Cheerful Living

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/768773543_CND2i-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/768773543_CND2i-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/768773552_CBfBM-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/768773552_CBfBM-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 400px;" /></a>The renter of this home featured in <a href="http://www.ctcandg.com/mar09/fresh_start.php">Connecticut Cottages and Gardens</a> wanted a fun, positive vibe for a new chapter in her life. Interior designer Janet Hiltz of <a href="http://www.hbhomedesign.com/index.html">Healing Barsanti</a> successfully created something sophisticated, cutting edge and feminine for her. I love the big, bold prints and bright colors against the more traditional wall colors that were required to remain. That turquoise and pink fabric by Quadrille is fab-u-lous!! A neat story goes along with the home...check it out <a href="http://www.ctcandg.com/mar09/fresh_start.php">here</a>!

Cheerful Living

The renter of this home featured in Connecticut Cottages and Gardens wanted a fun, positive vibe for a new chapter in her life. Interior de...

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Kitchen of the Year

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857152_t2op6-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857152_t2op6-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 629px; height: 420px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856319_EBadX-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856319_EBadX-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 515px; height: 673px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856289_fdgGW-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856289_fdgGW-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 510px; height: 670px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856288_zoGyb-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767856288_zoGyb-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 475px; height: 672px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857156_DvDSd-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857156_DvDSd-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 500px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857164_kt29y-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/767857164_kt29y-O.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 337px; height: 500px;" /></a>Hold onto your horses, this kitchen is a true standout! Megan of <a href="http://alifesdesign.blogspot.com/2010/01/kitchen-love.html" target="_blank">A Life's Design</a> shared it and another winner of the <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/Atlanta-Homes-and-Lifestyles/January-2010/2010-Kitchen-of-the-Year-Contest/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc" target="_blank">2010 Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Kitchen of the Year Contest</a>. Obviously this beauty designed by <a href="http://rabautdesign.com/" target="_blank">Jo Rabaut</a> was MY personal favorite.<span class="entry-source-title-parent"> So much space, ample storage, a dreamy color palette...the stuff dreams are made of! I never knew I needed a butler pantry (or a double trough sink)....but I'd LOVE to have this one! Head over <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/Atlanta-Homes-and-Lifestyles/January-2010/2010-Kitchen-of-the-Year-Contest/index.php?cparticle=3&siarticle=2#artanc" target="_blank">here</a> to read all about this serene kitchen of the year!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Edit: Jo Rabaut was kind enough to provide me with the paint information. The kitchen and laundry wall colors are <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/paint_colors/explore/color/SW6211_rainwashed/">Sherwin Williams SW 6211 Rainwashed</a>. </span><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>

Kitchen of the Year

Hold onto your horses, this kitchen is a true standout! Megan of A Life's Design shared it and another winner of the 2010 Atlanta Home...

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Effervescent Bathroom

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/765998583_84ipw-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/765998583_84ipw-O.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 512px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 388px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/765998481_M2TLX-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/765998481_M2TLX-O.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 512px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 384px;" /></a>My favorite thing about this bathroom designed by <a href="http://www.mollyfreydesign.com/" target="_blank">Molly Frey</a> is the <a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/2007/10/effervescent-chandelier.html" target="_blank">Effervescent Chandelier</a> from Anthropologie. Sadly, it's not for sale anymore, but oh how I lusted over it! So neat to see it in a real room. And what a great bathroom too. Love that tile, and how the sinks are on opposite walls. So balanced and symmetric! And the pretty doors?? How fabulous would it be to open them up while drying your hair or doing your makeup. My bathroom always gets so hot!<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 /></span></span><br /><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></div>

Effervescent Bathroom

My favorite thing about this bathroom designed by Molly Frey is the Effervescent Chandelier from Anthropologie. Sadly, it's not for sa...

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