January 17, 2010

Family Room Fireplace Mantel

Decorating in Blue and White

002Hello and welcome to Blue Monday hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Please visit her blog for a complete list of participants. This is the first time in a while that I have participated. I ran out of blue things for a while but I am happy to be back! Thanks Sally!   

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This is the mantel in our family room. We have a lot of blue in this room. The color is soothing and I recently placed my Victorian picture of a little girl in this room. I notice that I am returning to many of my Victorian things in the last month or so. I tend to go in cycles with my decorating but find the Victorian items refreshing for a change.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I am always happy to see you!

Barb

37 comments:

  1. Oh Barb, I love this Victorian picture of the little girl!.. So sweet! ~tina

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  2. I love the beautiful blue and white. I have one vase similar that I love. Your new banner is great! Have a good evening!

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  3. Very nice blues, Barb! I have been away for over two weeks so I haven't participated in anything. Looking forward to getting in touch with everyone again. Have a beautiful week!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. Barb my friend any time you get tired of that picture ship it to me ha ha!! you do have my address don't you ha ha!!! Oh girl I love all the blue you have going on here...Do you know the only room I have blue in is my kitchen...but then its all blue...Hope you have a great week my Dear friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  5. I am a blue and white girl so I love your blue and white.

    Your house is so pretty.

    have a good week,

    Laura

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  6. Love your beautiful blue and white vases, and your mantel vignette is just stunning. I love it all. Hugs, marty

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  7. I love your Victorian frame, love the little girl print in it and I love your blues too, Barb....Christine

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  8. Oh so pretty...lovin' your blue and white!!!

    Happy Blue Monday!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  9. Beautiful blues, Barb. Sweet graphic of the little girl. I'm partial to blues as that is what I accent with in my red dining room. BTW, just noticed your pretty little white cabinet on the right in your blog header. My dear daddy made me a very similar stained one!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  10. Love the way the picture just brushes your mantel. No need for nails that way.
    Very pretty indeed Barb.
    Love the music too.
    Happy Blue Monday
    Love Claudie
    xoxo

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  11. Your mantle looks fresh and lovely. That is one of my favorite Renoir paintings! He was never very clever with his names though - "A Girl with a Watering Can" - not nearly as inspired as the art itself!

    Happy Blue Monday!
    Robin

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  12. Love the blue dear Barb! Hugs!

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  13. Beautiful blues Barb. I love the painting of the little girl as well.
    Happy Blues!!

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  14. Oh Barb, I love this picture and also the blue and white.

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  15. Hi Barb,
    Seems we all like blue & white, it's such a great decorating style. Lucky you to have such a wide mantle, so that you can display so many lovely items together.
    Have a great week.
    ~Maggie~

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  16. Barb, both of your mantels look beautiful. They are perfectly accessorized. You have the touch!
    ♥Lallee

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  17. There is something so calming and relaxing about the color blue. It seems to fit into your home perfectly. Your new banner photo intriques me each time I see it, especially the beautiful cabinet on the last picture.

    Wishing you a special Blue Monday!

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  18. Pretty in blue...very pretty!

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  19. Your blues are delightful, Barb. You could show one a week and link in more often, if you wish. Happy Blue Monday.

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  20. Very pretty! I should've posted my blue Spode collection! I rarely ever display it!

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  21. Love the blues Barb, I never tire of them! Hugs, Cindy

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  22. I love everything, the painting the vases, everything! Lovely blues!

    Happy Blue Monday. :)

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  23. Your mantle is so nicely put together. I love your blues. I hope you are having a wonderful Blue Monday.

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  24. I love your little victorian girl. I am finding that I am pulling out my old victorian things to. I go in cycles too. I guess I get bored to easily ;)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Barb, it's all beautiful. I love your home. :)

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  26. I'm sure everyone is happy to see you back for Blue Monday. Your photos are lovely. I especially like your header!

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  27. Hello Barb! What a pretty display. Love the blue in the pottery and the lovely painting...

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  28. Barb, you pieced the room together so well! Happy blue monday. Much love to you this week, Cherie

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  29. So very pretty :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  30. lovely blue collection!

    Party Favors for blue monday!

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  31. that victorian little girl is soo cute :) thanks for sharin!

    u may view mine here

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  32. Happy Blue Monday Barb!
    The little girl picture is adorable and looks beautiful where you have placed it.
    You have lovely blue and white pieces. They look so victorian...very pretty. I love the texture of your wall also.
    Thank you for sharing and coming to visit me. I hope you'll be back again soon.
    Judi

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  33. Glad you came back today. You have some very pretty blues to share. I have a hard time finding blues as well. I take my camera along and make anything blue. That's the only way I can do it each week, as I sure do not have them.

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  34. Very pretty blues, Barb :) Happy Blue Monday~

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  35. Lovely blue monday post ... the blue and white china is my absolute favorite!!!
    thanks for popping by my blog!!
    Gena @ Inspired Living Spaces

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  36. Barb,
    I just love your blue pictures!
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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I love your comments!
Barb ♥