Royal Blue Relief

In honour of the wonderful cool change that Melbourne has had, a welcome relief from the humid heat of the last few weeks, I thought I’d go blue. Since the heat has kept me out of the office (as you may know its in a corner of the laundry/sun room aka sweat-box sauna room), and since this is my favourite colour range, I’m going to really pack in the pics, products and pinspiration for this one!

Abigail Ahern enjoying her cosy outdoor living space. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Abigail Ahern enjoying her cosy outdoor living space. Love that bold pendant and those chairs - not sure I could leave them outside though!}

Blues range from soft and calming, to bold electric hues. They can be on the cool or warm side of the scale and really be made to suit any personality or mood. Since the range is so vast, for this post I’m going to stick to the sapphire and navy shades (teal deserves its own, don’t you think). Some of these are in my personal collection and some are just on the wish list.


Beci Orpin for Urban Outfitters. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Beci Orpin for Urban Outfitters. Only a touch of blue, I know but sometimes thats all you need - then have fun with interior accessories like that cute and simple blue wire stand!}

Jonathan Adler teams navy and aqua superbly. Blue Josef Kilim rug, Brasilia triangles pillow in navy/natural, Brasilia Snake pillow, Mrs Godfrey chairs in cashin ocean and the fab Spencer the budgie photographic print by Leila Jeffreys, Perth-born, Sydney local! More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Jonathan Adler teams navy and aqua superbly. Blue Josef Kilim rug, Brasilia triangles pillow in navy/natural, Brasilia Snake pillow, Mrs Godfrey chairs in cashin ocean and the fab Spencer the budgie photographic print by Leila Jeffreys, Perth-born, Sydney local!}

Cornflower blue Delphiniums from Abigail Ahern’s silk faux flower range. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Cornflower blue Delphiniums from Abigail Ahern’s silk faux flower range. Quality makes a big difference}

Mermaid Haven by Bjorn Dolva via Gomboc Gallery. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Mermaid Haven by Bjorn Dolva via Gomboc Gallery. Although I realise there is minimal blue in this, I abso covet it and want it in my collection, so I’m throwing it in here}

Deep Water Crossing by Ian R. Hill via Gomboc Gallery. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Deep Water Crossing by Ian R. Hill via Gomboc Gallery}

A Full Blossom: Waterlily Series by Margaret Woodward via Gomboc Gallery. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{A Full Blossom: Waterlily Series by Margaret Woodward via Gomboc Gallery}

Pair of Swallows, set of two hand-painted laser etched wooden brooches by Made by White. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Pair of Swallows. Cute, vintage-inspired set of two hand-painted laser etched wooden brooches by Made by White}

Stunning and sculptural, the sapphire LSA Lazlo Tealight Holder from Temple & Webster. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Stunning and sculptural, the sapphire LSA Lazlo Tealight Holder from Temple & Webster - Be quick, its on sale now and I might just beat you to it!}

Fenton & Fenton Wire Chandelier in Navy. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Fenton & Fenton Wire Chandelier in Navy}

Sorrento #Navy Cushion from The Brown Trading Co.. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Sorrento Navy Cushion from The Brown Trading Co.}

#Navy Blue Picasso Solid Dyed Cow Hide from Hides of Distinction, via Temple & Webster. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Navy Blue Picasso Solid Dyed Cow Hide from Hides of Distinction, via Temple & Webster}


Hides may not be your thing, but the deep luxury of this Navy Blue Dyed Cow Hide from Hides of Distinction can’t be denied. On a side note, I personally think that if people want to eat the meat, they should also try and ensure that nothing else of the animal is wasted. This may be a little controversial, but if we aren’t going to stop slaughter for food, then the most sustainable option is to use every other part. I recently saw an interesting and slightly confronting view related to this in Kevin McCloud’s (from Grand Designs UK fame, as if you don’t know) Man Made Home, where he shot and skinned a deer that was set to be culled and buried. Sorry, this was supposed to be pretty viewing not preaching…. back on track Winking

Mio Nomad modular architectural system that can be assembled into freestanding, temporary partitions made from recycled, double-wall cardboard available in a range of colours. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Mio Nomad modular architectural system that can be assembled into freestanding, temporary partitions made from recycled, double-wall cardboard available in a range of colours.}

Dark and dramatic, dare to use sapphire in all elements but a few, like the Smoon Birdie light. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Dark and dramatic, dare to use sapphire in all elements but a few, like the Smoon Birdie light}

Rosette Quilt in Petrol by Anthropologie set against a dark and imaginative chalkboard wall. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Rosette Quilt in Petrol by Anthropologie set against a dark and imaginative chalkboard wall}

Anna Spiro’s childhood inspired Round & Round the Garden wallpaper in Ginger Jar blue in collaboration with Porter’s Paints. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Anna Spiro’s childhood inspired Round & Round the Garden wallpaper in Ginger Jar blue in collaboration with Porter’s Paints on her blog, Absolutely Beautiful Things}

Beautiful cobalt furniture accents on a soft grey canvas. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Beautiful cobalt furniture accents on a soft grey canvas. Source}

Classic navy and white, combining modern and traditional patterns with varied statement lighting. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Classic navy and white, combining modern and traditional patterns with varied statement lighting. Source}

A bold wall mural takes the space to the next level of drama. Complement with similar colour palette and tones. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{A bold wall mural takes the space to the next level of drama. Complement with similar colour palette and tones. Source}

Restrained colour palette allows bold design. Saba Italia Amélie Upholstered polyurethane armchair by Sergio Bicego. More #blue goodness on the RSD Blog.
{Restrained colour palette allows bold design elements. Saba Italia Amélie Upholstered polyurethane armchair by Sergio Bicego}


I hope you enjoyed this little touch of blue and hopefully are inspired to spread some calm or chaos into your space.

xo Romona

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