Bears Have Blue Furniture

Have you ever noticed that bears tend to have blue furniture? The cozy, country cottage pieces have their roots in the French country and ranch decorating styles. I've been seeing these blue shelves everywhere, from television shows Winnie the Pooh and Bear in the Big Blue House to the homes of local bachelor bears who live in "big blue houses" of their own...

Can we just take a moment to appreciate Bear's kitchen? All blue cupboards that are always fully stocked. He must shop at Costco. And just look at the decorations! Bear has Merry Mushroom pieces and folksy painted wooden chairs.

The key element to this look is the wooden shelf. Best used to store jars of honey and herbs. Ideally, all furniture in the kitchen should be wooden and painted blue. Always have cookie jars filled with homemade treats for when forest friends drop by...