Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Favorite Blues and Book


I love the blues in these old spools of thread.


And, I am loving this book!


Oh my...the photography!
  Just gorgeous....those indigo blues.



Etcetera  ETC.  by Sibella Court.
Definitely a favorite book.


 Hope you are having a good week.
The sun is shining, the sky is blue!

Tomorrow Kate and I are getting new looks...
I think.
I keep waffling...
between cutting my hair shorter or keeping it long...
between letting my silver hairs shine
 or continuing to color them in order remain a brunette. 
Maybe add a few highlights?

And Kate...
...well we never know what Kate will do...
...but at 25...no matter what...
she always looks beautiful.

We'll keep you posted!
:)

at

32 comments:

  1. Jem September 14, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    ETC is one of my favourites - it was a gift from a friend for my last birthday and I wasn't sure what it was all about until I opened it and fell in love.

    Have a wonderful time being pampered tomorrow :-)

    Jem xXx

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  2. TriciaSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I love old spools of thread too. I just got some in nice fallish colors. That book looks wonderful. I'll have to search it out.

    Good luck with your makeovers :)

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  3. SueBeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Pretty pictures Laura! I'm with you on cutting or coloring anymore..go with your heart.
    Just let us know!

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  4. Andy's AtticSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful blues! I embrace my grey and let it show but I have to admit from a distance it doesn't look too grey. I do love the freedom of not coloring it but you need to do what feels best for you. Keep us informed about the new looks,
    please.
    Annette

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  5. christinaSeptember 15, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    such beautiful blues! oh, and cut it off + go short (it can always grow back).

    have a great rest of the week.

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  6. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Hey Laura
    Well you know I can't resist a good blue.. I have that book!!! isn't is fab!!!! i just love her style.. can't believe I still haven't visited her shop.. maybe now I'm back I will

    Have a great day/night.. ciao xxxx Julie

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  7. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    forgot.. keep it long!! then have the advantage of being able to tie it back.. maybe highlights.. salt and pepper!!! hehe xxxx

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Nice pics Laura!!! have you receive my last email??? W. the Antiques lovers

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  9. KateSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Laura
    Your images are breathtaking so very beautiful. Love the inspiration that they leave.

    xoxo
    Kate

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  10. Suzy's Vintage AtticSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Hi Laura

    Love the blue post, one of my favorite colours.
    I am having a similar dilemma, thinking of changing to brunette instead of blonde but still not sure. Good luck with your decision making.As Sue-Bee quite rightly says, go with your heart.
    Take care
    Isabelle x

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  11. EleSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Oh, I like your blue pictures, great impressions!

    Greetings fromn Bavaria

    GAbriele

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  12. Andi's English AtticSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Blue. Is there any better colour. Love it. xx

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  13. FlossSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    How beautiful. Small things can be so special. And I wasn't sure I'd like that book, but you are indeed beginning to convince me! Thanks!

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  14. It's meSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Like the blues.....enjoy your day darling......love from me....xxx...

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  15. Susan FreemanSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Beautiful blues!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  16. personal training mayfairSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    That book looks wonderful. I'll have to search it out.

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  17. Mary @ Redo 101September 15, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Love those blue threads! Would love to have a copy of the book, all the ideas in it would be so helpful for a novice decorator like me :)

    Hugs,
    Mary

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  18. amy of studio four cornersSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    yes, that is a wonderful book...she also has a new book out - I believe it is a guide to vintage treasure hunting in NYC...love the spools of thread too...

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  19. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I regret that I did not pick up that book last summer while at Anthropologie. I carried it around the store for a while with my boys following me and telling me to hurry up. We were heading back to Kuwait the next day and I decided I didn't want anymore carry-on stuff so put the book back on the shelf. :/ Blue is my favorite color. I'm always back and forth on the long and short -- right now am keeping my hair longer, and definitely coloring the gray although my husband says I shouldn't even bother because at some point it just won't matter anymore. :) Hope your day is great. Tammy

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  20. Egretta Wells blogSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Another lovely post! Love all the little blue things. Egretta

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  21. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful blues, Laura! I love to display old spools of thread myself. Hmm, I've not seen that book on the shelves of my local bookstore. I'll have to check into it.

    So...will you be showing us your "new" look? ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  22. LizlovesVintageSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I don't sew a stitch.. But, why do I love spools of thread? Great photos. I'll have to ck. out that book at Barns & Noble.
    Have a great weekend in your neck of the woods.
    PS. Go Short :)
    xxx Liz

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I so love this book also-- I got it in the Spring- then went out and bought a copy for all my friends...

    Beautiful post- as always,

    deb
    relics
    peoria
    www.relics.typepad.com

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  24. ElyseSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    hi laura,

    there has got to be something about the arrival of autumn that has so many of us, including myself, thinking about hair cuts and color changes!

    loving the beautiful blues and images.

    guess what? i'm now hosting a C&R fabric and book giveaway. pop on over to enter.

    happy hair!

    xo
    elyse

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  25. KarenaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    So gorgeous Laura, I love these blues!! I will check out the book!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    I hope you will join my special Giveaway from Interieurs!

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  26. www.MaisonStGermain.comSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Hello Laura:)
    I have that book and love it too:)
    Great inspiration. Good luck with your new look. I am sure you will look fabulous:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  27. CaroleSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I've never heard of that book...but then I live under a rock most of time.
    I'm sure your new hair with be beautiful. I saw someone on a makeover show that looked just like you today. Her hair was similar to yours but with more waves and layers. That would look darling on you. If I can find it a pic I'll sent it to you.

    x
    C

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  28. GailSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    I'm going grey- soft color than my original dark brown which is kinder to my aging face.
    Thanks for the book referral.

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  29. JuneSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    and whatever you decide to do Laura, you will be beautiful too!
    I love your blues today.
    hugs...

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  30. Vicki BosterSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Gorgeous blues - fabulous photos - love love love these pictures!

    Do we get to see your new "do"?

    Vicki

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  31. Meine Dinge FrankaSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    What an absolutely lovely post!

    ♥ Franka

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  32. CindySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I LOVE that book too! Your blue pictures are perfect...
    What did you do to your hair? I am in the same boat..let it grow or cut it short, grey or dye..
    Can't wait to see what you do!

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