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June 26, 2014

Blue Home Decor Ideas …I’ve got the blues!

Welcome! If you’re joining me from my talented and fabulous friend, Jennifer Rizzo‘s, I’m so glad to have you here visiting us At The Picket Fence!

How to Decorate Series

I was so honored when my friend Beth, of Home Stories A to Z, invited me to be a part of her How to Decorate Series! Seriously, the talent in this group is amazing! You can start the series from the beginning by clicking here: How To Decorate Series

Navy, Turquoise, Teal, Azure, Cobalt, Cyan, Saphire and Indigo. They are all ways to describe one of my favorite colors…..BLUE!

How to decorate with blue

Today I’m sharing some Blue Home Decor Ideas! These are all fun and inexpensive ways to add BLUE into your home!

Accent Pieces

Accent pieces are a quick and easy way to add a specific color into your decorating.  When you keep a neutral background, it’s easy to add pops of color and then change them out when you are ready for a fresh look!

One of the accent pieces I get asked about the most, are my blue velvet armless chairs flanking my fireplace! They have transitioned through all of the seasons in style, because they truly are a neutral.  Just about any color pairs well with them, but especially orange and green….perfect for Fall, Winter and Summer! Can you believe I found them at Target?! Gotta love their fabulous Threshold line and they truly have stood the test of time…and teenagers! 😉

Blue Accent Chair

Blue Velvet Accent Chair

Here are a few more fabulous accent pieces that really stand out!

Blue Chest with Nailhead Trim

Blue Chest with Nailhead Trim
HGTV Smart Home

 

Blue Love Seat

Blue Love Seat
HGTV Smart Home

Blue Painted Curio Cabinet

Blue Painted Curio Cabinet

Painting a worn out accent piece you have around the house is an easy way to add a new color to your decor! I  spray painted this old curio in Indigo Streamer by Valspar, to give it a fresh look and add a pop of blue to my foyer.

Cabinets

Paint is an inexpensive option for cabinets and woodwork! With a little elbow grease you can make a bold statement in your kitchen or bathroom!

Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Blue Kitchen Cabinets
HGTV Smart Home

Blue Bathroom Cabinets

 

Accessories

Accessories are the jewelry of home design! They can be as expensive or as inexpensive as you want them to be! When it comes to trendy or color specific accessories I love to shop stores like T.J. Maxx, Home Goods, Ross and various outlets! You can get a lot of “bang for your buck” and when you tire of them, you won’t have the guilt of moving on to the next trend! Some fun accessory ideas to add blue into your decor are: lampshades, throws, pillows, glass bottles and rugs.

Painted Blue and Gold Lampshade

Painted Blue and Gold Lampshade

I took an old thrift store lampshade and with a little spray paint and gilding liquid, gave it a fun contemporary makeover!

Natural Summer Elements in Dough Bowl

Fill Dough Bowl with
Natural Elements Painted Blue

Blue Striped Throw

Blue Striped Throw

blue and white living room

Collections and groupings are a great way to add a pop of color! I have collected from a variety of places. From discount stores to garage sales and thrift stores! I love displaying these pieces together for greater impact.

Blue and White Rug

Blue and White Rug

 

 Temporary Solutions

If you’re still feeling a little intimidated about adding such a bold color to your home decor, how about trying some fun temporary solutions!

Bookshelves with Blue

Bookshelves with Blue Accent Color via BHG

Paint the back of some bookcases in your favorite shade of blue! Or for and even more temporary option, line them with a fun patterned wallpaper, wrapping paper or contact paper! When you’re tired of it, you can remove it with ease!

Summer Home Tour Dining Room

Recovering seat cushions is a quick and easy option for a fresh update! I recently recovered my traditional dining room chairs in a bold velvet blue! It took about 2 hours and a few hundred staples to make a dramatic change to my dining room suite. I paired them with fun geometric patterned parson slipcovers to add a contemporary feel.

Blue Walls with Wainscoting

Painted Blue Walls with White Wainscoting via BHG

The Great Outdoors

It can be fun to carry an accent color right out the door! Here are some fun ways to incorporate blue into your outdoor living areas!

Navy Blue Front Door

Navy Blue Front Door
via On Sutton Place

Blue Market Umbrella

Blue Market Umbrella for
Outdoor Space via BHG

Collection of blue outdoor containers

Grouping of Blue Outdoor Garden Containers via BHG

Here are four fun palettes to inspire you and show you how versatile blue can be!

UnderwaterHues_4

Design Seeds Underwater Hues

FloraBrights_5

Design Seeds Flora Brights

RisingHues

Design Seeds Rising Hues

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Design Seeds Fresh Coconuts

 How to decorate with blue

 

I would love you to visit the Full Summer Tour of my home, for even more fun decorating ideas!

Be sure to check out all of the other talented ladies that are part of the How to Decorate Series host by Beth of Home Stories A to Z!
Tomorrow the series continues with my friend Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl!  You will love her great decorating ideas!

See you back here soon…..at the picket fence!

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  1. Karen says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Love the finish on your bathroom walls. Is that paint or wallpaper, can’t tell from the picture.

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  2. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    June 26, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Blue has always been one of my favorite colors. I hope it stays in fashion for a long time. Thanks so much for the gorgeous inspiration!

    Reply
  3. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Also my favorite color, Heather. Beautiful inspiration pictures.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  4. Florrie says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:23 AM

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  5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    I love blue in my home and love those blue chairs of yours!!…..cannot believe they are from “Tar-yay”…..I absolutely adore that denim and nailhead trimmed chest…I see a future project!!!….I love the color scheme of your home Heather…Great inspiration today !!!

    Reply
  6. Cindy B says

    June 26, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Can you provide information on where the blue stripe armless chairs are from? I have seen them on your diet before and am drooling over the fabric…I did a we site search, but nothing comes up.
    Many thanks!

    Reply
  7. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    June 26, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Great post! I am a huge fan of blue also!
    -Shelley

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  8. Harman Raj says

    July 1, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    Hey Heather,

    Great post. I am a huge fan of blue also.
    Blue has always been one of my favorite colors. I hope it stays in fashion for a long time. Thanks so much for the gorgeous inspiration.

    Reply
  9. Harman Raj says

    July 1, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Hey Heather ,

    Great post. I am a huge fan of blue also.
    Blue has always been one of my favorite colors. I hope it stays in fashion for a long time. Thanks so much for the gorgeous inspiration.

    Reply

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This is such a busy time of year and I’m always This is such a busy time of year and I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes that use minimal pots and pans therefore requiring minimal cleanup. 🙌🏻

This one sheet roasted veggies, sausage and gnocchi definitely fit the bill! And I don’t know how I’ll go back to boiled gnocchi after tasting it roasted. 😋

Here’s how easy it is to make: 

Preheat oven to 425

Use any combo of veggies you like. I used sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and red onion. 

Dice into small pieces and spread on a sheet pan. 

Slice up the sausage and add to vegetables. Then add the uncooked gnocchi. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. You can also add any herbs you like! 

Roast in over for 25 minutes stirring once halfway through. 

While it’s in the oven, melt a stick of butter in a saucepan and add in two teaspoons of garlic. 

When you remove the pan from the oven, drizzle the butter/garlic mixture over the top and stir well to coat everything. Top with Parmesan cheese! 

Easy peasy and SO yummy! ✨

#sheetpandinner #sheetpanrecipes
The first weekend in December seems like a good ti The first weekend in December seems like a good time for my annual gentle reminder about this month. I don’t know about you but, for me, December is a month of mixed emotions, ranging from joy-filled moments to ones that have me wanting to pull my hair out.

There are so many expectations and we put so much pressure on ourselves to create magical memories. And for years I have felt the added weight of wanting to make sure my family had opportunities throughout the month to grow in their relationship with Christ.

We celebrate advent and read all of the appropriate Baby Jesus books and encourage a spirit of generosity and heavily emphasize the real reason for the season.

But sweet friends, I want to remind you today that one month out of the year does not a strong relationship with the Lord make. December doesn’t define our faith in Christ.

For our families or for us.

There are 11 other months in the year. 11 other months to live out our faith in front of our children. 11 other months to pray with them. 11 other months to help them wrestle through their questions and add depth to their walk with the Lord. 11 other months to encourage them to have generous spirits.

Let’s stop putting so much pressure on this one month out of the year. Let’s be surprised at the ways we might be able to celebrate the baby in the manger without a dozen countdown calendars. Let’s give our kids some grace when they are focused more on gifts because…well…they’re kids after all.

And while we’re at it, let’s give ourselves some grace too.

Grace when we think we should feel all the warm fuzzy feelings about Christmas but we really just want to take a nap. Or have a good cry. 

Grace that reminds us that this month will soon be over and we will have a brand new year ahead of us.

A new year filled with big moments and little moments and everything in between.

A new year to draw even closer to our Savior.

My hope for you is that, as you head into this season, you will be given fresh perspective and that you will give yourself (and your family) permission to just ‘be’. ✨
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#advent #adventcandles #simplechristmas #wearethehomemakers
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So our hot cocoa station this year is much more simple and done in a neutral color palette that just subtly blends in with the rest of the decor. It still feels festive and is definitely still “user friendly” but it’s just a bit less…well…less.

And, that’s ok. It’s not that this area won’t ever again have bright colors (maybe even pops of red!) but, right now I’m happy to have things this way.

With all that is going on in the world right outside our door, my desire is for our home to truly feel like a respite. I want it to be where we come and let our guard down, our heart rates slow and to be flooded with a sense of peace in knowing that here is where we can just simply be. I want it to be a place of rest. Rest from the constant onslaught of news and information. Rest from the seemingly small struggles of school and jobs that can so often feel like big struggles.

And, most importantly, we rest in the comfort of knowing the One who is Sovereign over all and is the reason this month is so very special and sacred.

Many blessings to you dear friends as we kick off this wonderful season! ✨
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But Advent, from the latin word ‘adventus’ meaning ‘arrival’ or ‘appearance’ keeps the focus completely on celebrating the arrival of the King who came in the form of an infant.

This is one of our favorite family traditions and over the years I’ve figured out how to incorporate the Advent candles into my decor without using the traditional wreath. I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration as we head into this sacred season. 🌲

#advent #adventdecoration #wearethehomemakers
Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Bec Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Because it’s the Saturday after and my house is almost completely ready to start the season! So I’m sitting with my coffee and just soaking it all up knowing that now I can focus on shopping, hosting and preparing our hearts for the start of Advent. The only thing left to do is get our fresh tree for the front room and then the decorating is done. 

Starting early is a gift I give to myself and I’m always grateful for it! 🌲

#simplechristmas #traditionalchristmas
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest fo “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~ G.K. Chesterton

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours dear friends! 🍂
Christmas has arrived in the family room where I k Christmas has arrived in the family room where I keep things simple but festive! We’ll get a fresh tree after Thanksgiving which will go in our front room bay window but this slim faux tree with its colorful ornaments tides us over for now. Which room in your home gets the Christmas treatment first? Or do you just start doing a little at a time in each room? 🎄

*pillow covers are from @jshhomeessentials
I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST.THAT.GOOD! 

And I have a confession ...I’d rather have cranberry sauce smothering the turkey on my plate than gravy any day!! And this, this right here? Well it’s the best (and easiest!) cranberry sauce ever!! I eat on crackers and sandwiches and sometimes just by the spoonful. It’s so yummy! And I’m just so very thankful for all of you that I’m going to leave the recipe right here instead of making you go to the blog to get it. I promise you won’t regret having this on your Thanksgiving menu but be warned...you may find yourself up in the middle of the night sneaking some helpings of this deliciousness. Or maybe that’s just me!

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
2 oranges
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup white wine.

Instructions:
Wash and pick over berries, removing any that are soft. Peel and dice oranges removing any seeds. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking until cranberries pop open and mixture is thickening.
For best flavor, prepare and let stand for several days before using.

Gobble, gobble!! 🦃
How do I want people to feel when they walk throug How do I want people to feel when they walk through my front door? That’s always at the top of my mind when I’m decorating my entry for each season, particularly at Christmastime. 

✨I want them to feel like my home is greeting them with a smile.

✨I want them to feel like this is a place where care has been given to details (but not to the point of being too stuffy or too busy or too overwhelming). 

✨I want them to feel like there is peace here.

✨I want them to feel like they are welcome…because they are. 

My home is a reflection of my heart and my heart is a reflection of the ONE for whom I live and try to honor and praise all of my days, but especially at Christmas.

How do you want people to feel when they come into your home? 

#christmasentry #simplechristmas #simplicity #wearethehomemakers
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