Windsor Smith "Room in a Box"

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fDrXxLD/0/O/i-fDrXxLD.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TnhFxzT/0/O/i-TnhFxzT.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WMqRLVL/0/O/i-WMqRLVL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6CNJwpW/0/O/i-6CNJwpW.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mrcxP5r/0/O/i-mrcxP5r.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zqfZdr6/0/O/i-zqfZdr6.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-jNP3R9Z/0/O/i-jNP3R9Z.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-DkjXc4z/0/O/i-DkjXc4z.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9mNHmmb/0/O/i-9mNHmmb.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-35sSHB7/0/O/i-35sSHB7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-SB4nM5F/0/O/i-SB4nM5F.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Without a doubt one of my all-time favorite designers is <a href="http://www.windsorsmithhome.com/" target="_blank">Windsor Smith</a>. I am crazy about her elegant yet whimsical style and brilliant use of color. Is there anyone reading who hasn't drooled over that turquoise painted kitchen floor above?? It continues to make my heart sing! When it comes to designers with her level of talent and fame, I assume their services are usually reserved for those with the big budgets. Not so in her case. Windsor Smith believes everyone should have access to great design. I was excited to learn that she created an online decorating service called <a href="http://wsroominabox.com/" target="_blank">"Room in a Box"</a> to bring her clever design ideas and to-the-trade resources to those of us with great taste and perhaps a wee bit smaller budget! Just send her your room specs and some photos, fill out a questionnaire, and you're on your way to your own custom-designed Windsor Smith room! Read more about it <a href="http://wsroominabox.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><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!<br /><br /></span></span><div align="center"><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9jFPndk/0/S/i-9jFPndk-S.jpg" /></span></span></a><br /></div>

Windsor Smith "Room in a Box"

Without a doubt one of my all-time favorite designers is Windsor Smith . I am crazy about her elegant yet whimsical style and brilliant use ...

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"Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa."

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TQXRp8W/0/O/i-TQXRp8W.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GJRc5T2/0/O/i-GJRc5T2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6rnzfmp/0/O/i-6rnzfmp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-SzHWqpD/0/O/i-SzHWqpD.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-sX28rvq/0/O/i-sX28rvq.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bqwmg6X/0/O/i-bqwmg6X.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I have a soft spot for country homes, especially ones in Iowa (where I was born.) The homeowners of this 1923 Craftsman bungalow spent 8 months renovating their home featured in <a href="http://www.countryhome.com/decorating/realliferedo/remodelingstory_1.html" target="_blank">CountryHome</a> magazine. They wanted to maintain the house’s Craftsman style but give it a lighter look, which they accomplished by tearing down walls, adding windows, and bringing in white tiles and paint. And plenty of breezy, beautiful blue! You know what's cool?? The owner said everything from windows to countertops to flooring came from their local <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>, including some great special orders. I love it! See more photos, including what it looked like before, right over <a href="http://www.countryhome.com/decorating/realliferedo/remodelingstory_1.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />I'm thrilled today to be a guest blogger over at my friends Chris Ann and Kristin's blog <a href="http://lovefeasttable.com/blog/house-of-turquoise/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Table</a>. Actually it's their <span style="font-style: italic;">fabulous</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">newly redesigned blog</span>! In celebration of their launch, they asked me to be a guest at their table and share with their readers about my blogging journey and love for turquoise. Moreover they are giving away a breathtaking Turquoise Tree of Life Necklace designed and handmade by <a href="http://www.oiejewelry.com/about-oie-jewelry.asp" target="_blank">Liz Oie</a>. You won't want to miss out on your chance to win <a href="http://lovefeasttable.com/blog/house-of-turquoise/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lovefeasttable.com/blog/house-of-turquoise/" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-d9nJ4gd/0/S/i-d9nJ4gd-S.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><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!<br /><br /></span></span><div align="center"><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9jFPndk/0/S/i-9jFPndk-S.jpg" /></span></span></a><br /></div>

"Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa."

I have a soft spot for country homes, especially ones in Iowa (where I was born.) The homeowners of this 1923 Craftsman bungalow spent 8 mon...

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Red Element Design Studio

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gSkwJGd/0/O/i-gSkwJGd.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NGBJW97/0/O/i-NGBJW97.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-p5kGMWg/0/O/i-p5kGMWg.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2Jhjr2t/0/M/i-2Jhjr2t-M.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GGKSrDX/0/O/i-GGKSrDX.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LSdzVB3/0/O/i-LSdzVB3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MBMWrLs/0/O/i-MBMWrLs.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2m2VHxw/0/O/i-2m2VHxw.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7pmSzkj/0/O/i-7pmSzkj.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-z5fpq9C/0/O/i-z5fpq9C.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I am sure you are all glued to your screens devouring these images! This gorgeous Kiawah Island home designed by Rebekah Carter of <a href="http://www.redelementdesign.com/" target="_blank">Red Element Design Studio</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.michaelcosta.net/" target="_blank">Michael Costa</a> is positively dream-worthy. The Old World European charm mixed with modern touches gives the home a luxurious but laid back look that I am loving. Call me crazy, but I could just eat up all those fabulous windows. What a treat to have French doors in the bedroom opening up to an infinity edge pool overlooking a big pond! Oh my! Read about the home and see more images at <a href="http://issuu.com/chdmagazine/docs/spring2010" target="_blank">Charleston Home + Design</a>! <span style="font-style: italic;">Have a wonderful weekend!!! </span></div></center>

Red Element Design Studio

I am sure you are all glued to your screens devouring these images! This gorgeous Kiawah Island home designed by Rebekah Carter of Red Eleme...

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