color story: winter blues.

blue tree wallpaper with gold vintage sconce light. / sfgirlbybay

the winter blues — a lot of us get them, but the secret may be to actually embrace them. there’s so many beautiful shades of blue out there in the world, and bringing them into your home can do wonders. a pillow, a piece of art perhaps — blue blends well with so many other colors, and is truly a classic. from my very favorite wallpaper to worn in denim blue jeans to old school converse sneakers, here’s a look at putting a positive spin on blue!

inspiring blue home decor and fashion. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: Fela Tasseled Chandelier by justina blakeney from Anthropologie; Celeste from the Azur Nude series by Carla Cascales Alimbau; Converse Chuck 70 Low Sneaker in True Navy; bloomingville’s ceramic collage; Farrow Lillah Striped Trench Coat; Common Glass Tumbler in Blue; Annelie Vandendael’s Sois Belle 2.7 photo print; Conway Electric JAX Smart USB Touch Lamp in Blue; surfside via all things stylish; Off-White Denim Straight Leg Jean in Medium Blue Wash; très bien via parfenov.

bright blue wall paint. / sfgirlbybay

indigo blue art prints and textiles. / sfgirlbybay

floral wallpaper with dark blue background. / sfgirlbybay

bright blue door with built-in book shelves. / sfgirlbybay

vintage portrait painting and prayer beads. / sfgirlbybay

built-in curved banquette with blue leather upholstery. / sfgirlbybay

inspiring blue home furnishings and accessories. / sfgirlbybay

clockwise, l to r: French Modernist Fleur-de-Lis Chair via lauei; mad about the house; Skirted Storage Ottoman from the inside; Knit French Market Tote from food52; west elm Mongolian Lamb Pillow Cover; tufted blue headboard via josh and derek; Vintage Hungarian matchbox label by Shailesh Chavda; abstract blue painting via write on the sand; Hasami Porcelain Tea Pot in Blue.