?
Posted by: Janis | September 04, 2008 at 04:53 AM
I love those paintings, particularly the blue one on the right. Do you sell those? I've looked in your gallery, but don't see them.
Love your work. Meredith
Posted by: Meredith | September 04, 2008 at 06:48 AM
Like you, I tend to have a gentler vibe going with the colors in my house--but those chairs! Your paintings! Sets my heart racing! Very lovely and energizing.
Posted by: kirsten | September 04, 2008 at 09:09 AM
I LOVE IT! I love color. I'm getting so excited to paint furniture fun colors.
Posted by: Alice | September 04, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Your design and style are incredible. Can't wait to see your fabric line. I doubt I'll ever be able to cut it though! It will probably just sit on my ironing board for me to admire.
I'd love to make a quilt with your fabric and give it away on my blog. Hmmmm... interested?
Posted by: dana | September 05, 2008 at 05:11 AM
Your design and style are incredible. Can't wait to see your fabric line. I doubt I'll ever be able to cut it though! It will probably just sit on my ironing board for me to admire.
I'd love to make a quilt with your fabric and give it away on my blog. Hmmmm... interested?
Posted by: dana | September 05, 2008 at 05:12 AM
I'm a lurker, but I've come out of the shadows to say I loooove this post. I just graduated myself from a more beige existence and i'm loving every moment.
Those chairs!!!
I am going to get busy recovering some of my own. I just repainted my livingroom in decorator white, so it is now a ready and willing backdrop to my decorating shenanigans.
Thanks for the color and cheer!
Posted by: heather | September 05, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Laura, that is so wonderful! It belongs in a magazine!
Posted by: Lisa | September 05, 2008 at 10:54 PM
I LOVE IT! You can't go wrong with bright cheery colors, good choice!
Posted by: Lisa lynch | September 07, 2008 at 12:06 PM
very strong! lovin the new, fresh, flowers and the coordinating chairs, Laura! You've been inspired and are in turn inspiring the rest of us!
Fondly,
Laurie~
Posted by: Laurie | September 08, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Laura, you amazingly creative creature, you! ;) So, I'm sitting here looking at that room and have spent the last five minutes trying to figure out WHICH room that is/was? Was that the one I lived in? I can't even tell! Well, regardless of which room, the one in the photo is beautiful. Absolutely. Just thought I'd share my thoughts. Loves!
Posted by: Carrie Gunnnnnn | September 08, 2008 at 07:05 PM
I am totally with you on the color thing! Lately I am just drawn to color--I want my home to be more colorful! This post is so inspiring and that bedroom! Ah! Love the tree...makes me wish I could paint!
Smiles, Karen
Posted by: misseskwittys | September 10, 2008 at 09:08 PM
I just stumbled upon your blog and am completely impressed with your talent. I love the colors and the life that you seem to bring to the things you touch. I also love that you referenced East of Eden. One of my all time favorites that I was just telling a friend about... I love me some Steinbeck.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: courtney hope | September 11, 2008 at 10:10 AM
laura,
i was just at anthropologie the other day and i was FREAKING OUT over the bedding/furniture/etc. etc. etc. how funny. the PILLOWS were my favorite! :) i just moved into my apartment a week ago, and i've been enjoying redecorating the place. they're letting us paint! so you know how much fun i'll have with that. you need to make a trip out to portland, a sleepover is in order!
love you,
ellie
Posted by: ellie | September 14, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Oh my talented friend, so beautiful! I LOVE your paintings ... I want! I want! I want! XO
Posted by: Faith | October 09, 2008 at 06:32 PM