True Blue

With all of the "natural" colors in design lately (grey, beige and greige variations), I find it refreshing to actually see color.

These gorgeous blue walls, paired with the classic white partner, create such an elegant space. Of course, the amazing moldings, fluted columns and paneling are the perfect complement to the intense blue color.

Above photos courtesy of Elegant Homes magazine. Photos by Timothy Bell.

The iconic John Stefanidis designed this dining room by interpreting the clear Egyptian blue in a layered manner. Offset by the white moldings, floor and accessories, it reads fresh and clean.

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And how could I leave without a tribute to Mark Rothko's blue composition. He was (and still is) the ultimate champion of color and nuance.

Mark Rothko's Untitled (Blue, Green and Brown), 1952
National Gallery of Art

Blue and white Sunday

One look at my garden reveals a not overtly planned color scheme. It just evolved into blue and white for the summer. I usually have a riot of color, but I guess I was in a French frame of mind!

Living in the northern part of the U.S. prevents us from enjoying the special plants of the South. Southern magnolias are a special treasure here. We purchased one several years ago and put in front of my husband's brick studio wall where it gets blasted from the sun for most of the day. Thus far, it has made it through our winters, probably because the brick wall shelters it from most of the heavy snow and brutal winds. I proudly present a bloom to you!

I am looking forward to the plants really bursting over their pots! Patience...

Periwinkle is one of my favorite colors outdoors. Here are plumbago and campanula.

Happy Sunday!