Girls Room Decor

<div style="text-align: center;">When Erin asked me to do a guest post for the blog I was beyond thrilled and excited! I was also very intimidated. This is <i>the</i> Erin Olson of House of Turquoise, for goodness sake! She is the goddess of all things turquoise, and in my mind I picture her this way:</div><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/AVvXsEhkhLQfZVkL3u5FZBCkD86NaQ-kfS3nul4Q4LJfgwkvzQ7_V6lDnGWpBMluKmp6ZyPxPE_gPZ6PpkfxNq_IwHSMH4iOhrfsWD2v3WTLWKFNMuWYj0N65xAj-56F9C3esiXcyD7AVEu2Umc/s1600/lana-del-rey-born-to-die.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhLQfZVkL3u5FZBCkD86NaQ-kfS3nul4Q4LJfgwkvzQ7_V6lDnGWpBMluKmp6ZyPxPE_gPZ6PpkfxNq_IwHSMH4iOhrfsWD2v3WTLWKFNMuWYj0N65xAj-56F9C3esiXcyD7AVEu2Umc/s1600/lana-del-rey-born-to-die.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alvarodealmeida.com/afterthecircle/?p=1989" target="_blank">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Except of course she'd be wearing an aquamarine dress, with some hydrangeas in her hair. Oh, and the tigers are teal. Or maybe she's flanked by two enormous sea foam green sea horses. Even though I imagine her like this and totally revere her amazing taste, I quickly overcame my intimidation because at the end of the day we're both two girls that are obsessed with all things turquoise. And really, is there any better color? </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Turquoise is both calming:</div><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/AVvXsEjf2BEpN2GI7qCBjRWYBxe0swUQQTTOTdTkgAg_CuW6-zPYyVGJ5lpcUTyh0WPwv664nxV3lTQv9ziGobi1MhdsThrw2fCmndaZpS5Wz03_EwNLg3rX-ZF-bjexGld100bJzAAYAw8h9Jw/s1600/calming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2BEpN2GI7qCBjRWYBxe0swUQQTTOTdTkgAg_CuW6-zPYyVGJ5lpcUTyh0WPwv664nxV3lTQv9ziGobi1MhdsThrw2fCmndaZpS5Wz03_EwNLg3rX-ZF-bjexGld100bJzAAYAw8h9Jw/s640/calming.jpg" width="531" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/11/miles-redd-winner.html" target="_blank">Miles Redd</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i>and</i> exciting:</div><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/AVvXsEhh0yL4I71cW40EdFRWePCTzccOH59YVlOV9iml-OG_kysJy3tfLM0ggGFuFiZeLXygFt7ZML35VtdYesldDvdZ9O3uG4xCW4CNYfMxhFM6D1wkW-v1yyqVUbW6_aqlwGCUXU84JYbXNE8/s1600/exciting.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh0yL4I71cW40EdFRWePCTzccOH59YVlOV9iml-OG_kysJy3tfLM0ggGFuFiZeLXygFt7ZML35VtdYesldDvdZ9O3uG4xCW4CNYfMxhFM6D1wkW-v1yyqVUbW6_aqlwGCUXU84JYbXNE8/s640/exciting.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>This paradoxical quality makes it the the perfect punch of color for all seasons. </u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the fall, it's a wonderful foil for all the warm, autumnal colors. Since turquoise is opposite orange on the color wheel, it's an ideal complement to russet colored leaves, pumpkins and fiery-hued flowers. Can you imagine being a Thanksgiving guest in <i>this</i> dining room? I'm swooning just thinking about it.</div><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/AVvXsEhkDPer7NcfFjE88gSxumgyr2R2yOw2d-aAdDh40jF7O_TliMfAF6xa1h47I_W_rIaAVtC21jgCyuj2AS_FJp7ACfam7i-RyxXhKKAKCrFeFyL3be2SamWT9-hqDCM74cgLuIdVkqmEy8I/s1600/david+jiminez.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPer7NcfFjE88gSxumgyr2R2yOw2d-aAdDh40jF7O_TliMfAF6xa1h47I_W_rIaAVtC21jgCyuj2AS_FJp7ACfam7i-RyxXhKKAKCrFeFyL3be2SamWT9-hqDCM74cgLuIdVkqmEy8I/s1600/david+jiminez.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.djimenez.com/" target="_blank">David Jiminez</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">During winter, the right touches of aqua can imbue a feeling coziness - just add splashes of black and some luxurious texture; like a fluffy, sumptuous area rug. A fireplace as a focal point doesn't hurt either.</div><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/AVvXsEgUhPsfnfcoskt4lw7iHlWKqGDaM_8j18QInHfXaT20G8YlcvPzrdN7rN9u1U3XwP1e0wr_J6YTgWGocTpMDUxmGMmyqZ7fxHBTdqW-GpbUMpsILgid54BDaKy5yoggA2-oO8M0e6M5f7k/s1600/winter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhPsfnfcoskt4lw7iHlWKqGDaM_8j18QInHfXaT20G8YlcvPzrdN7rN9u1U3XwP1e0wr_J6YTgWGocTpMDUxmGMmyqZ7fxHBTdqW-GpbUMpsILgid54BDaKy5yoggA2-oO8M0e6M5f7k/s1600/winter.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/NEST-Instinctual-Interiors-Judith-Balis/124741840951002" target="_blank">Nest Instinctual Interiors</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Springtime and turquoise go together like peas and carrots. Just think of branches of burgeoning blooms against a clear, aquamarine sky. Or the color of robin's eggs. This time of year, the world is just reawakening from its slumber, and turquoise echoes this sense of hopefulness. (Plus, it looks really fabulous when mixed with spring green.)</div><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/AVvXsEioceiF0D2CzeOQgZb2MWHx6JS8CIbdr31DtXdSnMcQlGqZrGEaX27mgcl05wpcyKRvW02BS0ZAHwXOgTDtDx7j2J-4Z9EsiYhjtoEFxy8kPKMkuQkmSJhjH__2yxzhA24C_RjN8KauOfM/s1600/aqua+lamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioceiF0D2CzeOQgZb2MWHx6JS8CIbdr31DtXdSnMcQlGqZrGEaX27mgcl05wpcyKRvW02BS0ZAHwXOgTDtDx7j2J-4Z9EsiYhjtoEFxy8kPKMkuQkmSJhjH__2yxzhA24C_RjN8KauOfM/s640/aqua+lamps.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.howtobeaheroine.com/2012/05/09/lamp-makeover/" target="_blank">How To Be A Heroine</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">So, even though every season benefits from turquoise, there is no more appropriate season in which to start layering in some of these beautiful colors than SUMMER! </div><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/AVvXsEgE_zmtDmUm2qk7Pa6uem03ccwbB6YhCZ6Lb6WWN3_eoMsl8JBZBrJci-gQ2LpvmDAXir2T3Mv_AjZy-FIUuqKVwWeZkY1rXqJrovrOLUvnvPOuqcfzNWxwJQJpb13UPwFyU0nKSQEdyfI/s1600/pool+cabana.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_zmtDmUm2qk7Pa6uem03ccwbB6YhCZ6Lb6WWN3_eoMsl8JBZBrJci-gQ2LpvmDAXir2T3Mv_AjZy-FIUuqKVwWeZkY1rXqJrovrOLUvnvPOuqcfzNWxwJQJpb13UPwFyU0nKSQEdyfI/s640/pool+cabana.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kristenhutchins.com/" target="_blank">Kristin Hutchins Design</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Turquoise telegraphs an aura of relaxing beachiness - no matter if you're sitting on a Caribbean island or many hundreds of miles away from the nearest large body of water.</div><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/AVvXsEiH5bEc9aHsVKnGkPVrJ40sGF4xUO4EP0SV8s2fw4NAvy-JZ-q_Ve3HLojRii-WB4tHKQxtpEaP03YLKURb5843zyqnTQhOQGod9VqS2mCcHM6c02XPAky1VQp15E3P2o3K5cwnz5hQTqE/s1600/mcches-porch-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5bEc9aHsVKnGkPVrJ40sGF4xUO4EP0SV8s2fw4NAvy-JZ-q_Ve3HLojRii-WB4tHKQxtpEaP03YLKURb5843zyqnTQhOQGod9VqS2mCcHM6c02XPAky1VQp15E3P2o3K5cwnz5hQTqE/s400/mcches-porch-l.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/" target="_blank">Coastal Living</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This color makes you want to take your shoes off and savor the moment. I believe no outdoor space is truly complete in the sultry months of summer without at least a dollop of this gorgeous shade.</div><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/AVvXsEjPuT7fhsRyaUPL3H2ecfuYEmRNvUt4YTGkN7Te1RRCgAxGaxiJm3VwOadGq6W2jgXDQVod8dZh2NcaidQF-zjsndCub9tTK123EsZUSfe7LQZeezSnup9QKZpzmZYDzACsT6MJHgotsg4/s1600/ikat+chairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuT7fhsRyaUPL3H2ecfuYEmRNvUt4YTGkN7Te1RRCgAxGaxiJm3VwOadGq6W2jgXDQVod8dZh2NcaidQF-zjsndCub9tTK123EsZUSfe7LQZeezSnup9QKZpzmZYDzACsT6MJHgotsg4/s400/ikat+chairs.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.howtobeaheroine.com/2012/04/25/a-quick-and-lovely-fix/" target="_blank">How To Be A Heroine</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">With Memorial Day right around the corner, the time to dip your toes into the décor world of turquoise is <i>now</i>. This is easy to do without spending tons of money. So don't worry my darlings - you can splash some aquamarine, robin's egg blue, sea foam green, azure and teal into your world <i>and</i> have gas money for a summer get-away! (Although a color infusion of this caliber may inspire a full blown stay-cation, blueberry mojitos and all.)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Here are some things I am thinking of adding to our front porch to usher in the season:</u></div><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/AVvXsEgGEF9gDaltmwyEoFTn0cAnA0Nr5zqntsQS8aNJKLTKz-5b9rLkoXSofhPP_fsLTlI_Fnlzlfqmk4Mm-MHSnsMIKGJXoudPCaZExIKWoUTDqU0Jp22NMZpIxx5KKC61RYYvFDLlczx6qEA/s1600/restoration+hardware+pillows.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEF9gDaltmwyEoFTn0cAnA0Nr5zqntsQS8aNJKLTKz-5b9rLkoXSofhPP_fsLTlI_Fnlzlfqmk4Mm-MHSnsMIKGJXoudPCaZExIKWoUTDqU0Jp22NMZpIxx5KKC61RYYvFDLlczx6qEA/s1600/restoration+hardware+pillows.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1871066&categoryId=cat1770008" target="_blank">Pillows from Restoration Hardware</a>, for lounging in comfort and style</td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEhWOt7hUoLVUEksKKsCySaS6ScBt6jfpaGdxTCikfaayKY5YBD0fcVr2xlZ7gGl5jwDs6wgZ6gut0Sd4aw-ER7DrLZYgJiDZb11ufS5LhoNEdYgvN4rwulqfDOZGmkQBZXTtfqZsCF8r2M/s1600/teal+tray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOt7hUoLVUEksKKsCySaS6ScBt6jfpaGdxTCikfaayKY5YBD0fcVr2xlZ7gGl5jwDs6wgZ6gut0Sd4aw-ER7DrLZYgJiDZb11ufS5LhoNEdYgvN4rwulqfDOZGmkQBZXTtfqZsCF8r2M/s320/teal+tray.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/square-lacquer-trays-c346/?pkey=e%7Cteal%7C10%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C7&group=1&sku=4924783&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH%7C%7CNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Summer%202012%20D1%2B2%20Billboards-_-" target="_blank">A laquer tray from West Elm</a>, perfect for perching atop an outdoor ottoman</td></tr></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><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-DV0FbUmVwzg4NvHLoPl6BJUOjvt08tFYr-ev-ncNko040Idrcc8Xe9dEw3OfUkXOCRqfe0_-TtZZvTZfxz-ZgEjJ__JjveJU_Y5oM3bRz4Ub23yE6YWUORAlVTsY25lxrP1i1k33II/s1600/diod-glass__0094769_PE232682_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-DV0FbUmVwzg4NvHLoPl6BJUOjvt08tFYr-ev-ncNko040Idrcc8Xe9dEw3OfUkXOCRqfe0_-TtZZvTZfxz-ZgEjJ__JjveJU_Y5oM3bRz4Ub23yE6YWUORAlVTsY25lxrP1i1k33II/s320/diod-glass__0094769_PE232682_S4.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00149807/" target="_blank">Some tumblers from Ikea</a> that make even a simple glass of water seem infinitely refreshing</td></tr></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><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYC1TDrVB8lHnfigaU8om0FJsnbbvlSplzMpIhcyE8rRVI7b-qUVjN0lRMB2DqemlCBGC5GrNZA4ySF9ZXgzSgRTF0Z_URrD6EGHket1EpwG_hzWrFF0ydGRg_BNWsQLHQdS5PYXKdVs/s1600/candle.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYC1TDrVB8lHnfigaU8om0FJsnbbvlSplzMpIhcyE8rRVI7b-qUVjN0lRMB2DqemlCBGC5GrNZA4ySF9ZXgzSgRTF0Z_URrD6EGHket1EpwG_hzWrFF0ydGRg_BNWsQLHQdS5PYXKdVs/s400/candle.jpeg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-candle-candles/39076.jsp" target="_blank">candle from Anthropologie</a> actually came home with us this past weekend.  If such a thing is possible it actually <i>smells</i> like turquoise - absolutely heavenly. We were walking by the store and I felt like the scent pulled me right in. And even though the glass is more of a cobalt, when the flame is burning it throws off an aquamarine glow.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><u>And there are a few simple projects I have up my sleeve as well:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Painting the porch ceiling:<br /><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/AVvXsEg5EhblfiF9bvZ9nSEKBYNSDtph70ypBg50cnpC7BK7dQJAj2dnzfkPQQgVoE_H6Gye4-p0JfwSikWVHo3RCcD-mwr5xOarLBR79tzr2lPbTQvVylYWaXmtwIeQKXM1gsKGfO4ATPTfrNQ/s1600/painted+ceiling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EhblfiF9bvZ9nSEKBYNSDtph70ypBg50cnpC7BK7dQJAj2dnzfkPQQgVoE_H6Gye4-p0JfwSikWVHo3RCcD-mwr5xOarLBR79tzr2lPbTQvVylYWaXmtwIeQKXM1gsKGfO4ATPTfrNQ/s400/painted+ceiling.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Planting some hydrangeas:</div><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/AVvXsEh6w8jI4hyphenhyphenN1hLLVTz0KBjFAlVtynYBzDOk0905hz5oCf0C-ESWlsOV6izq2rD78-J_TiWP6TJcIINCG_92UF0MI1MS6FJTjutAc_dFtViSTyuUzJrMQHLhsVrq6o_7Wz1U1iUqHizE5WA/s1600/hydrangeas.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6w8jI4hyphenhyphenN1hLLVTz0KBjFAlVtynYBzDOk0905hz5oCf0C-ESWlsOV6izq2rD78-J_TiWP6TJcIINCG_92UF0MI1MS6FJTjutAc_dFtViSTyuUzJrMQHLhsVrq6o_7Wz1U1iUqHizE5WA/s400/hydrangeas.jpeg" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bumblebeeblog.com/2008/06/20/never-underestimate-a-butterfly-bush/" target="_blank">Bumblebee Blog</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">And even though I can't find a picture anywhere on the internet, I want to spray paint the chain that holds up our porch swing. I'll give you three guesses as to what color, and the first two don't count. </div><div><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/AVvXsEi8jXa9HSHo1Ydn7dScj54lNxzPGrjod_OwDbNJw316W_hUyc6TbG-QEKIFkvvLtrzJ8sYyIfcxYQFLBbgK5uoDbI0SpZ_40mhBjKfwOIELvVfciFtEZoD49KF0d4hTISctwTGUoOwaZlM/s1600/swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jXa9HSHo1Ydn7dScj54lNxzPGrjod_OwDbNJw316W_hUyc6TbG-QEKIFkvvLtrzJ8sYyIfcxYQFLBbgK5uoDbI0SpZ_40mhBjKfwOIELvVfciFtEZoD49KF0d4hTISctwTGUoOwaZlM/s400/swing.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Wouldn't the chain on <a href="http://www.porchswings.com/porch-swings/wood/materacrossbackpaintedwoodporchswingwhite1.cfm" target="_blank">this swing</a> look <i>amazing</i> as a glossy pop of turquoise?</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>These are just a few ideas to get you going. You could add one little thing or go all out! We are <a href="http://www.howtobeaheroine.com/2012/05/16/a-special-delivery/" target="_blank">just starting our porch makeover</a> and will have lots of pictures coming over the next few weeks. I hope you can join us as we delve into this transformation of our favorite "room" in the house - just in time for summer! I promise there will be lots of turquoise! </div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo,</div><div>CA<br /><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>

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<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NShBTKt/0/O/i-NShBTKt.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gcxsQjK/0/O/i-gcxsQjK.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hb9MSzd/0/O/i-hb9MSzd.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vwp58jg/0/O/i-vwp58jg.jpg" /></div><br />Now this is one little girl's room I would snatch up for myself in a heartbeat! Designed by <a href="http://www.nurserynotations.com/2012/01/toddler-room-unveiled-by-andrika-king.html" target="_blank">Andrika King</a> for a toddler in Manhattan Beach, the colorful space photographed by Liz Lonky of <a href="http://www.lifeizphotography.com/" target="_blank">Life Iz Photography</a> has so much feminine flair and great energy, I just adore every inch! The custom cherry blossom tree mural is amazing, love that cute turquoise bird! And of course the <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/product/view/edelweiss-crewel-aqua-duvet-cover--Q80AQDC" target="_blank">Pine Cone Hill</a> embroidered duvet (it's one of my favorites!) For more fabulously colorful kids' spaces from Andrika, visit her <a href="http://www.andrikaking.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and blog <a href="http://www.nurserynotations.com/" target="_blank">Nursery Notations</a>!<br /><br /><br />Speaking of <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/" target="_blank">Pine Cone Hill</a> bedding, remember last week I mentioned how its founder Annie Selke was unveiling her new and improved <a href="http://www.freshamerican.com/" target="_blank">Fresh American</a> blog, with all sorts of awesome giveaways to celebrate its relaunch? Well my reader Sandra from North Carolina happened to win big time! And because of that, the folks at Pine Cone Hill are generously giving away the same exact Color Block prize package here for one of <span style="font-style: italic;">you</span> to win! The uber-lucky winner will receive a PCH <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/product/view/herringbone-persimmon-matelasse-coverlet--M7HBPS#pch_gallery_7290" target="_blank">Herringbone Persimmon coverlet</a>, <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/product/view/classic-hemstitch-white-sheet-set--SCLHWS" target="_blank">Classic Hemstitch Sheet Set</a>, <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/product/view/june-stripe-decorative-pillow--DPJNS#pch_gallery_12324" target="_blank">June Stripe Decorative Pillow</a>. Holy moly, that's more than $700 worth of awesomeness!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-dZpp7zr/0/O/i-dZpp7zr.jpg" /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">To Enter:</span><br /><ol><li style="font-style: italic;">Visit <a href="http://www.pineconehill.com/" target="_blank">Pine Cone Hill</a>, find your favorite thing (or two or three!) and leave a comment back here telling us what it is! (Make sure to leave your email if you commenting anonymously so I can contact you!)</li><li style="font-style: italic;">For an extra entry, "like" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PineConeHill" target="_blank">Pine Cone Hill on Facebook</a> then leave a separate comment here saying you did!</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Winner will be randomly selected and announced this Friday 5/25. </span></li></ol><br /><br />Fun day ahead! I am on my way to NYC where I'll be attending <a href="http://www.blogfest2012.com/" target="_blank">Blogfest</a>! Can't wait to meet some of my oldest blogging friends, as well as new ones too! Should be an incredible experience! I have some great guest bloggers lined up, so be sure to stop back. And like always, my many turquoise finds will be going up all day every day on <a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a>! See you back here Friday! :)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;"><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! </span></span>

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