Moody Blues Work For Me

I've been thinking a lot lately about the color blue. In my work studio, I have lots of bright colors set against a white, neutral background because it inspires me to mix in color according to my mood, removing those that may not be particularly rockin' my world at the moment. Currently, I have lots of yellow, orange, red and pink in my studio but a few days ago a more moody mix of emeralds and indigos started to creep in. Darker tones of blue on the bed paired with brighter ones throughout the room, like light blue walls, make moody blues less so, via: Anthropologie

I'm wondering if this is pointing me towards my eventual Autumn palette as I love warmer, richer hues in cooler months. Or perhaps this is a reflection of how I'm feeling lately -- introspective, serious, thoughtful... And the weather has been so completely bonkers bouncing between summery sunny days to ones like today when only a blanket of gray covers the sky and the temps have gone from mid 70s to a murky and cool 40s. Bleh.

I had to put the candles on in my studio today to inspire me because I was ready to hit the garden shop in the morning for the plants and flowers for my balcony and now spring feels so very far away. Instead of caving in to this weather, I decided to round up some moody blues to inspire me so below it my virtual mood board which accurately fits my whole vibe at the moment. It seems a whole slew of artists, designers, decorators, stylists, cooks and photographers share my color fix at the moment, too. See for yourself...

If you only want a hint of blue, try slight additions to your home to try it on for size, via: 79 Ideas.

John Cullen captures blue in one single gorgeous moment.

honey houses shows how to make granny chic a bit more moody.

I love this pairing of emerald green with this gorgeous indigo blue sofa from Anthropologie.

Leslie Shewring always has the best mood boards showing her inspirational palette of the moment.

I'm a huge fan of gallery walls, especially set against deep colors, via: design is mine.

Chris Court & Sibella Court show us how to add some blue to a mostly white bathroom.

Julia Hoersch is a German photographer who really used the light to make this dining room feel very inviting in it's pretty tones of blue, gray and violet.

I love another subtle hint of blue like those shown on this leather sofa via: Riazzoli.

Deep moody tones of green and blue always work for me, via: Lovely Sweet William.

Leslie Shewring pairs blues with a bit of green a tiny burst of red to add some energy to the mix.

Watercolor blue tones are a pretty addition to any room through paintings, porcelain... These vases are from West Elm.

Leslie Shewring again shows how to use blue with a tiny bit of red to add visual interest.

Chris Court & Sibella Court demonstrate a way to make ethnic prints and fabrics feel fresh and modern by sticking to a set palette, introducing beige for warmth and red for energy and adding a gorgeous accent wall.

Anthropologie is always on trend. This sofa is fun and a great way to introduce blue tones to a room.

I wonder if you did a vibe mood board today, what colors you would use? Care to share?

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