Girls Room Decor

Brown and Blue...and Pink!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527565_cbiJT-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527565_cbiJT-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527557_7Woc4-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527557_7Woc4-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527553_adsuc-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527553_adsuc-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527537_9XYX4-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/383527537_9XYX4-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I'm not the biggest fan of the brown and blue combo (although <a href="http://www.thechocolateblues.com/">thechocolateblues.com</a> is my most popular decor shopping blog), but this bedroom in the <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/design_decorating/showhouses/atlanta-fun_ss8.html">Traditional Home Built for Women Showhouse III</a> designed by <a href="http://www.scottlaslie.com/">Scott Laslie</a> is just so pretty. I love the block-print fabric for draperies and upholstered headboard, especially combined with the pink accents. And how about that chandelier? Wow.

Brown and Blue...and Pink!

I'm not the biggest fan of the brown and blue combo (although thechocolateblues.com is my most popular decor shopping blog), but this bedroom in the Traditional Home Built for Women Showhouse III designed by Scott Laslie is just so pretty. I love the block-print fabric for draperies and upholstered …

30Sep2008

Moises Esquenazi

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631208_mwPqE-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631208_mwPqE-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631213_dLVZc-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631213_dLVZc-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631246_FQC7y-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631246_FQC7y-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631228_7bYFY-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631228_7bYFY-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631244_sdqj2-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/382631244_sdqj2-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I love this Los Angeles bungalow belonging to designer <a href="http://www.leoob.com/">Moises Esquenazi</a>. Such a fun mix of fabulous colors that leaves you feeling happy and rejuvenated. The outdoor space is to die for. I don't think it would be hard to entice friends over with a backyard like that! View more images and read all about the home at <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/esquenazi-small-natural-0708">House Beautiful</a>.

Moises Esquenazi

I love this Los Angeles bungalow belonging to designer Moises Esquenazi. Such a fun mix of fabulous colors that leaves you feeling happy and rejuvenated. The outdoor space is to die for. I don't think it would be hard to entice friends over with a backyard like that! View more images and read all ab…

29Sep2008

Maps and More Maps

Maps and More Maps

As a big fan of maps (as well as budget-friendly ideas!), I love how this room was created with only $150 worth of inexpensive maps. This particular room was designed by David H. Mitchell for Southern Accents 2005. Check out this post on Brilliant Asylum for even more great rooms featuring maps and …

26Sep2008

Stacey Brandford

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882038_ZpM4F-L-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882038_ZpM4F-L-1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882072_uSbE2-L-1.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882072_uSbE2-L-1.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882531_iJBX3-L-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882531_iJBX3-L-2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882106_iUF6L-L-2.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/379882106_iUF6L-L-2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Thanks to <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2008/08/stacey-brandford-encore.html">Desire to Inspire</a>, I discovered the portfolio of Canadian photographer <a href="http://www.staceybrandford.com/">Stacey Brandford</a>. If you haven't checked it out for yourself, you must now! These images are just a taste of his skills. Such beautiful and inspirational shots! I especially love the first two of the dining room. So pretty!

Stacey Brandford

Thanks to Desire to Inspire, I discovered the portfolio of Canadian photographer Stacey Brandford. If you haven't checked it out for yourself, you must now! These images are just a taste of his skills. Such beautiful and inspirational shots! I especially love the first two of the dining room. So pre…

25Sep2008

Peaceful, Easy Feeling

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344523_JiwoL-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344523_JiwoL-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344499_Zh3di-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344499_Zh3di-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344528_tPSDC-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378344528_tPSDC-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px;" /></a>I was going through some of the bedrooms on <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/">pointclickhome</a> and thought these were great. So calm and peaceful, but modern and stylish too. I absolutely love the fireplace in the first image. And isn't that high ceiling amazing?! LOVE.

Peaceful, Easy Feeling

I was going through some of the bedrooms on pointclickhome and thought these were great. So calm and peaceful, but modern and stylish too. I absolutely love the fireplace in the first image. And isn't that high ceiling amazing?! LOVE.…

24Sep2008

Ione Skye

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378478182_EMmtM-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378478182_EMmtM-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378478176_CvxZN-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/378478176_CvxZN-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px;" /></a>I am totally digging this bedroom belonging to actress Ione Skye. With the help of interior designer <a href="http://www.davidnettodesign.com">David Netto</a>, a party room and art studio was transformed into this cozy and serene bedroom. I love all the details going into this bedroom, especially the fun hanging egg chair. Check out <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/05/ioneskye?slide=1">domino</a> for even more photos of this <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/2008/05/ioneskye?slide=1">great home</a>!

Ione Skye

I am totally digging this bedroom belonging to actress Ione Skye. With the help of interior designer David Netto, a party room and art studio was transformed into this cozy and serene bedroom. I love all the details going into this bedroom, especially the fun hanging egg chair. Check out domino for …

23Sep2008

Agnes Bourne

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595384_gyss9-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595384_gyss9-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595397_525MB-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595397_525MB-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595377_kDSWG-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/377595377_kDSWG-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I love these unique rooms designed by <a href="http://www.agnesbourne.com/">Agnes Bourne</a>, whose design studio is based in Jackson, Wyoming. The kitchen is so cool with the sketch and typography, not to mention absolutely gorgeous turquoise cabinetry. -<a href="http://www.agnesbourne.com/">Agnes Bourne</a> via <a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2008/08/agnes-bourne.html">Desire to Inspire</a>

Agnes Bourne

I love these unique rooms designed by Agnes Bourne, whose design studio is based in Jackson, Wyoming. The kitchen is so cool with the sketch and typography, not to mention absolutely gorgeous turquoise cabinetry. -Agnes Bourne via Desire to Inspire…

22Sep2008

Cheerful Living

Cheerful Living

Ok so I pretty much love everything in this image. That funky blue and white fabric on that ottoman/floor pillow glider (what are those called? we had one when I was little...but I want this one!), the colorful throw pillows, the old yellow fun, the turquoise candlestick...it all looks so perfect wi…

19Sep2008

Tybee Shutters

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849882_pdvuj-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849882_pdvuj-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849856_aeVci-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849856_aeVci-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849885_hyMfS-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849885_hyMfS-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849875_MffyW-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849875_MffyW-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849894_8aMVv-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/374849894_8aMVv-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I think if I were to have a porch on my home, I would have it look EXACTLY like this one by interior designer and preservationist <a href="http://www.janecoslick.com/tybeeshuttersGALL01.html">Jane Coslick</a>! I adore the pretty turquoise paint combined with the red and white accents. For more images of the colorful interior, go <a href="http://www.janecoslick.com/tybeeshuttersGALL01.html">here</a>!

Tybee Shutters

I think if I were to have a porch on my home, I would have it look EXACTLY like this one by interior designer and preservationist Jane Coslick! I adore the pretty turquoise paint combined with the red and white accents. For more images of the colorful interior, go here!…

18Sep2008

Inviting Turquoise Entry Hall

Inviting Turquoise Entry Hall

This entryway is so appealing to me in a very cozy, homey way. I think I can hear people laughing and smell dinner cooking in the next room over! -Apartment Therapy via Desire to Inspire…

17Sep2008

Perfection.

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662897_VRCLY-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662897_VRCLY-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662913_BCLFB-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662913_BCLFB-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373668538_EPPKq-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373668538_EPPKq-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662884_AY8QY-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/373662884_AY8QY-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I instantly fell in love when I finally flipped through my <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/change-it-feminine-1008">House Beautiful</a> yesterday. I get a lot of energy out of bright colors, but I equally need to be surrounded by calm, serene colors like these. This home designed by Hal Williamson is altogether 100% GORGEOUS. Love love love. View more images <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/change-it-feminine-1008">here</a>!

Perfection.

I instantly fell in love when I finally flipped through my House Beautiful yesterday. I get a lot of energy out of bright colors, but I equally need to be surrounded by calm, serene colors like these. This home designed by Hal Williamson is altogether 100% GORGEOUS. Love love love. View more images …

16Sep2008

Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660762_Pg6FV-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660762_Pg6FV-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660755_22sQx-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660755_22sQx-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372677601_hpXsS-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372677601_hpXsS-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660773_592Rh-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/372660773_592Rh-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Being a huge fan of Showtime, I thought the <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/showtime">Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House</a> was a cool idea. A slew of amazing American designers transformed this NYC townhouse using six Showtime shows as inspiration. Jamie Drake used Californication as his inspiration for the study and the bathroom in these images, while Vicente Wolf’s master bedroom suite comes from the show L Word. The patio by Christopher Myers of Just Terraces and solarium by Lora Barbara Lemon draw inspiration again from Californication. Check out the rest of the rooms from the house <a href="http://www.pointclickhome.com/showtime">here</a>!

Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House

Being a huge fan of Showtime, I thought the Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House was a cool idea. A slew of amazing American designers transformed this NYC townhouse using six Showtime shows as inspiration. Jamie Drake used Californication as his inspiration for the study and the bathroom in these ima…

15Sep2008

Traditional Turquoise

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370663521_wZLPn-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370663521_wZLPn-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370666511_7HDnf-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370666511_7HDnf-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370663526_3isu3-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370663526_3isu3-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 440px;" /></a>One of my new favorite blogs <a href="http://decorology.blogspot.com/2008/09/look-traditional-need-not-mean-boring.html">Decorology</a> always has the most inspiring photos, including these photos from the <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a> website. I've posted this bedroom before, but its so pretty its worth another look, don't you think? I love the first image...the furniture is simply stunning. Check out <a href="http://decorology.blogspot.com/2008/09/look-traditional-need-not-mean-boring.html">Decorology</a> for even more eye candy from <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.

Traditional Turquoise

One of my new favorite blogs Decorology always has the most inspiring photos, including these photos from the Traditional Home website. I've posted this bedroom before, but its so pretty its worth another look, don't you think? I love the first image...the furniture is simply stunning. Check out De…

12Sep2008

Summers Full of Green and Blue

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256380_6zsyn-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256380_6zsyn-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256367_zP2Wy-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256367_zP2Wy-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256358_QSVTt-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256358_QSVTt-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256373_d4YGq-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256373_d4YGq-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256377_UGfm9-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256377_UGfm9-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256383_bPJGu-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/370256383_bPJGu-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Designer Marshall Watson designed this beautiful beach house with shades of grays, blues and greens....the color of the ocean and its mist. I love Watson's thought behind his love of green and blue (one of my favorites!): Some of my best memories are from the days my family took me to a summer house surrounded by green birch forests and large blue expanses of Lake Michigan. I could go sailing. I could go explore in the woods. The blue and green combination evokes that part of my childhood with its freedom and innocence. Blue and green is about spending a summers outside riding bicycles and going to the beach. But it also reflects the natural world of sea, sky, and earth immediately outside these rooms. It's a fresh, calm, clear feeling of water and plants. It breathes. What more could anyone want? For more images of this Southampton home, visit <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/southampton-watson-0908">House Beautiful</a>!

Summers Full of Green and Blue

Designer Marshall Watson designed this beautiful beach house with shades of grays, blues and greens....the color of the ocean and its mist. I love Watson's thought behind his love of green and blue (one of my favorites!): Some of my best memories are from the days my family took me to a summer house…

11Sep2008

Painted Stair Runner

Painted Stair Runner

I absolutely love this painted stair runner. It totally makes this stairway even more fabulous (although the gorgeous mirror and light fixture don't hurt either.) -Apartment Therapy…

10Sep2008

Country Kitchen

Country Kitchen

Country isn't always my thing, but I love the beaded board on the wall and ceiling and the subway tile backsplash in this pretty kitchen. -CountryHome…

09Sep2008

Designers Guild Love

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929006_XVdcQ-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929006_XVdcQ-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929064_Juhkh-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929064_Juhkh-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929154_qwhE4-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929154_qwhE4-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929084_d3PV8-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929084_d3PV8-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929030_8S8YX-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/367929030_8S8YX-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 380px;" /></a>How do I love thee, <a href="http://www.designersguild.com/">Designers Guild</a>? Let me count the ways. I've never seen such elegant, colorful fabric and wallpaper. I could spend endless hours on their <a href="http://www.designersguild.com">website</a>, devouring all the delicious eye candy!

Designers Guild Love

How do I love thee, Designers Guild? Let me count the ways. I've never seen such elegant, colorful fabric and wallpaper. I could spend endless hours on their website, devouring all the delicious eye candy!…

08Sep2008