“Sometimes you cannot believe what you see. You have to believe what you feel.” —Morrie Schwartz
Its been a week since I started this blog and I want to say thanks to all who have taken the time to comment, subscribe and follow me.
One accent I plan to use throughout my new home in abundance is blue and white, I love it! No matter what I use as a color scheme in any given room, you can be sure you will see bits and pieces of blue and white. It is so elegant and timeless. If you look through world renowned Interior designer, Jacques Garcia’s book, Decorating in the French style, you will see it in almost every room no matter what the color scheme is. I recently had the luxury of staying over at someones house who was lucky enough to use him to decorate their country house in the Loire Valley and let me tell you, it was a DREAM!
I start today’s post with a few updated pictures of the facade of the house as its coming along, the outside work has slowed due to very cold temps and TOO MUCH SNOW…with more to come. Anyway, will update with more when there is more to show, but here’s a few taken in the last week, then we move on to the fabulous collection of blue and white pictures…………
The snow covered driveway
Love black and white pictures…..
The finished “breakfast room/family room” side
Side view of breakfast room
The property is full of beautiful old trees waiting to sprout their leaves
Limestone detailing on the casing
The garage side
The newly added cupola
The walkout basement side
The lower level walking up to the patio
Part of the covered porch and the rear of the house
The covered porch
Port Cochere
Anyway today I dedicate my blog page to all things blue and white….there are so many ways in so many styles and in so many different types of homes where blue and white always looks sensational. Do you have a personal favorite? I start with a designer who clearly has the blue and white formula down to a science, interior designer Mary McDonald (http://www.marymcdonaldinc.com/), she is based in Los Angeles and her rooms speak for themselves…fabulous! Would love to know your favorite…
Here is an assortment of styles and different rooms in the house where blue and white works every time…….
Beautiful blue and white plates hang on the red toile patterned walls, and it works..who would have thought!
The blue and white vases add the crowing touch to this armoire in this luxurious bedroom
Ralph Lauren chose blue and white accents for his wicker furniture in his lush backyard
A blue and white toile room is a formal compliment to a transitional navy and white bed ensemble
Soft powdery blue chinoiserie in this powder room is just fabulous
This was Jackie O’s dressing room in the White House!
Jennifer Lopez’s soft pale blue kitchen as seen in Veranda magazine
Another angle in the breakfast room, seen in Veranda
Heavily glazed gray blue bathroom
Fabulous french blue boudoir (From the blog http://eclecticrevisited.wordpress.com/)
Another angle….( from http://eclecticrevisited.wordpress.com/ )
A sweet girls bedroom in all its blue toile splendor (Meg Braff interiors)
Gorgeous blue and white toile settee
Another crisp beautiful family room in cheery blue and white (Interiors by Meg Braff)
Beautiful table setting
A green/blue dining room
A rich royal blue adds a lot of punch to this outdoor space
A sunny blue and white bedroom with lime green accents..it works!
A soft blue palette which is very elegant against the warmth of the woods
A beautiful room of crisp white upholstered sofas with beautiful blue and white chairs against a strong blue rug
A soft dining space with the pop of blue in the lighting fixture and the distressed blue chest
An outdoor/indoor porch featuring royal blue chaise lounges against the wicker, very inviting!
A Carolyn Roehm room, another designer who mixes and matches all kinds of colors and prints
Another Carolyn Roehm room in all its blue and white beauty
Love this grouping!
Love how the red flowers pop against the blue and white
A soft blue blue and white dining setting
A gorgeous table setting complete with white fabulous china..so elegant
Wish I could remember where I got this picture, sure would love to see more of this room
Love this cheery room with splashes of red by Janet Simon
A clean blue influenced den by Janet Simon
The palest blue/green…so pretty! (Janet Simon)
More from the same space…..how beautiful is this color!
Blue and white is always stunning in the kitchen (Kristi Nelson)
Enjoy your day…..hope you are doing a better job with your resolutions than I am. I started off with a “no bread” policy for at least a few weeks then I came to the smart realization, what is life without bread for Pete’s sake!
Your home is spectacular, looks like its very old. Cant’ wait to see it as it moves along. Love blue and white also, and really enjoyed seeing this collection of pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
WOW, your new house really is a dream home…it’s absolutely beautiful!!! I think you can’t go wrong with blue and white in your home, it is a perfect color combination and one of my favorites!
I see that you are using Loewen windows. They are the best out there! The showroom in Atlanta closed in 2008, glad to know they are still around. Great craftsmanship on the windows they make.
Hi Kay… looks like you and I both like blue..I see a few of my pics from my blog on your blog now…glad you enjoyed them.. best of luck with your home building.. maureen
Thanks for stopping by A Curated Lifestyle! Blue and white is near impossible to get wrong. My walls will soon be white and I am thinking blue accents- either in stencils or trompe l’oeil molding, as you saw on my blog today.
Wow, your house really is a dream home. First time here but I think I will follow along and watch the progress. I’m sure it will be beautiful. We love many of the same things. Blue and white just happens to be one of them. So timeless!!
Good luck with your construction. We just moved in our new home last January and I know it’s a huge job!
Hi Kay… the pics are for my readers… help yourself…. glad you found somethings on my blog useful.. will check back to see the progress on your home… best of luck with home building and blogging… maureen
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your new home is stunning! I’m so excited to follow along as you build your dream house.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House is perfection in all ways, and her dressing room was no exception! I love the pale blue decor with a leopard throw on the chaise. I wish my house could be decorated like that!
Congratulations on your new home! I just love the limestone detail. Blue and white is a classic…always looking fresh, clean and pretty. thanks for dropping by Love Where You Live.
Hi! First, this is a beautiful blog..congratulations on it and on your fabulous new home. That is some dream home:) Secondly, I love blue and white, you are right it does go with just about any color scheme and always adds a little something to a room. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
I love love love the pale blue and white room by Janet Simon & especially love when blue is used in table settings and with patio furniture. Your home looks AMAZING! glad I found your blog … we just bought a new house and completely gutted everything so we can start fresh … so we are somewhat in a similar situation 🙂 Can’t wait to see more progress!!
Thank you for visiting and congratulations on this amazing project. Your home is going to be spectacular. I love he way the garden lies and the large mature trees standing around the house. Sharon My French Country Home
I’m just finding your blog. Your house looks amazing! I can’t wait to see more. I just started blogging about a month ago and my blog is pretty much all blue and white. You really can’t go wrong. I hope to someday blog about my dream home becoming a reality but for now I’ll follow along on your journey! Congrats!
Since I collect blue and white porcelains I love this post!!!! Blue and white just looks classy to me. Your GORGEOUS home is coming along. I don’t know how you have syuch patience: I want everything yesterday:):) XO, Pinky
Awesome….!!!!! I like this post.The captures show the grace and elegant of your home.Blue and white is really a good combination.Thanks for touring house by the captures……
Love your dream home, love blue & white. Amazing photos & inspiration. Please do not use the word GOT, found would have been a better fit. Just constructive criticism..no hate. ♥
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—Morrie Schwartz
Blue and white is always stunning in the kitchen (Kristi Nelson)
Your home is spectacular, looks like its very old. Cant’ wait to see it as it moves along. Love blue and white also, and really enjoyed seeing this collection of pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
I loved the blue kitchen near the top of the collection, and I love your blog. Sarah
I love blue & white – my living room is pretty much awash in it 🙂
WOW, your new house really is a dream home…it’s absolutely beautiful!!! I think you can’t go wrong with blue and white in your home, it is a perfect color combination and one of my favorites!
Welcome to blogging!!
🙂 T
I see that you are using Loewen windows. They are the best out there! The showroom in Atlanta closed in 2008, glad to know they are still around. Great craftsmanship on the windows they make.
Hi Kay…
looks like you and I both like blue..I see a few of my pics from my blog on your blog now…glad you enjoyed them..
best of luck with your home building..
maureen
Thanks for stopping by A Curated Lifestyle! Blue and white is near impossible to get wrong. My walls will soon be white and I am thinking blue accents- either in stencils or trompe l’oeil molding, as you saw on my blog today.
Wow, your house really is a dream home. First time here but I think I will follow along and watch the progress. I’m sure it will be beautiful. We love many of the same things. Blue and white just happens to be one of them. So timeless!!
Good luck with your construction. We just moved in our new home last January and I know it’s a huge job!
I just found your blog! I love the pics in here a lot!!!And this house is awsome!!!The inside pics are very impressive….love love love, hughs Anja
Hi Kay…
the pics are for my readers…
help yourself….
glad you found somethings on my blog useful..
will check back to see the progress on your home…
best of luck with home building and blogging…
maureen
Thanks for visiting my blog! Your new home is stunning! I’m so excited to follow along as you build your dream house.
Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House is perfection in all ways, and her dressing room was no exception! I love the pale blue decor with a leopard throw on the chaise. I wish my house could be decorated like that!
White and blue is nature so it’s perfection.
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Congratulations on your new home! I just love the limestone detail. Blue and white is a classic…always looking fresh, clean and pretty. thanks for dropping by Love Where You Live.
Hi! First, this is a beautiful blog..congratulations on it and on your fabulous new home. That is some dream home:)
Secondly, I love blue and white, you are right it does go with just about any color scheme and always adds a little something to a room.
I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
I love love love the pale blue and white room by Janet Simon & especially love when blue is used in table settings and with patio furniture. Your home looks AMAZING! glad I found your blog … we just bought a new house and completely gutted everything so we can start fresh … so we are somewhat in a similar situation 🙂 Can’t wait to see more progress!!
Thank you for visiting and congratulations on this amazing project. Your home is going to be spectacular. I love he way the garden lies and the large mature trees standing around the house.
Sharon
My French Country Home
I’m just finding your blog. Your house looks amazing! I can’t wait to see more. I just started blogging about a month ago and my blog is pretty much all blue and white. You really can’t go wrong. I hope to someday blog about my dream home becoming a reality but for now I’ll follow along on your journey! Congrats!
Since I collect blue and white porcelains I love this post!!!! Blue and white just looks classy to me. Your GORGEOUS home is coming along. I don’t know how you have syuch patience: I want everything yesterday:):) XO, Pinky
Awesome….!!!!!
I like this post.The captures show the grace and elegant of your home.Blue and white is really a good combination.Thanks for touring house by the captures……
Love your dream home, love blue & white. Amazing photos & inspiration. Please do not use the word GOT, found would have been a better fit. Just constructive criticism..no hate. ♥
Your home is lovely. Please adopt me.
Just taking a trip down memory lane with you and checking out this you first blue and white post. Fabulous!