Blue and White Inspiration for a Potential Garden Project
June 20, 2014
This blue and white obsession of mine has been taking form in me for quite some time but I just wasn't sure how to incorporate it into my home in a way that felt true to me and my style. I let this minor obsession sit on the back-burner of my mind until the shadow of an idea could mature into a full fledged tangible plan. I want to share with you my outdoor project idea.
Maybe you can help me think it through as I do have some hesitations. But let's begin with the overall blue and white feel. The above dress (which is the cutest thing ever for summer) is $17! What?! Cute, cheap and blue and white? This sounds like a great deal to me. I just had to share it with you. I dream of visiting this church in Port, Portugal just to take some photos that I can then enlarge and put in my guest bathroom (walls will remain empty until I do!). Sandy of You May be Wandering has a great post on the blue and white beauty of Portugal here. And some other blue and white images- beware this look is contagious... I caught it from the Pink pagoda for sure-
[Tory Burch table setting | blue and white cake | Oscar de la Renta | IPhone case by The Pink Pagoda | blue and white bedroom | Spode blue and white plates ]
Don't you just love that iPhone case? and the cake? Ok, so here is my project idea. I need your opinion. Is this going to work? Below is the fence behind our pool. It is pretty but I need to add some excitement.
I was thinking to decorate the central part of the fence with a whole bunch of blue and white plates and hang them to make a sort of wavy pattern. Here are my questions- will they brake so easily? what is the best way to hang them so as to take care of the fence and minimize rust. Will it ruin my fence? What other issues could arise? I used photoshop to give you a sense of what I have in mind.
And here is some blue and white shopping inspiration for you and your table.
18 comments
Hola Albertina !,Me gusta mucho el azul con blanco!,especialmente jarrones chinos y esa hermosa imagen de la piscina con la pared de platos
ReplyDeleteThat dress is 17 dollars?! Say what? It's soooo cute! It's a definite. I see those plates popping on a painted fence. White maybe? Instead of the plates what if you painted stripes on the fence? I'm worried about them breaking. Do they come in melamine?
ReplyDeleteBlue and white in the summer just seems right ;) Love that first dress! xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspired. I love it. Love all of these photos...
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous.. and I love the iphone case! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful inspiration process Albertina! I love it, cannot wait to see what you do :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI really like the plates on the fence it's so fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are asking if it's cuckoo? I'm cuckoo 4 those plates. I grew up with them in my parents home. Love them on the fence. I don't think it would ruin the fence at all.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for the shout out, Albertina! I love blue and white..pretty much in any capacity! The plates on the fence are a great idea...but I wouldn't use anything too expensive - they might break and might fade in the sun.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend!! xoxo
I'm kinda weird about fences. I don't particularly like hanging things on them. I do like the plates though (told ya I was weird). I would probably add some tall skinny evergreen bushes every few feet to break up the fence a bit and frame out your plates, Or potted boxwoods would be nice.
ReplyDeleteNow thats done, can i come swimming?!
Nothing like refreshing blue & white in the summertime -- what a great post! Always love beautiful plate collections, but they may break or discolor with wind, rain, rusting. What about something colorful & chic yet more casual? Spanish or Cuban tiles mounted individually like the plates could add great color & pattern, or the new wooden tiles from Mirth Studio may be even lighter weight. Love the idea of painting the fence -- maybe a large-scale geometric design painted with stencils? Or a collection of colorful lanterns on hooks, either Chinese, Moroccan or Nautical? Happy to share my thoughts on sources. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhoa that dress is $17? What a steal! I too love the blue and white...what is it about that combo? Maybe they just feel so serene, reminds me of Greece or something. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of hanging them on the fence. I have no idea about the practicality of it. I don't think your weather would hurt them. Good luck figuring it out. This could be fun.
ReplyDeleteI am Obsessed with White and Blue.... The church in Portugal is at the top of my travel wish list. I have Pinned Tory Burch's table setting a few time (just pinned it again!). I can't get enough of it!! The Oscar de la Renta is sublime!! What a great Post!!
ReplyDeleteThe Plates look very chic but I would use them as a backdrop for an Al fresco party. They can break if you leave them permanently.
Thanks for the mention!! Blue and white around the pool is fantastic! Your fence idea is so fun, but I know absolutely nothing about the ins and outs. I'm crazy about the blue tile in your pool : )
ReplyDeleteI'm loving blue and white lately too! It's so classic but fun!
ReplyDeleteMy friend has the same dress that Julia just posted on her blog and it fits amazing on her! I say go for it ;)
xo, Jen
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I cna't believe how cheap that dress is! Love it! Your inspiration looks great. I can't wait to see how you incorporate it all!
ReplyDeleteHow on earth is that dress $17????!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou make my day with your comments! Thank you!!