Sunday, October 11, 2020

The New Blue and White

Jenny Keenan - Coastal Living

 No, I don't think anything will ever replace blue and white. It is a classic that has stood the test of time. But lately I am increasingly drawn to celadon. Especially in tropical locales, look how nicely it plays with wicker, seashells, palm fronds, and the popular braided seagrass basket. I have found a couple pieces lately at HomeGoods to add to my collection. It would also be lovely with a collection of sea glass.

Here is more inspiration.

Michelle Nussbaumer

Cindy Rinfret

Traditional Home

Mallory Mathison - Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

I found two gorgeous gardenia bushes yesterday at Lowe's including a rare one, and am looking forward to getting them planted behind the lanai today. I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.


15 comments:

  1. I used Sherwin Williams Sea Salt in the main areas of my home. It's a chameleon that is a little more neutral, but in some light it reads as celedon. It is a lovely background for my blue and white pieces and looks great with my large wicker baskets and Asian antiques. Celedon is calming and provides a place for the eye to rest so they really set off more dramatic pieces.

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    1. Sea Salt is a great color. And it does make a perfect backdrop.

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  2. I love, love, love celadon! So calming

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    1. Yes and it works beautifully with blue and white.

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  3. So pretty. Celadon is one of my favorite colors and looks so fab with blue and white too.

    I love Sherwin Williams Sea Salt like Sharon mentioned above. I used SW Window Pane on the whole first floor of my last house and it too was a great color that read blue, celadon green or grey depending on the time of day.

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    1. I love colors that change depending on the light.

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  4. Love that you pointed out how well celadon works in the tropics. One of my favorite pieces is a large tiger Nautilis in a celadon bowl. Congratulations on the gardenias, can’t wait to see pictures once they are planted.

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    1. I planted them yesterday. I was thrilled to find a large double Tahitian at Lowe's.

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  5. I found those celadon garden stools at Home Goods last year for $29 each...they look great in the dining area!

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  6. So glad to see the celadon examples. Green is my favorite along with jades & green & white porcelain. So many beautiful shades in celadon. Love your posts; I learn so much.

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    1. Thank you. I too love green - I also love emerald.

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  7. I wonder if the fabulous table/console is a Nierman Weeks piece? Terrific piece.

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