![]() ![]() I think it depends on the statement you are trying to make.” I’ve seen some designers use wall-to-wall cobalt tile for a monochromatic bathroom. ![]() “It works well as an accent color, but is also great in small spaces when applied in big ways. “Cobalt blue can be used on almost any scale,” says Reed. Whether via couches or walls, the color adds a pop of vibrancy to any home aesthetic ranging from midcentury and minimalist to eclectic maximalist. Of course, light neutrals aren’t going anywhere, but people are starting to experiment with bolder hues,” says Sarai Reed, Homesense design consultant, to TZR.įor starters, cobalt is inviting, electrifying, and pairs well with warm neutral seasonal colors like beiges, nudes and browns, positioning it to likely go viral in the near future. “Cobalt is on the rise in home design because we’re entering a postmodern movement. Because of its versatility and serene appeal, this dark sea blue serves as a subtle reminder of those sunny summer ocean views many will miss come the colder months ahead, but that doesn't mean that you can’t make it fall-forward for 2022. Whether you’re looking to start from scratch this year with new furniture or looking to add a pop of color to your walls, cobalt blue may be the surprising color you need to spice up your home.Īnd though this vibrant hue is a bit of a departure from the usual autumn colors, it is certainly making a surprise appearance in apartments and homes everywhere. A time for oversized sweaters, cozy blankets, and of course reinventing the perfect seasonal home space. I’m not inclined to just stay home.That’s right folks, it's (almost) officially fall. It’s either accept that’s part of the travel menu for now or stay home. As you say, one may well be faced with missing the flight there or back while waiting for a negative test. A few people I know have had both shots and have tested positive with no symptoms. Thus, it seems going to be stuck with this testing regime for the foreseeable future. While the vaccinations have done wonders in preventing serious illness and hospitalizations, they aren’t the panacea for transmission we had hoped for. It helps with planning future blogs well in advance of the actual season. I still have a few more summer tables planned - want to get some photos into the “bank”, so to speak. The autumn magazine/flipbook is coming along a treat with the new InDesign software. I’ve been setting, cooking and snapping fall-themed tables and dishes for a couple of weeks now. Much as I love summer, I’m looking forward to autumn. ![]() ![]() Until tomorrow, when we will announce the three winners of a hard or Kindle copy of the book, the reader’s choice. I’m very appreciative! If you haven’t had a chance to do so, Mary and I would still love to hear from you. Many of you have provided wonderful comments, weighing in on what you’d like to see more of from the blog. Thank heaven for good friends, good food, lovely weather and a slow return to normality.Īnd a reminder that the Giveaway for Entertablement-Much Depends on Dinner ends tomorrow. While I like the embroidery, the fabric was a disappointment I won’t recommend them. I acquired the blue & white runner years ago the napkins are a more recent acquisition from Etsy. However, they were very inexpensive and did a marvellous job holding creamy stems of Pee-Gee hydrangeas aloft. The cobalt vases are all modern, from Save on Crafts, and sadly discontinued. I pulled out cobalt accessories to add to the visual bounty, including this little bird open salt. The clear wine glass is an antique wheel-cut from an unknown manufacturer. Larger pieces, such as platters or punch bowls, would be obtained with coupons or proofs of sale from multiple purchases. Sturdier than “elegant” Depression glass, patterns such as this one were given away in packages of Quaker Oats or laundry detergent or by gas stations and movie theatres during the 1930s as inducements to purchasers of qualifying merchandise to part with their scarce resources. The Depression Glass tumblers, soup cups and saucers are Cobalt Royal Lace by Hazel-Atlas. We finished up with Lemon Chiffon cake garnished with fresh berries and whipped cream.īlue and white is a refreshing palette for summer the cool tones providing some visual relief from the sultry weather. The weather cooperated, and we could dine outside on Creamy Corn Crab Bisque, followed by Florentine Bistecca and Roasted Vegetables (recipe in Entertablement-Much Depends on Dinner). We took every opportunity during their short stay to get together for a Cape-Cod land-locked reprisal-Maura hosted dinner one night, Glenn and I another night, and we had dinner out twice. Our good friends Bill, Maura, Carolyn and Paul, with whom we went on the cruise in 2019 (a lifetime ago, it seems), were visiting recently. ![]()
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