Inspiration
A pale blue green color, Celadon was originally named after a type of Chinese ceramic glaze that was developed in the 10th century. The color is muted and understated with undertones of gray and jade.
It can be used in exterior accents on your house.
Or in a whimsical accent for a favorite chair
The color celadon looks great with peach or pale aqua
Glass Canoes
One of the many unique things my Mom collected was glass canoes. She started collecting glass canoes after someone told her to respond ” I am looking for glass canoes” when asked what she was looking for when she went into an antique store. I don’t remember how many she ended up with but it was probably at least 2 dozen.
When I unpacked her glass canoe collection, I was a bit perplexed when I found some 22 caliber bullets, a hank of rope and some gloves packed in the same cabinet. I became even more concerned when I found a roll of plastic sheeting and various motorcycle parts in the corn crib. Never found any sign of a body….. 🙂
Other Pottery Pieces
The petite pitcher is unmarked. It is a lovely example of the celadon color.
A flower frog made by the Rookwood Pottery Company. Rookwood Pottery was based in Cincinnati Ohio. I have a few pieces that I collected when I lived in Cincinnati.
A flower frog made by the Rookwood Pottery Company. Rookwood Pottery was based in Cincinnati Ohio. I have a few pieces that I collected when I lived in Cincinnati.
Shutters
I love this small set of celadon green shutters. I often use them as a backdrop for displays.
My Favorite Primitive Basket
The celadon green basket was the inspiration for the color palette for the office. The basket speaks to me with its wonderful, muted patina and the shape of the handle! To see more of how I decorated my home office, please see this post! Coastal Shabby Chic Home Office
and here:Adding More Garden Style to the Coastal Shabby Chic Home Office for Summer
Even Gracie Mae Likes Celadon Green!
Gracie likes to rest on her quilt that is made from a calico fabric with peach and celadon tones.
Do you have a favorite color that speaks to you?
[…] The celadon green basket was my inspiration for the color palette for the office. I purchased the basket from an antique dealer friend from Missouri. He had posted the basket for sale on his facebook page. He brought it to me in Illinois the next time he did a show there. The hydrangea pillow is a nice accent to the love seat. More information about my love of the celadon color can be found here: […]