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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Summer Beach Blue


 I found a summer, sea blue bowl at the fleamarket the other day. It seemed like serendipity to find it strewn like a beautiful shell cast among the drifty wood piles of junk in the store. . . and at this time of year. . . on a Sunday afternoon when not much else was turning up. I picked it up to look it over, and it whispered something kitten-y soft and opalescent to me. I quickly surveyed the aisles like a pirate with a spyglass in case someone else might hear and consider snatching it away as I clutched it to my chest. But no. It was only for me to possess. Or to BE possessed . . . .


Here it lies in the sea foam of my Venetian lace cloth, surrounded by a spray of a vintage flocked sheer.


All is cradled in the lap of a beach blue chair.



A wild rose creamer sails above a wave of creamy plates.


A lacy panel puddles on a brick shore.




































Thanks for wading out a little way with me today!
Happy First Day of Summer!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline



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A Stroll Thru Life
A Delightsome Life
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42 comments:

  1. Cher' ShotsJune 21, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I can't believe I'm even saying this but I'm 'happy' for that bowl. I'm happy it landed in your loving grip and was placed so beautifully upon its waitig chair. It belongs to you and you belong to it.
    'hugs from afar'

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  2. GaylaJune 21, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    That is one beautiful blog post... I love white, lace, that icy blue!! You have me at "hello" today! Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog today. I have been following your blog for a couple of weeks, having just found it! It is so pretty! happy summer...

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  3. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    oooh how dreamy this post is! I love the mystery feeling that I get reading it. Your discoveries are true treasures

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  4. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I would wade out in the sea foam any time with you. I came away with salt on my face just reading this dreamy post. :)

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  5. lvroftiquesJune 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    How beautiful! I agree that that bowl was meant to be yours!*winks* I can't imagine anyone else doing it justice as you have. Vanna

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  6. Pamela GordonJune 21, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Lovely, pretty images and I let my imagination run wild and almost got splashed from the foamy water. I love that pretty blue bowl! Happy Summer to you Jacqueline! Pamela

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  7. OliveJune 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Okay, go back and re-title this post "Ode to a Bowl" because that is exactly what it was and a beautiful one at that.

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  8. SuzJune 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Beautiful inspiring photos. Makes me want to dress my table in aqua blue and white.

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  9. IdoJune 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Aren't those pictures gorgeous! Happy first day of summer to you too!
    XXX Ido

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  10. Brenda PruittJune 21, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Maybe that's what the color of that bowl should be called: beach blue. I can just envision it in the paint aisles in cans labeled "beach blue."
    Brenda

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  11. Karen LarkoJune 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Lovely photos! That bowl is beautiful and you make it look even more special in your pictures.

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  12. ClaudiaJune 21, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Such a pretty shade of blue!

    xo
    Claudia

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  13. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Ahhh ! It's just the perfect color !

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  14. Blondie's JournalJune 21, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    It really is a beautiful bowl, Jacqueline...I love that shade and it looks so pretty surrounded with the lace! Great find!

    XO,
    Jane

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  15. Betty June 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I just love the bowl. You found a treasure there.

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  16. Bella's Rose CottageJune 21, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Hi J,
    I could learn to love blue, you have made it look soo good today, a really gorgeous vignette! Is the lace on the cahir seat a new piece too, it is perfection:-)) Love the blue bowl, I always feel the same way when I find a treasure, sure someone else will try to steal it away:-)) Sometimes when you pass on something it DOES look better when someone else picks it up, haha!!!
    Happy Summer to you!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  17. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    "sea" blue....ahhhh..divine! soooo lovely!

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  18. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 21, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Dear Bella: No, the lace isn't new. I've shown small bits of it in other posts. Neither is it vintage. I picked it up in a linen shop in Venice a few years ago.

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  19. Patti's Artful DesignJune 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Jacqueline....I love the "Sea blue" color pallette for Spring and Summer too. I like the transferware paired with it, and its touch of aqua...just beautiful:)!

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  20. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Jacqueline,
    This is breathtaking! I love the soft colors and the simple details!
    Yvonne

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  21. KathyJune 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Hello Jacqueline,
    Oh how beautiful - I can imagine your heart beating with excitement as you found this delicious bowl! It looks so lovely seated on your blue chair with the lace - you always do a great job in creating enchanting vignettes! Thank you for sharing this with Savoring Summer,
    Kathy

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  22. elizabethJune 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Oh what a beautiful find...love that blue bowl!

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  23. Sweet Bee CottageJune 21, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Gorgeous! Just gorgeous!

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  24. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJune 21, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oh my, the blue bowl and chair have captured my imagination! And the Venetian lace tablecloth is just lovely.

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  25. CharoJune 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Lovely, lovely!

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  26. GardenOfDaisiesJune 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Your bowl is such a beautiful shade of blue! Blue and white are such perfect colors together!

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  27. the fishermans cottageJune 22, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    What a beautiful colour, I love the combination of linen and soft blue, so calming x

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  28. MaryJune 22, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I'm chuckling & I can relate to "surveyed the aisles like a pirate with a spyglass"... I always enjoy your posts, you have the eye of an artist & soul of a poet!

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  29. JacquiJune 22, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    I love that colour blue!! Your pics are fabulous, and dreamy.....

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  30. beachcomberJune 22, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    a beautiful blue..my favourite colour! lovely photos. stopping by from a beach cottage.
    cheryl x

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  31. AngJune 22, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    I love it!!! Its the perfect find....lucky lady!

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  32. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJune 22, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    what a great color!

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  33. CindyJune 22, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    If we're dreaming, we may as well dream pretty dreams! And this one was lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  34. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJune 22, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    love the bowl et al and your photographs are beautiful.

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  35. Faded CharmJune 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I really love this blue...it reminds of me of Summer at the beach also. Beautiful photos!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  36. micheleJune 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    am loving your beach blue bowl and am so gratetful because you've reminded me of my to die for vintage beach blue bowl that's been hidden in the cupboard! i'm dusting that bad boy off!

    visit me anytime!

    michele

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  37. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Jacqueline, very serene and pretty, Celeste,victoriantailor.com

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  38. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Love, love, LOVE that shade of blue; almost aqua! So serene and so very pretty! Beautiful post! Happy Summer!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  39. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    It is beautiful. That is one of my favorite colors to wear actually! But I also love it when I see it in vintage decor with red! Charming! :) Your pictures are so pretty!

    ~Liz

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  40. A Shabby Moment in TimeJune 23, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    That shade of blue always draws the eye and it's SO perfect against white. Love it!
    Blessings & Hugs,
    Karen

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  41. AvaJune 24, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    My favourite part of your post is the lovely creamy white plates , love your lace as well xx Ava

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  42. SherryJune 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Your post was lovely and I can clearly see why you would want to take that pretty blue bowl home. Have a wonderful summer.

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