Monday, July 2, 2012

Cool Aqua

 Hello everyone,
            Hope you all had a happy weekend and for us Canadians it is a long one as today is still a holiday.We had beautiful weather here but my heart goes out to our American friends who have had extreme weather conditions.
 This old sea shell belonged to my aunt and I would like to know the story behind it but alas too late.
Aqua pitcher with white roses


I took these photos last week after my aqua daze tablescape and they were a lot less work and in the end I think I liked them better. There is something to be said for keeping it simple!

All thrift shop or yardsale dishes.




I hope you enjoyed some cool aqua!

Thank you for visiting,

Carolyn

34 comments:

Lady of the Woods said...

You always have the most sublime pictures. I still want to end my days in the photo picture in your banner, on that beautiful linen covered chair next to lilacs and lace. I'm loving aqua too right now, I just made a post about it http://fairycafeandgarden.blogspot.com/2012/06/beautiful-aqua-marine-blue.html
Cool Aqua blessings! Lady

Ruthie Miller said...

Sublime is a great word to describe your dreamy pictures. Oh, so lovely once again.
Happy Canada Day!
Ruthie at:http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com/

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

Carolyn your pictures are just so beautiful and peaceful! They make me long for the seashore ~

Clara said...

The aqua is very pretty and I love your yard sale dishes.
~Clara

A Garden of Threads said...

A perfect colour for a summer table. Enjoy your holiday.
Jen

Anne said...

Carolyn Aqua is my favorite color. It's just so soothing to me. Your photos were really pretty. I loved them all.

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

So incredibly beautiful.

Just makes me sigh and feel instantly cooler and calmer just looking at your beautiful pics.

You have such a talent, Carolyn! I adore your blog, always have.

Ahhhhhhhh...................

Down Blueberry Lane said...

The white roses are perfect. And I love the blue dish sitting in the rack. So pretty!!

Anne said...

Such beauty!It all looks so lovely!
((Hugs))
Anne

nelly said...

Ах, каква красота, прекрасно изглежда! Толкова е морско и нежно, обичам тази цвитова гама. Благодаря ти за споделянето на тези снимки с нас и за морското настроение, което ни създаде. Поздрави и хубава седмица от мен.

Victorian1885 said...

Beautiful Carolyn .. I hope you had a great Canada Day! Enjoy today and the rest of your week!

Susan said...

Hi Carolyn...You know what? I really like aqua. Paired with pink? Perfect. Thanks for sharing your lovely aqua acquisitions. Susan

Twinkle Terrior said...

GOSH soooooooooo pretty!! You have such a beautiful blog! Happy Fourth of July to your and yours ox

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

I never realized how cooling the color aqua is until you did this post. The first plate in the rack is my favorite.
Judith

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Hi Carolyn,
You have caught the soft ocean feel of summery days so perfectly... refreshing, soothing... Love all the aqua! I guess yard sales have been treating you good :-) I think they are one of my top 5 favorite things of summer!
Hugs,
Bella

Dana said...

simply gorgeous!

Siret said...

The colors make the heart free and easy! Beautiful arrangements!
Blessings, Siret

Kristen Pare said...

Lovely serene setting and adore your sweet sailboat!

Kathy said...

Hello Carolyn,
Aqua is such a serene shade of blue. I just chose that color for a big project I am working on and extremely excited about! It is always a joy to visit - you are a blessing!
Kathy

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

I've been away and just did a little catching up with you. You and your beautiful garden have been very busy too! I always enjoy your color themed posts. This one is so refreshing! Summer is so beautiful here.

Deborah said...

Oh Carolyn I love aqua and this was such a treat to feast my eyes on!
There's such a softness about this colour and about how you display your beauties. Love it!
Have a wonderful day!

Deborah xo

THE VERANDA HOUSE said...

HI DEAR CAROLYN I AM VISITING YOUR LOVELY HOUSE I HAVE SEE YOUR COTTAGE IN THE MAGAZINNE IS BEAUTIFUL I WISH I CAN SEE THE BROOK AND WHERE YOU SERVE TEA, SOME DAY I WILL VISIT PRINCE EDWARD,I HAVE TO GET ME THE BEAUTIFUL COLOR AQUA IT CAPTURE MY HEART,I ALSO HAVE A SEA SHELL THAT CAME WITH ME TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE SEA OF CORTEZ I ADORE STAR FISH TOO.HOW IS YOUR GRAN SON DOING I PRAY FOR HIM ALWAYS CAROLYN HE IS SO HANSOME,ALL YOUR GRAN CHILDREN ARE .I LOVE TO VISIT YOU I TRANSPORT MY SELF TO JENTLE TIMES...I DID NOT POST FOR SOME TIME MY HEALT I DID A SMALL ON TODAY I INVITE YOU TO VISIT WHEN YOU HAVE TIME...I NEVER FORGET LUCAS..HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY SWEET LADY..BLESSINGS SANDRA

Madelief said...

Beautiful blues and aquas Carolyn. They match the sunny weather and blue skies in Holland perfectly!

Have a lovely day!

Madelief x

Shabby soul said...

Oh my darling, aqua is absolutely my favourite color ever!
Your pictures are beautiful, and that dishes are a DREAM, especially the more decorated one.
Have a nice day
Silvia

All Things Chic 2 said...

So SO Beautiful...
The aqua is "STUNNING"...
Blessings Lori ~

Maggie Ann said...

What a delightful and artistic arrangement of lovely, lovely things. I've so enjoyed stopping by.

Maison Beldecor said...

Hallo Carolyn,
oh love aqua for the summertime, it is so fresh and airy... your photos are so nice, the combination with aqua and roses is perfect!
Many sunny greetings, Bine

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Beautiful images, Carolyn! I do love soft aqua! That little polka dot jug is adoable. Wonderful weather we're having; enjoy your day!

Blessings,
Sandi

Diana (Apple Pie) said...

*_* lovely... I love it!

Blooming Rose Musings said...

Such lovely photos, Carolyn. Yes, I love aqua, as well. And when paired with pink it is perfection. It is such a refreshing and soothing color. I hope you had a wonderful Canada Day. Today we are celebrating Independence Day.
I have had lots of guests and been away a bit so I am finally catching up now. Your garden photos have been exquisite.

Dom Rozalii said...

Witam serdecznie!
Carolyn, Twój blog jest bardzo ciekawy.Piękne zdjęcia. Lubię tu zaglądać.

Pozdrawiam i zapraszam do Domu Rozalii :)

Barbara Neubeck said...

Hi Carolyn,
Soft aqua and pink....a match made in Heaven........beautiful post.
Have a good week
Barb from Australia

Pamela Gordon said...

Oh so pretty! I love the soft colours. You have so many pretty dishes to play with. How fun! Hugs, Pamela

Connie said...

Aqua has such a tranquil quality to it . . . it's hard to not just exhale an relax, when surround by this beautiful color.