Blue Monday

I woke this morning to a grey dull light drizzly day. It hasn't changed much. So what better way to turn the Monday Blues into something a bit more cheerful with 'Blue Monday' hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally.

My favourite colour has always been blue since a small child, although I also like purple a lot. I especially like the colour of a beautiful clear blue sky. Not always seen in the UK - it is always slightly hazy in the summer, better in the winter. The sky is different in NZ, I know that sounds strange but I think the atmosphere is just that much clearer. Most people don't know what I mean but when I was talking to another New Zealander who works at the residential home near us, it was something she also mentioned. Anyway I think that is one of the things I miss the most, being able to see for miles on a lovely clear blue day.

So for my Blue Monday post today I thought I'd share some of the special blue items in my kitchen.

First up are two vases. The one on the left I found in a local charity shop about two years ago now. I could hardly leave it there could I? The vase on the right we bought in Holland when we first went in 1996 I think it was.

I've always dreamed of having a large farmhouse kitchen with a large dresser. Of course whether this dream will ever become reality who knows, but I can still have my dream. On that dresser will be my collection of blue plates. I don't have that many and haven't bought any for years, but these few were again purchased in charity shops, usually for under £1.00. They currently are kept on our plate rail that runs the length of our hallway, with these four being above the kitchen door of course.

Last I have a couple of pottery mugs my husband & I bought in Kerikeri, New Zealand when we were there in 2005.

I hope you have enjoyed my 'Blue Monday'.