My Current Favorite Shade of Blue

For a while now I've been infatuated with a particular shade of blue. There's not a common name like turquoise to use to describe it, but to me it's the color of the sky on a bluebird day in Colorado so I'll refer to it as Bluebird Blue. Anyhow, the obsession was prompted by the paint color on these doors at one of my favorite Dallas stores, Blue Print....

Here's a digital swatch:

And here's a bedroom board based around a super cool handmade Jielde lamp that comes in my beloved hue...

Interloper, acrylic on canvas by Jeff Depner

Two's Company Wall Flowers, Set of 3 - Amazon - $70

Large Meurice Pendant - Jonathan Adler -$468 (sale price)

Rossmore Headboard - Empiric - $685+

Custom Dorian Convex Mirror - Empiric -$575

Blue Jielde Desk Lamp - Empiric -$575

Empiric 2225-06 Chamfered Night Stand - Empiric - $995 

Anichini Kanishka Pillow - Gilt Home - $200

Johnstons CashmereStriped Point Blanket - Gilt Home - $280

Empiric Bench - Empiric - $1175+

Amy Butler Hand Tufted Wool Rug Chrysanthemum - Layla Grayce - $1686

Brasilia Circles Pillow - Jonathan Adler - $195

Penguin Classics - Amazon

What is your reaction to the color? Do you get fixated on certain hues too? If so, what is your current color obsession?

Any favorite things in the board? There are lots of other items besides the lamp that came from Empiric and I'm lovin' all of them! That white nightstand with the dark blue interior is bananas. I also adore the painting by Jeff Depner.

Blue Print Bliss

Dallas is blessed with lots of beautiful shops but I must say that relative retail newcomer, Blue Print, might be the fairest of them all. The luxe furnishings boutique is set up in a gloriously old, quaint house in uptown on Fairmount. It is the ideal locale for their elegant yet modern goods that range from furniture (both antiques and a private label line) to original artwork, and from monogrammed linens and jewelry to lighting.

The merchandising is absolutely impeccable. The whole store looks and feels like a super chic home so shopping there is quite a lovely experience. With a constantly changing inventory, Blue Print should be a monthly stop for the decor obsessed. Take a look and prepare yourself for some ogling!

Grand entry...

There are exquisite vignettes like this all throughout the store...

Loved the knot detail on these draperies...

Perhaps my favorite room in the house store...

Modern wallpaper and a vivacious painting combine to make a delightful room...

I couldn't stop obsessing over all of the f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s doors!

Up to the second floor...

Such a fresh and sophisticated bedroom, isn't it? I love the color palette...

The cherry on top is their idyllic patio and pool area...

Here's a shot of the exterior...

These doors are SO perfect...

If you're in Dallas, you must spend some time at Blue Print...as you've seen, it's an amazing store!

Be sure to call or email the store for purchasing inquiries.