There is something about the classic combination of blue and white that I have always loved. This crisp combination pairs well with so many colors. A few blue and white accessories or linens can really pull a room together. I happen to love it mixed in with an apple green or a bright red. However, blue and white looks equally good with a chocolate brown, a sunny yellow, a preppy pink or a tangerine orange. Today I thought I would share a some blue and white accessories. I always love reading about sources and finding new shops, so here are a few of my favorites:
When I was working on my Chinoiserie bathroom project I spent time searching for blue and white prints and I found a couple of Etsy shops that I really liked. Studio Lara has beautiful oil paintings. She features lots of floral vignettes and blue and white vases. She has a wide variety of sizes from small prints to much larger canvases. The other shop that I have ordered from is Paper Words 11. They have lots of illustrations and print sets. I like there ginger jar collection, but they also have architectural, botanical, and coral prints which are all printed on high quality watercolor paper. I was impressed with the quality of the and how reasonable their prices were. If you are looking for a set of paintings this is a great source. Here are the links to these beautiful blue and white art pieces:
Ginger jars and blue and white pottery have long been classics but I am seeing a lot more of them these days. I have found some of my ginger jars locally at a store called The Yankee Peddler, which I love. However, some of my other ginger jars and vases have come from Wisteria, Frontgate and William Sonoma Home. Of the three Frontgate has the best prices, but if you are looking for a different and more detailed piece then Wisteria and Williams Sonoma have some unique items that other stores don’t carry. Here are the sources for these ginger jars:
Both my everyday dishes and my china are blue and white, so sometimes I like to mix in a fun set of salad or dessert plates to mix things up a bit. Here are some of my favorite blue and white plate sets. These plates have such great patterns that they would also look great hung on the wall as well. Here are the links to these blue and white dishes:
Linens can completely change the look of a bedroom. One of my favorite stores for linens is Serena and Lily. I love their bold crisp patterns. I ordered a duvet cover from them and it was missing a button and their customer service was absolutely the best. They went out of their way to solve the issue and make sure that I was happy with my purchase. The feel of their cotton is excellent and it launders well. I was looking at blue and white bedding to makes some updates to our guest room in the future and their patterns are beautiful. Here are the links to some of my favorite blue and white patterns:
Serena and Lily Catalina Duvet
Finally, I couldn’t talk about accessories and not mention throw pillows. I like the small scale french prints from Les Indiennes. They have gorgeous and unique patterns that I just love. Another designer whose work stands out to me is Caitlin Wilson. Wilson has some very pretty floral patterns and this indigo flower print has beautiful watercolor like details. Here are the links to the pillows you see above.
Caitlin Wilson Fiore in Indigo Pillow
Les Indiennes Fluer Deco Pillow
So if you are looking to give a room a fresh feel for summer think about adding a little blue and white. A ginger jar, new blue and white fabric or accessory could give your room an updated look. If you want to see an amazing blue and white makeover click on this link to designer, Artie Vanderpool’s blog, Color Outside the Lines. He just redid the kitchen in his apartment and Artie has lots a clever ideas. His kitchen is a great example of how a little blue and white can really make a room.
So I hope this leaves you inspired to try a little blue and white. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
