Girls Room Decor

<table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zeSW4hZglWnKtue1qGcd_bLf44kIUI_PVtpWdT6DEpQWmJssgcAYAb9qH7ijQkMyWh6sJyHXoBMSeAg_awTbJpgvFn-D5DhqlpTzVUJSNXFPwdVAmKXAi3tyV_IV8-TluWTxuWcHtE8/s1600/_DSC6714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zeSW4hZglWnKtue1qGcd_bLf44kIUI_PVtpWdT6DEpQWmJssgcAYAb9qH7ijQkMyWh6sJyHXoBMSeAg_awTbJpgvFn-D5DhqlpTzVUJSNXFPwdVAmKXAi3tyV_IV8-TluWTxuWcHtE8/s640/_DSC6714.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><tr style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">A massive 6ft. x 8ft. Caroline Riviere watches over the living room </span></tr><br /></tbody></table>I am a huge fan of House of Turquoise, and could not be more ecstatic  that Erin has asked me to write a guest blog for her site! I encourage  you to visit my own ‘turquoise-themed’ blog <a href="http://www.destinationsperfected.com/">Destinations Perfected</a> on food, travel and the bespoke lifestyle, and I wish Erin all the best on her recent marriage!<br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ooHTWY5tsDs/Ta9SOnGYMcI/AAAAAAAAD7c/TRS92uN--6w/s1600/_DSC6713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ooHTWY5tsDs/Ta9SOnGYMcI/AAAAAAAAD7c/TRS92uN--6w/s640/_DSC6713.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Pops of turquoise and coral abound</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>When I purchased my first condo on Boston’s Waterfront (North End) over three and a half years ago, I did not have one piece of furniture to my name. I moved in with a few suitcases and a bed and then had to begin the task of decorating the roughly 900 square feet from scratch. My mother always says that your home should be a true reflection of yourself. Armed with this advice, I had to identify a style and a color palette that was all my own. Having spent summers in St. Tropez, Sardinia and the New England coastal town of Rockport, Massachusetts, I was most drawn to soothing blue turquoise, pops of red coral, crisp whites and all sorts of sea life associated with the beautiful beaches of my youth, from seashells to octopus to crabs. In addition, I love the elegance, sophistication and glamour of the old Hollywood Regency era; sparkling chandeliers, mirrored furniture, a drink cart with high ball glasses and rich fabrics. Subsequently, my own personal style emerged as a smash up between casual beach chic and the glitz of the 1930s.<br /><br />In decorating my condo, I used the same rules as those I follow for fashion: invest in a few expensive and timeless pieces and then mix in some cheaper accessories to make a bold splash. The big-ticket key staples in my living room are the high-backed white boucle sofa from <a href="http://www.kravet.com/home.htm">Kravet Fabrics and Home Furnishings</a>, Emilio Pucci throw pillows purchased in Sardinia, Italy, a vintage turquoise Hermes Grands Fonds fish scarf I had custom framed, a sea-foam green Persian rug from the personal collection of the former Khan of Kalat (a housewarming gift), a beautiful sea-life painting I had commissioned on a recent trip to Sorrento, Italy (for a close up of my painting, <a href="http://www.destinationsperfected.com/search/label/Rosa%20Linda%20Acampora">click here</a>), and an absolutely massive reproduction of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’ 1806 painting of Caroline Riviere (the original hangs in the Musee de Louvre in Paris) which was printed on fine silk, purchased in Paris, and then framed by hand here in Boston. Luckily my 12ft. ceilings can carry this off!<br /><br />As for the accessories, lots of velvety turquoise throw pillows from <a href="http://www.pier1.com/">Pier 1 Imports</a>, a glass, mirrored and croc leather trimmed coffee table with silver camel feet from <a href="http://www.cabothouse.com/">Cabot House Furniture</a> , two custom upholstered white armchairs with ottoman from <a href="http://www.bassettfurniture.com/">Bassett Furniture</a>, twin coral lamps (that I painted myself) and various turquoise vases from <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/index.asp">Home Goods</a>, twin mirrored cinema side tables from <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target,</a> Versace Les Tresors de la Mer vases and matching porcelain, as well as sea glass, seashells, and crab shells collected from various vacations.<br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjth9nPxlU8Z_Ba1DYFuGsxBsnjYHfyLGZ-gqWhs2jyluXYxHPxByju8fJTaOnoAjNrIgHeekXjb2CXpsKkt7Nj1ZYS2TFFrdyX3E2pTEDXv9urRdnNgK-zM7Pz2uU3eFLZIH8xNUxL0Lo/s1600/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjth9nPxlU8Z_Ba1DYFuGsxBsnjYHfyLGZ-gqWhs2jyluXYxHPxByju8fJTaOnoAjNrIgHeekXjb2CXpsKkt7Nj1ZYS2TFFrdyX3E2pTEDXv9urRdnNgK-zM7Pz2uU3eFLZIH8xNUxL0Lo/s640/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+045.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Mirrored side tables hold treasures from the sea as well as coral lamps I hand painted myself and sprayed with a high gloss lacquer</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSLjrQB7ydRgt9h5fxQ3rUC7kAasWEX486wI8uJiNRHnWJeDVLTfU7asb25H4J6EHySgX7t0w__z7d7O6tv04yWw23jNllyGhBoQn_uHLE-5QIghlK8st0I4LEwBW8amHgpXEzHZ21zY/s1600/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSLjrQB7ydRgt9h5fxQ3rUC7kAasWEX486wI8uJiNRHnWJeDVLTfU7asb25H4J6EHySgX7t0w__z7d7O6tv04yWw23jNllyGhBoQn_uHLE-5QIghlK8st0I4LEwBW8amHgpXEzHZ21zY/s640/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+046.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Shelves above the television hold an Alessi coral bowl, porcelain by Versace Les Tresors de la Mer collection, a handmade seashell picture frame bought in Venice, Italy, birch tree branches I painted red to mimic coral branches, a glass vase full of pearlized shells and a painting I commissioned of a famous square in Padova, Italy</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WurQ6C1HeQQnCFumdI6Qtycl8ha1Jbp9Fz6KN0_7Lxir1lk0GSns_diOaNNqDObilRAw20Ug0t8YUmsYn1ZOndtqIbkqzSDIg1cBFBGcXt_1a5LUijh6Cw1oEELFflyRbvhyphenhyphenAwCqfXE/s1600/BU9921%257E1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WurQ6C1HeQQnCFumdI6Qtycl8ha1Jbp9Fz6KN0_7Lxir1lk0GSns_diOaNNqDObilRAw20Ug0t8YUmsYn1ZOndtqIbkqzSDIg1cBFBGcXt_1a5LUijh6Cw1oEELFflyRbvhyphenhyphenAwCqfXE/s640/BU9921%257E1.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">A white boucle couch from Kravet holds Emilio Pucci pillows bought in Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy mixed with velvety turquoise throw pillows from Pier 1 Imports</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkTpQb791qGIoYu0_F4ZM1kwe7gvJOmDPl3fI8VtQmwY9sfE24aXcbtw2hdYMEwB8KxMlomahHmIrFrrgQlHyNmmuA0sMN9zhXcNRKWPB6JqXpyWeQQQJwbJZgbRb5xwBBzbAse7X18I/s1600/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWkTpQb791qGIoYu0_F4ZM1kwe7gvJOmDPl3fI8VtQmwY9sfE24aXcbtw2hdYMEwB8KxMlomahHmIrFrrgQlHyNmmuA0sMN9zhXcNRKWPB6JqXpyWeQQQJwbJZgbRb5xwBBzbAse7X18I/s640/Bubbles%252C+Balls%252C+Babies+and+Birthdays+035.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">A turquoise and white glass vase rests on the mirrored bottom of a croc leather trimmed coffee table, while a framed vintage Hermes Grands Fonds scarf hangs on the wall</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DoRHM1ITgCzNNrhJ2wXlDyxwBdQTo11fzp7cNIzNFQjVd8fOZWKQ_yr-gIWs2pIB7ZZeUbsQPYsz62M2zusY0Jn3G-_bUVFzc2lHSLHVKShy9ElZHyS7e1_nsMdroGhZ6l_-dZ6mAiU/s1600/_DSC6728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DoRHM1ITgCzNNrhJ2wXlDyxwBdQTo11fzp7cNIzNFQjVd8fOZWKQ_yr-gIWs2pIB7ZZeUbsQPYsz62M2zusY0Jn3G-_bUVFzc2lHSLHVKShy9ElZHyS7e1_nsMdroGhZ6l_-dZ6mAiU/s640/_DSC6728.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr style="font-style: italic;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Lovely views from the roof deck of the Boston City Skyline</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>If anyone wants real proof of where a love or even a hobby of interior design can lead you, I have just been offered and accepted a job to be the new product manager for <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/">Liberty of London</a> Furnishing Fabrics in London, and professionally, I come from a footwear background! This is just further testament to the fact that your passions can lead to your destiny. Unfortunately, this means that, as of June, I have to rent out my beautiful condo, but the new tenants have asked me to rent the apartment furnished, and quite honestly, I couldn’t think of a nicer compliment.<br /><br /><br /><em>Alexandra D. Foster is the founder of <a href="http://www.destinationsperfected.com/">Destinations Perfected</a></em><em> and currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts.</em>

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A massive 6ft. x 8ft. Caroline Riviere watches over the living room I am a huge fan of House of Turquoise, and could not be more ecstatic t...

<img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671886_wPVz7W7-O.jpg" /><br /><br />I have always been a big fan of the color turquoise which is why I was so excited to guest blog for Erin of The House of Turquoise. I love that this site is devoted entirely to one of my favorite colors. The variations of what exactly  the color turquoise is, is  what makes this color so fun.  Aqua, sea foam blue, teal..there are endless  possibilities. Which is why I find that turquoise is  almost as neutral of a color  as it is an accent color.<br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671912_H8DtBPz-O.jpg" /><br /><br />The guest room in my house is off the garden and pool  so several years ago I decided that a complimentary theme for the indoor/ outdoor feeling would be a room with turquoise accents.<br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671838_t6nc9DH-O.jpg" /><br /><br />Inspiration from textiles and embroideries helped me choose the decor palette.<br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671858_cHCHb8z-O.jpg" /><br /><br />I wanted the room to feel restful but also evoke the idea of vacation. I had some old vintage wallpaper that I hung inside the panel molding and then realized that I must like this look.. I had this vintage lace dress that reminded me once again how close fashion and home decor are. The color of both the paper and the dress were perfect.<br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671883_3Fx2Nhh-O.jpg" /><br /><br />I then added more to the turquoise theme with an old vanity.. love this color blue as a stronger accent in the room.<br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1260671910_pCVwLhz-O.jpg" /><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.annettetatum.com/AnnetteTatum-Home-Decor-Bedding/c7_8_9/index.html">bedding</a> and textiles are from a collection I designed and fit perfectly into the overall look. Everyone who stays here always wants to stay longer. There is something about the color and its smooth relationship to the outside elements that makes the room dreamy and comforting.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">More of Annette Tatum's inspirations can be found on her </span><a href="http://blog.annettetatum.com/blog/" style="font-style: italic;">design blog</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, and in her book, </span><a href="http://www.annettetatum.com/p1761/The-Well-Dressed-Home/product_info.html" style="font-style: italic;">The Well-Dressed Home</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>  <span style="font-style: italic;">Browse Annette's Home Decor Collections at </span><a href="http://www.annettetatum.com/" style="font-style: italic;">AnnetteTatum.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.  This week only, use code "turquoise" at check-out for 10% off your orders (until Friday 5/6).</span>

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