Happy Thanksgiving!

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqdoPuQQ9NpUx9DFhQncDP3GifIdAqLI-Omxp0GGDKv2U4K0GitRq9LGhxA3k09OQRFTY4xA6G5UU0PB0e5Ihfqk6gMpwE5YrxMVVH-QS3ZEFgFawLA6WBWkUcUKsb4LubpL6N3sOSx8/s1600/Coastal-Thanksgiving-Tablescape1.jpg" /></div><br />Just stopping in from sunny Florida to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm incredibly thankful for so much in my life...including all of you! Thank you so much for stopping by each day to read my blog, for your comments here and on Facebook/Instagram, and for loving turquoise along with me!<br /><br />I'm going to take the rest of the week off so I'll see you back here on Monday...be prepared for some holiday decor! Until then, I have some great turquoise items scheduled to be shared on my shopping blog <a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a>, so don't forget to check that out too!  <br /><br />And for lots more of this fabulous coastal Thanksgiving tablescape, head on over to <a href="http://sandandsisal.com/2014/11/coastal-thanksgiving-table.html" target="_blank">Sand and Sisal</a>...Kim really blew me away with this one!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicNdEFv1txts2NqP0X9cEmiFo_esPrITeZEUF4qOYcMhohKzBW1RtYgJ2eyP9uz8iatcBMe5RfS7ujhJo3OyFAlghpM5esDZkcCpWU-cA_fjCOUFAT4qDygtrVXc0bRGmNcD1WnHC4g2I/s1600/White-Pumpkin-Placecard1.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just stopping in from sunny Florida to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm incredibly thankful for so much in my life...including all of you! Thank you so much for stopping by each day to read my blog, for your comments here and on Facebook/Instagram, and for loving turquoise along with me!…

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Guest Blogger: Kelly Rogers of Interiors for Families

Hey there! I’m Kelly Rogers, of <a href="http://www.interiorsforfamilies.com/" target="_blank">Interiors for Families</a> and <a href="http://www.kellyrogersinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Kelly Rogers Interiors</a>. As a longtime reader of House of Turquoise, I am tickled pink (or, should I say, a mid-tone blue-green) to be filling in for Erin today while she is enjoying some well-deserved sunshine down in Florida.<br /><br />Do you know anyone who has delayed decorating their home because they have small children, and are worried the little ones will just destroy all of their beautiful things? Maybe this even describes you? And when is it actually “safe” to make an investment in your home – when the kids are 10? 15? Off to college?? That’s an awfully long time to live in a home you don’t absolutely love. Well, my sister-in-law was one of these people a few years ago, and her dilemma became my inspiration to become a decorator (and to start <a href="http://www.interiorsforfamilies.com/" target="_blank">my blog</a> as a resource for similarly puzzled parents!).<br /><br />Today I’ll show you around her family’s beautiful home, which just so happens to feature our favorite hue (of course!). Together we created spaces that not only reflect their taste, they are also durable enough to stand up to their three small children – currently aged 5, 3 and 1. It’s grown-up style made kid-friendly (my passion!). <br /><br />Come on in!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbpM0uQsEHV9l1FLQTLrMHF8X0_-5Y8QNSgcAAqysJvvWdKlCc_Z-sMseddZKEZgF4XYAbp0KUIowXLnwQpgT-bi1Jq5ldAuK-HrQjKynm90-4Fk6tBpLOOHmAlJeog65MvMS2KIk4LM/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Foyer-2.jpg" /></div><br />The foyer of this house, which is a lovely old Tudor, has a great, original feature, which is the massive arched door that greets you upon entry. It was getting a little lost among the “50 shades of cream” here, and throughout the first floor living spaces. We used a wonderful strie wallpaper from Farrow & Ball to accentuate the lines of the door – and of course to incorporate some much-needed color, which also helps to define this as its own space with its own function. This is the “formal” entrance where guests are welcomed, and not the mudroom where kids are running in and out all day long. It’s also appointed with a bench (shhh…Home Decorators with a re-covered cushion!), a show-stopping mirror, and a narrow console with a surprising amount of storage, tucked into a very shallow niche. The creamy walls of the adjacent living room are reprised here on the ceiling.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcxxBul3bqisF2erkiFaqibVV2Nr1rglYMLyc3fwO1Uw_rDewZDgyt1_f9DU1PM3-u8zNCuNOALJ4zM78fMzHDRMZPC8pmZu-HXcRVdjojwS5AaE4BI-3HOeivAFDFceDDoeNqup0P9oE/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Powder+Room-2.jpg" /></div><br />The powder room off the foyer received a quickie makeover with two simple updates: paint and a new mirror. The bold color, Benjamin Moore’s Fair Isle Blue, helped to put the existing busy granite floor tile in its place, and connected it beautifully with the blues found in the foyer and living spaces. We used their Aura Bath & Spa paint, which is zero VOC and mildew resistant.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GUkRRRw0XDydjiDQpBMHOm6AkT7MDUmO_L2CKOJHWvlon-9vvsdku0zq3G_GOZdZA3r4_DzXXQ9E2CPCq7NvzSgdzx5NU1vLff6cPKILUX8IcReyxAyxjPyONW2Xb0db1-DjyocDZsM/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Living+Room-2.jpg" /></div><br />This is what you see when you walk through the front door – a large front-to-back living room with a lovely view out to the backyard through an epic picture window. There is no separate family room or den in this home, and this space is also “Grand Central” when it comes to traffic – you have to walk right through it to get anywhere. The imperatives for this space were many - something polished enough for entertaining grown-up guests, comfortable enough for TV watching, and open enough to accommodate playing (or army-crawling!) children and people walking through 24/7.<br /><br />Before I go any further, can I just address the elephant in the room? You’re thinking, here she is going on and on about family-friendly design, and she does off-white upholstery?? YES! You, too, can use light fabric on your furniture – as long as it is the right type of performance fabric. Here, I used Ultrasuede on the CR Laine chesterfield-style sofa. The manufacturer even gives you directions on how to remove ball point pen (spoiler alert: use rubbing alcohol)! And it is super easy to keep clean and looking fresh, feels luxuriously soft, and is durable as all get-out. The other fabrics here, and the custom Stark area rug, have been treated with a non-toxic, eco-friendly stain shield.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPffDt2yxsyn_ap0vobPBuglHRPyQxlFjNNqdlE2oKOlaHjr5-JEzh9cq6hVMXFRXuBX57GfB8eFfDRc7994gTHqbl_Sj50UuCGgOg9hduQcbOK_SppbYgGfWIDGLl3AJ6K4CrQTo0zc/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Reading+Area-2.jpg" /></div><br />To better take advantage of that view outdoors, and to claim a previously underutilized space, we set up a reading area with a chair-and-a-half and ottoman, also from CR Laine. It’s the perfect place to snuggle up with the kiddos and enjoy some special stories. By the way, I do realize that I am probably the only decorator in history to ever style a living room photo shoot with a stuffed animal seated on a chair. That’s just how I roll ☺.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuwS864DWhEeE-JQUogYYmXJyA_AsKMybZfhMKEsMubQn_tg9e62wuiaMASrJkj2o_ZAihbcUod-0fITjLAKYFb7YvLQJ22pnXuQs8cHzQA1AOuQ788r4N_BuEsFa4AwW860hNULjucQ/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Valance+Detail-2.jpg" /></div><br />Here’s a little “peekaboo” box-pleat detail on the new valance! It’s like a friendly greeting every time you come down the stairs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb14rOVJxDNm9LW8dCnmX7yKh_IAIeY0zfkjoN4aqjwQOYjVNVP_V81odWln65xoFXYBhcz3IxwKagHeTge1cgARR7fTvPLecWF9KtBDTSQtO-Tfd4zurcmvA7muRIrn4NUtF0D073YSI/s1600/Lightened-Up+Tudor+Boys+Bedroom-2.jpg" /></div><br />With the arrival of baby #3 came an opportunity for the two big brothers to share a bedroom. We didn’t have a huge budget for this room, so we used existing pieces, like the folding bookshelves, where possible, and found great deals on bedding from Pottery Barn Kids, and a great graphic flat weave rug from Land of Nod. Even the paint color stayed (as did, by popular demand, the paratrooper decals ☺). One splurge was the custom upholstered cornices in a favorite John Robshaw ikat print from Duralee, which provide a purely decorative top treatment that is layered on top of the existing, functional blinds. By the way, using a classic color scheme like red, white and blue is not only timeless, but it can make it easier to decorate on a budget with ready-made, widely-available pieces (more options!).<br /><br />Thanks for joining me for this tour of a very special family-friendly home – a Tudor with turquoise! To see all of the “before” pictures, and to learn more about this transformation, please hop on over to <a href="http://interiorsforfamilies.com/2014/09/28/before-after-lightened-up-tudor-reveal/" target="_blank">Interiors for Families</a>!<br /><br /><i>Photography by Eric Roth</i><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Guest Blogger: Kelly Rogers of Interiors for Families

Hey there! I’m Kelly Rogers, of Interiors for Families and Kelly Rogers Interiors. As a longtime reader of House of Turquoise, I am tickled pink (or, should I say, a mid-tone blue-green) to be filling in for Erin today while she is enjoying some well-deserved sunshine down in Florida.Do you know any…

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Guest Blogger: Lisa of Lisa Mende Design

Hello! My name is Lisa Mende from <a href="http://lisamendedesign.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Mende Design</a>. Thank you so much Erin for allowing me to guest post for your readers, while you are on holiday with your family. <br /><br />When you asked me to guest blog, my mind immediately went to the bedroom and bath, Robin Baron designed for <a href="http://rmhlongisland.org/event/project-design-2014-phase-ii-gala/" target="_blank">Ronald McDonald Long Island Project Design Phase Two</a>. While the room isn't turquoise from head to toe, it does have turquoise as the exclamation point of the room.<br /><center><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR3UIl4Oas8hNHfKLPR_thm9DLjuzB0krJGApPtFjQLs_jujFDRbdpJ5q0ABRwKbildUmkTgikpiogTyIxRhNCLnTmwyaXxUL9ZCbsxFXTIpIwpsLBGSvKN1lNDHYxLJ7qshMhrgDnJQ/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.26.13.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzpcX9aowmrPi36AwBwMh7Vgz2g3CaiSkoh25BcQc_ZKV96g1NpD9mttm0s0n71idKElkVUmgXfOhr6hlYSRqVqrUNpSepNYs-h-CZNCArHqFVUT9-uYe-EFV-2JJF_BHWsKY8Cfai8V0/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.26.29.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AYFzK6YdI212PTirwgxNrwKOghumxuwhYTe7HEqJ4dukZGz1Tvq8oiNKv90KJHfPgf9O1NJHOINJTWeZerXAeSO7DOxRNyjy9Vcb7qVYsS4t8DdPagtj6iCLzIcZrhrHPeNr4mO6iE4/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.26.57.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZuQc6laBnGwD-LVBC0LOrPyZAiF3-wBbjiUtr4WYV_y8lfLQIF5RMBzRCIbOmtFHKr_Z4h4I-zYrFiQ35aPpdTcLirxi48z6FMbri00GBo0vzGIC4o1kPC7jDju7D-1KemqvmsD22a4/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.27.23.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgV3tEoRlbTuIWx59CvMFtQZvIDlnGz6dsXLLzGVYB-ZS75AeFR1UhPKBZERH29hv72dQLeCUx-F0EVjOxNQ0NYOaOMK0FW8pb5uWhQx_MdzG3EGenia6CmITbFDT036OUTvhFmDaoJs/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.27.55.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNuoTSqkx-WW_qcm8TX580-TW5siZTsaT9hH4m2yGHjBZN95KDr5IGzxSz6suoPZEvdNEdzJStDwQI-qiOfZCQgBnuNot4h8aMZWCP3BDanrPNKOgDZRDdU3yyFxDrdyfHG1dvX6mpcPw/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.28.10.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhyWRARF3YVITozdSleu5aSv6VaxTbzY05u1RR2rIjxYIto7uBD4cJAfkC2YWDlhEolx5H1Zjt_2E0E4Tcj1zLga3BsBzDgdDRtFflZsscb1L4J37M4JOTSBolEIkKzmGOWdoM185igA/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.28.21.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rPmsjkFY85iZUDLuYDWmU7cW3vVPjJ_3YqHanvMma8pFt50dbWct-ggTwCaWPNoHXlvUQaAX5qpgjuQJrGt3MzPJLyQg6hPmv37Dfy9nXV1_dGPKYzpI3NAqVX89E1pqMrii7W5HSck/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.28.47.png" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNjdObfpsBSP-MsKcPKe2GlTswtod4QMALU8Hb5Qd-lxkOo1nK40_N3Lt4DEATBZqQ1zW9CdT5uEA2dcousa78WTeEey1kDwWR8Au6Icp4XHcJael_w8l1veUOFPcmWjLBDs-3tTKO1s/s1600/Screenshot+2014-11-22+10.28.58.png" /></center><br />The initial renovation of the <a href="http://www.rmhofcharlotte.org/" target="_blank">Ronald McDonald House Long Island</a> was a ground breaking effort by <a href="http://www.kravet.com/" target="_blank">Kravet</a> and designer, <a href="http://www.anthonybaratta.com/" target="_blank">Anthony Baratta</a> with additional support by New York Cottages and Garden Magazine in 2013 and was called Project Design 2013. Phase One included renovations of 18 bedrooms, kitchen, breakfast room, five common areas, first floor restrooms, and three laundry rooms. <br /><br />This year, Project Design Phase Two was completed. <a href="http://www.tracizeller.com/" target="_blank">Traci Zeller</a> and I had the honor of being asked to participate along with 43 designers from across the United States. One of the highlights of working on <a href="http://rmhlongisland.org/event/project-design-2014-phase-ii-gala/" target="_blank">Project Design Phase Two</a>, was meeting families who stay in the house, while their sick children are being treated in area hospitals. It was a reminder how important our environment can be in healing, when dealing with life threatening traumatic illnesses. This project was very meaningful to Traci and I. It was fun to meet new designers working on Phase Two, as well as reconnecting with old friends, like <a href="http://www.robinbarondesign.com/" target="_blank">Robin Baron of Robin Baron Design</a> of New York City whose work I'm sharing today. <br /><br />Robin's bedroom featured beautiful custom wallpaper by <a href="http://www.fromental.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fromental</a>, custom bonnet beds, and custom fabrics, all designed by Robin. I am including a complete list below for reference. Robin's vision was to provide a happy, comforting, and healing environment for the families who stay in the room. I think she achieved just that! <br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>Complete Resource List for Robin Baron's Ronald McDonald Room</b><br /><br /><b>Major Contributors:</b><br />Fromental<br />Artistic Tile<br />JAB Anstoetz<br />Baron Upholstery<br /><br /><br /><b>Resources:</b><br /><br />Area Rugs - Stark<br />Closet - TransFORM<br />Nightstands - Baker<br />Ceiling lights - Ilomio<br />Lamps - Aerin Lighting<br />Side table - Currey & Co<br />Lamp shades - Blanche P. Field<br />Desk Chair - Christopher Guy<br />Desk Chair Fabric - Kravet<br />Wallpaper by Fromental<br />Bedding Fabrics - Vanners<br />Flooring - Lumber Liquidators<br />Bed Upholstery Vinyls - Robert Allen<br />Window seat cushion fabric - Kravet<br />Chair & Ottoman - Martin Albert Interiors<br />Sheet Sets and Throws - Serena & Lily<br />Window Treatment Hardware - Kravet<br />Cabinet Hardware- Simon's Hardware & Bath<br />Pillow,chair & Lampshade Trims - Samuel & Sons<br />Desk Chair Piping, chair & ottoman - Christian Fischbacher<br />Chair & Ottoman Piping, Window Seat Throw Pillow Fabric,<br />Headboard & Window Treatment Fabric - JAB Anstoetz<br />Magnet Fabric & Lampshade Paper - Lori Weitzner Designs,Inc<br /><br /><br /><b>Contributing Workrooms:</b><br /><br />ABC Mirror and Glass<br />Magnet Board Framing - Chelsea Frames<br />Window seat cabinet - Antique Glass Studio<br />Window Seat Throw Pillow Fabrication - JJ & J Custom Home<br />Bedding & Window Treatment Fabrication - The Ruffled Window<br />Desk Chair Reupholstery & window seat fabrication - Avanti Furniture Corp.<br /><br /><br />General Contractor: Courtland Contracting<br />Electrical Contractor: AMR Electrical Contracting<br />Painting: TGC Contracting<br />Wallpaper Installation: G&J Installations<br />TV Installation: SHAPE Home Automation</blockquote><br />Photography Credits : <a href="http://www.phillipennis.com/" target="_blank">Phillip Ennis Photography</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Guest Blogger: Lisa of Lisa Mende Design

Hello! My name is Lisa Mende from Lisa Mende Design. Thank you so much Erin for allowing me to guest post for your readers, while you are on holiday with your family. When you asked me to guest blog, my mind immediately went to the bedroom and bath, Robin Baron designed for Ronald McDonald Long Isla…

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Guest Blogger: Amanda from Dixie Delights

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As always, I am super excited and flattered to be entertaining y’all at House of Turquoise today!  With two school aged boys, this fall I relocated the toys to the basement and transformed <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-playroom-before-after.html">our playroom</a> into a family office.  <br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />  </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWlVNbJtwBdVtIM935kh0Rlw2IIY-ParfDs5BW-i0yvCITJD4NZToreTq-RC9vdP1l_77k9tEFyzG49iL9tRHncxfZCypczJsykMGrJ57bOzznibcPJec6L0hgPnYpBGdbb24ANWHSUgI2/s1600-h/DSC_0030-copy3.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0030 copy" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4FE3Xds98osagaJHfYwgvhUbFcmMm8BTBy-TbJzDiLLCa5WOcSnBTflpqOqGWzOpOYSnnIlPWZs45uX7P__l2T3CHysfllI5AW1UZbSKVUYNpWOHaXFngq_waK_K-Iq0JbpUi2KtO3fy/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0030 copy" width="631" /></a> <br />  <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYlBHXmnuOj6lH-SUtGiMQaNp3Hz7RphS5vV9iEycflJy2YyRLqrQBrKYJhQlVNL2j3MFM1XGCu6Our7q9dqFYoyG2dUie99si5WwJVtgt6l-4AHCyoA4PTv2keOJqxXi3V05PbqzHjKUR/s1600-h/DSC_0068-copy7.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0068 copy" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCcMWB6UWr6_Kgh8sw49nqsiNcMmin-mURt7GqV6iRbroqU0LrjdKTwp543yQKJe4LGENSngl_AwU4JXasdOC5ZIPXdVED8UntL30WdRUW-HpfStGkHesWSSG-e5QwvEsmFnVpbW0rqTx/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0068 copy" width="631" /></a> <br />  <br />Okay, okay, so y’all are probably thinking that it doesn’t look much like an office.  And you would be quite right!!!  This is the most versatile space in the house, I think.  It is the first room off the foyer and cleans up nicely to look like a sitting room.  But most hours of most days it looks a lot more like this… <br />  <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvpcFOKmpgw1OLxxFR5p6OENWDc3e8KO69ff0ZTowVEpixzhNysjNjG3Drod3clWZS0ibkkPKr3zhnxIbySEcXRFiJNCUtVRkEoZQ1TrWmoACrNQ_Zu6_RovlqW1VMNbVgQ5WjCGBuVNG/s1600-h/DSC_0107-copy3.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0107 copy" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGwRfk-4kievnMDeUrvgcW8e2qsURjYE-yRio-GYb5Iwy6pt7ROuSs-75LnMz86KCXTODz1STC7o3LN2j2qH8IpNDxantIJJV7tKbehDEjFrboZX23ovuW-_DyEDaCjpIlq8i3VZmqMCPG/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0107 copy" width="631" /></a><br /><br />We use the little sitting area for reading and studying, and clear off the coffee table for homework and projects.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1aR2AtmEaAWKIGWa4EYGRS4kynWu2mGkbNekaPI0MY71_4yo6t17UyJuNFMPfHgHJ1niJHbvI0EvIlZtoxWjQxPKwD1U29vrS5-DyGG2gJmAHt56u8EGQSoYlkWpZ0a_JAQeO0cD8c6p6/s1600-h/DSC_0058-copy7.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0058 copy" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cQAYb2whIxYEYO0YsCz1KXA2fGlGn6nBqKROZ8Ei8eKxNWYhotGNoJbRn3jZEoxAipjflsey2JqxLgspVkCLVfqPLadXcME4QWOIUkrqI-xiu2pBj4ac48rwPmC1c2fINHrGjLTA3jbF/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0058 copy" width="534" /></a><br /><br />The two ghost chairs turn right around and double as desk chairs for the littles at two custom, built in work spaces that occupy one whole wall of the room.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUlR1tJ2UJJJQEEUFX5m5zCxiPhKp1DGhYGrpleD78vDM_-C46uaELdlncniCwbKR0aXOUlqztG1Z8f2kXP5YLvtpMuqlzQHOxzGMYRyXJSXpG6Ia48GGQdYts5_3vDAN5NTrE-lQIjFg/s1600-h/DSC_0066-copy23.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0066 copy2" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr28LKBRRIELvNI11InpNzPIiSuSIhO6G0WgEnNyIA58tYtb7qE8naVUp0CEaf6nQlROGdTK2-bd7uh4wSyUuOZJHj2y56U4Bvvgxl2BRIF8nn6n8vsFiItgTY2MvhSFGog09DwzwYJ9IO/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0066 copy2" width="538" /></a><br /><br />Inside, there are two side by side units with closed storage, basket storage, bulletin boards, dry erase boards and computer desks.  There is a basket for the week’s homework and projects, a basket for school work to save and a basket for notes home from the school/teacher about events, dates, etc. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2eH8HOFtId-NFVCU1gmchDOseaFtv70HuCCjQiJrxdc0QGIETgLkPWkeAyRiigDWa8hEtAiwhzDhxFKXU7uYXHmmAqJLzb1AhCSWFN3OgNHKqZjZQf2Tpb1EPWAStV6B3ZcuGGl8A_1MU/s1600-h/DSC_0012-copy3.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0012 copy" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVgAvLGswPEljGFe-XoFM8su8zl2vxJPgNPOu-XRrg9jKAG1qcRDP70qiYJgnLxfXjWVstn0DZyI_d8zKk74GjLQQjJqFumCBowHanfXmpvPR4x8eK9UjNQaD1JuZjklPAY6wIMPGO3zP/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0012 copy" width="314" /></a><br /><br />Moving right along, tucked in the closet is the World Headquarters for my little Dixie Delights operation…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZUYBERl0ScVEhnqEC19JBAOIJTEAy8eE5kdWSbODFj2SHZ1aESN68fAUA3m6Jf7xNospdEZa8uyfGByk_43XtuPrrbunNqEozAjec9No46_X_HBePvNa0MNI6lHaQnXrNdKGkFLLfEOz/s1600-h/DSC_0081-copy23.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0081 copy2" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzVT0-dNYgLxdT4j152lBBUO65AxHA35YK6og6RpfK6cjN7jO_Vd7M0w4nOjg5RXvpvPPonBdizi3Co0BfMs2On9_Fzy5JOSakSUdAdn2ZCXxNG1ybsNwaqA1L-7bK6CRylY7dfpXoMYv/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0081 copy2" width="366" /></a><br /><br />  <br />I have stored all of my party wares (plates, cups, napkins, straws, favor bags and such) on the very top shelf in the larger baskets.  The smaller baskets hold craft supplies like paints, glues, tapes, etc.  There is room for my printer off to the left as well – this was previously located on the floor of my closet and it was always a pain in the neck to print anything.  I adore the versatility of the peg board for keeping things of all shapes and sizes that I use almost every day just an arms reach away.  I can’t tell you how much time I spent standing on my head trying to get something out from the bottom of stacked bins in my guest room closet for the last five years. <br /><br />  <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDuQkALp3LNdhSYixf32k27tQeyplb-IEAkqGE70gjLZYJ8IitFClHOCeIUDSgznXDozWOJ8ljeBkG9o3pd7u9gwLBXHI6UqHxFTGBWYpPz2ifecVbB7BvemfWvy3G611F8mgeiGbsWJ28/s1600-h/DSC_0072-copy-copy3.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0072 copy copy" border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBeM5aDZtP0UwYQ4gs92-WnYGaazOTAFD_86p_OBFZEfU5e29qwrz-lIac1SLir937haKvRHbtQwFRTEqBht1t5sI7ru4mwPuqMzc2I6vC7ch5yy4Tt4jwkZ6GX0vDVZSZN0PVqo5fktw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0072 copy copy" width="631" /></a><br />  <br />The last little piece is the wall with the windows.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKYgGh5MrL8uS-Hmuz4cFYRCu3SrbX7NF5gQTOM8oijrThPa9-xOeH4iFKWAyP85GwT-eIq8rNX4AQka1DCymQ7jI_ogmd4HH0_WzEcdVWlytkBjdA8iwp0SK6xDQoKZo8vI2j4yRnop_/s1600-h/DSC_0048-copy23.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0048 copy2" border="0" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBSxKg9wsCfKWuzYJ_u2WlTGZKWmQ2jS_UpymMX1XSTwRpBbwIZrsTtk8lHuKnS9v-7XL-IJj5haQb4xGRw-slkjU_sNvt6ZAjVZ4znpTbmxxWk-o1DK8T3aux6gQauW6lFCsQ767DAqM/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0048 copy2" width="466" /></a><br /><br />Hop on over to <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-family-office-before-after.html">Dixie Delights</a> to see all of the sources and details and many, many more pictures!!  Thanks for having me, y’all!<br /><br />Amanda</div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Guest Blogger: Amanda from Dixie Delights

As always, I am super excited and flattered to be entertaining y’all at House of Turquoise today!  With two school aged boys, this fall I relocated the toys to the basement and transformed our playroom into a family office.        Okay, okay, so y’all are probably thinking that it doesn’t look muc…

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JS Interiors

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTSBlQPCPddVbOYnqwD7sj8YBhmG6baGmjBGe80_-cCWi-c5ELkHdF7sAMgmb60x61xHxIWzRE6tQmfsbu-vUg5bWu_6q5xWSE3d_GubY7YEUb0rPNPNq8nc2T9n0Cav3O5m0gYSI5W0/s1600/bedroom.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcvBK-2S540gDgMZSm-YWnQ_NZfjzGmdaCI-nleCueXK35koDSFEY1ryKI4ni49U73POyP5_HoaGdiFFrPMpW8gqRb2DEYL7JZyQjmsC1jAzXVwntlYj0i07aOJA9sw9dZ88ljdgC4rQ/s1600/bathroom.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKfSwhwUhehsf2NA7S5eXX0NHtjXkr6RWjHuzc9cr9Tb5kjeVzJqLIBkVfXOv9qkIdze4zssBdf4i1kq2xesb54fTqVlxDpw3zjMwBYwM_jBuCwNtHaYug3AZ2s427WN6kiq8UuNrGGA/s1600/kitchen.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbVgNwIws6YZQfSr9T1kCzz3tvc-R8PtD9dSviJgyFEVqWU0hyphenhyphen_bygqMEnnCp55qiCk49Vn6x6pT5oo2zo7QPpsOdhBRlCnznSeU7AZqBeJ4DmEcaJAApMWJuOmQxqUMnSrBsT8clxGj4/s1600/breakfast+nook.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mq8QL7YmTzjCaW5OwVqhVUyumrOCShtWLIxFSlD_sZPDYxUgaJygD3GEJ-YgUwYo39HO3WZWUT6LIkjDxjSZS1jc-aglwAqzpSsSE9d9tRnWCsm9Rfq2vrjZihD5zz5jRuf7Ya8MvSo/s1600/living+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdO_c0INO9_EtUEBANeFpmcpnhz98WRS_u8JhD8tIlZ5bGYZhkRF69g9ZwV2gT5o3Of1VdJ_4cK27lM1TOcy0Xj9FVjHSv3ex07KALvQbAmNgz4kdtr3SOPTjhWyUKu9H8IhHFYNHvgA/s1600/living+room+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGIqz33T3A8YNiziLwHeihS9c-6SCYLKJrned1Qv2nQtOuHDgLRX4pr6-rIP3kknexiunP1zCzbEtQw4s4nSuv1eVPxGRwwyuzyR6YLlQCa-p_yg4nylBXC7srY7NpezaSBdikCCo4EVI/s1600/family+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXsv32ib-E-EM-6LJ4kgPm3PDfyTp96JYwzjLgHriSoJtkqf2NFLTE9goIF-U2nYOenjTUXvE2b_s91icln2Uc7OEFt8sfN7i6q_pDEd7FIgGgeD0uCHWyvQNZKOr-6m3DpzorbZJ8Rjw/s1600/door.jpg" /></center><br />I adore all of the beautiful blues and sandy neutrals in this waterfront home in Kennebunk, Maine designed by Justene Spaulding of <a href="http://www.jsinteriorsboston.com/" target="_blank">JS Interiors</a>! The fabulous mix of fabric, color and texture give the traditional home such a fresh, modern feeling–perfect for its ocean-side location! That bedroom has to be one of the most serene spaces I've ever seen...love every inch! The breakfast nook is an absolute dream too! You can see lots more of the home right over <a href="http://www.jsinteriorsboston.com/portfolio_24.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />With that, I am off to pack! We will be visiting Anna Maria Island next week so I'll have some great guest bloggers here to fill in! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

JS Interiors

I adore all of the beautiful blues and sandy neutrals in this waterfront home in Kennebunk, Maine designed by Justene Spaulding of JS Interiors! The fabulous mix of fabric, color and texture give the traditional home such a fresh, modern feeling–perfect for its ocean-side location! That bedroom has …

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Duneier Design

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg1jV44pkm8-PeTYH9W63JunOgzZ7rXbo1LqP2efF7hoXvuk7lwELyyaL9wtCQs51Azb1jahR8t1cR9grE-Vh8Ffyi7FZGVWtBJ41O19qJFbtiAAOyccEkh3jSy8ZStE-zhnkiDu0MUig/s1600/kitchen.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0wQ_N0bbL76IU22P3mOliHcBSjBaz6eKbgkJxXp_HtsCM7Pyfsup46TXqoet0O8lVAp8mKUawu3G9m7UR0LPBjHc0-W2NZ2oaRAUPAG3ObUCQuI1ZpC5uqZX4z3X25pjCI7T1reb4oA/s1600/kitchen+1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0iqkSmVS9fsmRB4kRS9tZbb5RlatVkA7AmA0IDnBQzjvKJkn9DkQ8LJCH4TSrJpTitadgIAyqRba99lqgSMXdi3ngs5dpH5vEwLM_0F8WG1CUNkYiK4ju2V8iee3oWbbQfT7katftN8/s1600/kitchen+2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwx3BIrZnDDwHJiPSltFpdamhJ7bRFnDhW-gexS5PbF1RJr7QjZZhFdfdpLQxhTvxIFkH6T1TwEH35WeoOrLWUaLyLw5RBucmXn2sI-lignGlNR8UGPuyfx8BPkjGt7WSK7DLt_imw0jY/s1600/kitchen+stools.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjns3fF8ujZ1ubowTWnYBQjmJ92YRu2tclgg4otIAVfHPa2MQQ_w4IfOq3nsSWydwGhKD-aPf1-wzPwo77xosOV9SBhyL8ptnieof2Apd9sX0iitBFsEBNucECQyY0FlqCS-b0h_Vpg9Ug/s1600/kitchen+dining.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7TxCwCf6rddL9fiSJjgefaRe08KGucQn0ckCCQTsXm8DlXx51uT9m6ON4j39dOdJPzXQj9G0wZ8rHI6hpCtQTlvZvlFr9uFidJgzftSPlRu5OwZ7y4hZ_D720ygSD38LiWSmHybJrVw/s1600/dining+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUz09hyphenhyphenOT-5BF2Bi95NnBmVjqaaJpzEqK7Y5rMDi7K-aQcBh74o4QZ8AIlWbrWsUwHMUER5SSStm3irczuq25ieiWDR4rRZmptMMp25uT9AVDGpSxJK0BV_LjuNO3EiTPVfLFGBPvE24k/s1600/dining+1.jpg" /></center><br />Designer showhouse rooms are always so fun! This bright and airy kitchen and breakfast area was designed by Jennifer Duneier, principal of New York-based <a href="http://duneierdesign.com/" target="_blank">Duneier Design</a> for last year's <a href="http://www.holidayhousehamptons.com/" target="_blank">Holiday House Hamptons</a>. The space, "Summer Solstice", was inspired by the longest day of the year, perfect for summer entertaining! I love the blue ceiling, tiled accent wall and custom stainless steel hood, not to mention the incredible <a href="http://www.avramrusu.com/2012/05/pendant/" target="_blank">confetti glass</a> light fixtures and drapery fabric too! See more photos by <a href="http://rikkisnyder.com/" target="_blank">Rikki Snyder</a>, get sources and see the rest of the showhouse <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13871548/list/Escape-to-a-Summer-Holiday-Fantasy-at-a-Hamptons-Show-House" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Duneier Design

Designer showhouse rooms are always so fun! This bright and airy kitchen and breakfast area was designed by Jennifer Duneier, principal of New York-based Duneier Design for last year's Holiday House Hamptons. The space, "Summer Solstice", was inspired by the longest day of the year, perfect for summ…

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Rob Stuart Interiors

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98ci6tO8fjcwBklEh3qO4bhHTXzcCwi0nJBKnIt0k761FFLjGdLuV6LW6p4ZXJpVUSeTZ1-xSPkVnHWjIC5UBsLhMuUJhDUVqktFxQeyVGForqhXfxLyNElSgljO1IE-Qe-nk5GvUsns/s1600/1415650179954.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Cn36qKXsEWv3cqLbPOgg-HRF7aDA8BVtUOIryr4yaMLqIj68PZNjlaB7sRamSSDsNcK9gj9SckMEQWd63r5FylsZOYo7dupDCRYM2sQfxqj8Nb0q4jrT5g8ZrQ7tCDMhDs90_NNlhgk/s1600/1415649572887.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89XsUHzNaApO_7NQktmKYwdHut4XTuzOP9U61Tm81PUqccWpE2JUKbMEwBMpo_BQVH8X91wpAwkocnKrdqyYqIskQwrq3cm0h6He-e7QkaPnGrOPdabp-6DE6JGR6wH3gXo3J4msyty8/s1600/1415650405096.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEoAmz5A87G5ev9WueSO9aLLtvM4u6ILpZHwnPuB5ctw3LS02q5_CWOeZXsyUdaslMoBACqysUgGs-LoQBdH4lUtRXT3JGiLiXy08BlESx0HlNOPYuPeZyLD7AAN9cYFb768ypO1Nhtuw/s1600/1415650519150.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1DEueqp6K0sMoAgo5Br6SRuZ4Gix5HDIDa_hVaudNWNo9w2ko3krKpXHltDn5pZSyXdTLrhHi7pJG5iGAMsL2VbgBiUpBBcVfHxbjfofPjgNqw9DRFXdsHAbzRBoj9K-Iuask8-ToUE/s1600/greenwich_townhouse_011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvT2NIiH-9ebQojEtENkbcjfN68iO4_Qz-c_eF5bjl4r_fnjjWCBGeZ64uof6qi1Air7JEXVFTikngHpuyEpUgVynlrV9pkFDfbjgL9QvLxLXhzRXoqXg_ChJSnRLypNaAQu6f_h3Lz4/s1600/1415650633686.jpeg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHj333bWJikqQh-ucLyzHdFDIUXpqBORwRXMqpusvFSUoXvQZVwOOc5ecpAigTh6Vawli3GTqhhderecmdYdveVtBjSo8SZQuOW5PpoFaWPlDAih7yS0vfNHRakBYev0mTxTlUoDm-aY/s1600/Rob+Stuart+Interiors.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEWvKMi2uCVPNhh16J_SIxGV9USVzG40OHaSBCYzf6cPCUehRJmNTbO6aiGfWPXXfvYIcB2u9YuuozRR6cpbHK8RRypfViUpeB8jhSNmh38xdLKv1_kT48iilMpozXV8jM_tQeScC5rg/s1600/IMG_7526-print.jpg" /></center><br />I instantly fell in love when Ashlina shared this chic Manhattan home on <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/blog/2014/11/10/feminine-glamour-in-west-village" target="_blank">The Decorista</a>! The West Village townhouse designed by <a href="http://www.robstuartinteriorsnyc.com/pages/greenwich_street.html" target="_blank">Rob Stuart</a> and photographed by <a href="http://donnadotan.com/" target="_blank">Donna Dotan</a> is all sorts of fabulous! Can we just stop and stare at that rug a little bit longer?? Seriously amazing! I was surprised to learn the home is only ten years old. The designer did an incredible job adding details you'd expect to find in a turn-of-the-century townhome. I mean look at that kitchen?! Read all about the home and see more photos right over <a href="http://www.robstuartinteriorsnyc.com/pages/greenwich_street.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

Rob Stuart Interiors

I instantly fell in love when Ashlina shared this chic Manhattan home on The Decorista! The West Village townhouse designed by Rob Stuart and photographed by Donna Dotan is all sorts of fabulous! Can we just stop and stare at that rug a little bit longer?? Seriously amazing! I was surprised to learn…

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Highgate House

<center><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxyJsqvlgxx196uW3Z0ZiJHmRu_lepR9DGJzpBpneB_OgUWQKPEyhU2BiPUiCcxt1CIQMikzX0xqFnGNx1Cx593_1u4WuFqz1Z4FkMV0ucELmOlNtUp2mlAdZ3Mx5lMBcnPEro5vBEGM/s1600/highgate+house.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPBPhjlx74xF2PSs01Hqn-_4yUCJGrKqLqxDhyRJgkqVnbNINkiJONPzuNA7xaj6I5pwoqv34GjLmLnsjs-3dovltTEQrzcoDiU0qqO4_glNYXbINvCrtrMdfuvyXogWO6KHYv9JGLjg/s1600/sectional.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-D6UP2dG8yxVjF1vNPH4lLgm8RHoNPK4E0VuGynf_7kfkeTcqlPxw-aEvdbph9zVmaAFhn_oxrdnYGy_S5IbUJ8FZMuooFyzp-ZC0HU0w6dEMWttSjD6_8k2RGUu8033-alTipCpZ8k/s1600/tv.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLdlqkMoTQDrs5fJuyhoIt7xO3R6oEQGq1nP8uf8JCIXPYeyTlWctzei3aCQLIJDcnXK_JnngkH8_Uj5tdm1wAN4ZD2tdwUtSdfHrmthuiGtGB_wCGlBh5D0PvRYbo3hKXkGMj-auu-w/s1600/dining+room.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-Td9eK8NMMaNPIIfdLNBB8bYAuavv_D6t1kCjJ8r7rK5DFONBAyLWtTFN-aqF14x5gFLWsi-e8eq9OmtG50z28tjcVsbBHsVGwrNEzNobNkWjCG3wWF98q96b9D81R-gtEVaNGlY6NA/s1600/lamp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKbnabn59qhMiGLQLqwA-EBNTdi9GvZ6ZrDlLc_5f1weSuj5aO61aKGEs6Pn0oanM6s_Or_r0N2LVZzt8FuNYHGr4AafP0C1VgqDCFcLlWKVJaa1XIM2dQ6_ngk2RAQm-YId7u1a58mI/s1600/Highgate+House+kitchen.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavlr6g-nrqqyuqmG6Mu_sZhtGYfSxQVo0b4eQ1ELqNS7c9aXWeeMsqh-sS9muR5LCYDLoa_OkWCEnpV5moz4HK5hy4cgQBuDKv4rBaegAIZi8IT6_6FreFgCGxPpz0NK9h8mQuKIaH5Q/s1600/view.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUI7jvTPdXtOUYfv2w0t92-kalpWpqwE0mgj5r8MiwRCw62t1DDMn4aeHi9xwouUAfIgwixcB3MSQucNY7jrKQtAnrHpqRT5yqF_blwBiyVo1uwl4l1fKI44biiq22xa3snYqSeVvYt_I/s1600/Highgate+House+bedroom.jpg" /></center><br />I'm constantly inspired by Australian design, including interior designer Leigh Boswell and her team at <a href="http://www.highgatehouse.com.au/" target="_blank">Highgate House</a>–the talent behind this gorgeous inner-city Brisbane apartment captured by <a href="http://www.rixryanphotography.com.au/" target="_blank">RixRyan Photography</a>! The palette of the home was inspired by the embroidered Manuel Canovas fabric used on the sectional pillows...so beautiful! They continued the scheme throughout the home, using a mostly a neutral palette with texture and pops of turquoise. Love the use of wallpaper in the home too! You definitely want to see more projects from Highgate House, so go <a href="http://www.highgatehouse.com.au/highgatehouse/projects/" target="_blank">here</a> next!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span><br /><br />

Highgate House

I'm constantly inspired by Australian design, including interior designer Leigh Boswell and her team at Highgate House–the talent behind this gorgeous inner-city Brisbane apartment captured by RixRyan Photography! The palette of the home was inspired by the embroidered Manuel Canovas fabric used on …

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