Girls Room Decor

Perfectly Pretty

Perfectly Pretty

Happy Halloween!! I saw this image by photographer Emily Followill on Desire to Inspire yesterday and tried not to drool on my keyboard. The colors are just perfect. I love everything about this room!…

31Oct2008

Clean and Simple Living

Clean and Simple Living

I love the clean lines of this breezy aqua living room. It all feels so fresh, so simple. -Martha Stewart…

30Oct2008

Serena and Lily

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629206_dNFFp-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629206_dNFFp-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 345px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629194_HpYfb-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629194_HpYfb-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 345px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629214_niAmM-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/404629214_niAmM-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 436px;" /></a><a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/">Serena and Lily</a> make such beautiful bedding, as showcased in these precious nurseries. The bedding for grown-ups shouldn't be missed either! Go <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/Bedding/Bedding-Duvets_2">here</a> to check out their collection of duvets. (I love looking around their website if only for the pretty pictures.) One day I hope to make a home for the Eve or Marina duvet! <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/405126343_3grD8-M.jpg" /> <img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/405126337_GRWm5-S.jpg" /> </div>

Serena and Lily

Serena and Lily make such beautiful bedding, as showcased in these precious nurseries. The bedding for grown-ups shouldn't be missed either! Go here to check out their collection of duvets. (I love looking around their website if only for the pretty pictures.) One day I hope to make a home for the E…

29Oct2008

Watery Space

Watery Space

I am digging this bedroom I found in the House Beautiful website. The colors used in this room are the same colors of the Connecticut shore outside the window. So serene relaxing. And I just have to say...I want that bed!…

28Oct2008

Turquoise and Pink

Turquoise and Pink

I love this bright pink and turquoise bedroom designed by Jodi Macklin that was featured on Desire to Inspire last week. Its entirely delightful and cheerful. Just the thing for a Monday morning!…

27Oct2008

Margaret Elman

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488338_LdsPg-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488338_LdsPg-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 450px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488347_BvrjP-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488347_BvrjP-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 450px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488323_qJTGv-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488323_qJTGv-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 450px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488331_FdrJ2-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488331_FdrJ2-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 450px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488351_h4kPn-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400488351_h4kPn-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 365px; height: 450px;" /></a>Oh how I fell in love when I spotted this amazing New York City apartment on <a href="http://villaanna.blogspot.com/2008/10/pretty-apartment-3.html">Villa Anna</a>. Decorated by Margaret Elman, the founder and owner of <a href="http://www.chaircouture.com/">Chair Couture</a>, who described her favorite color as "Everything from the palest robin-egg blue to sky-and-sea aqua to Tiffany box blue to full-on, whipping bright 1950's-dinner turquoise". *Sigh* I seriously love this woman!! Check out <a href="http://villaanna.blogspot.com/2008/10/pretty-apartment-3.html">Villa Anna</a> for more pictures of this, and other fabulous apartments! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! :)

Margaret Elman

Oh how I fell in love when I spotted this amazing New York City apartment on Villa Anna. Decorated by Margaret Elman, the founder and owner of Chair Couture, who described her favorite color as "Everything from the palest robin-egg blue to sky-and-sea aqua to Tiffany box blue to full-on, whipping br…

24Oct2008

Spa House

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513769_s6ooG-M.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513769_s6ooG-M.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 280px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513704_hgdFK-M.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513704_hgdFK-M.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 280px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513732_C2ASy-M.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/400513732_C2ASy-M.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 420px; height: 280px;" /></a>I don't often run into modern homes with my favorite dreamy color schemes, but this <a href="http://www.sagearchitecture.com/projects/spa/index.jsp">Spa House</a> designed by <a href="http://www.sagearchitecture.com/">Sage Architecture</a> out of Sacramento sure fits the bill. The owners wanted their own personal spa resort, a home that allowed them to escape from the real world. To keep with the spa theme, accent colors in the blue-green shades of the sea were used in the glass mosaic tile, accent walls, lighting, and the plastered fireplace. Love!

Spa House

I don't often run into modern homes with my favorite dreamy color schemes, but this Spa House designed by Sage Architecture out of Sacramento sure fits the bill. The owners wanted their own personal spa resort, a home that allowed them to escape from the real world. To keep with the spa theme, acce…

23Oct2008

Bright and Airy Entryway

Bright and Airy Entryway

What a cute little entryway! So fresh and summery. I love that turquoise chair and little table outside the door. Photographed by Alec Hemer and styled by John Costello for Coastal Living.…

22Oct2008

Paul Massey

Paul Massey

This photograph by Paul Massey is simply gorgeous. The light is just perfect! Love that bed, those ceilings...wow.…

21Oct2008

Jane Hess Loves Her Color

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/395533840_7m46i-L-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/395533840_7m46i-L-1.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/395533844_TpBAn-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/395533844_TpBAn-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>Recently the lovely Karen from <a href="http://alkemie.blogspot.com/2008/10/colorful-abode-and-unhealthy-addiction.html">Alkemie</a> posted about this amazing home belonging to former fashion editor Jane Hess that was featured in Canadian House & Home. I LOVE all the bold color and different styles used here. That bedroom is seriously to die for! You have to check out <a href="http://alkemie.blogspot.com/2008/10/colorful-abode-and-unhealthy-addiction.html">Alkemie</a> for tons more pictures of the rest of this vibrant home!

Jane Hess Loves Her Color

Recently the lovely Karen from Alkemie posted about this amazing home belonging to former fashion editor Jane Hess that was featured in Canadian House & Home. I LOVE all the bold color and different styles used here. That bedroom is seriously to die for! You have to check out Alkemie for tons more p…

17Oct2008

A Room of Her Own

A Room of Her Own

How fun is this adorable play room....ahem...mini apartment, complete with kitchen, living, dining, and nursery areas. Designed for little Zoë Peterson of Houston, TX by her parents Heather and Chris, who filled every nook and cranny with colorful vintage playthings. Oh how I would have loved to ha…

16Oct2008

Aqua Kitchen

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/394304803_qud6G-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/394304803_qud6G-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/394304828_wAMk6-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/394304828_wAMk6-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/394304824_YJUw3-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/394304824_YJUw3-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/394304791_5gkm8-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/394304791_5gkm8-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I am loving this kitchen designed by architect and decorator Mark Maresca. The aqua cabinets look amazing with the black granite countertops and white trim. Although I think I'd be way too scared to paint the floors with a black pattern like this! For more on this lovely kitchen, head over to <a href="http://www.myhomeideas.com/room-galleries/accent-your-kitchen-10000000784489/index.html" target="_blank">Southern Living</a>. Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a>...updated several times throughout the day! Check out <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a> for even more color-themed shopping! <div align="center"><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9jFPndk/0/S/i-9jFPndk-S.jpg" /></a> </div>

Aqua Kitchen

I am loving this kitchen designed by architect and decorator Mark Maresca. The aqua cabinets look amazing with the black granite countertops and white trim. Although I think I'd be way too scared to paint the floors with a black pattern like this! For more on this lovely kitchen, head over to Southe…

15Oct2008

Turquoise, Navy and White

Turquoise, Navy and White

There may be a lot of turquoise going on in this room, but I am totally digging it. I am crazy about the fabulous fabric used for the curtains and the fun throw pillows on the sofas. Navy blue and turquoise is such a great combination. -House to Home via Apartment Therapy…

14Oct2008

Green and Blue Bedroom

Green and Blue Bedroom

I found this image while shopping around for my DecorGreen blog. I love all the blues and greens in this nautical inspired bedroom. You can purchase the green fence daybed with the cute little fish cutout over at PoshTots.…

13Oct2008

Brian Vanden Brink

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273862_U9StQ-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273862_U9StQ-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/390273854_CMD3w-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273854_CMD3w-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/390273851_Fvrqg-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273851_Fvrqg-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/390273830_6z496-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273830_6z496-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/390273865_XwKKA-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273865_XwKKA-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/390273820_swJPX-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/390273820_swJPX-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" /></a>I recently came upon the extensive online portfolio of architectural photographer <a href="http://www.brianvandenbrink.com/">Brian Vanden Brink</a>. Such beautiful photographs! I wouldn't mind spending time in any one of these amazing rooms (or hanging out by that pool with such a breathtaking view!) I hope everyone has a great weekend! :)

Brian Vanden Brink

I recently came upon the extensive online portfolio of architectural photographer Brian Vanden Brink. Such beautiful photographs! I wouldn't mind spending time in any one of these amazing rooms (or hanging out by that pool with such a breathtaking view!) I hope everyone has a great weekend! :)…

10Oct2008

Perfectly Styled

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685811_9Y98P-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685811_9Y98P-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685842_huwkj-L.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685842_huwkj-L.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685817_C9o62-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685817_C9o62-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685804_wkSsV-L.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685804_wkSsV-L.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685782_PYWfc-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389685782_PYWfc-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://desiretoinspire.blogspot.com/2008/10/sophie-robinson.html">Desire to Inspire</a> featured lovely images from the <a href="http://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/">portfolio</a> of British interior stylist <a href="http://www.sophierobinson.co.uk/">Sophie Robinson</a>. Love these rooms! I'd love to have a lunch at that beautiful table. Looks exactly like something I'd love to put together for my friends.

Perfectly Styled

Desire to Inspire featured lovely images from the portfolio of British interior stylist Sophie Robinson. Love these rooms! I'd love to have a lunch at that beautiful table. Looks exactly like something I'd love to put together for my friends.…

09Oct2008

Lovely Robin’s Egg Blue

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389354603_bHmSz-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389354603_bHmSz-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/389354614_CKkum-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389354614_CKkum-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389354621_7y92u-M.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/389354621_7y92u-M.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px;" /></a><a href="http://alifesdesign.blogspot.com/2008/10/above-beyond-around.html">A Life's Design</a> found these great images showcasing a wall of antique prints framed in Robin’s egg blue mats. So pretty! Visit <a href="http://alifesdesign.blogspot.com/2008/10/above-beyond-around.html">A Life's Design</a> for more pictures of this home belonging to designer Keith Arnold.

Lovely Robin’s Egg Blue

A Life's Design found these great images showcasing a wall of antique prints framed in Robin’s egg blue mats. So pretty! Visit A Life's Design for more pictures of this home belonging to designer Keith Arnold.…

08Oct2008

Moroccan Style in Miami

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167058_AkdP3-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167058_AkdP3-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/388167090_qPxW8-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167090_qPxW8-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/388167062_HNHjE-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167062_HNHjE-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/388167077_oLGfU-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167077_oLGfU-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/388167101_7qu26-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167101_7qu26-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/388167068_U7P8s-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/388167068_U7P8s-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px;" /></a>I love this colorful and eclectic Miami home featured in <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/comfort-color-1108">House Beautiful</a>. With its fresh design by Gene Meyer and Frank De Biasi, you have to know you're walking into something amazing when you enter that Moroccan-style front door. Check out <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/comfort-color-1108">House Beautiful</a> for more fantastic images and to read more about this home!

Moroccan Style in Miami

I love this colorful and eclectic Miami home featured in House Beautiful. With its fresh design by Gene Meyer and Frank De Biasi, you have to know you're walking into something amazing when you enter that Moroccan-style front door. Check out House Beautiful for more fantastic images and to read more…

07Oct2008