This is the second in my week-long series on patriotic decorating.
Red,
White and
Blue are great colors to use all year round. Yesterday, I looked at my 2007 photo archives (from my little business -
link to website - Wydeven Designs) - today I will be adding some 2008 photos.
The internet is "abuzz" with red, white and blue themes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The colors work particularly well in beachy, summery scenes. Better Homes and Gardens (
link to website) is one of my favorite on-line magazines for decorating (gardening, food, etc. etc.) advice and ideas! This article is no exception.
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| Source - BHG |
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| Source - BHG |
I also like the information shared on this site
link for some ideas of how to create a red, white and blue bedroom suggesting that there are three major approaches you can use - here are some excerpts:
Americana
The Americana look features patriotic items with
a cozy, country feel. Throw an antique red, white, and blue quilt across the
foot of your rustic, four-poster bed. Scatter red, white and blue throw pillows
at the head of the bed that match the quilt. Frame an old flag and hang that
above the bed. Hang tin stars on the wall and group a cluster of white candles
underneath them on a rustic shelf that matches the bed. On the hardwood floor,
place a navy rag rug
and hang sheer white curtain panels in the windows.
Nautical
Bring the outdoors in by creating a nautical or
beach theme in your bedroom. Install white wainscoting halfway up the walls and
paint the upper portion of the walls a rich, dark blue. Then, hang ocean
prints, starfish, or even old lifesaving devices on the walls. A photo of a red
and white striped lighthouse sitting on a white shelf makes a great
"beach-themed" accessory. Throw a thick navy blanket across the foot
of your white, cottage-style bed.
Patterns
You don't have to make your bedroom overly
patriotic or extremely "beachy" if you want to use red, white and
blue. The colors also work well as stand-alones. Install white ceiling molding
against blue walls to make your bedroom for a relaxed feel. Cover the bed with
a fluffy down comforter covered with a red toile duvet cover. Display some blue
and white china on a nightstand or shelf, along with some white tapered candles
in silver candlestick holders for a sophisticated, romantic feel.
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| These quilts say it all and can easily be removed when the red is no longer wanted - Source - BHG |
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| Love this combination - and also works well with the splash of red - Source Southern Hospitality Blog |
And here are some of my pieces from 2008 - all workable in a RED, WHITE and BLUE color scheme!
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