Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Blue Flowers

Hello everyone!

It is finally looking and feeling like Spring around here!  It couldn't come at a better time too.  It is Spring Break here and it has been a welcome addition.  We've been getting some things done around here and still have more to do.  My husband has been pressure washing the driveway and walkway.  He's half way done. It takes a long time.  Also, we had new pine straw put out in our flower beds.  We plan to paint our master bedroom later this week too.  So you can see it has been a "working" Spring Break for us.  

Inside, I added some light blue flowers to my flower arrangement on the coffee table.


I'm liking the softness of this color against all the grey and white in the room.  



It's very subtle.



Also, I wanted to show you what I ended up doing on the bench in my foyer.  After I removed the burlap pillow sham to place back on my bed, I moved my ticking striped shams (from Pottery Barn) and a burlap pillow in there.


My husband and I also just celebrated our wedding anniversary and our waiter snapped this pic of us at the restaurant.


Hope you're having a great week so far!  Hopefully, I'll be back soon with pictures of our bedroom makeover. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

Linking to:  Wow-Us-Wednesdays 

43 comments:

Unknown said...

Finally , I can place a face to the beautiful [posts and home! Hello Kelly.
Congratulations on your Wedding Anniversary .
We had Spring break 2 weeks ago... college. He had a working one as well, he works for a software company and was there almost the entire time.
This weekend, yes a holiday weekend :-( we (finally) tackled the sanding and painting of the 4 dining side chairs. YIKES!!!! But they are done, the painting... recovering is next.
Luv the touch of blue on the coffee table.
Enjoy your Spring break.
Hugs, Gee

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Y'all are busy beavers. Tell Jimmy he can come do ours when he finishes yours.

Great picture of y'all.

Jane@Bluebird1959 said...

Hi Kelly! Congrats again on your anniversary - such a great picture of you & your husband. My daughter had her college spring break a few weeks ago, and my school's is this week! Loving being able to stay up late and sleep in (if I want) and also the chance to do projects at home like you! Love the addition of that pretty blue with your flowers. Happy Spring Break! Jane

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Happy Anniversary! Such a great picture! Love the light blue flowers...looks so Spring!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Busy busy! You're going to need a break from your break! lol
I love the pale blue flowers in your room. They look so pretty with all the white and gray! I think the ticking pillows look really great on your bench too!
I know I've already told you this, but I am so excited for your master bedroom makeover!

Stacey said...

That's a great picture of the two of you. Happy Anniversary. :)

Love your bench. Having a bench in the entry is such a nice touch. It really welcomes people in.

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Love the bench in the foyer. I've thought about swapping out my sofa table for a bench in my foyer. Such a sweet pic of you and your hubby. :)I know what it's like to have a "working" spring break too. Sometimes I think my hubby is happy to get back to work!

Marissa said...

Your home is so lovely!!
Happy Anniversary!!
You are so blessed!!

Andrea said...

we often have working staycations as well =) love the soft blue flowers, and great picture! Happy Anniversary!

AntiqueChase said...

love all the touches of blue.. so calming! great photo of your anniversary dinner. I never think to ask the waiter!

Anne said...

What a beautiful photo of the two of you! Happy Anniversary <3
Oh I LOVE your bench looks beautiful! Your mirror and plates are perfect above it too! Pretty addition with the blue flowers!
xx
Anne

Debra@CommonGround said...

adorable photo of you two! LOVE LOVE LOVE your wonderful entry area!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Awesome picture of you guys!!
Your new touches look great!

Cheri said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KELLY! How many years?

I bet your bedroom will look awesome just like the rest of your house. Can't wait to see it. Maybe it will motivate me to get ours done. I had done it in a pale gray but sometimes it looks plum and I have tried to like it and after more than a year I just can't.

Cheri said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KELLY! How many years?

I bet your bedroom will look awesome just like the rest of your house. Can't wait to see it. Maybe it will motivate me to get ours done. I had done it in a pale gray but sometimes it looks plum and I have tried to like it and after more than a year I just can't.

cynthia lee designs said...

Love the light blue flowers...so pretty!
Happy Anniversary!!
hugs,
Cindy

chateau chic said...

Blue is almost like a neutral. It looks good in any room!
Happy Anniversary!! Great picture.
Mary Alice

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Kelly, everything looks great!

I especially love your bench freshening up! Fantastic!

What is the name of your wall colour on the long shot pic of your basket of pretty blue flowers please? I have been looking for a subtle neutral new colour for one of the guest rooms and that may be it- not sure- looks grey?

Alicia said...

¡Congratulations¡

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly and congratulations on your wedding anniversary. What a beautiful couple and you are just so darling! Sounds like you've been a very busy household getting things all spiffed up! You're just like your sister and always painting something! :) I love your soft blue flowers too. Your home is always so beautiful.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Linda said...

Great picture of you two lovebirds!!
Congratulations!!
Love the pretty blue flowers..
What are they?

Bonnie said...

I am impressed with all the work you have gotten done. Happy Anniversary!

Blue is my favorite color so I especially like your flowers.Can't wait to see your bedroom when you finish.

Olive said...

We do working vacations too. Love the pic of you two and Happy Anniversary.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Happy Anniversary! Love the photo! The blue flowers look so fresh for spring!

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

What a cute photo. Happy Anniversary. Love the flowers.

Anonymous said...

Such a sweet couple! Happy Anniversary - wishing you many years of health and happiness together. Patty/BC

NanaDiana said...

Kelly- You look just beautiful! What a happy looking couple you guys make! Love that it is Spring at your house-can't wait till we warm up here- xo Diana

Anne Boykin said...

Hi Kelly, Congrats on your anniversary!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Wow..you certainly have a big "to do list"...looking forward to seeing your bedroom...love the blue flowers...still trying to add more blue in my room too...and so fond of the ticking shams as I have the very same ones on my bed!...you have great taste Kelly!!!....just love seeing your changes!!!

Sew a Fine Seam said...

Happy Anniversary! And isn't spring just lovely!

Scribbler said...

What a wonderful picture to keep for your anniversary! Looks like it was a happy one.

Your blue flowers add the perfect touch.

Bliss said...

Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary, haaaaapy anniversary.

Bliss

Cynthia said...

I love, love that bench it is so pretty and I really like the additions. The flowers are so pretty in that lovely basket. We haven't had any spring weather in NJ yet it is still cold and windy. Hope it comes soon.

Cynthia

Christine at Little Brags said...

love your flowers and beautiful pillows...

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

can't wait to see what you can get done on "Spring Break vacation".

This N That said...

Happy Anniversary..You both look very Happy..

Junkchiccottage said...

Wow Kelly Happy Anniversary. I love the bench and how it came out. So beautiful.
Kris

SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla said...

Kelly, what a beautiful photo of you and your hubby :) Happy Anniversary! Autumn greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

Art and Sand said...

Congratulations on your anniversary.

I am loving that bay window with the sofa beneath it. My daughter lives in San Francisco and has a similar window.

Sounds like you have had a busy week.

Lorraine said...

Looks great Kelly! I love the colors in your living room! Congrats on the anniversary too!

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary, Kelly! Love the photos of the pretty basket of flowers in your home. The first photo is my favourite- I love the perspective with the greenery in the front and also in the background on that great pillar. Thank for the kind comment on my feature over at Old Time Farmhouse.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

How could I miss this:) Anyway, congrats on your anniversary♥
Everything looks just wonderful!

SHERRY HART said...

Happy Anniversary!