Naturally Blue

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 With blue being such a cool color, it always looks so lovely paired with fellow cools in whites and soft greys. I know blue really shines when paired with oranges, reds and yellows, but sometimes, that may feel just too 'loud'. I really love seeing a gentle, subdued warmth infused in these blue accented rooms through soft amber and wood tones along with the crisp beauty of white. Each room has distinct natural and organic accessories, from sisal rugs, antlers, or flowering branches. Touches of the outdoors help to cozy up a space that may feel too stuffy or contrived. When a room just doesn't seen to click, remove one glassy/iron/electronic/fake thing add some type of an organic fiber... and allow the space to breathe.

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Inspired Art: Red and Blue Illustrations

Hello Butterflies Postcard Pack~ Rebekka Seale

I have really be drawn to illustrations and the like lately, I thought this collection of red and blue designs looked smashing together. I am a little surprised at how many amazing portraits there were, I seriously had to refrain from posting more. But, you can find more blue and red illustration art here. They woulld look beautiful all framed together in tawdry, chipped up dark wood thrift store frames all gallery like.

Hodges Angus Logo by graphic artist Christian K. Schmid

Red Haired Mermaid Postcard ~ Yuki Koi

"Whatever you are be a good one" Abe Lincoln quote ~ 3 Lambs Graphics

Lou Le Petite Chaperon Rouge ~ Matilou

Violet ~ Water in my Paint  (she seems very Tale of Two Cities to me)

Deer Digital Collage ~ Hue Concept

Thelma Dothrock ~ Bret Pendlebury
{perfect shop for those drawn to vintage photographs, but love hand drawn art.}

Inspired Room: Fantastical Pink Bedroom Design

Italian company Alta Moda Furniture, created this girly pink room for a Valentine's day design. While the furry touches, stuffed animals and the general aesthetic is over the top, it still draws me in. I would love to incorporate a few elements here into my own home.

From a canopy over the bed, to a dressing screen, that glorious white chair and armoire, the dramatic white tufted headboard, sequined lamp and the sweet, white deer theme, a girl could live like a queen in here. Images found via rifz10.

Vintage Finds: The Dainty Squid

Have you ever visited Kayla of the Dainty Squid? If you love color, vintage knick knacks, woodland creatures, mushrooms, cats and a flair of creativity, than this blog is for you.

She has great little collections of her many wondrous thrift successes, as well as lots of amazing finds on her friday favorites posts. She has a great post here on thrifting tips, and an Etsy shop of her very affordable and adorable handmade pouches and such. She also has a giveaway going on for some adorable mugs.

Geometric Ethnic Red

alloy clothing ethnic print shirt, the color, the ethnic geometric pattern, it calls to me

My dress is usually influenced by my surroundings. I have talked about in the past, if I am wearing red, for example, then when I go shopping, I automatically gravitate towards anything red.

fantabulous geometric red and blue art featuring deer ~ parasol mag issue 6

Whether my mood was attracted to red in the first place, thus prompting me to wear red, or I am simply influenced by my clothing color and match everything I see to it is a tough question to answer.

amazing vintage mirror I found on craigslist... if only I had $150 to spend!

But I feel it is most likely a little bit of both causing this shift in my slightly ocd world. But, I like this quirk. It gives me balance and predictability. It foreshadows my moods and my decorating. I dictates my blog posts!

christie chase's red buffet and munny collection via designsponge

Tonight, I must be in a slightly ethnic, geometric, red and navy, ecclective, romantic vintage mood. You?

garden love vintage heart necklace ~ jeweled ambrosia {me!}

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