Feeling Blue

I've been obsessing about blue lately. I love cobalt blue, periwinkle, navy and turquoise! They look great together.

I would love to do a monochromatic room. Blue can be so calming and ethereal. For a gorgeous all blue living room, click here. For more of my studies in blue, click here.

All images by Peggy.

Blue Bottles

At a loss for how to accessorize your place on the cheap? How about some blue bottles?

Using a simple object in multiples really gives it impact. A simple but beautiful display. Scott Sanders via Desire to Inspire.

Amy Butler.

Desire to Inspire.

Design Milk.
George Seper via Desire to Inspire.
Landon Collis via Desire to Inspire.
The Style Files. If you are a lover blue glass, you must check out this flickr group.

Girl Crush

Katy Perry

Love, love, love the blue hair!

Blue Paintings

Lunabee

Peter Margonelli via Desire to Inspire

Image source unknown

Blue Sofas

decor8

Jean Smith

eatmorechips

Axelandra

MidModSTL

thevintagelaundress

Stacy Anne Longenecker

Spin Ceramics

OMG have you seen the new seven fortunes vases from CB2? They have me drooling! I want the set. CB2 worked with a Chinese design collective called Spin for these vases. They are based on ancient Chinese traditions with a decidedly modern twist. Each vase represents one of the seven fortunes. That is: prosperity, joy, health, longevity, happiness, inner peace and contentment. I was so intrigued I did a little internet research on Spin. Here are some images I found, hope you enjoy!

The Design Dynasty. I want this totally fab tea set. Love the simple, organic, but thoroughly modern shape. Would work great in mid-century or industrial design.

Shanghai Unlike

Japan Visitor.

Travel Diairies. I love their simple, serene forms.

new paintings

Here are a few paintings I've been working on lately.

I started this one last full moon (see previous post), but I keep layering paint on. I think this is done.

I'm pretty happy with this one. I've been trying to master rain for a long time.

Still working on rain. Not sure if I like this one. I'll probably add more paint. Each piece is 24" x 24", acrylic on canvas and as yet untitled. One thing is for sure, nothing makes me happier than putting paint on canvas.

Paintings by my nephew

A few weeks ago my 10 year old nephew came to stay with me. We had a blast! We love making art together. You know how kids are, they say the most profound things. Once he said to me, "Aunt Peggy, I think you should quit your job and become an art teacher." Looking at his paintings I think he might be right. These are his work, but they are also my work. It was very much a collaborative process. And I think they turned out great!

Dual Records, 2010, 24" x 24", acrylic on canvas.

Krazy Kenny, 2010, 24" x 24", acrylic on canvas. He took these paintings home with him, but I wish I had kept that second one! I love the graphic punch of this work. He and I fantasized about having a studio together where we could get paint everywhere and not have to worry about mess.

Pottery Jones

I love the Tang vase from Z Gallerie. A fab update on a traditional form. I think I need one of these.

Gifts

From my sister-in-law:

A lucky cat (also known as Maneki Neko) from Japan! To my sister-in-law for her 40th birthday:

Vintage Japanese salt and pepper shakers by Knobler.