Blue & White. . .

These images are from a fantastic book called 'Decorating with Blue and White' by Gail Abbott. How fresh and summery is a blue and white colour scheme?! It's as though the two colours were meant for eachother- such a classic pairing that never seems to date. The top image is of a beautiful old door in Marrakech. I have always had a bit of a thing for doors- what better place to make a statement than in the entrance of your home? This door definately achieves that- I love the signs of wear and tear and how the colour has faded to a mere wash of it's original cobalt blue. The second image is just heaven...oh how I wish I could just lie down on that bed and have a nap! The embroidered sheer fabric draped over the bed is simply stunning- it adds so much interest to an otherwise minimal room. An old cabinet in Cape Town, South Africa is seen in the third picture. The naturally weathered appearance of this piece really appeals to me....some people would want to immediately strip it down and re-paint it, but not me. I think it gives it so much more character, not to mention the historical value. The tattered window shutter near-by is also lovely. The final image- that wallpaper is to die for!!! The pattern is based on an 18th century french damask and oh my god I just adore it. It looks so divine paired with the neutral timber...love the exposed beams! What great inspirational images to start the new week off nicely x x