Saturday, January 28, 2012

Blue and White Inspiration: Theirs and Mine

 

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(My favorite book on blue and white.)



My love of blue and white began

years ago and has never lessened.


I thought I would share some of my favorite inspiration photos

from my Pinterist Board,

Blue and White Favorites,

and photos from Carolyne Roehm’s book

A Passion for Blue and White.

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(Carolyne Roehm)

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(Carolyne Roehm)

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(Carolyne Roehm)

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(Carolyne Roehm)

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(Michael S. Smith Houses)

I have had so much fun through the years with my own blue and white.

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I loved creating this arrangement of my summer zinnias in this blue and white bowl,

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the many rearrangements I have created in the Nap Room,

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in gathering tablescape items for a dear friend’s

daughter’s engagement party,

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and in the daily inspiration I get from using my

Spode Blue Italian every day.

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What inspires you?

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22 comments:

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

I love your stunning vignette in your nap room. Looks like a page out of a magazine!

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

Your blog inspires me! I love the blue and white dishes. They seem so alive and crisp!
So pretty.

White Lace and Promises said...

Do you like all blue and white ceramics, porcelain, ironstone? Is there a particular thing you don't like, for example "madeinChina?" I have several small pieces of blue and white that I have that Iwould love to send to you that have been in shop for awhile. If you feel comfortable, send me your snail-mail address, please. I love to give away things that aren't selling for me that someone else may like. And I LOVE your blog and would like to do this.

Pondside said...

The blue and white combination has always been my favorite. I was lucky enough to win Carolyn Roehm's book and have spent quite a bit of time leafing through it. In china, fabric - whatever - blue and white make me happy.

Sonny G said...

Its all very pretty but my fav is your nap room vignette.

trash talk said...

You...and the knowledge that when you love something...or somebody...it's forever. True blue you are and I feel safe because of it.
Deb

Theresa said...

So pretty! Love all of the blue and white, especially they plate with that yummy salad:) Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!

Engagement Rings said...

Love the vibrant images, so powerful, blue and white combo looks great

Nancy's Notes said...

Everything you say and do inspires me! Those photographs from Carolyn are wonderful, thank you for sharing. The joy you have in your heart for your treasured blue and whites shows through in your writing. I love your priceless photographs of your years of fun with your own cherished blue and white!

Love to you, dear friend on this glorious Sunday morning.

Nancy

NanaDiana said...

I must admit that my blue & white passion has waxed and waned over the years...only to come back. I gave a lot of my china/collection to my daughter and often wish I had it back. Yours is beautiful and photo layout worthy! Gorgeous! xo Diana

Bonnie said...

I share your love of blue and white and for Carolyn Roehm. "A Passion for Blue and White " is the only book of hers I do not have. The pic of the avocados and tomatoes make my mouth water! Great vignettes.

CHERI said...

Your pictures are wonderful and everything looks so pretty. I've never been a blue & white person but have a close friend who has a collection. I tend to go with bright colors...red and yellow being my favorites. Yet, when I see pictures like these it makes me wonder if I should change my preferences!

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

It is a wonderful combination of colors, I agree.

Linnea said...

Beautiful shots! I actually have a collection of blue and white pottery - but I try to keep the pieces on the small side since I don't have a lot of storage space.

SmilingSally said...

This entire post inspires me! Lovely!
Thanks for sharing your blues.

Happy 1st Blue Monday, Laura.

Kim, USA said...

Blue jars and dishes are my weaknesses. Awesome collection!

Yellow & Blue

Leah H. said...

Your blue stuffs/collection are really beautiful!

Visiting for BM! Hope you can stop by:)

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Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Love all the blue and white and I have that same book.

Sarah said...

Fun post! I'm a blue and white fan,have Carolyne Roehm's book as well as a few others on the topic. This past year, I pulled together a group of blue and white to feature in my bay window, filling them with plants. Still enjoying the look. ;-)
Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous!

My Blue, please drop by and see. Have a great week!

Jessica said...

beautiful blue pictures, great shots :-) Visiting from Blue Monday, hope that you can return the visit too.


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