From My Nest To Yours

Blue Monday

Happy Blue Monday, hosted by Sally @ smilingsally.
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I knew that I had to incorporate blue into my Florida home. I can't help but be inspired by the turquoise water of the Gulf of Mexico. The blues that I favor are turquoise and a grey blue. Both of these colors are reflected in the water on a sunny or a cloudy day.

I always like to mix some nature into my displays. The birds nest fell out of my grapefruit tree in the backyard. I'm always on the look out for found objects. I layered two plates and the starfish on a large plate stand.

The large plate is blue grey in color and the smaller is turquoise. The smaller plate was another thrift store find. I believe it was $3.oo. I can't seem to pass up this color when I see it.

This blue plate is iridescent and reminds me of carnival glass. More thrift shop finds with the plate and also the two baskets. I decided to create a display in the baskets for some interest. Alas, another birds nest sitting in a lime green dessert glass.

I just love thrift shops and garage sales. I guess it's the thrill of the hunt. Does that mean I'm a hunter and gatherer? Well, I know I sure like to gather. I found this lovely coral candle holder and knew I had to bring it home. It has openings in the top for tea lights, turquoise of course. The books that I have displayed have blue spines and also refer to water in their title.

More books with blue spines. These are all decorating books. Don't even ask me how many I have. The moving men hated me.

This display is on my mantle. I fell in love with the blue grey color of the vase. Some simple orchids, a starfish, some books for lift and we're done.

My displays don't last long because I like to tweak. Things are always changing at my abode.

I hope you enjoyed my blue tour.

Till next time, Happy Decorating