Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Color Mark: Blue Leaf Hues

There is a certain elegance that comes with traditional draperies and tassels that makes me think of sitting down for high tea in a beautiful dress feeling like a lady eating delicious scones with clotted cream. I took this photo at a quaint small boutique hotel in DC during a visit to my sister last year. The image reminds me of opening your windows to let the Spring sun come in and warm up everything.

All colors in this palette match Sherwin Williams paints {from left to right}: Bosporus SW6503, Tranquil Aqua SW7611, Faraway Blue SW7133, Crewel Tan SW011, Renwick Golden Oak SW 2824.

Colors like these can be used in sun rooms where the warm sun light accentuates the golden tones and the blue shades refresh the environment.

Have a beautiful and colorful day!
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23 comments:

  1. Carole Poirot March 28, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    There is something very comforting about "old world elegance" and - as you said - the thought of a classic afternoon tea. The colours are obviously great too... ;-)

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  2. The Dainty Dolls HouseMarch 28, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    very beautiful..love those shades!! xx

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  3. art nouveauMarch 28, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    This is luxury...:)

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  4. jMarch 28, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    That hotel must have been fun! Giant tassels make me happy for some reason. :)

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  5. tinajoMarch 28, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Great shades of blue, just perfect! :-)

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  6. SamMarch 28, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I also love vintage upholstery, something very Marie Antoinette about it. The blue shades are so tranquil.

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  7. MariaMarch 28, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I tend to go for brighter colours, but these are pretty.


    Maria @ Orchard Bloom

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  8. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I'd like to wear all these colors today :)

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  9. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful color palette! Wold be great for my living room! x

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  10. Tiffany KadaniMarch 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I think every window treatment needs tassles. Love this photo!

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  11. little luxury listMarch 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    How lovely and you are right the colors are inviting and warm!

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  12. Silvia NegrettiMarch 28, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I agree, there is something very special In that "old times elegance"!
    Nice color palette!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  13. A Crimson KissMarch 28, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    A perfectly elegant palette, and such an inspiring photo!

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  14. AprendeconvaleMarch 28, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    this is an elegant palette, love it!!

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  15. Tina L. HookMarch 28, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    When I began bringing in fresh colors into the house for Spring I instantly went for blue. Love this color palette.

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  16. OMarch 28, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Love the color palette, blue is one of my favorites!

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  17. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Love your little note and the palette...gorgeous! Happy spring :) XO brynn

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  18. Lisa GordonMarch 28, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    What a beautiful color palette!
    Just recently I was admiring curtains such as these at a Victorian bed and breakfast.
    Never thought to photograph them! :-(
    Have a wonderful evening!

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  19. JohannaMarch 28, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    This is a really pretty palette. Super Spring-y and clean, which I like!

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  20. JessMarch 28, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Those drapes are fantastic and you made the perfect color combination!

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  21. Kathy March 29, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    I agree. Drapes and tassel reminds me of a high tea, too! xoxo
    http://www.hellohellofriday.com/

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  22. LeslieMarch 29, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    I love the blue and white and the addition of the tassels is perfect. Gorgeous drapes!

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  23. JamieMarch 31, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Oh - I love that second shade of blue

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