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June 13, 2017 By Shirley

Simple Summer Blue and White Vignette

Before I left for Tennessee last week to join the Boys of Summer,

I re-potted some topiaries into blue and white containers.

I had been wanting to do that for a while now, and finally got around to it

as I wanted to create a simple summer blue and white vignette

for the French buffet in the foyer.

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A simply stated starfish is placed in the vintage scale.

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The blue and white plates and lidded egg cups remain on the sconces.

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The chair and the large plant will be relocated to gain a feeling of more space

and less clutter as I start to stage my home to place it on the market.

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My hubby and I are planning to rent a storage unit so that I can reduce the

amount of furniture in each room.

I shall start in the sunroom tomorrow and present my before and afters to you.

Have a most beautiful day!!!

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  1. Kim says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:03 am

    You can never go wrong with blue and white. If you need to store the scale I’ll be glad to store it here. 🙂

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  2. Pam Richardson says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:42 am

    Shirley, blue and white always works. If Kim doesn’t have room for the scale, I do!

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  3. Pamela says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:13 am

    Oh Shirley…we just sold our big house to downsize and have been in the new (big) house a few weeks. WHAT A JOB! Still unpacking and arranging and cleaning. My heart goes out to you. We didn’t downsize after all except for the boats but we did relocate to a dry lot in a different city. Love the arrangement, so neat and summery.

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  4. Donnamae says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Lovely! I don’t envy your job of down-sizing….it is difficult, but rewarding at the same time. Anxious to see your staged look! 😉

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  5. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Love the blue and white scheme. You have a big job ahead of you but I know you are up to it! Hey, you posted a shop you discovered on facebook the other day. Was it in Johnson City? Thanks!

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  6. Lauren@Simplylkj says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:19 am

    It’s beautiful Shirley. I don’t think you can go wrong with blue and white. Always a classic and works with so many different decor styles.

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  7. Nancy brantley says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:03 am

    The blue and white is simple classic! Looks great! I went thru the downsizing and it was tough….I did not want to sell anything. But now I’m glad I did.Looking forward to see your staged home. Tennessee?….we are in Illinois and it is so hot!!!

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  8. Pinky says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:49 am

    I LOVE this vignette, it is so bright and fresh looking. Looking forward to the “staging” looks!!! Have a great day my friend!!!

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  9. Calypso in the Country says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Very pretty – you can never go wrong with blue and white!
    Shelley

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  10. Joann says

    June 13, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Shirley, I love the starfish in the scale! So simple but striking. Good luck with getting the house ready to sell!

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  11. Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors says

    June 13, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Your entry looks beautiful, Shirley! Blue and white is my absolute favorite. Try not to work to hard getting the house ready to sell. I know it can be a chore!

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  12. Liz says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:13 pm

    Lots of work ahead. I bet you’ll be surprised at how fast your home will sell! Love the blue and white planters!

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  13. Mary says

    June 14, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    I’ve always loved your stained glass window over that handsome buffet! We went through the same thing two years ago. All I can say is use your OWN best judgment and to reduce clutter but don’t go crazy just to satisfy your realtor. Your beautiful home will sell quickly!

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  14. Linda says

    June 14, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    People will be taking notes about your decorating style when they are looking. In fact, they might want to buy the house furnished!

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  15. Marty Oravetz says

    June 15, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Oh my, downsizing is such a job. Good luck packing, that is always so hard.

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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