A Blue Monday Morning Blooms

Welcome my fellow flower and blue lovers! Did you know that today is known as the "blue-est" day of the year? Officially called Blue Monday, it's the name given to the third Monday in January. I'm just ignoring that it's rumored to be the saddest day of the year, and making my own blue floral happiness together with you. Let's look at the bright side of blue - A Blue Monday Morning Blooms!

WELCOME TO MONDAY MORNING BLOOMS.

I hope you will enjoy this post, it's not like the other ones. Mr. FGH has just had a 2 day hospital stay for the removal of quite a large kidney stone. So instead of preparing a beautiful January blues floral arrangement, I've spent my time in the ER for a day, going to and from the hospital etc. Praise God he's home and recovering! I hope you forgive me, I've put together some blue inspiration for us to share instead of making the flowers I planned. And I'm cooking up a storm to get Mr. FGH's strength back, a lot of chicken soup, pasta and other things known to be comforting and healing! A Blue Monday Morning Blooms

My sweet flower friends Pam, Mary and Shirley are sharing their January flowers as planned, I know you will want to visit them and see all the inspirational beauty they're sharing today! I'll put their links at the bottom of this post, and will see you there later. Blue Flowers Pansy

It's a scientifically proven fact: flowers boost your mood, improve our mental health and make us happy! I know I've certainly seen the power of flowers here at FrenchGardenHouse. The living room just doesn't seem complete without flowers. Even when I came home alone late at night from the ER {and believe me, I am more than grateful that it wasn't anything super serious!} it was a joy to see a beautiful arrangement of hydrangeas on the table to greet me. A Blue Monday Morning Blooms

I think the power of flowers is sometimes greatly underestimated. It only takes one small flower to bring joy to our hearts. When I was little, the first crocus pushing through the snow was something my grandparents celebrated. Often with an extra cookie and chocolate for me at tea time! Because spring was on it's way, and those first flowers were so cherished by us. scripture flowers

I don't know about you, but I'm already anxious for sunny spring days. Our potting bench always looks so good with blue flowers early in the spring. I'm planning to buy some beautiful new plants for the garden in the back. Our winter storms have done some damage and there are some "holes" in Mr. FGH's garden plots that I can't wait to shop for. Do you make garden lists of plants you want to grow and or buy this far ahead? I find it's so encouraging to do this in January. blue hydrangeas

I hope you have enjoyed A Blue Monday Morning Blooms post, despite the fact that I wasn't able to create a beautiful floral arrangement this time. stack of antique French tureens

Since today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'm leaving you with his quote: Martin Luther King Jr Quote

You can read about the POWER OF FLOWERS Here >

And see my last year's Beat the January Blues post here > blue and white on a mantel with pink peonies

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stunning blue flowers

THANK YOU so much for visiting me today! Make sure to visit each one of my flower friends for some floral therapy, below.

blue and white bowl with flowers Pam at Everyday Living

Blue and white hydrangeas in sunroom Shirley at Housepitality Designs winter white flowers

Mary at HomeIsWhereTheBoatIs

A blue monday morning blooms and me Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse

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44 comments

I am happy to hear your husband is home and recovering.
I enjoyed your Beautiful quotes that were lovingly presented.
Thank you for sharing all the Blue Therapy!

Nancy

You photos are proof positive that blue is one of the prettiest colors in flowers and home decor. I particularly love crocus and hyacinth, I’d force them so I’d have a bit of spring before May!

I’m sorry for the experience you and Mr. FGH had. I know the stones are painful. My daughter gets them once in awhile and she had one rear it’s ugly head when she was pregnant last time. That was quite nerve wracking but it managed to dissolve on its own. Love and wishes for good health.

Jane

Thank you dear Shannon! Wishing you a blessed week ahead, too. xo

Lidy

Thank you so much, Elaine! It is so kind of you to leave such a sweet comment. We’re doing well! I’m making him
take it easy and rest, which, short of tying him down, isn’t an easy task. : )

Lidy

Sending you and Mr. FGH all best wishes for health, happiness, and well-being in the days to come. Please know you bring so much beauty and joy into my life and others through your inspired home and garden offerings, handsome photographs, and stories and quotes that move the heart. Merci, Merci, dear Lidy!.

Elaine Hodge

Lidy, I am so glad to hear that Mr. FGH is home and doing better. I wish him a speedy recovery. Chicken soup and pasta sound like the perfect comfort foods. You quotes were so lovely, and you have shared some beautiful blue inspiration with us. The opening vignette with the sweet pansies is so pretty. Wishing you a blessed week, dear friend! Take care!

Shannon@Belle Bleu Interiors

Thank you so much for your visit, Barbara. Pansies are so sweet, and bloom so beautifully. You’re right, even one in a little cup or vase is beautiful, isn’t it?

Lidy

Thank you so much Jenna! I believe flowers have magical powers too! xo

Lidy

So happy you love the blue and white Lois! xo

Lidy

Thank you Sarah, he’s doing much better. Let’s hope for a beautiful year filled with flowers!

Lidy