Dream Workspace

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149068389_yrTss-O.jpg" /></div><br />One of things I was most excited about when I moved last year was finally having my own office. I had big dreams for the space...pretty AND efficient, an inspiring space full of color and life. That was 6 months ago. Right off the bat I got a fabulous new floor (thanks Dad!), pretty BM Waterfall walls (thanks Chris!)......and some leftover Ikea furniture from my apartment. No art, no curtains, no door even. So that's my resolution for the new year, fancy up my workspace. This one from <a href="http://www.myhomeideas.com/room-galleries/family-utility-room-idea-house-00400000054347/index.html" target="_blank">MyHomeIdeas</a> would be perfect. They call it the "family control center". I call it a turquoise blogger's dream!

Dream Workspace

One of things I was most excited about when I moved last year was finally having my own office. I had big dreams for the space...pretty AND ...

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Arden Stephenson

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012479_qfemP-O.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012453_Mq7zc-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012559_pcpax-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012629_qzuJ7-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012612_dZdjp-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012502_XJcK9-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012662_JX6PT-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012679_R2ZDR-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012537_hvUuQ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012588_t9nSx-O.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1149012648_gTp4S-O.jpg" /><br /><br />It's been a very snowy, cold winter here in Minnesota, and seeing this beautiful Nantucket home designed by Arden Stephenson of <a href="http://www.ardenstephenson.com/" target="_blank">ARDEN Interior Architecture & Design</a> instantly leaves me wishing for summer! All those ocean blues and sandy neutrals evoke long, sunny days at the beach. Anyone else getting a <a href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/05/04/the-beach-house-in-somethings-gotta-give/"><span style="font-style: italic;"target="_blank">Something's Gotta Give</span></a> vibe from the space too? See more of this, and other amazing spaces designed by Arden right <a href="http://www.ardenstephenson.com/" target="_blank">this</a> way!<br /><br />And with that, I'm now heading down to Iowa for my last Christmas celebration! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)<br /></div></center>

Arden Stephenson

It's been a very snowy, cold winter here in Minnesota, and seeing this beautiful Nantucket home designed by Arden Stephenson of ARDEN In...

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Laura Ocampo

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1148298025_HMC44-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1148304661_v7tTo-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1148303868_w2L2x-O.jpg" /><br /></center><br />Soooooo pretty. Can't you just hear the waves outside those windows?? <a href="http://lauraocampo.com/" target="_blank">Laura Ocampo</a> designed this light-filled seaside home in the countryside of Uruguay to reflect the coolness of the sea and relaxed atmosphere of the countryside. I'm loving everything in that first room...the flowy white curtains, the pretty purple toile, the painted white floors and ceiling, and the soothing aqua on the walls. The entire home is a total escape though. See more of it <a href="http://kikette-interiors.blogspot.com/2009/03/lovely-interior-design-by-laura-ocampo.html" target="_blank">here</a>!

Laura Ocampo

Soooooo pretty. Can't you just hear the waves outside those windows?? Laura Ocampo designed this light-filled seaside home in the coun...

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