a bold fresh start!

After last week I was in need of the relaxing qualities of blue but today I am need of the bright and energizing quality of the color to start the new year...

(via diane bergeron, lonny, arent and pyke and veranda)

color pops {a fresh breath of blue}

As much as I love the holiday season it can also leave one drained. I know that I am definitely in need of recharging before the new year arrives and I am pretty sure some quality time in these serene blue rooms would be an instant fix.

(via bonesteel trout hall , plum cushion, trad home and munger interiors)

indigo + snow

Not many combinations can rival the classic and clean look of indigo and snow..

(via calypso celle, jayson home and garden, lulu frost and the rug company)

seaside {subtly} chic

Summer is officially here and it is time for people to venture off to there seaside summer retreats. This also means that beach homes are popping in almost every shelter magazine I open. I used to love the classic blue, red and nautical touches in these seasonal homes but am now drawn to a more sophisticated look, one that subtly draws on the colors and textures of a beach setting--just like these...

(via homes and gardens, scanned from veranda and nuevo estilo)

whisper + glimmer

I am flying back to the states today and as I have probably mentioned before I am not the biggest fan of flying. I could definitley use some time relaxing in ones of these room touched with calming whisper soft blue and glimmering gold.


(via D Home)

bold + blue

I always gravitate towards turquoise-no matter what room or what I wear I try to incorporate it. It is bold, beautiful and bright...

(dannijo necklace, jonathon adler pillow and judy ross rug)