Notes from the Field: The Autumn Blues

By Cheryl Katz That air. Those leaves. Caramel apples, Halloween costumes and the need for chunky sweaters–what could be better? The autumn blues. I don’t mean that I’m sorry to see summer fade or that I’m longing for winter. On the contrary, I’m talking about the current embrace of an old favorite. This season, blue has never looked better or been more in evidence. Azure, indigo, midnight, ocean, navy, pool, teal–take your pick. The autumn blues? Right up there with pumpkin patches, apple cider and acorns. Farrow and Ball’s latest range –from the palest to the deepest blues.

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The iconic Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair in robin’s egg blue.

Photo courtesy of Danish Design Store

Jonathan Adler’s teal blue Selene bud vase.

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Adler

Designers Guild’s aqua blue trim and blue striped fabric.

Photo courtesy of Designers Guild

Photo courtesy of Designers Guild

A royal blue wing chair from French Bedroom Company.

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The Satorialist captures the autumn spirit.

Photo by Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist

The bright blue Mitt chair.

Photo courtesy of Lumisource

Jill Rosenwald’s navy blue Links lamp.

Photo courtesy of Jill Rosenwald