JBigg: Life in Kentucky: February 2012

Pillows Added

My daughter has had an on-going decorating project in her living room. Many of you have been kindly following along. This post is about her new decorative pillows for two matching chairs in the room.

The color of the pillows goes great with one the colors in the plaid.

I had a little trouble with the design of the pillow next to the plaid but Nell Hill's recommended the two together and they are the designers.

I've over being hesitant now and truly like the pillows on the plaid.

The other chair sits on the right side of the couch.

No pillow fights with these pillows for a while! So what do you think about these pillows with the plaid chairs? Could you live with it?

Now for a view for most of the room featuring the new pillows.

Thanks for stopping for a Pillow Showing - Judy

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The House in the Roses for Show Off Your Cottage Monday

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Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Smiling Sally for Blue Monday
Cozy Home Scenes for Your Cozy Home Scene Party on Monday

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
A Bowl Full of Lemons

Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays

Judy at DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What’s It Wednesday

Danette at The Shady Porch for Rock and Share Wednesday

Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday

The Style Sisters for Centerpiece Wednesday
French Cupboard
House of Hepworths for Hookin Up With House of Hepworths Thursday
A Delightful Life for A Return to Loveliness on Thursday

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday

Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursday

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday

Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfold

Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday

Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday

Rachelle at Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday

Beverly How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party

Is it Aqua or Turquoise?

As much as I love aqua and turquoise, it gets very confusing as to which color is which. Take a look at my tablescape and see what you think.

I found this image on Flickr and it gives you pictures for Teal, Turquoise and Aqua. Now does that help me any? Not sure, I was thinking that aqua was lighter than turquoise but I guess I am wrong.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theborers/6125049328/

After looking at that image, do you think my plates, glasses and tablecloth are more of the aqua shade or the turquoise?

Whatever shade of blue they are, I love them all and especially my tablecloth. I have had it a few years, it is by April Cornell. I do have green cloth napkins by April that go very well with the cloth but they are at my daughter's house. She wanted to use them on her Easter tablescape. I hope to feature her table on another post.

The plates are not the same ones I used in my recent post "Soup for the Soul" They are a lighter shade of blue than these. You can see those here.

I just purchased these plates at the Dollar Store for $1 each. I was thrilled to find them who cares if they were cheap. Oops, I mean inexpensive or should I say, I got them for such a bargain!

They only had four of the plates so I may try to stop by another Dollar Store to see if I can find anymore.

When I first decorated my table, I didn't include the vase and flowers. I think I liked the tablecloth so much that I didn't want to take away from it.

Then I remembered one of the comments left on my Blue on Blue series about how much a viewer liked pink roses in an aqua vase.

I didn't have any pink roses for my vase but I did have pink and white peonies. Love the table now with the vase and flowers. The vase is from TJ Maxx; the candles are from Bed, Bath and Beyond and the birds are from Michaels.

I really do appreciate your comments and suggestions and I am so glad I remembered her comment about the pink flowers in the aqua vase.

I do want to thank Cindy over at Beau R'eves for her tip on the glasses. I am keeping her secret about the glasses.

Thanks so much for stopping by - Judy.

Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday

Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday

Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursday

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday
A Delightful Life for A Return to Loveliness on Thursday
French Cupboard
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Tablescape Party
House of Hepworths for Hookin Up With House of Hepworths Thursday
Becca at Home is Where My Story Begins for Home and Family Friday

Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfold
Katherines Corner for Thursday Favorite Things

Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Bacon Time With the Hungry Hypo for Anything Goes Friday

Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday

Rachelle at Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday

How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Sweet Little Gals for Turquoise Lovin' Monday

Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm
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It's Overflowing

Skiing Breckenridge

You can have a GREAT time skiing in Breckenridge, CO. This trip was in early February 2012. My daughter, son-in-law and their two young sons made the drive to Breckenridge. Check out this view:

I wasn't on the trip so she took lots of pictures so I could share them with you.

Take note of the trees on this day, you don't see any snow on the branches but wait till you look further down the page.

These are skiers by the ski lift. If you aren't familiar with skiing, You can ride the lift up the mountain and ski down. Then keep doing this repeatedly until you are tired.

Their four year old went to ski school while their and he was skiing the first day. By afternoon, he was on the mountain. We are talking the bunny slopes.

Now the pictures are going to change. It snowed! These are shots while it was snowing so visibility wasn't great but still gorgeous.

Look at the snow on the trees then compare it to images 3, 4, and 5 above. Isn't this a beautiful image with trees covered in snow. What a change a snowfall can make.

Do you see the skier on the lift below? He's in the center of this image in a red jacket. It's easy to overlook him.

Do you want to go skiing after looking at these pictures or maybe just read a book in the lodge by the fire and look out at the skiers occasionally. The view is still awesome whether you are skiing or just looking. Thanks for stopping by - Judy.

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Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday

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Judy at DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What’s It Wednesday

Danette at The Shady Porch for Rock and Share Wednesday

Scenic Sunday

Smiling Sally for Blue Monday

Need A Little More Light Blue?

I recently posted about light blue and seems there is a huge interest in the color. I found out I am not alone; there are many of us who are loving these shades of blue. Well, in my so-little-of spare time, I still continue to pin colors of light blue. Take a look, see what you think.

Did you see any shades of blue that you like? I am attracted to the three pots which seem to have a crackle paint of blue. Which image is your favorite?

You can check out my Light Blue/Aqua Board on Pinterest at: http://pinterest.com/judybigg/light-blue-aqua-my-favorite-color/ or you can Follow Me On Pinterest.

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Making the World Cuter
Smiling Sally for Blue Monday
Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Little Red House for Mosaic Monday

Your're Talking Too Much for Meet Me Monday

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday

Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday’s Treasures

Angie for Knick of Time Tuesday

Sweet Little Gals for Turquoise Lovin

Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays

Judy at DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What’s It Wednesday

Danette at The Shady Porch for Rock and Share Wednesday

Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday

The Style Sisters for Centerpiece Wednesday
Bunny Jean for Wednesday's Bunny Hop
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
It's Overflowing
A Delightful Life for A Return to Loveliness on Thursday
DaNita at Delightful Order for Delightfully Inspiring Thursday
Twin Dragonfly Designs
French Cupboard

Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday

Sherry at No Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on Thursday

Kristen’s Creations for Share Your Creations on Thursday
House of Hepworths for Hookin Up With House of Hepworths Thursday
Becca at Home is Where My Story Begins for Home and Family Friday

Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

Courtney at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

Honey at 2805 for Potpourri Friday
Stuff and Nonsense for Friday's Unfold
Becca at Home is Where My Story Begins for Home and Family Friday

Heather and Vanessa at At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday

Debra at Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

Sherry at The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday

Rachelle at Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Shabby Cottage Collectibles for Friday Pins Sunday

Beverly How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday

Jen at Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party

The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays

Stephanie Lynn at Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party
Be Colorful

Blue on Blue - Part 3

What do I have to show you for my Blue on Blue Part 3? Here it is:

The light blue plate features two rabbits with lots of detail. I see grass, flowers and leaves with the two bunnies. I am definitely adding it to my vignette even though it's a little lighter shade of blue. It seems to be more the color of my runner and gives a little contrast to the blue bowl.

I am going to move different pieces around in my vignette and see which ones look the best with the new plate. You can tell me which ones you like in your comments.

The picture below is the largest bird in the collection. I think it over powers the plate so I'll try one of the smaller birds.