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As I’ve mentioned once or twice (or incessantly), I gravitate towards the color blue. Not just in accessories for the home but in other formats as well, such as…
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So I have the summer blues and thought I’d share some of what I’ve found while visiting, and admiring some of the many talented bloggers out there…oh, and I was visiting blogs around the world in hopes of becoming inspired for a topic for a post of my own. {Is it just me or has summer given you the felling you’d rather be reading on the porch, with a glass of something and not a care in the world than doing anything remotely tied to thinking?}
Back to the topic at hand. I have embarked on the blue and white thing, all in moderation. {I know, I’m a little late to this party} But it seems that I see all manner of wonderful blue and sometimes blue and white items of interest, along with some pretty great rooms.
I love the bold blue on this house (below) but I’m certain our Homeowner Association wouldn’t allow it. I also really like the detailing around the windows.
The blue shutter caught my eye, but there isn’t much I don’t absolutely love about this house/hotel entrance(?)
I like the overall neutral feel to this room, just the blue pillows to give it the touch of blue and white.
photo by Adam Butler
Such a clean (for now, see the doggies?) look, plenty of fresh white with hints of blue. So pretty.
Better Homes and Gardens
I’m always drawn to blue and white plates in a grouping…
Ginger Barber Designs
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in an antique store.
Scott Meacham Wood and more…
Its the subtle use of blue and most appeals to me.
I love the ceiling in this image, as well as the Shaw farm sink. The blue, white and hint of green in the curtains really make the room alive with interest, don’t you think?
Last but not least, signs and other random containers in blue and white can catch my attention…
Does blue and white figure into your home? Do you have a favorite color?
Garden, Home & Party 
Victoria Elizabeth Barnes said:
Mmmm. My dish-hoarding kicked in when I got to the photo of the stack of vintage plates… Also love the trim on the windows in the first photo. I’m assuming that’s not original, since it looks like it’s on a log cabin?? But hey, that’s my kind of rustic living! I would have liked to see the house they came off of… must have been REALLY ornate!
Karen B. said:
Victoria,
Funny thing about that blue house with the ornate window trim, I only noticed it was a log cabin this morning. I think it may have been a Swedish house or something from Europe, the tumblr source mostly posts images of countries in Europe.
I know, that little stack of blue and white dishes made me want to hit a antique/thrift store in search of some charming mismatched plates…but then you and I know, the chances would be slim that I would find more than one!
Karen
Jenny Mein said:
Such beautiful photos here ….I always gravitate to blue too, it is such a peaceful calming colour and goes so well with other colours: white, pale grey, pale yellow, soft pinks etc. Nothing is better than the pale blue flowers of a climbing wisteria on an old wall, rambling over the portico of a house or blue agaphantus in the garden, etc., and I do like blue in my bedroom too combined with crisp white cotton, blue and white gingham and stripes and of course a collection of Italian Blue Spode china………oh, I’m in heaven!
Karen B. said:
Jenny,
{smile} I couldn’t have said it better myself. I agree, blue in the garden is such a treat. It’s hard to find truly blue flowers and when I do, I invariably have to buy one to plant.
Thanks so much for your visit, as always I enjoy chatting with you.
Carla said:
Well..I’m sitting in my pale blue and white master bedroom recovering from a horrible head cold…a summer cold will give anyone the blues…and admiring my peaceful, calm room with just a touch of red and my two adorable corgis and thinking …nothing says haven like a blue room. Thanks for the lovely pictures. They are so inspiring and I always get a kick out of my favorite breed of dog highlighted in any well designed space. CARLA
Karen B. said:
Carla,
Head colds + summer = misery, to be sure. But with the calming influence of a beautiful blue room and two adorable corgi’s you’ll be good as new in no time. 🙂
Thanks for visiting with me today.
Karen
Gretchen said:
Your post is so well timed since I just finished setting my table with my Spode blue and white china in preparation for a tea I’m having tomorrow morning. Just walking by the table puts a smile on my face! As you are well aware I’ve had a passion for blue forever. Being a rather hyper person, I find the soothing quality of blue is just what I need at the end of the day. Seeing all your beautiful photos made me want to go shopping for accessories!
Linda Coble said:
Karen,
I’ve always loved blue so your post really spoke to me. I especially liked the living room photo from SMW with it’s subtle use of blue. I’ve always preferred a subtle use of color which is why I absolutely detest all the bright, neon colors that seem to be gaining popularity.
I agree with Carla’s comment about adding two adorable corgi’s to the mix to cure your ills.
vicki archer said:
what a gorgeous collection of images…love the bike shot… xv
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Vicki!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
xo,
Karen