Wednesday, January 22, 2014

blue hydrangeas & lemon cypress . . .



I'm celebrating January with warm wood tones, cool grays & creams, and fresh flowers that remind me of Winter.




I love hydrangeas. They're in my home almost year round; and when I saw these icy blue ones, I thought they would pair beautifully with my lemon cypress . . . and I couldn't be happier when I see them on our dining room table, especially in the afternoon light. 

     So often it's the simple things that are the most extraordinary things.













This post is dedicated to my best friend, Alex.
Happy Birthday, dear friend!





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22 comments:

  1. Kelly3:20 PM

    What beautiful photos! I love hydrangeas too. Your blue ones are gorgeous. I love the greenery you have and the grey tablecloth as well.

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    1. Simply Suzannes at Home6:23 PM

      Thank you, Kelly!
      So happy that you came by.
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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  2. Janice Kay Schaub3:14 PM

    Where do you find the green cyprus it is so pretty. I dont think I have ever seen it that colour.

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    1. Simply Suzannes at Home7:59 AM

      Hi Janice! So happy that you came by. I bought my lemon cypress from a beautiful shop in Los Olivos, called J.Woest, while on vacation with my mom and sister. Be sure and take a peak at their online shop. You might be able to purchase one through there.
      Nurseries, like Armstrong, carry them - on occasion. Yes, they're color is unique and eye-catching. I hope you find one! Keep in touch.
      Have a beautiful week,
      Suzanne

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  3. Lisa @ Texas Decor6:34 PM

    Your hydrangeas are beautiful! I wish I could grow them down here, but it's too warm. I'm really loving your white pitchers too. I'm trying to collect a few more of those. So pretty!

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    1. Simply Suzannes at Home8:02 AM

      Thank you, Lisa!
      I love hydrangeas . . . they're my favorite. I'm so lucky to have a local store that sells them year-round!
      I'll have to write a post one day and share my collection of white pitchers. I have a big collection, and use them for every thing. Yes, add to your collection - - - they're an investment!
      Keep in touch and have a great week,
      Suzanne

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  4. Elizabeth Jack4:12 AM

    Such gorgeous pictures! I love those flowers, too.

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    1. Simply Suzannes at Home8:02 AM

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth!
      Have a beautiful week,
      Suzanne

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  5. Sonia7:29 AM

    I love hydrangeas...can't wait till Spring to cut them from my garden. Love the combination of blues and soft woods you have chosen. The cypress is so pretty and is the color of Spring! Pretty table!
    Miss Bloomers

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    1. Simply Suzannes at Home8:04 AM

      Hi Sonia,
      Thanks so much for coming by!
      I hadn't thought of it, but the hydrangea and lemon cypress do look like a peak at Spring :0)
      Hope you come by and visit again soon.
      Have a beautiful week,
      Suzanne

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  6. Unknown12:43 PM

    This color palette really caught my attention! I love hydrangeas and the combination of textures with the cypress are beautiful. Thank you for sharing this at our Super Saturday Link Party. You have such lovely ideas.

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  7. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and Merlot5:50 PM

    Gorgeous pics!

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  8. From the Old InkWell6:28 PM

    I love hydrangeas and they are so pretty in your white pitchers.

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  9. Yana10:27 PM

    I love the caraffes! Make the simple plants so elegant...

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  10. Jacqui Odell6:38 AM

    Those are so pretty!! I would love to have you hop over and share with us at Tell Me About It Tuesday! (http://www.sweetsillysara.com/2014/01/tell-me-about-it-tuesday-3.html)

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  11. Donna Wilkes3:31 PM

    Sweet and simple - so pleasing to the eye.

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  12. Pam @ over50feeling406:49 AM

    So beautiful with the white!

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  13. Alison Agnew8:31 AM

    my soul longs for Spring
    and the return of my own
    hydrangeas

    yours are lovely
    and thank you for sharing
    at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  14. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin8:39 AM

    They are so pretty against all of the white! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to today's little blue soiree. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2014/01/anything-blue-friday-week-44.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  15. FABBY'S LIVING5:40 PM

    Simply gorgeous! I just came from Anything BLUE and yes, this would be my fav too, as dear Kathryn says!
    I love the White pitchers with the blue hydrangeas, such a gorgeous flower!

    FABBY

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  16. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson8:12 PM

    Beautiful color combination Suzanne! I too love Hydrangeas, but don't see them until Spring. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. Rosemary and Thyme9:44 AM

    So sweet and beautiful. I love the color combination. Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers.

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