Absolutely don't ask a man's opinion unless he is artistic in some way himself and I don't mean able to make a shelf out of a piece of wood. The next time you're out and about notice what most men wear... like QNC said, it's monochromatic!
I love the blue and brown combination and I've been eyeing the Irristable Indigo 3 collection at Connecting Threads. I know I'm going to get it at some point but I want to make sure I get the right amounts so I'm simmering on ideas for it.
I am sure that your project will be GREAT!!! And show us, please. :)