Sunday, April 5, 2009

Blue Monday




For some reason it was difficult for me to find "new blue" for this week's Blue Monday post. Before selecting my posts, I learned a little more about my favorite color.
Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable, and committed.The color of ocean and sky, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives. As the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming. However, not all blues are serene and sedate. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic -- an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. Some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring.Indigo, a deeper blue, symbolizes a mystical borderland of wisdom, self-mastery, and spiritual realization. While blue is the color of communication with others, indigo turns the blue inward to increase personal thought, profound insights, and instant understandings.Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women. I hope that you will like the blues that I have selected this week.


I love this set of four blue wine glasses. They match several sets of my favorite China.


This is a vase that my daughter bought for me in a thrift shop.


This is one of my many button jars. It's a blue jar. I thought that it would be fun to go through the buttons in the jar and pull out the blue buttons.


Sally at http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/ hosts Blue Monday. The Blue Monday posts grow each week. Stop by to visit her and join in the fun. Thanks Sally for being a wonderful hostess!

39 comments:

{oc cottage} said...

What stunning buttons!

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Unknown said...

Well you know I'm all over those yummy blue buttons!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Sweetie, looks like you found some great blue for us! Love the glasses, the vase, and the buttons!

Happy Blue Monday...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Barbara Jean said...

WOW! That blue vase was striking !!

Thanks for the nice blues.

Blessings,
Barbara Jean

Diane said...

Love the button jar! It reminds me of one my grandma used to keep on a table next to her rocking chair. Great blues for us today!

Diane

Tra La La Boom De Ay said...

That old blue jar is great! Thanks for sharing this week. Blessings to you.

SmilingSally said...

You could show one blue item every week and you'd last for years and years with your blues! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

bj said...

Thanks for sharing all these pretty blues.
xo bj

Barb said...

Lovely....I love the vase!

Happy Blue Monday.

Barb

Linda said...

Sweetie, you always have such pretty blue things....love the blue jar and buttons and your wine glasses are lovely...hugs, Linda

♥ Kathy said...

I love that vase Sweetie! Happy Blue Monday ♥

Mary Bergfeld said...

Happy "Blue Monday", Sweetie. Your buttons and vase are gorgeous.

Jaime said...

I love thrift shopping and what a beautiful blue vase to find. There is nothing like a great find at a thrift shop. I will have to find something blue to post for today. Many loving thoughts to you and your family. Jaime

Libby's Library said...

I love thrift shops...others trash is my treasure!
Thanks for sharing your Blue Monday with us.

Nancy said...

Hi Sweetie:
Very pretty blue again. I never read all that about the color. It was very interesting. I love blue also, and red.
I hope your day is going well.
Love Nancy

CC said...

Loved all the blues..specially the buttons. I am a real "button nut". :). Happy Blue Monday..

The Raggedy Girl said...

I loved the blue glasses...I am looking for some just like that but in green.

The buttons are so sweet.

Have A Wonderful Day
from Roberta Anne

Jeni said...

As always, I am in awe of your "blue" collectibles -especially loved the wine glasses and that vase!

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

Lovely vase, but my favorite is the jar of buttons!

Anonymous said...

You did manage to find some great blue though it may have been difficult, I couldn't tell. Interesting facts too.

Kathy b

Mojo said...

I don't know about all the psychology behind it... I just know I like it.

Anonymous said...

I love all the blues!!!

Barbara Jean said...

Sweetie,
Thanks for coming by.

I will put the sand dollars away for now. They are a good memory. =0)

Did you get signed up for the giveaway?

Blessings,
Barbara Jean

Sharon said...

As always you managed to come up with another great blue monday.
I want to thank you for your comment and yes I believe that also.
God bless

ellen b. said...

Hi Sweetie!
Another fun blue post. I'm always keeping my eye out for some blue goblets when I'm thrifting. Your set is great. How fun to check out your buttons and find the blue ones!! Have a great week...

RobinfromCA said...

Looks like you were able to find several blues after all! Love the blue buttons - and the jar!

Happy Blue Monday!
Robin

Lisa said...

Love the button jar! I thought I had a lot of buttons but I can see fro others I need to get on the ball!! I see a few other like your buttons too! Love your blog.

Happy Blue Monday!
Hugs, Lisa

Karen said...

Very beautiful blues!!

Ruby said...

Button, button. Who has the button? Why, Sweetie does and what a pretty jar she keeps them in!

Happy Blue Monday.

Heidi Pocketbook said...

Good blue choices! I especially like the vase☺

Hope you had a good Blue Monday☺

Shirl said...

Hello and Happy Blue Monday! Beautiful post, I love all your blue!
Bless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

Neabear said...

Pretty blues. Enjoyed the definitions of blue. I have some blue wine glasses too. But not quite the same as yours. Happy Blue Monday!

Bo said...

Hi Sweetie...blue is such a calming color...& it is very popular with both sexes like you said. Have a great day! ;-) Bo

jeanne said...

Hello Sweetie, I love your blue post and you did a great job describing the color blue. I love the wine glasses and the vase a true treasure from a thrift store. I love that. We all have button jars but not blue ones. Lucky you.

Sorry I am a day late but the blue is so good I am glad I didn't miss it.

have a wonderful day.

Hugs...Jeanne

Carrie said...

Thanks for the interesting information on the color blue, which is one of my two favorite colors.

imjacobsmom said...

Hi Sweetie, Looks like you found plenty of blue afterall! I too love your buttons! ~ Robyn

Melissa Miller said...

Hi Sweetie,
How pretty your Blues are!

I hope all is well with you my friend.

Have a wonderful and blessed week.
~Melissa :)

Fifi Flowers said...

PRETTY shades of blue!!!

Terry said...

Happy Blue Monday Sweetie
Wow I love the idea of putting the blue buttons in a jar.I have tins and boxes of buttons that I have collected but never thought to dsiplay them this way .Thank you for sharing such a delightful way to show off a button collection.
Happy Blue Monday to you and yours.