Sunday, January 2, 2011

January Blues

I am experiencing January blues...not the kind you might be thinking of, but as the theme for my January header. For some reason to me January equates to the color blue. So for this collage I put together photos of blue items from around the house. (above) Going from left to right, some of the Blue Willow china that I inherited from my aunt; I love blue and white dishes. The picture of the chair was taken in the guest bedroom; this little armchair was rescued from a curbside before the trashman could carry it away. I had it upholstered in this Laura Ashley stripe and I love it. And the last image...some of my reference books, those with blue or bluish covers, pertaining to french decorating; among other authors, I am fond of the books written by Charles Faudree and Betty Lou Phillips. When I finished taking pictures to use for the header I found that I had  far too many to incorporate so here are the ones that I was forced to leave out...maybe next year.





This lovely chinese-insprired blue and white jar sits in a cabinet in one of my interior hallways, I love it's large size and the simplicity of it's shape.





... another picture I took of my books, I decided to use the other one





And finally, these pansies in an antique basket in the entry hall window, more lavender than blue...but isn't lavender just blue mixed with a little red?  I hope, that like me you are in a blue mood today.



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25 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Your pictures are stunning and all of your blues are gorgeous. Very pretty. That chair was a fabulous find. Hugs, Marty

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  2. TriciaJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Your new header is very pretty. I've been thinking that I need to do some freshening up around my blog too.

    Best wishes for a wonderful and joyous year ♥ Tricia

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  3. HeatherJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Love the new header! It is my favorite one so far! We've really come a long way, haven't we?

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  4. Musings from Kim K.January 2, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Your new header is divine. So romantic.

    Happy 2011!

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  5. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love the blues like this! Your chair is so girly and pretty.

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  6. KathysueJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I am a blue and white gal also. In fact I am on the quest to get back the sofa or one like I use to have that is blue and white ticking. Wish me luck. I do need blue and white in my life!! So fresh and crisp. It is fun seeing how you use it in your home, oh so pretty,Kathysue

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  7. hostess of the humble bungalowJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Very pretty Adrienne.
    I think blue and white are timeless and classic...
    you have a very creative hand.

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  8. Ldy ~~ DyJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Happy New Year Adrienne...
    I love all your "blues". They really are very "January"!. Right now I am cuddle up in a blanket, resting and trying to nurse a bit of a head cold. Today would have been the day all my Christmas decor would have started coming down....that's okay... later on this week will do! You have inspired me to pull out some of my Blue Transferware and arrange throughout my home for this month. Loved your "rescued" chair. So pretty! Hope you are surviving all the lovely traffic from the Rose Parade float viewing!! Alas... I would have been out there too with my grandson today.. Oh well.... next year!! Hugs!!

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  9. Christine E-EJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    January reminds me of BLUE also... I posted some winter colors in my new banner too! lazy day! can't get motivated to defrock the tree... but I plan to after my shower... WEEKWORD is SIMPLICITY - wanna play? let me know by posting a comment in my blog....
    chris
    http://silverlinings4me.blogspot.com/

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  10. DonnaJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful blues! I love your new header ~ I, too, think of blues in January.
    Charles Faudree is a favorite of mine.

    Happy New Year!
    Donna

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  11. Carola BartzJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Very pretty header! I love the chair, what a find!

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  12. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Your header is gorgeous. Happy New Year!

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  13. KathyJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Love the choices for the header. I just changed mine for January and was inspired by the color blue as well - fascinating! Just love the look of your chair! Terrific rescue!
    Hope you have a wonderful day,
    Kathy

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Happy New Year Adrienne. Your pictures are so beautiful. You should think about selling some of them to book publishers or magazines. You have become so good at designing the composition you could easily be professional. I'm just thankful you have shared them on your blog. They are really wonderful.
    Dayna

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  15. LindaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I love the blue header...blue is my favorite color...I have some of it in just about every room! The chair is wonderful! Happy New Year!!

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  16. maría ceciliaJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Dear Adrienne, wishing you and family much blessings and happiness for 2011, and may it brings much health, joy and love into your lives.
    hugs
    maria cecilia

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  17. LindyJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hi, Adrienne. I was just thinking how pretty your new header was when I realized your post was about the pretty blues. Love the pictures. Lindy

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  18. Paul Gervais de BédéeJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I love that you found that chair on the road, what an eye! But the way you did it up would never have occurred to whoever it was who threw it away!

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  19. Life in RehabJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    All of your blues are very inspiring- and here I was wondering what to use for my January tablescapes!

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  20. BiomouseJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Oh you and Christine with these new gorgeous headers are totally inspiring me to get off my but and get back engaged in my blog again after my little hiatus. You have such beautiful collections of antiques, whimsy pieces, and of course your excellent botanical beauties-always such a treat to visit your space :)

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  21. .January 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Your pictures always make me smile! They are like an oasis in the middle of a hectic day. :)

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  22. Travel With LuluJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Lovely new header! Take me through the window, past your lovely pansies, to the green sunny outdoors ;). I'd love to see your garden :)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Gorgeous blue images, Adrienne!

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  24. Brenda PruittJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    It's beautiful, your banner and your photos! You're really good at this photo taking and display stuff!
    Brenda

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  25. The TablescaperJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Gorgeous banner - but then again, I'm totally a blue person. Your repholstery job on the fan chair is PERFECT.

    - The Tablescaper

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