I didn't mean to, but I fell in love with a color scheme - aqua and red.  I keep thinking, where can I decorate with these colors, but there is NO WHERE in my house that permits it short of redecorating an entire room.  It all started weeks ago when I came across this lovely mosaic at Savvy {Seasons}.

Aqua and Red was a bit of a surprise for me, especially in a Christmas context.  Now, I may not be able to decorate in this color scheme, but I can surely sew in it!  This August our do. Good Stitches {a Charity Bee} will be making it's first quilt for orphans through Wrap Them In Love.  I'm quilting, and as such have the responsibility to choose a concept.  You got it - aqua and red!  I'm thinking this narrow color scheme will allow for a considerable amount of freedom in block styles, without sacrificing the finished unity of the quilt.

I've already started collecting fabric!

From left to right, Del Hi Paisley Scarlet, Del Hi Monarch Cinnamon, Nest Berries Turquoise, Del Hi Chandelier Ruby, Ta Dot in Ocean and in Aqua, Wallflower in Cherry.

As if I needed further confirmation, I came across this lovely "Winding Ways" quilt today made by Heidi Gone Aussie:

I've come to realize that this color scheme does have a vintage flavor.  This may be why it's so out of place in our home.  But, don't tell my husband, because if it's labeled "vintage" I just know he'll always resist it.  He really cares about our decor and considers it Japanese/modern.  So, in my dreams, the clear solution is a sewing room all for me.  There I could indulge in a massive design wall and that quaint vintagey, thrifted decor that I keep being drawn too.  I think my first purchase would be some lovely prints by Freckles & Fairytales (left) for the walls....

Signing off with a little more aqua and red eye candy!  Do you like it?