Blue and White Hydrangeas

We've been at the beach, enjoying a few days off and visiting with friends whose house we helped redo. Do you remember the budget makeover in the living room, published in Country Living? With simple upgrades and smart shopping, we took it from Brady Bunch...

...to beachy chic.

Here's a quick arrangement of fresh-cut flowers from the garden to brighten your weekend.

Back shortly with another makeover, published in the first on-stand issue of The Nest!

Comments

[Erica Grey]

Lovely transformation you have achieved. It's always so nice to have fresh flowers in your house, it just refreshes your mind.

[Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels]

That is one of those brilliant makeovers where you literally feel like the room has been SAVED :-) Love it!

[Emma]

Wow - amazing what some white paint can do. Quite the transformation! And I love how we can see how you reused and repurposed some of their existing furniture.

[Kathy @myinteriorlife]

Love that makeover. And I have that white lamp from TJ Maxx in my dining room. Hydrangeas have long been a favorite of mine. Since I didn't have any to snip, I just bought a blue bunch at Trader Joe's for $5. Fresh flowers instantly freshen a room!

[Jenn @ Living Luxe for Less]

I absolutely love this room! The white backdrop with pops of different shades of blue and hot pink is just gorgeous. I would love to have a room like this one day! I just returned from Cape Cod and I am in blue hydrangea withdrawal. I think I need some fresh flowers in our apartment ASAP!

[Karena]

Hi Eddie and Jaithan, I love thismakeover, so fresh light and bright!

Hydrangeas are one of my very favorite flowers! I had a huge arrangement recently that lasted for days!

Karena
Art by Karena

[LindsB]

Holding my breath for another fab makeover by the two of you!!

[Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi]

What a great transformation! Really shows how much difference colour makes.

Happy Monday!

[jules @ The Diversion Project]

that is a sensational make over. i bet the owners are kicking themselves that they didnt do it sooner!

[Cathy S]

"Here's the story, of a....."
insert - A beautiful makeover!

[April]

We are thinking of buying a beach house in Galveston. I am already browsing through some of your photos for ideas and inspiration!

[diane]

Beautiful hydrangeas. Mine bloomed this year for the first time...must be all that el nino rain. wonder what la nina will bring to our gardens? love the makeover and thanks for the link to The Nest...it's abuot time we had a new shelter (sort of) magazine on the stands.

[mary kay andrews]

Lovely, Eddie. I remember being awed by the amazing bargain on the sofa. Blue and white--always right!

[aneyefordetail]

Eddie: I've always loved hydrangeas: used to think they were just a little too "old person" looking, but oh, how wrong I was! Now they are one of my favorites. See my post, from our new house in North Carolina, and see how these pink flowers have changed color through the season! http://bit.ly/9hvBTI
I actually love this grayed, neutral kind of look....but you have to wait til the season is well over to get it!
Hope you're enjoying the summer! Libby

[Mona Thompson]

Fabulous transformation! I hope you guys had a great time. You deserve the break.

[pretty pink tulips]

So excited to see your work in The Nest! So glad you've been able to enjoy some time at the beach!!!
xoxo Elizabeth

[Visual Vamp]

Loverly!
xo xo

[Therese Long]

I'm so happy you are getting some much deserved R&R with your friends at the beach.
I love blue and white hydrangeas. I've decided to introduce some succulent arrangements into my whit roses and multi-colored hydrangea landscaping. Check out my recent posts on my talented friend Debbie's succulent garden and what she just created for me.
Miss you both so much but happy to know you are enjoying your summer.
Much love,
Terri

[Kate]

love blue and white, that room looks so fresh! great job.

[daily decorator]

SUPER excited to see another one of your makeovers AND in The Nest no less!! Can't wait! ~Tracy

p.s. I know you were on Top Design, but have you been following Design Star at all?

[seleta]

Yay, I'm glad you made it to the beach!!!

[robyn]

E & J, I'm STILL lovin' that makeover! The beach is the BEST for a little vacay, glad you had fun! Love the hydrangeas, they are one of my faves too. If you have a second, check out this post of a couple pics of my hydrangeas I snapped. http://whimages.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-post.html

[Design Esquire]

Of course I remember that before and after!! You did such a beautiful job updating the room. Love the arrangement too. Enjoy your time at the beach!

[Charlotta]

Aaah that sounds so lovely.. Can't wait for the beach season to start here in Sydney. We're still in Winter, though the Magnolia trees are in full bloom - a sure sign of Spring approaching! Yay!

The make over is brilliant. Colour in all honour, but Canary yellow in that quantity is enough to send just anyone up the walls.. Love the 'after picture' - looks fresh, clean and airy. Also think the shade of pale blue in the back of the bookcase is fantastic!

Hope you have a great end to the weekend and an exciting week ahead.

x Charlotta

[Milk and Honey Home]

Of course I remember this...one of my tear sheets (and those fab lamps from Homegoods)

[Lydia Bryant]

ADORE hydrangeas, especially the blue and white. ♥ Thanks for sharing!

[mary]

A few days at the beach sounds like a beautiful thing! And I'm going to dig through my stack of Country Living mags to check out that article again. Have a great Sunday!

[Tina Steele Lindsey]

WOW! Enjoyed seeing the transformation, I had not seen this before, how wonderful! Looking forward to your feature in The Nest!

[Gretchen O]

A little bit of paint goes a LONG way! Can't wait to see The Nest. Hope you had a great vacation. --Gretchen

[Jacks]

Love it! xx

[Carol]

Wow, those hydrangeas are breath taking!Mine are on the wane now, so sad!
Carol in GA

[Design Love]

Those are just beautiful Eddie!!! I will think of them when I need a pretty thought today while looking after my patients at the hospital!

Cheers,

Cindy

[Tomas & Jones]

Just fantastic! So many details to catch the eye! 50 million percent improvement! ...no offense to Carol ;)

[Kathysue]

Loved this makeover, Hydrangeas are a favorite. I have some gorgeous white hydrangeas with ferns in my cobalt blue window box. Oh so pretty. Glad to see you got away for some R&R at the beach, perfection xo Kathysue

[Rachel's Cottage House]

Oh, I adore fresh-cut flowers! They just smell extra pretty, and to me, are extra special!

-Rachel's Cottage House

P.S. I'm so happy you added Innkeeper from Inspired by Charm. He's a blogging favorite of mine. You must visit his B&B sometime in person - you'll be in heaven. And his jams -TO DIE FOR!

xoxo

[Candi - Candace Rose]

WOW, I am speechless! Absolutely stunning!