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27th February 2018

Sunshine state of mind

Interiors - By Alexandra Stedman

Imagery clockwise from bottom left: Lucy Williams of Fashion Me Now; The Hoxton Hotel in Paris; Image via Living Room Ideas; Image via Pinterest; Image via Ishka Designs; Image via House To Home; Erica Davies of The-Edited.com; Image via Att Pynta; Image via Luke Edward Hall.

What with the current polar vortex currently happening outside, it makes me wonder whether spring will actually ever appear? And then I remember to keep positive and my recent Instagram scrolling feed has subliminally been making me feel all sunshiney inside anyway…

Luke Edward Hall’s hallway

Not usually being one for strong colour, I’ve been seeing a lot of use of rich yellows (more hint of mustard than sunshine) especially within interiors and I must admit, it keeps stopping me in my tracks.

And it made me think, maybe sometimes you just have to add your own sunshine.

Image via Pinterest

This is probably more how I would incorporate it into my home (obviously I wish I lived here!) – a hint on a rug, in some artwork hung on neutral walls, or an amazing velvet chair.

The Hoxton Hotel, Paris

It’s also a great colour to mix with navy and teal blue (something to think about for injecting some colour into our dark study).

Image via Pinterest

This applies to outfits, too…(excuse the face – I’m smiling on the inside!)

Coat: Whistles (old). Top: Cos (old). Trousers: £22, Asos Maternity. Small bag: Whistles (old). Trainers: £59.99, Vans. Tote bag: The Aurora Store (this colourway will be back in stock in April).

I’ve scoured the internet for a few great yellow buys that could easily work into most colour schemes – even if you’re a self confessed colour-phobe like me:

1. Mules: £49.99, Mango

2. Mug: £6, Habitat

3. Earrings: £10, Next

4. Candle: £12.99, H&M Home

5. Velvet cushion: £19.50, Marks & Spencer

6. Velvet chair: £349, Swoon Editions

7. Blanket: £17.99, H&M Home

8. Happiness journal: £21, kikki K

9. Dress: £17.99, H&M

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Lara K says

    27th February 2018 at 8:46 am

    You look so gorgeous with those sneakers! 🙂

    Thanks for this post!
    More power!

    Reply
  2. Danish Pastry says

    27th February 2018 at 10:01 am

    I think as far as interior yellow goes, I for a pop of colour works best. In the run up to Easter it’s a great colour for accent pieces, I often have daffodils on the dining table for St David’s Day (Dydd Dewi Sant). I’m more sunshine than mustard, although that has changed over the years.
    I will never ever (again) wear full on yellow of any shade, reminds me of that hated yellow shirt dress, hand me down, at aged four I was forced to wear (it was crimpolene with gold and yellow enamel buttons). My mother loved that dress – me, not so much!

    Reply
    • Danish Pastry says

      27th February 2018 at 10:02 am

      That should read “I go for a pop of colour”!

      Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      27th February 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Oh yes – it’s nearly daffodil season, isn’t it?! And agree, don’t think sartorially I can do full-on yellow (but never say never!) xx

      Reply
  3. HannahL says

    27th February 2018 at 10:25 am

    I have been looking for a mustard yellow wing back for
    the last couple of months to go in our dark grey lounge, to act as a little bit summer sunshine year round.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      27th February 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Yes – sounds perfect xx

      Reply
  4. Fran says

    27th February 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Yellow will always be the one colour that will make me smile and make me feel instantly happier, no matter what! Fran x

    Reply
  5. Hannah says

    27th February 2018 at 1:41 pm

    I LOVE yellow and mustard and have a mustard chair from made.com in my front room which makes me so happy when I look at it. I love all of these examples you’ve found!
    Hannah x
    http://www.hannahandtheblog.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      27th February 2018 at 4:48 pm

      I bet it would – so nice to lift with a bit of colour….now rethinking all of my navy….!

      Reply
  6. alison says

    27th February 2018 at 2:34 pm

    Great velvet mustard cushion cover at Ikea…great on a grey sofa.Total bargain (£6 I think )

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      27th February 2018 at 4:46 pm

      Ooh – didn’t see anything when I was there last night! Will investigate x

      Reply
      • Alison says

        28th February 2018 at 3:13 pm

        They’re called SANELA..or something like that.Also very nice grey velvet one.

        Reply
  7. The fresh (me) says

    27th February 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I love it for a pop of color, especially in velvet. It works especially well with dark blues and greens in my opinion. Or with pink and/or camel for a vintage feeling.

    Reply
  8. Daniela King says

    10th March 2018 at 4:35 pm

    Loving the yellow and the sneaker combination! Great post

    Reply

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