If you aren't from North Carolina, this may not mean much to you, but Saturday night was the Mount Everest of basketball games, the much-anticipated Tobacco Road rivalry of UNC vs. Duke. In our family, we bleed blue -- that lovely shade of Carolina blue, that is, not Duke blue. Ew.
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Diamond Baratta Designs
As you might have guessed Carolina won. Handily. Otherwise, this post wouldn't be happening. |
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Lee Ann Thornton Design
Truth be told, Duke beat us at home in the last match up, and we had been so far ahead that, exhausted as I was, I turned the game off and went to sleep only to find that Duke had pulled it out with a buzzer shot. Annoying. |
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Sandra Morgan Interiors
As such, this time, I was a wreck even when we were up by twenty, because I knew our potential to fall apart. But we didn't. And we ended the season with a win against Duke, winner of the ACC season and a favorite for top seed come tournament time. Woo hoo! |
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Nathan Egan Interiors
I'll have to say, though, that I found myself feeling a little sad for the Duke players, losing on their court on senior night to their biggest rival. |
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Cathy Kincaid Interiors
This can only mean one thing: Motherhood has made me soft. |
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Suzanne Kasler Design
I actually remember sitting in the Dean Dome crying -- for like and hour -- after a loss to Duke in college. Trust me, I wasn't the only one shedding tears. | |
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abode love
At any rate, we hope you enjoy these gorgeous images of what has to be our favorite color, for more reasons than one. |
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Have a wonderful Monday, friends!
63 comments:
i love the shade of blues you have chosen!
Happy Monday xoxo
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When it comes to interior design I love to use blue in different shades! So beautiful!!
That first photo, especially the art, is just stunning!!!
To funny I had to go back and look at the photos of the rooms since I didn't the first time I was to busy reading your comments. Funny I don't think a post of interiors has ever been done to a college colors but what images!
XX
Debra~
Blue is my favorite color! My entire house is in blues. ( as are my blog and website :)).
I have cried over few losses to Duke ( and UNC) as well. I went to Maryland.
I planned your fame #22's 40th birthday in DC when he played / coached for Bulls.
Pretty pics!
Congrats on the win, and love these blue hues!
I don't follow college basketball but congrats on the win. Blue is a lovely color to decorate with.
rolala loves
I know nothing about college basketball, but I do know that you know your interiors. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous images. I could jump in that blue and white drenched bed and sleep for days.
happy Monday.
Teresa
xoxo
Love these beautiful images! Its amazing how one color can be interpreted so many ways.
Laura
www.happyroost.blogspot.com
And a wonderful Monday to you too! Love your blues!
I love the basketball intensity!! That is how we are in football... so fun! And our color de jour is orange... light blue MIGHT be a little better :)
Such a cute post with beautiful interiors and stunning blues. Sounds like a great game too! Happy Monday!
I don't know much about the rivalry, but congratulations on the win! It's funny how you can get so wrapped up in a game that you cry about it. I know, I've done it before.
Congratulations on the win! That first photo is stunning!
blue is seriously so calming!
Those are some beautiful images of blue interiors! I have just a small touch of blue in my house. I like it used throughout in homes like those pictures illustrate. Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I will do the same for you.
These are lots and lots of gorgeous blue interiors. It feels so comfortable and chic.
i love blue color...its so very pretty!! its amazing decor.
LOVING the BLUE!!! Great photos...soft and inviting. Thanks
Mr. H is a Duke B-school alum, but I have to say I like your Carolina blue a lot better than a blue devil hue! So pretty. Glad that having a blue Monday is a wonderful thing in your neck of the woods!
Soooo glad you are not a Duke fan ;) My inlaws are from Cary and the family is longstanding Duke haters!
Stacy
Well, as a former Hoya, I guess I have to say Hurray (although my twin went to Duke which made watching basketball in our household very interesting!) Love Carolina blue and found the perfect shade for my front porch ceiling. That last image is Pin-worthy!
xxoo
I could just sink down on that couch in the third picture! Love it.
Blessings,
Robin
I have no emotional ties to either team, but I must say I do prefer Carolina blue to Duke blue! ;)
XO,
Sam
Www.ThePeakofTresChic.com
I have to say that this is one of the cutest posts ever! Love 'reading between the lines' literally with the beautiful blue images! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing it all - Jalon
First off....Congratulations on that Carolina win!!! We were out to dinner and before we sat down, they were easily in the lead.
Love this shade of blue and had to smile at a couple of your images. The first, I knew I recognized. Sandra Morgan is just a doll and has the cutest shop just down the road. I've driven by lately and MUST stop in. She loves blue and white.
Also, the bedroom image was stunning. Then, I realized it was Cathy Kincaid...who does a lot of fabulous work in my hometown of Dallas.
Making connections all the time!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Thanks for your comment, I am so happy to find your blog and your wonderful blue post. We were pulling for UNC as well!
it wasn't easy to pick a favorite, but that last image is pure perfection. so lovely - that shade of carolina blue (just don't let my UVA husband read this comment from me!)
Love the blues.
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Gorgeous images, and I enjoyed the basketball talk too. Not a big sport in Australia - good for you!
What a lovely blog you have! I never get tired of blue, in almost any combination.
I better remember that next time I visit NS, Carolina blue i waaay better than Duke blue :)
omg that last image! swooning!
smiles to you both.
michele
The shades of blue here are just incredible. Blue always seems so calming.
Very clever! Loved this and congrats on the BIG BLUE win! Loving all the blue - I'm a huge fan :)
xx
leslie
Blue makes me happy!!!
We are big Carolina fans at our house too! We were at my nephew's engagement party and everyone kept sneaking off to see the game. My hubby and two sons watched almost the entire game! Go Heels! Love this post!!!
That monogrammed bedding is simply to D.I.E. for. Beautiful post !!
xx's
Happy new week to you lovely friends,
I know zip, nada, niente about sports (except for Swedish hockey and soccer!). But reading your enthusiasm puts a good smile on my face!
I must say that the last room is pretty lovely. The colors and the textures make that wood paneled room scream current and chic.
Hugs to you both.
oxox, Mon
OMG - SO So funny! I work with a guy who bleeds Duke. He turned his phone off after that loss cause everyone (including myself) was texting him to give him a hard time :)
Great images...I am pinning a couple rooms here for sure!
XO - Marion
PS - just found your lovely blog!!
OMG - SO So funny! I work with a guy who bleeds Duke. He turned his phone off after that loss cause everyone (including myself) was texting him to give him a hard time :)
Great images...I am pinning a couple rooms here for sure!
XO - Marion
PS - just found your lovely blog!!
OMG - SO So funny! I work with a guy who bleeds Duke. He turned his phone off after that loss cause everyone (including myself) was texting him to give him a hard time :)
Great images...I am pinning a couple rooms here for sure!
XO - Marion
PS - just found your lovely blog!!
Such beautiful and restful shades of blue. Lovely post x Sharon
Wow looks amazing! I am following you :) Check my blog and if you like it, you are welcome to do the same! <3<3
love that painted floor
dallas
http://dillydallas.blogspot.com
So many beautiful rooms. My husband was down there for the game (Duke alum) it was an exciting game nevertheless.
I love blue and plan on doing a pale blue guest room when I begin my fall project.
Beautiful post! As you know I loooooove blue. I enjoyed your commentary as much as I enjoyed the pictures..and know this was a huge game. A few friends were down there for it and I know this was a highly anticipated event! Glad "your team" won!
Amazing how we can get so emotional over games.....its all in good fun. Beautiful post.
One word.......WOW!!!
Great blog, think this is my favorite!!!
xo
kb
ps......having a sell on dresses. Huge selection!!!
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thanks sweet girls
I was shocked when I first learned of how serious this basketball rivalry was!!! AND.....that last image made me sigh...so beautiful!
Gorgeous selections of Carolina Blue in homes! And congrats on such a big win!!!
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These pictures are so beautiful especially the last one! Congratulations, I am glad your team won!
When you mentioned Carolina blue, I totally get it! It was the first US state I set foot in, it's also the place where I got my degree, met my husband, got married and have a child. So, it means a lot to me. :)
Have a good day! Thanks for the pretty inspirations!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
Congrats on the game. I have never been into sports, but appreciate the enthusiasm and love of it. Talk about love! Love these images. My fav is blue!
Blue is such a restful colour and I love the first room - clean, fresh and calm!
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Gorgeous spaces!!! Loving the blue...then again I love all things blue and white ;)
www.lifeofamodernhousewife.com
I often forget about this color, but it's so lovely! you've inspired me! xx
Love that we beat Duke and I love this post!! :)
Love the monogrammed bedding! What a lovely, soothing color - anything that reminds me of the sea is a welcome addition to any interior...beautiful!
Congratulations and I do LOVE your Carolina Blue,
Kathysue
SUCH pretty photos...I totally get the school rivalries ...out here in the west and now that our son, like his dad, is a Gator.... made me smile that motherhood is making you soft...it does :)
I'm a Tar Heel born
I'm a Tar Heel bred
And when I die
I'm a Tar Heel dead.
So it's Rah, Rah, Car'lina-lina
Rah, Rah, Car'lina-lina
Rah, Rah, Car'lina-lina
Rah! Rah! Rah!
I left off the edited last line so as not to be a hater.....
Great Post!
Interesting choice of blue tiles for the backsplash by Suzanne Kasler.
I know all about Carolina blue, thanks to my husband's family. Some of them even use it for their cars!
ohh mmm this light blue pure interior, so calming
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