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Monday, January 5, 2009

Blue Monday 1/5




Hey Everybody! It's time for Blue Monday which is graciously hosted by none other then
Smiling Sally herself! C'mon and join and see who else is getting their blue on!



Some of my favorite blue's.

A scented candle, a hot cup of tea and a good read...
Now that's my idea of relaxation!
A romantic glow & the sweet scent of blueberries fills the air...Thanks for stopping by, saying "hi!" and spending some of your Monday with me. I sure do appreciate it! I hope your day is GREAT!!!

46 comments:

Linda said...

Mmmmm, three of my favorites. Happy Blue Monday...hugs, Linda

Kim said...

Blueberry candle? Sounds heavenly!
*smiles*
Kim

Anonymous said...

You have many beautiful blue things to enjoy. The blueberry candle sounds like something I need to experience. Thanks for your comments on my Bluebird. See you next week.

Alida Thorpe said...

Happy Blue Monday!
I love blue!

SmilingSally said...

You nailed the art of relaxing! Happy Blue Monday.

Anonymous said...

Hi Rechelle, your idea of relaxing is right up my alley. My candle would be apple pie. Mmmmmmm it smells like baking a pie. My favorite food.

Have a wonderful day relaxing. Smile!

Hugs...Jeanne

Unknown said...

That looks like the ingredients to a very relaxing day!
ENJOY!!

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful photos. Have a wonderful day.

Yesteryear Embroideries said...

Hi Rechelle, love the pretty blue things. Is that a Thomas Kinkade platter with the cottage? I love his work. So enjoyed visiting. Blessings, Kathleen

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

Great blues! Looks like you are ready to sit back and relax!

Anonymous said...

Hello Rechelle,
I like your very relaxing blue post today :0)
I will be enjoying the weather here in Southern California with a nice walk later today. After we left the Seattle area yesterday it snowed about 3 more inches! Yikes...

Cheryl said...

Very Relaxing I love the platter, Have a Happy and Relaxing Blue Monday!

Peace and Blessings
Cheryl...Snatch JOY!

Mojo said...

Cool angle on that second shot! Nice lighting too.

Anonymous said...

Love the little tablescape in the first picture -- you even have blue books!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Is that one of those heavenly blueberry candles from Yankee Candle? Yum!

Happy Blue Monday!

xo,

Sheila :-)

Kim's Treasures said...

Love the bottom pic! Happy New Year!

Darlene said...

Hi Rechelle,

I LOVE your blue post. I love to read anyway and a blueberry candle...I bet that smells WONDERFUL!

I can't believe you found a standard poodle. I'll have to read your blog and see if you have posted about her. I just use a grooming comb (occasionally) very gently. I am not great about keeping mine combed out, but they both go once a month and we keep their coats fairly short, so they don't tangle very much. The ears are the main thing we "try" to keep combed so they don't mat between the grooming visits.

Happy Blue Monday....hope it is a great one!

Dawn said...

I love reading in a room with a candle burning. OH, the smell of blueberry is just lovely!!!

I have a couple of patterns for fingerless gloves. I think that they would to be a bit tight to help and knitting is usually looser than that. If you'd like to give it a try I'd be happy to make you a pair!

take care,
Dawn

Bella Della said...

Mmmm. I can't wait to get home and relax. The first day back at work is hard! :)

Unknown said...

Sounds like a great afternoon to me!

Anonymous said...

A good book and the scent of blueberry it doesn't get better than that!

niartist said...

Hi, I'm a new reader ... lovely blog! I have to say, the scent of blueberries in the air certainly won me over! :) I'll definitely be back! Artie

Sweetie said...

What a calming effect your post has. Happy Blue Monday!
Sweetie

Anonymous said...

I could sit and sip, read and smell with you! Don't you love the Debbie MacComber books?
BE a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Rechelle
Thank you for sharing this peaceful blue Monday post...love the blue candle and you definately deserve to be relaxing and reading with a nice cup of tea in blue mug after your busy day of laundry yesterday.
enjoy..
Judi

Dixie said...

I think I can smell those blueberries!

Thanks for stopping by my Blue Monday blog post today and leaving your comments. I have to say, my youngest was 19 and away at college before I got my first Lladro piece... so there is hope Dawlin'.
Hope you have a chance to stop back by French Lique for Wordless Wednesday!

Happy New Year, Dixie

akawest said...

Your photos are lovely. I could climb into bed with tea and a good book. So what if it is only 4:42 PM here!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

You have all 3 of my favorites today Happy BLUE Monday to you...hugs and smiles Gloria

Anonymous said...

Hello, Boy that is my idea of relaxing too. I didn't see a picture of Cookie on your side bar :>) Love the name. Have a great day!

Sherrie said...

Hi!
I like your idea of Blue Monday! Three of my favorite authors! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness...What a sweet little schnauzer you have. we didn't name Charli either. I love your little dogs face. So cute!

Heidi Pocketbook said...

Oh, it all looks so inviting! The only thing missing is a piece of blueberry pie, after thinking of that blueberry candle. mmmmmm! Thanks for stopping by to see me.

Anonymous said...

Love the blue platter...... Yep that could hang in my house anytime...
HUgs
Linda

Baba said...

Hi Rechelle, I love your blue items for Blue Monday!! A good book , relaxing in bed with a cup of tea and a candle burning nearby makes for a cozy night!!!!Thanks for sharing, Baba

The Raggedy Girl said...

Some very creative blue things. I will have to join in next time as I have quite a blue story to share.
Roberta Anne

Lorrie said...

A book, a candle, and a cup of tea--sounds heavenly!

Donna said...

What a great blue vignette, Rechelle! I love that cottage tray... Winter is such a cozy time to curl up with a book, too! Yes, my cold is feeling better - thanks for asking!... Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

Neabear said...

I see you have my all time fav author Debbie Macomber! Lovely blues for today. Happy Blue Monday!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year, Rechelle. That blueberry candles sounds like it's yummy! And I love the pink roses tablecloth from your Pink Saturday post, too (I'm playing catch up, so might as well cover both days, huh?).

Have you visited the lovely gardens at the Cambria Pines Lodge? They're so beautiful in the spring and summer, and the cental coast is so nice and sunny at this time of year (compared to Bakersfield, of course :o)

Hugs,

Victoria

Mamapippa ... said...

I can almost smell the candle of blueberries !
Greetings from Belgium !

Darlene said...

Morning Rechelle,

I finally got back by to read about Daisy. I am so glad you brought her home with you. I can't IMAGINE someone giving up any animal especially a poodle(since I am an absolute poodle lover). They are VERY intelligent when you take the time to train them. I am so glad she found her forever home with your family!♥

Sarah said...

I can almost smell your blueberry candle! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Alexandra MacVean said...

Hope you're having a good week! :)

Anonymous said...

How nice to spend a little time with you. The music brings back old memories.
Charlotte

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Rechelle,
Love blue:)
Yes,Chopper is a pit and he is just the best dog ever. He plays so well with our little boys:) and he love to give me(Grandma) love bites, but I call them monkey bites as they are little nibbles:) He is just the best dog!! Scout didn't want to lay by the fireplace and he is still here:)
Off to see what's going on with all my friends:)
Warmly,
Deb

Traci @ The Bakery said...

Sheesh...has it been that long since I've been here or are you posting a lot lately? Yeah, can't give any input on the bathroom...I still have unpainted trim!

Thanks for the sweet comments to me...you are so precious!

I think I'll go light a candle...and read...great idea, thanks!!!