Monday, September 20, 2010

Blue Break

My obsession with blue is well known, but for fall, I was hoping for a change of pace in my dining room.  Last year, I stayed with the pale color palette but this year I wanted to try something different.  In July when I was vacationing in New England, I purchased a couple of aprons.  I just took off the first apron I bought and replaced it with this one which I intended for fall.  This was the starting point.


I stared at it for a couple of days before deciding that I wanted orange curtains.  I had to think about it because I wondered how orange would work with blue walls but a simple google search demonstrated that this color combination does exist and I actually like it. 

Out went the green apples on the buffet and in came the pinecone filled cloche and fall hydrangeas which actually have a reddish hue up close.

I picked up the tablecloth from a vintage linen booth at the D.C. Big Flea over the weekend.  Most of the booth was comprised of the usual white and pastel linens which I love, but I found this one at the bottom of a pile and couldn't leave it behind.  I suspect its not vintage, but the colors were exactly what I wanted and I like the rustic quality of it.  The beeswax candles came from a vendor at another booth. 
 

I'm working on my hallway and finally hung my lanterns.  They look beautiful!  I'm doing a little paint touch-up but I'll be sharing that next along with more flea market finds. 

10 comments:

  1. Absolutely beautiful!! I love those curtains with the pale blue walls-stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. The curtains work really well with your wall color. Looks lovely.

    xo
    Claudia

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  3. I love the tablecloth, looks so pretty on your table...everything looks just great for fall!

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  4. Love the new look! Just right for Autumn.
    Pale blue will go with anything...just think about the blue, blue sky. :o)

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  5. Love the orange curtains and your touches of fall. Very pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  6. I have a weakness for blue too. Those gorgeous chocolate brown curtains with those stunning blue walls...one word...divine! Love the creamy furniture too!

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  7. I love your wall in pale blue. Your dining hall is so clean, neat and comfy!

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  8. This room is so peaceful, calming...a beautiful
    place for a gathering at mealtime! I love the
    apron displayed! Would never have thought of
    that!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  9. Love the contrast of the orangey-brown drapes with the light blue!

    ~Melanie
    www.comfyhouse.blogspot.com

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  10. I like the orange with the blue. It is a nice change from all the pastels and will look great when you add pumpkins to the house (as any house with 2 kiddos will be doing).

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