Adding a Touch of Green to Your Blue & White
I’ve been thinking about decorating quite a bit lately because my NEW BOOK comes out in just a few weeks! I wrote Organize First, Decorate Second to help you love your home. It’s filled with personal stories, practical tips, and so much more. As you can see from the cover, blue & white is one of my very favorite color combinations.
It’s a classic you can’t go wrong with—and today, I want to give you a few tips for adding it to your home (along with a fun pop of green).
A collection of blue and white dishes or vases is one of my favorite ways to display some blue and white, and a couple of years ago, I put together a post for you (complete with a video!) on how to start collecting blue & white.
Blue & White 101
If you are short on time and want to get down to the details, here’s a quick 101. Blue Willow is one of the most well-known blue and white china patterns. Churchill Blue Willow is the most durable because it’s stoneware, not porcelain or ceramic. The cereal bowls stack perfectly. It is still being manufactured, but it’s hard to find because it isn’t sold to retailers in the US. So the best way to acquire it is second-hand. Or—you might have some Blue Willow that’s been handed down from your grandmother or mother. It’s a brand they probably know well.
Now… Add Some Green
Recently, I’ve really been loving the look when I add a touch of green to the classic blue & white combo (see some of my favorite blue & green designs over on Spoonflower).
When I wanted to add a splash of green to my table alongside my Blue Willow, Bordello Pinheiro was the first thing that popped to mind. It’s another brand of china that our grandmothers were probably very familiar with. Produced in Portugal, it carries the charm of Dodie Thayer’s Cabbageware—without the price tag (though the Dodie Thayer/Tory Burch collaboration comes at a more reasonable price). If you want to add a splash of green to your table alongside your Blue Willow, you can’t go wrong with the cabbage leaves!
Blue & Green Favorites for the Whole Home
If you are like me, you can’t get enough of the blue and green combo! If you are ready to branch beyond a blue and green tablescape, I’ve curated a list of blue and green favorites for all over your home!
Want more decorating tips?
My new book, Organize First, Decorate Second, comes out April 29th!
Organize First, Decorate Second is truly my heart on paper. It’s everything I’ve learned about creating homes that aren’t just pretty pictures, but that actually WORK for real life and real families. I’ve poured all my best strategies, systems, and stories into this guide for making your house tell the story you want it to tell.
If you are looking for:
- the balance between creativity and organization;
- inspiration coupled with practical advice; and
- efficiency without sacrificing creativity.
this book is for you!
