Monday, April 11, 2016

Spring in the Kitchen

Spring in the Kitchen 2016 Flowers
Is there any color that signals that spring is here better than bright lemon yellow?

It is especially beautiful when paired with blue and white.
This color combination in my home is an old friend that makes an appearance in one way or another this time of year.

So when it was time to freshen things up for spring, yellow was the perfect choice for the kitchen.

Plus , how could I resist when I found these kitchen towels?
Spring in the Kitchen 2016 Dish Towels

Isn’t that what the rebirth of spring promises?
We are all, with faith and  grace and humor , making lemonade in one way or another.

Isn’t that wonderful?
Spring in the Kitchen 2016 Tulips 3

That is something that happens during the spring too-

we all begin to think we can do this thing- whatever it may be.


I believe that not only can we do it, but we can do it well, or at least with a smile on our face, no matter how wobbly .

I think of yellow as the smiling color.

Spring in the Kitchen 2016-001
And you? What is your favorite color this spring?

I hope your lemons are turning into lemonade too.

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Two of the dearest bloggers in blog land are also sharing touches of spring in their kitchens today.

Stop by Poofing the Pillows and At Home With Jemma for more spring time inspiration.
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Linking to these wonderful parties:

37 comments:

Preppy Empty Nester said...

Love all your punches of yellow!! Have a great week.

Rita C at Panoply said...

I love your yellows added to your color scheme. Yellow makes me happy, too!

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Good Morning Sweet Laura,

I agree with you, yellow just has a wonderful way of making everything a little happier.
Loving how you combine blue and yellow together!
Happy Monday too!

Stacey said...

Good Morning Laura. The pops of yellow in your bright blue and white kitchen are perfect! I just love how welcoming your space is. Having a soft place to sit in the kitchen probably makes all the difference and encourages others to join you. Even if they are just sitting. :)

I'd love to hang out in your kitchen with you.

Manu said...

Beautiful yellow flowers, my favourite!
Have a nice week

Theresa said...

Yellow does it for me too:) Makes me smile! I have a bouquet of yellow daffodils on my kitchen table right now! Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!

Eilis said...

Your home looks so happy with the touches of yellow. Beautiful.

Decor To Adore said...

Yellow and blue is one of my favorite color pairings too. Love those towels!

Jeanie said...

In my neck of the woods -- MSU Spartan Green and White -- too much blue and yellow (maise, gold) can be trouble! It's the down-the-road U of M rivals! Not for me! I love those colors, and they always make me smile! They look terrific in your home!

Unknown said...

Bright and cheerful...your home is a Spring delight

20 North Ora said...

Love the combination of blue and yellow! So Springy!!

Judy

Daniela said...

I also love the combination of blue and yellow, if blue is so sober and elegant, yellow gives that touch of cheerfulness which 'makes' Spring !

Thank you for sharing thses stunning photographs of your home with us, darling Laura !

Hope your week is off to a great start, I wish you most wonderful days to come,
with love and thankfulness

Dany

Hena Tayeb said...

love the pops of yellow your brought into your room with those flowers..

Anonymous said...

Hi Laura! Oh, your kitchen looks beautiful and I do love all of your pretty blue and white pieces. The touches of yellow just adds to the prettiness!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Karen said...

I love this post, Laura. The blue and yellow is so refreshing!
Karen

Marigene said...

♥ the blue, white and yellow, Laura...it is definitely a sign of spring. My favorites for spring are aqua and lime...not much of either in nature, though.

Laurie said...

Your yellow is perfect. I haven't chosen a color for spring, yet. Hmmm, wonder what it will be?

Debra She Who Seeks said...

"The smiling colour" -- love it!

JB said...

I love the yellow! Especially the tulips. And I love lemonade! And I love you! Have a great week!
JB

Pura Vida said...

I thought I was over blue until I saw the new Pier 1 catalog...it is just as beautiful as ever and I want more!!!

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Laura,
I love the message of your towels and practice it, well let's just say I really inspire to! Your house welcomes in its bright and pretty Blue's and Yellows. Enjoyed the message of your post and seeing more of your lovely home.
Vera

Cecilia said...

Yellow is such a happy color and looks great in your spaces with the blue! My happy color is lime green. Makes me smile every time!

Beverly said...

Yellow is the perfect spring color and I am a big fan of blue and yellow. Yours blue and white mixed with the yellow is my idea of perfection and the reference of making Lemonade is perfect for spring renewal. I came here from Poofing the Pillows and am so glad I did.

Jean | DelightfulRepast.com said...

Laura, I love blue and white porcelain, and yellow (my favorite color) is the perfect accent for it. I think I'd feel right at home there!

An Oasis in the Desert said...

I adore your Spring kitchen,Laura! Blue and yellow are such a wonderful combo, and you certainly do have quite the collection of blue and white pieces....WOW!

Warm hugs,
Carol

Unknown said...

How beautiful! Blue and yellow are such pretty colors together!

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Laura, everything is so fresh and charming. Love the added touch of yellow. Blue and yellow go so well together. You have a lovely home.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hi, hopped over from Staceys. Love the pops of yellow for spring. I usually decorate more with pastels until May when my yellows come out. Next week I am hosting a baby shower and her colors are navy and mustard so I pulled out my blue and whites today and a bit of mustard. Kind of a fun change.
hugs,
Jann

Lisa said...

Yellow IS such a happy color and it plays so well with blue and white! But who doesn't play well with blue and white? ;-)

thepaintedapron.com said...

This makes me want to run out shopping for blue white and yellow! So bright and fresh for spring and summer!
Jenna

Susan Freeman said...

I love blue and white ~ and blue and white and yellow is just perfection!

Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

September Violets said...

I have always loved blue & yellow together too! My kitchen used to be yellow with blue touches, but now it's blue with white touches ;) Great kitchen towels. You have a lovely home Laura.
Wendy

Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G said...

I love the punches of yellow, especially paired with your beautiful blue and white pieces! I've been adding yellow this spring also, around my home! It's just such a happy color. I like your reference that it's a "smiling color!" :) ~Rhonda

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

Beautiful. I love the yellow with the blue and white. xoxo Su

Mary Kay said...

Love it!! Will not get rid of my blue and white collection! And yellow was my mom's favorite color! Look great together. ❤️

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Gosh the pops of yellow with your blue and white is just so stunning! Those kitchen towels were great inspiration.

Lincuden Cottage Life said...

Gorgeous! I absolutely love blue, white and yellow!!!!

 

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