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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Turquoise Striped Floor

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1146843240_7ZauN-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1146843234_Zthyf-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/780534965_oPCs4-O.jpg" /><br /><br /></center>I never get tired of looking at perfection! One of my favorites of 2010 was this Arkansas home designed by <a href="http://tobifairley.com/portfolio/leawood/" target="_blank">Tobi Fairley</a>. I've already shared images from the home, including this breakfast room with you <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/02/all-about-blue-with-house-beautiful.html" target="_blank">before</a> (how could you forget the <a href="http://marjorieskourasdesign.com/products/#Page%2011" target="_blank">Marjorie Skouras</a> chandelier!) but I was excited to find more images of the kitchen in Tobi's portfolio. The painted hardwood floors are absolutely fab-u-lous! (They're painted <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/search/label/Wythe%20Blue" target="_blank">Wythe Blue</a> by Benjamin Moore and Wool Skein by Sherwin-Williams.) The result is playful and unique, but the perfect color selections make the room beautifully serene too.<span style="font-style: italic;"> LOVE! </span>

Turquoise Striped Floor

I never get tired of looking at perfection! One of my favorites of 2010 was this Arkansas home designed by Tobi Fairley . I've already s...

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