Spring Decor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

May 17, 2017

Beautiful blue moon quilt in bedroom with romantic country decor by Hello Lovely Studio

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Spring décor refresh might ring a bit cliché

in blogland, but for me, it is quite the opposite...

SPRING symbolizes RENEWAL and

is nature's reminder to the earth that

HOPE is ALIVE,

NEW GROWTH is possible,

ALL THINGS are BECOMING NEW,

and

the GREAT SKY ABOVE

invites us into

BLUE TRANQUILITY.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Do you love the month of May as I do?

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

All of May's birdsong, greening, and its

doorway to balmy temperatures

thaw my wintry heart and attune it

POETRY.

I enjoyed the outdoors today and had a chat with this swan,

who was too busy swanning to appreciate the brilliance of poet Mary Oliver.

"Ropes let down to the lost"

resonates with my tender heart,

and should you feel a little lost

at this moment, I pray you will

allow SPRING's magic and mystery

to lead you back to where you belong.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Spring Refresh for me means organizing the closets

and drawers, getting into those cobwebby corners

and investing in new pillows and linens.

Whether it's French blue, denim blue, or chambray,

I love wearing and accenting with blue!

Blue is reminiscent of the sky, sea, my

children's eyes, and my favorite butterfly

with whom I spent quality time just today...

Blue Morpho butterfly at the conservatory today.

Blue morpho butterfly perched on silver leather handbag

Today in the butterfly room at a conservatory

Garnet Hill sent over this beautiful
Blue Moon Quilt and Sham,
and it's a handsome spring refresh
in our farmhouse-y bedroom
with its romantic
French Country feel.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

What I love?
The slubbed cotton center panel
looks and feels like vintage linen,
and hand-stitched details are
like little x kisses on blue moons.

Have a look:

It's those subtle details and the care

taken to make something new feel

soft and just a bit timeworn that

make all the difference.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

I also love how the quilt casually mixes
with neutrals and any color just like
my favorite jeans.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Below is my go-to uniform in spring:
pintuck linen shift dress, timeworn blue jeans,
and hat and necklace if I'm feelin saucy.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

A sophisticated, interesting blue paint color I blogged
about (Inchyra Blue) might be of interest.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

The vignette below is fine with its
faded lovelies, but add a little
blue bliss, and...

Wood stool with three legs, leather western boots, and white oak wood floor

Voila.

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Do you have a room or piece of furniture

you are thinking about painting blue?

Look at this kitchen with its

glorious blue cabinetry and maybe

be inspired by Farrow & Ball's

color, Light Blue.

Farrow & Ball - LIGHT BLUE

Spring Décor Refresh: Inspiring Blue

Here it is styled by Garnet Hill

with a dark stripe...

Spring Décor Refresh: Blue Moon Quilt and Sham

And calling all DIY artsy chicks...
isn't the denim wall hanging inspiring?

Spring Décor Refresh: Blue Moon Quilt and Sham

What is inspiring your own spring days, friends?

If you're in the mood for more
poetic tranquility, visit:
"Wishes for You on Mother's Day."

Wishing you blissful blue skies of spring,
hearts full of poetry,
and
peace to you right where you are.