Lovely Interior Shutters

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/665141327_3Apeb-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/665141327_3Apeb-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 460px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/665141305_4hyXY-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/665141305_4hyXY-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 460px; height: 360px;" /></a>I was immediately drawn to this room that was featured in <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/magazine/easy-and-natural-westbrook-winkler-0508" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> and <span class="entry-author-parent"><span class="entry-author-name">designed </span></span>by Barbara Westbrook and Kim Winkler when <span class="entry-author-parent"><span class="entry-author-name" target="_blank">Vitania of <a href="http://verdigrisvie.blogspot.com/2009/09/blue-shutters.html">Verdigris Vie</a> shared it last week.</span></span> Those gorgeous blue shutters look reclaimed, but they were actually made to order. The shade of blue was inspired by the antique wood-and-iron chandelier which still had its original paint. Lovely all around!

Lovely Interior Shutters

I was immediately drawn to this room that was featured in House Beautiful and designed by Barbara Westbrook and Kim Winkler when Vitania of...

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Vibrant Bathroom

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/664516605_WzMEh-XL.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/664516605_WzMEh-XL.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 576px; height: 768px;" /></a>I love myself a spa-like bathroom with a soothing shade of aqua on the walls, but this vibrant bathroom captured by photographer <a href="http://www.danduchars.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dan Duchars</a> features all my favorite colors. I'd say that's a good way to start off the day. That wallpaper is sooooo fabulous, I can't hardly stand it. And I love all the colorful, mismatched towels. Is this photo just fun to look at, or could you really see having this bathroom in your home?

Vibrant Bathroom

I love myself a spa-like bathroom with a soothing shade of aqua on the walls, but this vibrant bathroom captured by photographer Dan Duchars...

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Blue Seafoam

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/663058708_oELzo-O.jpg" /></div>I just love this hall/stairway designed by <a href="http://www.ruthiesommers.com/" target="_blank">Ruthie Sommers</a> more than anything. If it wasn't painted the pretty <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/blueseafoam"><span style="font-style: italic;">Blue Seafoam </span>by Benjamin Moore</a>, it wouldn't be nearly anything to write home about (or mention on here for that matter!)

Blue Seafoam

I just love this hall/stairway designed by Ruthie Sommers more than anything. If it wasn't painted the pretty Blue Seafoam by Benjamin ...

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Turquoise Slumbers

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/395533840_7m46i-L-1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://alkemie.blogspot.com/2008/10/colorful-abode-and-unhealthy-addiction.html">Alkemie</a></span><br /><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659686674_MAnGk-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659686674_MAnGk-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 500px;" /></a><a href="http://www.trenddesigns.co.uk/"><span style="font-size:78%;">Trend Designs</span></a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/571196263_n5MQ7-O.png" /><br /><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/bedroom/Bright_blue_accents_bedroom_11352.html"><span style="font-size:78%;">HousetoHome</span></a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659878207_VSJmu-O.png" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.jenniferflanders.com/">Jennifer Flanders</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/259147631_pymA6-O.png" /><br /><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/romantic-is-tailored-1106?click=main_sr">House Beautiful</a></span><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659657489_hjmqV-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659657489_hjmqV-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/">Coastal Living</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/519646705_DU2JD-L.png" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://decorology.blogspot.com/2009/03/im-back-and-i-come-bearing-portfolio-of.html">Decorology</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659864146_hh6jb-O.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://materialgirlsblog.com/newyork/2009/06/18/so-blue-about-being-back/">Material Girls</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659863133_ehd2a-O.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=10366">DecorPad</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659725745_inVxX-M.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659725745_inVxX-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 350px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/flopes74/3893006080/in/set-72157594293931550/">Flickr</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659878229_x2RXm-O.png" /><br /><a href="http://www.jenniferflanders.com/">Jennifer Flanders</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/438030945_5HpRb-M.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.jamesmichaelhoward.com/">James Michael Howard </a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/631298336_Z5eJa-M.png" /><br /><a href="http://www.janetlohman.com/">Janet Lohman</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/535730819_mcdVy-M.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.nicholashaslam.com/site/public/">Nicholas Haslam</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248751553-L.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://bayoucontessa.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-friend-liz-is-new-orleans-cover-girl.html">Bayou Contessa</a><br /></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/flopes74/3893006080/in/set-72157594293931550/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659673270_wvZr5-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://theglamlamb.blogspot.com/2009/09/from-personal-file-my-bedroom.html">The Glam Lamb</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/574018349_wrmhU-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.phoebehoward.net/Recent_Projects/1-of-29.html">Phoebe Howard</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/277712222_K4Qcs-O.png" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://wandrdesign.com/rd_11th_05.html">Woodson and Rummerfield</a></span><br /><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659722479_FEVKn-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659722479_FEVKn-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/cozy-spaces-00400000027791/page9.html">Coastal Living</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">...and how could I not include everyone's favorite Mad Men bed!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/659693939_eqehy-M.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2009/08/16/HOMC192E78.DTL&o=0">SFGate</a><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">"Turquoise slumbers fill your eyes. Smiles awake you when you rise." Sorry, I couldn't help it! As much as I'm dying for a canopy bed, I equally lust after a turquoise upholstered bed. I just can't recall one turquoise tufted headboard that I've found unattractive. I think the only reason I wouldn't get one is because I'm constantly changing the bedding in my room, and I love the blank canvas appeal of a naked canopy bed. Maybe one day I can have a guestroom with a dreamy turquoise bed, then just sit in there and stare at it all the time. Until then, I'll have this post to go back to!<br /><br />Have a fantastic fall weekend everyone! :)<br /></div></div>

Turquoise Slumbers

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Turquoise Backsplash

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/658156260_MAPy6-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/658156260_MAPy6-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 550px;" /></a>Gosh you guys, thank you so much for all those fantastic birthday wishes yesterday!!! It was so much fun getting the alerts on my phone as I was out and about celebrating the day away. Each one made me smile and realize how much I absolutely love blogging and sharing the turquoise love with you all!<br /><br />Speaking of turquoise love, how spiffy is that glossy backsplash?! I don't think I'd ever get tired of looking at it while I stirred away my macaroni and cheese (just being honest with my skills!) I do love how modern and sleek it all is...and the white certainly doesn't hurt either! (Found via <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/galleries/kitchen/Blue_splashback_kitchen_12057.html">House to Home</a>.) Thanks again everyone for making my birthday so special! Your comments make all the difference in my day, yesterday and everyday! :)

Turquoise Backsplash

Gosh you guys, thank you so much for all those fantastic birthday wishes yesterday!!! It was so much fun getting the alerts on my phone as I...

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Floating in the blue

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/658014055_vCh55-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/658014055_vCh55-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 480px;" /></a>Today is my birthday...turning 29! I thought this mesmerizing photograph by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6261167" target="_blank">Yvette Inufio</a> would be perfect to share on this special day. Head over to her blog <a href="http://morninglightinmyroom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Morning Light in my Room</a> for lots more pretty images, and definitely check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6261167" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> because it is filled with beautifully soft and romantic prints just like this one. (And there is currently an anniversary sale going on!!)

Floating in the blue

Today is my birthday...turning 29! I thought this mesmerizing photograph by Yvette Inufio would be perfect to share on this special day. He...

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Dream Vanity

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/657052899_4gwuV-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/657052899_4gwuV-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 580px;" /></a>Hallie over at <a href="http://theglamlamb.blogspot.com/2009/09/gorgeous-vanity.html" target="_blank">The Glam Lamb</a> does it again!! Is this vanity she shared just not a total dream come true?! My makeup would be happy to live in all those drawers trimmed in turquoise! I love all the natural light flowing in too...that's key for proper makeup application! And I adore that big mirror, and that fabric...oh that fabric! I could pick apart every single aspect of this image, but you guys can see for yourselves why this is 100% fab!

Dream Vanity

Hallie over at The Glam Lamb does it again!! Is this vanity she shared just not a total dream come true?! My makeup would be happy to live ...

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Flying Away

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/655401256_WD56E-O-1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/655401256_WD56E-O-1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 407px; height: 521px;" /></a>Mondays I just can't seem to get out of bed, and this lovely image styled by <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/09/chloe-brown.html" target="_blank">Chloe Brown</a> perfectly captures what I wish I was doing right now...lounging in bed listening to some old records! Don't you just love those birds?

Flying Away

Mondays I just can't seem to get out of bed, and this lovely image styled by Chloe Brown perfectly captures what I wish I was doing rig...

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Turquoise and Pink

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/652639476_rUanE-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://peacockfeatherevents.blogspot.com/2009/09/tuesday-eye-candy-parisian-chic.html">Peacock Feathers</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784621-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/652671549_n3G8U-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://coburnarchitecture.com/">Coburn Architecture</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/429167279_33AUK-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.diamondbarattadesign.com/">Diamond Baratta Design</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/270624686_f3S3Y-O.png" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/493438999_NFwbR-M.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.annafrench.co.uk/">Anna French</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/552232404_N5AWa-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/kids-rooms/teen-rooms/personally-styled-tween-rooms/">BHG</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/451624228_RopZV-O-1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/2009/01/london-house-tour.html">Daisy Pink Cupcake</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/474340427_Tgs9q-O.png" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.habachydesigns.com/">Michael Habachy</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662884_AY8QY-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/438614221_beWbY-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/292646396_QHxV6-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk//galleries/kitchen/Kitchen_with_pink_Aga_and_coloured_tiles_899.html?subslug=">House to Home</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/248784640-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527565_cbiJT-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/showhouses/atlanta-fun_ss8.html">Traditional Home</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/451624246_isKrZ-O-1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/2009/01/london-house-tour.html">Daisy Pink Cupcake</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/652676287_P4EqL-M.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2009/08/awesome-shop-alert-atmosphere-home.html">MadeByGirl</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/652682412_d4iGt-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://alkemie.blogspot.com/2009/01/chair-nook-inspirations-reading-nook.html">Alkemie</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/361036398_moa7E-O-2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://mdesignla.com/">M. Design Interiors</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/315682159_jka7n-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.firmdale.com/">Firmdale Hotels</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/652644054_ADVpv-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.rajtentclub.com/rental4.html">Raj Ten Club</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/103596031-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/fall-colors-2006-east/31-maiyshas-urban-oasis-013642">Apartment Therapy</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/474340959_q3KWt-M.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.habachydesigns.com/">Michael Habachy</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/640447265_J3br3-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.sarahkaye.com/photographers/polly-wreford/homes-and-interiors">Polly Wreford</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/441436980_6kU87-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/438614234_Tc3C3-O.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/496974188_pPL4z-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.idealhomemagazine.co.uk/inspiredecor/gallery/v/newalbum/Pretty+living+room.jpg.html">Ideal Home</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/451624230_Wymex-O-1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/2009/01/london-house-tour.html">Daisy Pink Cupcake</a></span><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/251947011-L.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Caroline Vesey Design</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Whether it's a bright hot pink, or pretty rose, I just can't get enough of it paired with turquoise. It seems like an 80's combination to me, but there's nothing wrong with that. Turquoise and pink is actually the combo I'm using in my own living room and dining room right now. The atmosphere is cheerful and delightfully feminine, just the way I like it!<br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping!<br /><br /></span></span><div align="center"><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9jFPndk/0/S/i-9jFPndk-S.jpg" /></span></span></a><br /></div>

Turquoise and Pink

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