3/29/12

Blue


It’s my favorite color.
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It’s abundant in my closet.
Katryn Kruger by James Meakin
Always my first choice in my home as well.
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Blue is a gift from the sea.
blue shells from Slim Paley
My first beach cruiser which I still ride is blue.
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I’m always California dreaming!
K Swiss
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Love both of these blue boys!
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One of my favorite artists captures my favorite color beautifully!
Patricia Van Essche

One of my stylish & entertaining blogger friends bring blue into her garden with a nautical nod to the past.
Tamara Stephenson's Nest

I smile every time I trip over these.  Last count, five blue pairs in the Porter house!
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Every single shade of blue makes me smile.
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It’s so all-American with red & white you know.
I love Jeeps too!
Erin Lauder for Vogue
In Kentucky, we take great pride in our Bluegrass!
I had to say something about Kentucky!  We’ve had a serious case of March madness lately because come Saturday the Cardinals and Wildcats will meet at the Final Four in New Orleans! 
Kentucky Fans via Kentucky Kernal, photo Kirsten Holliday
I mean it, folks, this is the grudge match to end them all!  To quote Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell from the Senate floor -
"Basketball fans from Kentucky have been waiting their whole lives for this game."
photo Kirsten Holliday for the Kentucky Kernal
Wish us luck!
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On a personal note, I want to say how lucky we are to have our #1 girl around and cheering with us this weekend!
photo Lisa Porter
One week ago today, she survived a serious head-on collision while driving through the countryside.  Her Jeep was totaled & she’s pretty black and blue but by the grace of God she & two of her dear friends all walked away.  Seatbelts, airbags, and angels saved their lives.
Go Big Blue! AA1





12 comments:

  1. Miss Lisa,
    I enjoy reading the stories you put together! You way is words is such a gift! I have not been following basketball, guess I had better get rooting for KY! To your #1 girl...the good Lord has something very special for her and her girlfriends. :). I am so thankful all turned out well.

    Much love to all you Porter's!!

    xo

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  2. I can't wait till I get to Kentucky Lisa!!
    But most importantly that your baby girl is there.
    My gosh, such a scare for all. Yes, the angels where definitely with 'T'.

    I so love blue, I was quite lucky as a girl at school as our uniform was a royal blue with white shirts.

    We MUST talk soon,
    Good luck this weekend with the Basketball,

    Sending hugs xxxxxxx Coty

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  3. Lisa,
    Firstly, my heart was blue hearing about your no.1's collision...but happy to hear that she is back by the grace of God....
    You know I am a "bluegrass" gal in my heart.
    Working on a series of blue paintings...
    Thanks for including my artwork here - I am so flattered.
    pve

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  4. Lisa: it is so funny how we are on the "same page" in our thoughts and inspirations. This blue story is perfect timing with references to colleges, nautical themes and just my favorite color....thank you for featuring my blue glider - I had my hubby paint it last summer and it's our favorite sitting spot outside....I really do hope to meet you IRL because from the very first day I started blogging you were there with helpful hints and encouraging words. xo tamara

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  5. and, most most importantly I am so so happy to hear that your lovely daughter Grace is safe with you and your family - I cannot imagine the horror of this situation...xo tamara

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  6. Lisa! What scary news. So glad everyone is alright.

    Love all the blue!

    Have a wonderful weekend. xo Chic Coles

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  7. Love your blog. I'm a Kentucky girl but now live in the great state of Texas, Big D to be exact. I usually "read and run" but had to comment today on your post...GO CATS!! So happy your beloved daughter and her friends are safe...scary!!

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  8. Lisa..what a week! My heart skipped a beat when you mentioned your daughter's accident. This is every parent's worst nightmare. I am so glad to hear that all is well and she and her friends are safe. She has an angel watching over her, not question about that.

    You have collected the perfect shade of blue. I have a beautiful organza long evening skirt that colour...tea length, think 1950's cocktail. I love it and wish I had more occasions to wear it too.

    Sending you very best wishes for a wonderful weekend...good luck with the basketball game!

    Jeanne xx

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  9. Oh thank goodness #1 girl will be ok. Your heart must be so thankful.

    My bedroom has been a lovely shade of sky for 9 years.

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  10. Huge blue fan here as well - I think almost room in my house has some blue in it!! Love it everywhere else as well. And thank goodness your daughter is ok - teenagers on the road are every parents' worst fear. But all is good so wishing Kentucky good luck in the finals - so exciting!!

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  11. OH! on your daughter! So scary! And goooooooooo team!

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  12. I'm with you all the way with this blue stuff. I was just drooling over an old Rolls in dulled out blue wishing I could afford it! I love blue furniture, too. In my NYC apartment, many years ago, I had a luminous blue stained parquet floor: like walking on the sky!

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