Blush pink - what can I put with it that is not too girly?

[danceyourselfsilly]

So I have got some blush pink linen curtains I inherited from my DD room - she hates them. They are fine and I hate to throw things out so will use them in my room. Then I went and bought a blush pink feather lampshade from Laura Ashley (I know! which I am really not sure about......because I'm not really a pink person) So I need your help. What can I put with it which is not too girly girly! All I can think of is grey and white (white duvet, grey throw/bedspread) but DD has that colour scheme and I don't want to copy. Would citrus lime bedspread look ghastly? or maybe a strong peacock blue? i would like to aim for vintage/french feel if poss!

Try to get some samples of the f and b shades. I'm not sure about north facing rooms but if you paint big sheets of lining paper with each and bluetak them up on each wall, next to a sheet painted with the pink, the right one should jump out at you. Also have a look at the shade drop cloth and see what you think.

Sorry just re read and seen that it's pink accessories not paint that you're asking about. I will post a pic of my spare room (when I've tidied it! )

thanks no rush :)!

Here's a pic of f and b (copy) dimity as promised, the light's not great though.

thanks bluesheep that is so pretty - i love the wardrobe and the touch of pale pink in the peonies! gives me a good idea of the dimitiy thanks :)

And this is elephants breath which I think would look lovely with blush pink accents.

Thanks dance yes I'm very much a fan of white furniture with beige/greige walls. Wardrobe was from dunelm, highly recommended!

lovely - thanks - we've got a f and b shop so will go and do as you suggested and get some taster pots and paint some paper/card
I was worried because I had just bought a new white duvet set but as you say white and beige/grey just looks so crisp :)

White bedding would be lovely, just add some pink cushions or a throw

Or just a few flowers here and there. I'd be interested to hear which of the paint shades you like. You can always get them copied in another brand if you choose to.

thanks - will def keep you posted :)

Great, look forward to hearing. good luck with choosing