So Blue

The classic combination of blue and white is always chic, but this season, the scheme reemerges with a fresh new attitude

A frequent stop for blue-and-white treasures, <a href="http://parcmonceauatl.com" target="_blank">Parc Monceau</a> is known for its selection of 18th- and 19th-century Delft urns in classic motifs, like these. The upholstered settee is an antique English Georgian piece. <em>Available at Parc Monceau, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 467-8107; <a href="http://parcmonceauatl.com" target="_blank">parcmonceauatl.com</a></em>
Carolyne Roehm&rsquo;s latest book, A Passion for Blue &amp; White ($60, Broadway Books) explores the designer&rsquo;s affinity for azure, ranging from pale combos to bold navys and indigos. <em>Available at The Mercantile, 1430 Dresden Drive, Suite B100, Atlanta 30319. (404) 816-0060; <a href="http://mercantileatlanta.com" target="_blank">mercantileatlanta.com</a>; <a href="http://carolyneroehm.com" target="_blank">carolyneroehm.com</a></em>
Donghia &ldquo;Luna&rdquo; handblown Venetian glass chandelier in graphite. <em>Available at Donghia, ADAC, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 842-0760; <a href="http://donghia.com" target="_blank">donghia.com</a></em>
Lulu DK Contract Collection &ldquo;Rope&rdquo; fabric in navy.<em> Available through Ernest Gaspard &amp; Associates, ADAC, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-8645; <a href="http://ernestgaspard.com" target="_blank">ernestgaspard.com</a>; <a href="http://luludk.com" target="_blank">luludk.com</a></em>
Kate Spade &ldquo;Sag Harbor Stripe&rdquo; water glass in navy, $50 for a set of four. <em>Kate Spade, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 3028, Atlanta 30326. (404) 841-8838; <a href="http://katespade.com" target="_blank">katespade.com</a></em>
Ankasa &ldquo;Van Gogh&rdquo; embroidered silk-and-raffia Chinoiserie pillow, $487.50. <em>Available through Bungalow Classic, 1197 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30318. (404) 351-9120; <a href="http://bungalowclassic.com" target="_blank">bungalowclassic.com</a>; <a href="http://ankasa.com" target="_blank">ankasa.com</a></em><a href="http://ankasa.com" target="_blank"></em>
"Decorating with blue and white delights me. It makes a home warm, comfy and inviting. A grouping of flow blue plates—at once, traditional and timeless—adds a relaxed feeling to a room and makes one happy to be at home.” <br><em>—Nora Maccaro, co-owner of <a href="http://www.elegantattic.com" target="_blank">Elegant Attic</a>, a Roswell antiques and home and garden décor boutique</em>
Barrier Island Collection “Nantucket” rug, available in both cotton and wool, starting at $110 for a 2x3-foot cotton; custom sizes available. <em>Available through Barrier Island Collection, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Atlanta 30305. (404) 231-2108; 79thstreetrugshop.com. Standard 4x6 and 5x7 wool rugs available through Maine Cottage, $295-$495. (888) 859-5522; <a href="http://mainecottage.com" target="_blank">mainecottage.com</a></em><a href="http://mainecottage.com" target="_blank"></em>
Macy&rsquo;s &ldquo;Indigo Bloom&rdquo; porcelain dinnerware and serveware collection, starting at $10 per piece. <em>Available at Macy&rsquo;s, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta 30326. (404) 231-2800; <a href="http://macys.com" target="_blank">macys.com</a></em>
Vaughan Oriental Collection linen-and-rayon embroidered &ldquo;Sapporo&rdquo; fabric in turquoise. <em>Ainsworth-Noah &amp; Associates, ADAC, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Atlanta 30305. (404) 239-8462; <a href="http://ainsworth-noah.com" target="_blank">ainsworth-noah.com</a>; <a href="http://vaughandesigns.com" target="_blank">vaughandesigns.com</a></em>
Circa Lighting tall &ldquo;Shore Line&rdquo; table lamp with natural paper shade, $525. <em>Available at Circa Lighting, 22 East Andrews Dr. NW, Atlanta 30305. (404) 233-4131; <a href="http://circalighting.com" target="_blank">circalighting.com</a></em>
<em>Sun Cloud</em> 36 x 36-inch oil painting on canvas by artist Melanie Parke, $4,200. <em>Through Emily Amy Gallery, 1000 Marietta St., Atlanta 30318, Suite 208. (404) 877-5626; <a href="http://emilyamygallery.com" target="_blank">emilyamygallery.com</a></em>
Vermilion handmade needlepoint &ldquo;Majolica Blue&rdquo; rug. <em>Available through Ainsworth-Noah &amp; Associates. <a href="http://ainsworth-noah.com" target="_blank">ainsworth-noah.com</a>; <a href="http://vermilionrugs.com" target="_blank">vermilionrugs.com</a></em>
“Blue and white is such a classic combination and can evoke a multitude of emotions and feelings. For me, it conjures up images of cottages along the shores of Maine or Nantucket, Southern cottages with white clapboard siding and pale blue porch ceilings, or French porcelain in blue and white.” <br><em>—Timothy S. Adams, AIA, TS Adams Studio, Architects</em>
Thibaut Oriental Toile wallpaper in blue on blue, $49 per roll. <em>Webb-Marsteller, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 6. (404) 365-8161; <a href="http://webbmarsteller.com" target="_blank">webbmarsteller.com</a>; <a href="http://thibautdesign.com" target="_blank">thibautdesign.com</a></em>
Osborne &amp; Little Pompadour collection &ldquo;Palais Chinois&rdquo; fabric in color F5904-03. <em>Available through Grizzel &amp; Mann, ADAC, 351 Peachtree Hills Ave., Atlanta 30305. (404) 261-5932; <a href="http://grizzelandmann.com" target="_blank">grizzelandmann.com</a>; <a href="http://osborneandlittle.com" target="_blank">osborneandlittle.com</a></em>

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