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Vincent van Gogh painted a beautiful picture called, Irises. The flowers are a bluish-purple. Here's a copy:
We recently painted our guest bathroom a soft blue. The wall is actually a softer blue than the picture shows. I wanted some art work to hang over the towel rack. I had an old brown, wooden frame, and I asked my husband to paint it white to match the woodwork. I took a large chip with the wall paint on it and matched it to a print of Irises at a picture frame shop in our local mall. I put the print into the newly-painted white frame. Here it is!
This is another shot of the picture. It's taken while looking into the white framed mirror. I used white, fluffy towels because I think that the white tones down the blue and allows the picture to "fit."
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56 comments:
What a fabulous choice for the wall of the bathroom. I love the wide white frame against the wall color. Very nice!
I love the way your Van Gogh framed print looks in your bathroom!! The white painted frame against the blue walls is beautiful!...Donna
What a beautiful color combination. I love accents using white in a bathroom, it makes everything look so crisp. Lovely Blue Monday Post.
Have a great week Sally!
looks like we have something in common. I do have the same picture. Irises. reproduction handpainted I bought from a friend. I have it hang in my bedroom.
this is one of my fave pictures from Van Gogh. happy blue Monday! have a great week!
Sally that is a beautiful print and looks so good in your bathroom... Just love it!!!
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Van Gogh was such a fantastic artist. I loved his use of the primary colors. This is a wonderful painting! It looks terrific in your bathroom!
Kady
Its not monday just yet...but I have some blue goodies. laurie
I love the color of your bathroom, and the picture is so pretty.
The print and the wall paint compliment each other so much and looks really great! So clever you are to do this.
Smiles.
Beautiful picture an lovely shade of blue on your bathroom walls. What nice accents.
*smiles*
Kim
I love the way that picture looks on your bathroom wall. It fits perfect there.
Well, that looks great in your freshly painted bathroom! Happy Blue Monday! ~ Robyn
You make me wish I had painted my bathroom blue. The picture looks great -- I love the white frame against the wall color.
What wonderful blues for the bathroom! And adore that print in the white frame as an extra touch!
Hi!
Your bathroom is beautiful! Love the picture of the Iris's. It really shows off the blue of the wall. My Blue Monday is posted. It is here:
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Sherrie
Your framed print is beautiful! It looks great in the white frame. What a classy bathroom!
take care,
Dawn
I'm on the road for a few days with very limited access, but I'll get around to everybody I can either while I'm gone or when I get back.
Meanhile, I submit for your approval:
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Nice painted, the bathroom AND the painting (I like Van Gogh's paintings).
Pretty picture and pretty blue bathroom color.Have a great day.
Love it! It looks wonderful. Nice choices!
The copy of the Van Gogh is beautiful. It adds so much to the guest bathroom. Accents really make a difference. Happy Blue Monday!
Sweetie
I love blue too..It is a calming color. Our dining room and kitchen are blue. Beautiful print in the white frame...Thanks for stopping by. My leg pain is not night time..It is severe pain in my HIPS which radiate down my legs..I think it is sciatica. Thanks for the info
Sally,
The Van Gogh art print is lovely and looks beautiful in the white frame against the blue walls. I love the shade of blue you chose for the wall color. It reminds me of the color of my sister's bridesmaids dresses that we wore in her wedding.
Have a great day!!
Very pretty! I love blue and white together.
Beautiful! I am enjoying these Blue Monday posts so much. Thanks for doing this.
Sally, your Van Gogh Irises look stunning in the white frame on the blue wall. You "got it all together" perfectly. Take care, Faith
Your blue bathroom looks so calming and spa-like. I know you will enjoy it!!! Sally
Lovely Van Gough! He is one of my favorites.
That print looks GREAT in your blue bathroom....very pretty!
The colours you've chosen are beautiful Sally.
The painting is lovely and the wall colour in the blue and accenting with the white is really smart! You did well matching up!
Thank you for hosting Blue Monday today. I finally was able to get in and link up.
Have a great day
Judi
That's the perfect print! Great combination. My mom just gave me a bunch Iris bulbs that we put in the ground. I'm hoping for lots of them come spring. :)
Morning Sally, I love the painting and it looks awesome on your wall. Actually, I've used the "I'm a Little Teapot" song before!! lol
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Hi sally, I have this same print, but mine is in the garage.. I no longer use it..Yours looks great in the bathroom with the pretty painted walls..thanks for sharing with us..
Have a good day. hugs, Baba
It's the perfect picture in the perfect spot...it really adds a lovely touch to your bathroom!
Sally, That is a pretty picture. I also love the color of your bathroom. HMMMM! LoL
hugs, Ellen
That is a pretty painting. I have my guest bathroom painted blue as well.
Goodmorning Sally, love your bathroom and the picture looks great! I like the white towels with the light blue walls.
Happy Blue Monday!
Love, Ann
Thanks, I linked up and got my name on the list.lol. Sorry about that. Laurie
Good afternoon Sally,
I really like your painting. It's so pretty and the frame is just lovely. I have a Van Gough in my bathroom too. We are similiar in so many ways :>) Are you sure your not some long lost sister? LOL
I don't understand...I have hit "enter" on Mr.Linky 3 different times Is it there yet? Laurie
What a beautiful painting for the room. The blues are so calming.
That's just the prettiest, softest shade of blue! And the white frame and white mouldings really set if off, great job :)
I just came from the lake to the town and can now visit you and others.
You have again so fine blue things here, thank you !
I wish you happy week!
Just got back from Florida--there on holiday. Hey, I'd like to participate in blue monday.
That print is lovely against that wall color!
I adore that wall color.... it is just the prefect blue.... and the Van Gogh is just wonderfu.....l those colors are just amazing... I love anything Impressionist..... Renoir is my favorite.......
HUgs
Linda
I adore that wall color.... it is just the prefect blue.... and the Van Gogh is just wonderfu.....l those colors are just amazing... I love anything Impressionist..... Renoir is my favorite.......
HUgs
Linda
I adore that wall color.... it is just the prefect blue.... and the Van Gogh is just wonderfu.....l those colors are just amazing... I love anything Impressionist..... Renoir is my favorite.......
HUgs
Linda
Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists! The print looks beautiful in your bathroom. Happy Blue Monday!
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I love Van Gogh's paintings and especially the Iris. Everything looks so fresh and clean in your guest bath.
Hey Smiling Sal; I so love your bathroom. The blue color is just so pretty, and the picture really looks amazing in there. Great job.
Hugs;
Alaura
Beautiful!!!
Great job!
Happy Blue Monday!
Love your soft blue walls. When I moved into my house 2 years ago the fist thing I did was pant the morning room/sun room an icy blue!
Hi Sally! I am not so much a blue girl....the afterlife here of a TOO blue room with blue everything you can possibly imagine lol! I will however make one os my Marie Antoinette Puffs in blue and post it next week to join in. How fun!
Thanks for always visiting and your sweet comments!
Hello! Thansk for the comment & the visit!
I love that shade of blue. On my puter, it's almost a periwinkle & it's just lovely!
Cami
It's so pretty. Thanks!
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