SPRING VLOG | DECORATING THE LIVING ROOM, SETTING THE TABLE FOR EASTER, AND MY TRIP TO ITALY

Join me at home as I paint my living room, set the table for Easter, and share some improvements in my home. I love this time of year when everything is coming back to life and shining in the sunlight.
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[@pageremick5504]

As an Interior Designer, I have been biting my tongue to not comment on your furniture placement, BUT then you brought it up at the end! So, here is my solution for what you expressed your concern about. YES, remove the round skirted table entirely, along with it's large lamp. Keep your window round table and secretary where they are. Leave your sofa where it is. Now, move your desk from under the two large pictures and turn it so when seated at your desk, your back is on the fireplace wall. Then, take your long bench, which is now in front of the fireplace, and place it on the wall under the two big pictures. What this does is break up the lines that all parallel the fireplace: your desk and the sofa/coffee table (and it you have a console behind your sofa). The bench going the other way will stop blocking your fireplace and will help counter all those parallel lines. Take two of the chairs at your round dining table in the window and flank your fireplace with them. You will probably have to move your sofa more towards the fireplace and the chairs so it is more conversational.... but a larger coffee table would eventually solve that problem. You have very little to move, so give it a try.... and if you do live with it a while and like it, then consider dropping the height of the two big pictures so that they relate to the bench below a little more. Oh.... and get a skinny lamp for your desk so that corner is lit. Small changes like this will make your living room look less cluttered and, in my mind, a lot chicer.

[@maryoleary2037]

I am not an interior designer, but I have studied architecture and design. I agree with all you say, Page. I commented that Nicolas should take a flower arranging course. Although he often does well, his wreaths and bouquets are never quite right. Hate to be critical, because Nicolas does have refined taste. However, he could do wonders if he took a few basic design courses, to tweak his abilities.

[@LB-ku6ry]

Wow. That was generous of you. I hope Nicolas sees your message.

[@wendypeat3731]

Love the colour you chose. A large gilded mirror sitting on the fireplace mantle would look amazing! You are welcome Nicolas!

[@louisechainey2940]

I need you in my home Page! 😊

[@donnapecoraro3126]

the paint color is beautiful. so sorry for your favorite florist closing, but amazing flowers from the supermarket! no you do not need a flower arranging course, as someone commented, former florist here, your arrangements and wreaths are beautiful and natural. don’t agree with the interior designer’s idea for furniture arrangement. i just don’t like the little desk sticking out into the room, it looks like you’re the concierge waiting to check someone in. i adored your large painting over the mantle and miss it, those two botanicals are too fussy. store the desk, and put the bench on the wall under the large pictures. use the secretary for your desk as you used to. i know you wanted to hide the fireplace shiny brass surround but blocking it looks awkward. perhaps shopping for an antique decorative screen. i think you probably need that lamp’s light in the corner in the evenings, but maybe instead of a chair, get a more modern floor lamp and remove the skirted table and lamp. just suggestions! i feel you’re not exactly sure of your style just yet.

[@megreads9]

I never seen a man passionate with his house and decoration like you before Nicolas. Such a man you are, real gentlemen from this chaotic world.

[@christinefiggins4463]

Your tip for using painter's tape when hanging pictures is ingenious! Thank you!

[@forestfields]

The colour looks GREAT! The mouse's back was very smart, but perhaps too moody for the short winter days of Scotland.

[@sacha3910]

What a lovely video. You are very inspiring, precisely because you aren’t strictly a pro. You are constantly refining, learning and improving. THAT is the magic, we can all start from any where (in my case a very low bar!)and improve things a little. Shooting for perfection from the get go is terrifying and impossible to relate to. Thank you for sharing so much with us. You are utterly charming!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much for recognising that I am an amateur! Much love x

[@thatgirlmadge]

Nicolas, I LOVE everything you do!! As a pro Artist, you do what feels right to you! This is indeed your beautiful home. You have lovely beautiful taste.❤

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much x

[@SBooher1]

Love the new wall color. I wouldn't want anything in my house that says mouse, eek! Page has some good ideas. I do agree to get rid of the green round table in the corner. It isn't being used and just takes up space and looks a bit old fashioned for you. Everything is shaping up beautifully! Have fun and happy spring!

[@johnstrachan2726]

Looking classic and stylish, I would paint the mantel piece/fire surround either a gloss black, or a very dark grey, the contrast with the walls would look amazing. Have a think about it. Thank you.

[@petalparker5]

Yes, that would look great 👍. I love the way Nicolas doesn’t mind us all giving our two cents worth 😊

[@50hellkat2]

Nicholas a more economical way re paint is to purchase a can of more inexpensive base paint and do your first coat in that and paint store will tint it the same colour as the more expensive paint you purchased to implement your colour change. Either way it looks fantastic.❤

[@mylittlecoco345]

I like the new colour paint and especially the cut flowers in the terra cotta pot. what a lovely idea

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much x

[@bernadette721]

Oh no, I was wrong. Brown art pieces look beautiful with the new paint. What a difference! Love it

[@gabriellad1725]

I love the new colour on the walls Nicolas and your table setting was beautiful especially the cute bunny napkin design - simple and chic!

[@NicolasFairford]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@stenaglia5753]

I love how you made your table look like you were dining in a spring garden.

[@NicolasFairford]

Lovely comment - Thank you!

[@valoriecarson1476]

I would love to see a vintage mirror above the fireplace ❤

[@carolynfettes1785]

Nicolas, the paint you have used is really lovely and the flowers come into their own with the backdrop of the wall. I do like the idea of you having an armchair where the circular table now stands. This week to help the change of season, i moved much of my furniture around and found I was much more comfortable. You give us so much inspiration. Thanks from Australia.

[@joliz1234]

Love the paint color in your living room and your Easter table is beautiful.

[@NicolasFairford]

I'm glad you like it! Thank you!

[@TMB62]

Sometimes you just need fresh and beautiful things to look at. This is such a soothing change

[@NicolasFairford]

I agree, thanks so much!

[@rachellacrain1374]

Nicholas you never disappoint!! Stunning as usual. I so enjoy your videos. They are always so relaxing and informative. Really appreciate you. Keep it up!!!! ❤️

[@NicolasFairford]

So appreciate your support - Thank you!

[@debraslotkinshulman7173]

Love the color you have chosen for the living room. Very bright and fresh!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you!

[@soniataft]

That terracotta arrangement looks absolutely beautiful! I never would have thought to use that kind of pot but you’ve inspired me to try!

[@brendadrew834]

Much better color for the living room Nicolas! I always felt the other color was too dark but live and learn right? An apartment below street level doesn't get as much sunlight as apts at or above street level! What hard work in one day! Well, your reward, six days in Italy, lucky you! Thanks for sharing again! And a room now bursting with natural sunlight and beauty just in time for Spring and Summer like you said~ bon voyage!💚🌳🌻🧡

[@maryland8532]

We had a wonderful, but cold Easter morning of 39 degrees, in Powder Springs, Georgia. You do look refreshed after your Italian getaway. Happy Easter!

[@erosfranherlev3066]

I love the new shade of the walls! Although I'm a huge fan of your old decor style with more things in the room, I love seeing your decor and style evolve as time goes by. I look forward to your videos every week. I think your floral arrangements are lovely. They're imperfect, and that's what makes them so lovely.

[@jimwalker76]

Nicholas, I love the lighter paint color. Mouse's Back was lovely, but the new color has given your room life. ❤

[@mariannetracy4248]

LOVE IT, YEAH!!! It goes with Sophie's fur much better ;-)

[@nahha9529]

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[@aliciasullivan4387]

New paint certainly brought more light to the room. Good job!

[@elizabethmaysonet892]

Nicolas love xx your voice sound like a angel. Nicolas you made a good decision on your paint for the living room. It radiated light and beauty. Also the choice of flowers l really enjoy your time off how to arrange them plus the spring 🌼🌼🌱 like colors . Love how you decorate your table love the charters and plates plus wine glass and water glasses. Also view of the outside love the noice of cars and people thru out your place . You look amazing and chic beauty loving kindness awesome person. Thank you for showing me about it. Happy Easter weekend. My was good and peaceful. I went to church to celebrate our lord day and remembering about His love and sacrifice for saving me. You are so sweet and talented. Take care Nicolas love xx. Kisses and hugs to you and family. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cecwintonyk8228]

The paint colour is lovely and does brighten the room. I laughed when you said you had only painted it a year or so before and you were aiming to keep the new colour for at least three years. With only two of us in this house, neither of us smokers and both very tidy/clean people we just repainted after 20 years and had the same colour put on the walls since we loved it so much - you probably would have been shaking your head and rolling your eyes.

[@maryoleary2037]

I say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I have a few rooms that aren't used very often. The walls were painted in 1985. I have washed them, but haven't repainted. The colour we still like and it is not chipped or in need of repair or patching up.

[@marshat.ordureau3121]

BONJOUR NICOLAS🎉FROM SUD FRANCE,,, BEAUTIFUL COLOR , YOUR TASTE IS ALWAYS FANASTIC😊ENJOY YOUR NEW BRIGHT ROOM!! BRAVO🎉😊

[@sylviadobson7407]

Dear Nicolas i was feeling a bit low and you vidio was so uplifting thank you god bless you from a brit living in canada

[@lenaleto4472]

Здорово получилось! Светло и жизнерадостно!) ☀️☀️ Сервировка стола нежная и нарядная, как весна!)) Спасибо, что делитесь умением и красотой!!)) Lena, С добром из России!) 🌺🌺🦋🦋🦋🏡

[@mayalimon7318]

I miss your painting. I think it might be in your bedroom but it’s not seen by others. And I love your flower arrangement. You are a nice person & watching you calms me.

[@luisaleonardi666]

Beautiful British colour, very nice and warm.

[@user-cm5tv3qg8o]

I missed your spring videos, I am very excited to see what you have in store for us this season 💐

[@NicolasFairford]

I'm excited that you're excited!

[@Shrinksjp]

Great idea! You took my suggestion! You need something cheerful and light! You can also do an accent wall with a brighter color. That new color looks much better and not depressing.

[@maryoleary2037]

Accent walls in a different colour, or with wall paper, are considered by some people to be really passe'

[@Shrinksjp]

@@maryoleary2037 Not so when highlighting neutral walls. Wallpaper is back and a painted accent wall adds interest and complexity in the right way. I would not suggest wallpaper in this case, however. The accent wall is best with a related color or darker shade. For example, if the walls are a light blue, the accent wall can be a darker shade of blue. The lighting does wonders with this type of scheme. Nothing is really passe if used correctly.

[@maryoleary2037]

@@Shrinksjp You're right. I didn't say I thought it was passe' I said "considered by some people."

[@snorlund1]

Love the new wall colour! Your centrepiece of white flowers are very beautiful! Cute bunny napkins! What a great idea! 😊❤

[@bethepstein8725]

At 20.52 minutes please let me know what that beautiful piano piece is. My goodness it’s the most beautiful, romantic piano playing I’ve ever heard. And your table looks beautiful. And you picked a beautiful color paint. Good job.

[@bernadette721]

Could the desk go where the green table is? It’s so beautiful and it would draw your eye right back.

[@tammyhayes6204]

Oh my!!!! I absolutely love your paint choice! It really brightens up the space! Love your videos!!

[@johncornishlandrut]

the new colour looks so much better than the previous one

[@marybazargani6929]

I love your new wall color and your table looks wonderful. I can't wait to see your prints displayed. I'm inspired!

[@NicolasFairford]

So happy to hear that - Thank you!

[@zulmaortiz1353]

Nicolas, I am not sure how I found your channel. It is so relaxing to watch your videos. You have motivated me to go shopping and setup my table. My plates are squared and I was able to find some Rattan squared chargers. I have been doing some serious shopping in the past few days, thanks to you. 😅 But it has made me happy and motivated. It’s a good feeling. Thanks for the amazing videos. Truly appreciate it. ❤

[@sharonbeals8926]

I love the color. It's perfect for your room. Lovely job as usual!!

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you!

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Looks great Nicolas chéri! Lifts up the room🥰🥰🥰 I always Love to See you, Always inspiring. You have another Energie since the Last Time i saw you. I know Luca, beautiful place,.Like the prints. Bonne affaire. Much Love from South of France☀️

[@nancychestnut8928]

Beautiful and soothing. It's always worth the effort to refresh your home!

[@laurieeyebee]

Nicolas, I LOVE your house and the color of the living room is beautiful. You're very right, a room has to be "you." Where I was growing up with my aunt and uncle, their yard was full of spring flowers. My aunt loved her roses and my uncle grew prize-winning tulips and there were surprises i.e. hyacinths and daffys tucked here and there. And the yard was carpeted everywhere with white and purple violets.. She would have loved you! It was truly like a fairyland growing up, and my brother agreed with me. There were also beautiful flowering trees. My favorites were dogwood and crabanpple. Easrer is my favorite holiday. Wish I was still with her, I's do those lovely bunnies. She always had those big sugar coated eggs with scenes inside. For an imaginative kid like me I loved the whimsy and good dreams that followed.

[@libbyhinson4676]

The paint, the prints, everything in this room, I love it! ❤❤❤

[@NicolasFairford]

Thank you so much!

[@ChennysaFerrynrera]

The beauty of Spring Decorating...💖

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

The color on your wall is so much better than the darker one! Although I like Dark colors on walls, in your room creamy colors are much better because it is very dark in your place. And the color is very soft and kind. Very lovely flower arrangement ❤

[@BC-ru8zd]

Nicolas, You very brilliant👍😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@darlenerobinson3691]

Enjoyed your video! Lovely table setting!

[@nualakirk9857]

Love the new colour, so light and bright, in fact I'm going to copy that colour in my living room, so thank you for introducing me to Lick paint.

[@christineryman579]

As per usual, another beautiful video. Thankyou and belated blessings over the easter period. I do like the new colour after all, I thought I might not! I think both the round table and the lamp should go from that corner. What a out putting a big plant there. I LOVED your flower arrangement, loose and oh-so-delightful, you are so gifted with flower arranging. The table setting was also perfect. Those 3 new pics will look great when framed above the bookcase. I'm glad to hear you're putting a mirror above the fireplace. As you say, less is more. You see everything. And not too much colour. Your home is really cosy. Sending lol xxx

[@itsasparklelife5994]

Absolutely beautiful love the new colour on the walls xx

[@patriciakaye4999]

Yay! So happy to say goodbye to that dark room.

[@wendykelly8551]

I remember when you painted it I thought then.. ooooh that's dark- but your choice. Xx do love the paler colour

[@Bellasand45]

What a change in the living room!! It looks so much better now that is brighter.

[@peggymohr7899]

Can't wait to see the pictures etc in changing the room. Love the table setting you did.

[@davidcoria9264]

Very beautiful wall of bright room! You are a talent etiquette table with luxurious plants and fine plates and glasses! You are a great gentleman to be designed home styles. ❤

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Nicolas you bring light and joy to us❤

[@elvadrum4965]

Enjoyed it! Happy Spring!

[@Barbaras7878]

I love the table setting its beautiful 😊

[@micheller7442]

I also have been to Lucca a few years. We stood a week, it was beautiful. Love the new wall color.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Lovely colour for the walls. Thank you for the video!

[@glgardener4972]

Great paint job. Love your floral arrangements. The picture hanging trick/secret is one I will definitely use. I appreciate you sharing it. I hope you do not get rid of that fabulous painting you had above your fireplace....I so much enjoy the tablescaping-I enjoy doing that also. Looking forward to seeing your new prints from Italy framed and up on the walls.

[@katgberg]

Love this room refresh. As always, the most beautiful table. 😊❤

[@MizJilly]

Those Rebecca Udall chargers and placemats are absolutely impeccable! What a lovely table. I love the paint, too.

[@marlenemacfarlane6199]

Love the colour you chose for the living room also the table Happy Easter

[@tanyabryden4640]

BEAUTIFUL..everything ..I'm feeling spring has arrived..thank you so much x

[@athinaforouli]

The colour of the room is beautiful! What an inspiring video! Thank you!! I hope you had a happy Easter! Take care you too!

[@maryoleary2037]

You really should take a flower arranging course, Nicolas. When you make wreaths or arrange bouquets you almost have it right...but not quite. A few hours of instruction would help you to perfect the design process. I like the new paint job, which is closer to what you had when you moved in. I always thought the mouse's back was muddy looking. It sometimes takes time to arrive at what you want. Happy Spring!

[@NicolasFairford]

Almost right is exactly what I'm looking for! x x

[@maryoleary2037]

@@NicolasFairford Then you have met with success. 🙂

[@donnagarner2190]

Beautiful paint color and decor! 😊

[@janetclaireSays]

I really love the new color, it's beautiful - rich and fresh. Your Easter table is lovely! I love the way you arrange flowers. It's so relaxed and casual, which has a country home elegance!

[@luispazsoldan8064]

It looks super great!!! I love the color you chose.

[@lynnecollins3284]

Love the new colour. Look forward to how you decorate the room now.

[@alisonsmee7076]

Absolutely beautiful choice of colour x

[@sonnysideup570]

So nice to see you and so welcoming with your warm personality The room looks amazing and so refreshing

[@M-M-EXTRA]

nic, my favorite british queen is back…. nice color. that green really was quite something….. so it’s good you had a change of heart and painted your parlor less garish

[@graceolims2297]

Love watching this, much better color, makes the room look bigger.😍

[@LuvJnhXOXO]

The paint looks great and the table setting is beautiful.

[@susanorr8348]

I cant agree more with your choice of color snd flowers to celebrate the rebirth of spring! Its so long coming and it is so wonderful to finally get there!i also love the seasonal take in consideration of color and texture to add to the feel of the season.

[@artyfactualgran1846]

Absolutely loved your paint choice. Happy Spring.

[@deborahmeyers551]

Love the decor and table display is charming and calming absolutely inspiring thank you Nicolas 😊 love the prints too they are stunning

[@thatgirlmadge]

Loved the original color of your walls and I love this new color also! So cute with the bunny ears napkin folding/ eggs! I would love to see a video with more napkin folding. I love setting a beautiful table as well. ❤

[@richardgreiner9264]

Fresh and bright definitely Spring!

[@cannedangel8550]

I loved the living room paint and the decoration of easter table. So cheerful and beautiful!! I enjoy your videos Nicolas! Thank you!!

[@franconianable]

Very nice. Excellent tip on hanging the print. Will have to remember that.

[@user-hx3cw7uj1b]

Everything you do is wonderful!!!❤❤

[@amycrowell3972]

Love it! The table really came together nicely. The paint is wonderful . ☺️💖

[@cherylswaby3863]

Thank you for your previous vlog on the perfect tea party I followed your instructions and my first tea party was a roaring success

[@pellap13]

I love the new colour of the living room! Have a happy Easter.

[@winter_s_44]

Fantastic color! I love it.😍

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

Always a pleasure. Love the green and the enthusiasm you put into your creative style 🌸🌟

[@johnthompson932]

OMG I spend all my time rearranging the artwork - love the new prints!

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

That's a big job. Bravo!!! Great color.

[@sophiabarnes5086]

love the paint color, definitely brightens up your space. Also your easter table was lovely!

[@becky4393]

Beautiful,very nice and relaxing.🤗

[@anniebowen1]

Another lovely video; your sitting room looks very chic, indeed.

[@London100]

Great video again. Love the new wall color. Looks fantastic. Beautiful tables as well as floral arrangements. I'm sure to level up my game this spring with your creative ideas.

[@dh2682]

The new colour is lovely ,such a good choice.