Beachy Blues Floral Trend 2014

When Ashley from ProFlowers contacted me and asked if I’d like to participate in an article on floral trends for 2014, I thought it sounded like fun~

mostly, because they’ve done all the work as far as the “trends” part goes.

Honestly, I don’t have a hot clue as to what the 2014 trends for anything is.

Except the color of the year.

It’s orchid.  {Did you know that?}

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The ProFlowers article Ashley referred to gave all kinds of ideas and inspiration in the area of all things floral.  I don’t tend to let “trends” dictate my decorating.  But, I do know whether I like something or not.  I was instantly drawn to the beautiful blue florals and read that one of the 2014 trends is

“ towards water colors—as in, the colors of water. Blue hydrangeas, delphiniums and irises pair with shades of lavender, purple orchids and blue-green succulents to form displays as cool and relaxing as a dip in the bay.”

Well, that is right up this blue-loving girl’s alley!  Here are a few inspiration pictures I’ve discovered that goes with the current beachy blue blooms trend.

 

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I find I’m often drawn to blue paired with white.  They just seem to belong together ~ like fluffy clouds and a big, blue sky.

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Florals can be added  into our homes through printed accessories ~ like the teacup above ~ or even fabric.

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Sometimes the watery blue look can be achieved through pretty glass bottles with simple, assorted buds and blooms.

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I also noticed that one of the trends is to put flowers in unusual containers ~ like the old silver cups above.  I just love the whole “coastal” look of the arrangement above ~ blue wall backdrop, driftwood colored wood, white, and a splash of green!

What current floral trend is your favorite?  (The Country Garden one came in a close second in my book!)

If you want to see some more of my beach cottage floral looks, you can find them on my Pinterest board.

Discosure:  I was not compensated in any way for this article.  I just enjoyed researching and learning about fun, pretty floral things.