A perennial summer fave, the pairing of blue and white always feels fresh and relevant. But while a crisp navy is bold and energetic, the juxtaposition of white with a soft, pale blue spells serenity and calm.
Sico Paints has selected the appropriately-titled Serene Blue 6007-31 as one of its hottest hues of the season.

A sneak peek at Eileen Fisher’s dreamy new bedding for Garnet Hill – part of her Fall 2010 collection. I love how the various blues come to life in this rustic white envelope.

…And one of my all-time fave bathrooms Style at Home, in which homeowners Sean Ward and Stephen Fillmore carried their delicious English eccentricity into the ensuite via crisp blue Tartan wallpaper. Check out the full interior here.

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