Dulux Trend: Nurture

I’ve always liked strong pinks with browns, and those are the colors of this Dulux trend.

http://www.dulux.co.uk/inspiration/latest_trends/nurture.jsp

Instantly, they make you feel safe and warm and cozy. They say home, I think. And I wrote that even before I read the description. I don’t instantly think of skin tones and make-up colors, but letting my thoughts move in that direction instantly raises an idea.

Recently, I’ve seen a lot of leopard prints and lipstick prints. The most witty of these combined the two, using a lipstick print that gave the initial impression of a leopard print. But finding such a print in colors that exactly match the colors of your room would not be easy. The problem is easily solved, though, by my using a block print stamp, or perhaps more than one, to print lipstick leopard spots in Firecracker and/or Nordic Sails on fabric of any of the lighter colors. Such a fabric would make great cushions or a duvet cover.

To add to the comfort of the room, I would crochet a throw. A filet crochet pattern

could be done elegantly. Filet crochet also works well for curtains or a wall hanging.

For just a touch of bespoke interest or possibly an old-fashioned touch, an edging of beaded tatting on on a cushion or used to draw a curtain back is my last suggestion.