French Country~ Summertime Blues

Yes, it's true.

I have been feeling a little *blue* over here lately

but in a good way.

There is something about bringing in shades of blue in the Summer 

Blues are fresh and welcoming at the same time and there are so many shades

to choose from

Like the color of just picked blueberries in a white bowl

or the vibrant sky on a warm summer day.

or the soft color of the waters of the ocean

I have always been drawn to a touch of soft faded blue in a room

and especially when it is paired with red and white

Some what patriotic and beachy inspired yes, but it's also just simply a beautiful combination

and especially in a french cottage setting

One of my favorite designs Charles Faudree was known for mixing patterns and colors

and red and blue were some of the most inspiring mixes to me 

A red toile wallpaper topped with blue transferware?

 Love.

I have been making a few changes in my bedroom recently

that involves new colors and new patterns

and I brought in a few touches of  blue

to mingle with the red and white and dark woods

Sharing just a couple of the pillows today

and will share the rest of the changes shortly
 I am waiting on a couple things to get here.

It's the little things that make the difference.

The little things like this gorgeous-gorgeous-gorgeous pillow.

Honestly, there is so much to love about this pillow of course- and it is my favorite

but the palest of pale  super soft gray-blue color edging around it~ 

 perfection.

(More about this pillow and others coming soon)

The darker blue striped linen pillows were fun for layering on the bed
and bring in a little more of the rustic feeling with their darker linen color

Something a little more bold on the settee 

Though it isn't my usual color choice being that it is far darker than my quiet look
paired with the as equally bold oversized red and white check on my settee
it says french country to me

This pillow was added for a special French Country photo project and I loved it- 

it fits right in with the blues- though there are so many places I am loving it-

it will move around I am sure

Another one of my favorites~

this french floral ticking stripe blanket bringing in more of the soft blue & 

creams with reds and pinks in all those dainty blooms.

I have had this blanket for several years and the soft color

 and pattern never get old.

 It is so me and I think it pretty much epitomizes the french cottage look I love.

Totally feeling behind over here- because it seems like it's Monday to me.

I have a lot of Summer decorating ideas and mini-reveals coming your way in the next couple weeks

as well as some fun stuff to share too

Happy Tuesday!

sharing at sss

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