Wednesday, July 23, 2014

There’s Something About Blue…

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Sometimes I feel like a traitor when I keep gushing so much over blue. You see, orange is my favourite colour. But, there is just something about blue….
 
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Especially the deep, navy shade that never fails to make me weak in the knees.
 
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So what is it about blue? I had to do some research about its psychology and meaning. Here is what I found from empoweryourselfwithcolorpsychology.com

This color is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. It hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way.
From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.
 
Hmmm, we may be onto something here. I know visually(I am a very visual person), I enjoy looking at blue. I’ve rounded up some spaces with splashes of this color in the design. Let’s take a look, shall we?
 
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Are you besotted with blue too? Do tell! xx
 
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16 Comments:

At July 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM , Blogger LiveLaughDecorate said...

hehe I'm on team blue as well (though yes, orange is still my main squeeze). I'm using blue in my guest room and am debating painting the bookshelves for my office in navy. decisions, decisions.

 
At July 23, 2014 at 10:20 AM , Blogger Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

You've got my number, Stacey! Like you and your loyalty to orange, I adore white, gray and neutral wood tones in my home WITH....a splash of aqua. I love aqua and have since childhood, being moved to great emotion over it. From the ocean to swimming pools to BLUE POPSICLES, I am a loyal fan. Any hue really, but aqua and turquoise are my favs!

 
At July 23, 2014 at 11:05 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Luckily for you {and me too cause these are colors I use, a lot} blue plays well with orange. But there is something about blue I can't resist, its definitely my comfort color. Hope you're having a super summer.

 
At July 23, 2014 at 11:39 AM , Blogger Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door said...

Preach! Totally agree.

 
At July 23, 2014 at 12:17 PM , Blogger Constance said...

Hi Stacey,
I am definitely a blue person. for me it is sky blue, robin's egg blue, powder blue, royal blue, ocean blue, all in my accessories:)

 
At July 23, 2014 at 3:11 PM , Blogger Vel Criste said...

Very interesting and of course, very beautiful choices of room highlighting blue Stacey. It's my favorite color. :0-)

 
At July 24, 2014 at 11:08 AM , Blogger Lisa Gordon said...

I love blue, and you have found some really beautiful shades of it here, Stacey!

Happy day to you, my friend. xo.

 
At July 25, 2014 at 4:43 PM , Blogger zanetastyle said...

Just beautiful pics and yes blue and colour in general is important and can't imagine just beige or white in my house, I would be bored(((:
Xo z

 
At July 28, 2014 at 9:21 AM , Blogger The Snowdrop Project said...

Great pics Stacey. Love them all, and am a huge fan of blue.
Hope you have a lovely - but not blue- week,
Liz x

 
At July 30, 2014 at 10:00 PM , Blogger Kris @ Driven by Décor said...

Totally smitten :)

 
At July 31, 2014 at 1:33 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

Oh Stacey, I am blue person too! To my great embarrassment, after painting my house white and picking up some black furniture to transform my home of teal/seafoam greens and wood tones, somehow managed to decorate the whole thing shades of blue, dark and light, with some marine blue thrown in for good measure! I can't seem to stay away from it! Hope your summer is going well and that trip you're taking sound heavenly!

xo Mary Jo

 
At July 31, 2014 at 4:07 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

There is most definitely something about blue... so calming and inviting in any room!

 
At August 1, 2014 at 8:54 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

ya know i do have blue in my house - my dinning-room is blue :o)

thanx for the color psych site - i'm hooked!

 
At August 3, 2014 at 2:12 PM , Blogger Ivy and Elephants said...

I must confess, now I'm feeling a little blue, too!!! Just the hints of it draw your eye and calm your soul. Maybe I need to work a bit of blue into my decor, too.
Hugs,
Patti

 
At August 10, 2014 at 5:31 PM , Blogger lamodalena said...

very nice picktures :)

http://lamodalena.blogspot.com/

 
At September 14, 2014 at 8:43 AM , Blogger Noriecreates said...

I love orange and blue too! My youngest son told me he wants a checker board blue pattern for his bedroom. We compromised on one feature wall!

 

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