Flying high

Lately I'm seeing birds in many design magazines and home decor shops. They keep popping up on wallpaper, pillows, bedding, pottery, art work and in cages.  It seems the sky's the limit!  Here are some of my favourite ways to integrate a theme into your home. It doesn't have to be birds, it could be butterflies, fish etc. <br /><br /><b>Wallpaper  </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/216173/Heather-Garrett-eclectic-laundry-room-raleigh"><img alt="Heather Garrett eclectic laundry room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/216173_0_8-4417-eclectic-laundry-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Houzz</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I love the design possibilities of wallpaper, but I can also remember all those hours of scraping it off walls.  My preference now  is to use wallpaper on smaller spaces or as an accent.  The colours in this pattern work perfectly with other colours in the room. In a small space which isn't lived in daily you can be a little more whimsical or adventurous. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/29466/living-room-eclectic-living-room-los-angeles"><img alt="living room eclectic living room" border="0" height="300" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/29466_0_8-7247-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3969/maison21" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">maison21</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This vibrant yellow is hard to ignore and it is used sparingly.  Framing sections is a perfect solution for a shot of pattern and colour.  Look closely and you will see tiny birds.  The graphic pillow repeats the motif in a much bolder way.  </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/171677/Creating-Exploration-eclectic-kids-dallas"><img alt="Creating Exploration eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/171677_0_8-5562-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/erikaey/erika-everett-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Erika Everett Design</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And the bird theme is carried through this nursery even to the ceiling. </span></small></div><br /><br /><b>Wall Decals and Stencils</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/165774/Four-Walls-and-a-Roof-contemporary-kids-san-francisco"><img alt="Four Walls and a Roof contemporary kids" border="0" height="253" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/165774_0_8-4135-contemporary-kids.jpg" width="400" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/21814/Lucy-McLintic" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Lucy McLintic</a></small></div><small><span style="font-size: small;"> These white birds  are subtle and fresh even with the addition of pattern on another wall. I think white drawings are so minimal  because they just hint at their presence.   </span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NMEF_qZiGK_Vz2vh3HW4ED8m0kx8kUltl0ZgPvSgTCPBcMEq1MgBEv3IOHfumHcXl-Xd9Bd8iLrOX0d_lrD-uc8HR6-oZl48rSO37eirD-rfRgJ9PeE4ChIKiLYcinkDNRTbCiotOWjs/s1600/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6NMEF_qZiGK_Vz2vh3HW4ED8m0kx8kUltl0ZgPvSgTCPBcMEq1MgBEv3IOHfumHcXl-Xd9Bd8iLrOX0d_lrD-uc8HR6-oZl48rSO37eirD-rfRgJ9PeE4ChIKiLYcinkDNRTbCiotOWjs/s400/171277592048553326_8PWHB2RX_b.jpg" width="275" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://customnurseryart.blogspot.ca/2011/08/nursery-wallpaper-accent-wall.html">Custom Nursery Art </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Look up!  Look waaaay up! What a lovely finishing touch in a nursery!   </span></small><br /><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/212199/oniroco-eclectic-kids-"><img alt="oniroco eclectic kids" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/212199_0_8-9866-eclectic-kids.jpg" width="300" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> <br /> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Oniroco</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <span style="font-size: small;"> You have to love these graphic birdcages and birds on the wall, but don't miss the pillows!</span> <br /></small></div></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitockOc1UZmHJ2mjfjRJ52ldx0IL2BLClTjaIVskTNUEMUnfuTvvPeOUUrnkB7Q9KDVCfsY5fekKhE9q5iRT51TVFnOx2p3BVWCUNE8JwSHy1CMWFWxvbm_e-BgE61AtUf7awkR83eQj5d/s1600/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitockOc1UZmHJ2mjfjRJ52ldx0IL2BLClTjaIVskTNUEMUnfuTvvPeOUUrnkB7Q9KDVCfsY5fekKhE9q5iRT51TVFnOx2p3BVWCUNE8JwSHy1CMWFWxvbm_e-BgE61AtUf7awkR83eQj5d/s320/birdcage-via-stylehive.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">And here they  are again in  graphic black providing a  backdrop for this dark sofa.  I like how the curved lines of the sofa interact with the curves of the cages. And following up with the real thing......</span></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Birdcages </b></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/90898/Family-Room-Details-traditional-family-room-dallas"><img alt="Family Room Details traditional family room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/90898_0_8-0225-traditional-family-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/charmhome/cristi-holcombe" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Cristi Holcombe</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using cages is a way to reference our fine feathered friends without having them actually  appear.  The absence of presence so to speak. I love the weathered driftwood with the straight lines of the cages.  </span></div></div><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s400/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" width="320" /></a><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"></span></small><small><a href="http://thedecorologist.com/wp/collective-soul-birdcages"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">The Decorologist  </span></span></a></small></div><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>You can also attach birdcages to your wall for a very three dimensional look which leads me to other forms of 3 D accessories....   </span></small><br /><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sculpture </b></span></small></div><div style="color: #444444;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/361840/Accessory-Closeup-traditional-entry-new-orleans"><img alt="Accessory Closeup traditional entry" border="0" height="289" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/361840_0_8-2147-traditional-entry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/new-orleans" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nelsonwilsoninteriors/nelson-wilson-interiors" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Nelson Wilson Interiors</a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Tucked away on a table top amidst  a display of flowers and books, </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/524506/Interieurs-Showroom-by-Francine-Gardner-eclectic-home-office-new-york"><img alt="Interieurs Showroom by Francine Gardner eclectic home office" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/524506_0_8-7524-eclectic-home-office.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/interieurs/interieurs-by-francine-gardner" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> Francine Gardner</a></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> commanding a shelf in a very contemporary office space, </span></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/67310/---other-metros"><img alt=" " border="0" height="398" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/67310_0_8-4894--.jpg" width="400" /></a><small> </small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">spaces design</a></small></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> or hanging in pristine whiteness to delight a new baby, birds take many forms in homes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/121277/Eames-House-Bird-by-Vitra-modern-artwork-"><img alt="Eames House Bird by Vitra modern artwork" border="0" height="326" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/121277_0_8-9266-modern-artwork.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/nestliving.1321432511/nestliving" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">nestliving</a></small></div><br /> The iconic Eames bird can be found in many styled homes. Charles and Ray Eames had the original carved bird and constantly rearranged  it in various vignettes around their home and when styling photos. Because of the colour and simple lines the bird was sought by Eames fans.   Using 3 D scans of the original bird Vitra is now creating <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/eames-house-bird.do?sortby=ourPicks">reproductions</a> of it. <small><br /></small></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Art work </b></span></div><small><br /></small><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/218695/Edgewood-Townhouse-modern--atlanta"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img alt="Edgewood Townhouse modern " border="0" height="640" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/218695_0_8-6802-modern-.jpg" width="430" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/ysdesignblog/niki-papadopoulos" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Niki Papadopoulos</a></small></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Silhouettes of birds and branches provide a very eye catching headboard design. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqRZg0Y4_8PTZly8HCNRNO3nWFmnWywOow8jP2Cj3KK2lvDUQCvN8yrX-G6lVybl-5zXnqJmHwHa-L5jWp5SLtsBFcv5CtwrvAH8hp24m2b7GTrq3DUZoSO3PTREEicjvcjGpC-9uP_Bj/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte"><img alt="Black & White Master Bedroom with a Touch of Teal contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="267" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46875_0_8-7371-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46875/Black---White-Master-Bedroom-with-a-Touch-of-Teal-contemporary-bedroom-charlotte">Emily A. Clarke</a></span></div>Small prints of various birds matted large and stacked on either side of this bed make for an interesting symmetrical layout.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/21136/Spring-2009-British-Colonial-Entry-Room-Design-Ideas---Williams-Sonoma-Home-tropical--"><img alt="Spring 2009 British Colonial Entry Room Design Ideas | Williams-Sonoma Home tropical " border="0" height="278" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/21136_0_8-9388-tropical-.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: #444444;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Williams-Sonoma Home</a></small></div></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> Don't forget you don't have to hang artwork.  It can be beautifully displayed as part of a vignette. </span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><b><span style="font-size: small;">Painted Furniture </span></b></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/27180/black-birds---other-metros"><img alt="black birds " border="0" height="329" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/27180_0_8-0172--.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/3796/bryonieportercom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">bryonieporter.com</a></small></div><br />Birds appear to be a favourite motif on painted furniture.  This striking combination begs your attention.  It would make a fantastic art piece at the end of a hallway. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4C6Xber1Hbo2j4kdcrXNAHXoDJm98ycoWX2-ALvhZQj9QNQOfuamzvB5t19hyg2DLyO0yPGv2JOmXe1tuRJmdkarqMmMz1T-_0fCkwF6deHOpQLrXKDnc3zMhYfZFi7Bzm-fzNfQEV1k/s1600/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X_YvHqwglOsvV-tTcrc2hh3c0vwWe1VwzGMEZVYbux9VdVhShVRlBXavE7ML41uRt-w7ZPvy1E0x5wSl8cktJTNG6TU34Ob3x9UJk0A_bqhHeIfZixsvr1Bn77CtgGuC9U3IPjwb3Dur/s1600/171277592048553364_Jyzow53v_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqRZg0Y4_8PTZly8HCNRNO3nWFmnWywOow8jP2Cj3KK2lvDUQCvN8yrX-G6lVybl-5zXnqJmHwHa-L5jWp5SLtsBFcv5CtwrvAH8hp24m2b7GTrq3DUZoSO3PTREEicjvcjGpC-9uP_Bj/s1600/171277592048553378_bTZhq5k4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn4C6Xber1Hbo2j4kdcrXNAHXoDJm98ycoWX2-ALvhZQj9QNQOfuamzvB5t19hyg2DLyO0yPGv2JOmXe1tuRJmdkarqMmMz1T-_0fCkwF6deHOpQLrXKDnc3zMhYfZFi7Bzm-fzNfQEV1k/s400/171277592048553350_pAhChkkn_b.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Hand-Painted_Bird_Chest/">Home Decorators  </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7aat_Q8UPUM8Kb5Ol2wffazorkyEDS40qfVsRzjJ-NFUFh4JoGfodCSxbHhCIhI7lPlUIRiw3PW8ksPHzWJteEDRtNvN9EC5OkrRLapb2NhcdyReOUyD5NyuzlirFh1-yMs7UrE1isqd/s1600/207587864043927317_MBRh6bBt_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What a difference from the dresser above.  This one is all calmness and delicacy. </div><br /><b> Lighting </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuC61CJ3lDI1wUbtI5WDZ1JkD3zZkmJI1SMvvvfxBifjEP0ezoJixdgC-rcci4nPdnFgUdvLryYpvRHDGcKbuDRKbLo0LOL50OY9WepjaSx5k2Z6Gnqo3b3RnUOHqX0SHHWe_sJ6fRm6e/s1600/81487074477820722_G2jgyu7O_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/131952/Mountain-House-eclectic-dining-room-denver"><img alt="Mountain House eclectic dining room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/131952_0_8-5869-eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/timcuppettarchitects/tim-cuppett-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tim Cuppett Architects</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/155007/Birdie-Chandelier-by-Ingo-Maurer-eclectic-chandeliers-" target="_blank"> Ingo Maurer</a>  birdy chandelier is a modern classic that will always inspire interest. </div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/46259/Lola-B-s-traditional-living-room-other-metros"><img alt="Lola Bs traditional living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/46259_0_8-8841-traditional-living-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/chicago" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/kaseybuick/kasey-buick" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Kasey Buick</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"> And a more traditional take on a birdie chandelier. </span></small></div></div><div><br /> I could keep going but this post is already too long!<br /><br /></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/wshome/williamssonoma-home" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div><div style="color: #444444;">Do you have an interesting way you have included bird motifs in your decor?  Just click on the comments button and have your say. </div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><br /><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/oniroco/oniroco" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a></small></div>

Flying high

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Ahearn Architecture

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Vv27JSw/0/O/i-Vv27JSw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4W2ddMV/0/O/i-4W2ddMV.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nK8QKC4/0/O/i-nK8QKC4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zTgzh6W/0/O/i-zTgzh6W.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-sffzRXK/0/O/i-sffzRXK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-dkbGpRS/0/O/i-dkbGpRS.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6Fv2BZZ/0/O/i-6Fv2BZZ.jpg" /></div><br />I love when photos can take you away for a few minutes! This absolutely gorgeous home on Martha's Vineyard designed by architect <a href="http://www.patrickahearn.com/" target="_blank">Patrick Ahearn</a> certainly did that for me. <a href="http://gauthierstacy.com/" target="_blank">Gauthier-Stacy</a> out of Boston was responsible for the detailed, dreamy interiors. The master bedroom with its cozy fireplace, high ceilings, gorgeous bath, and private deck is just incredible! And the views! The rolling hills of Martha's Vineyard certainly are breathtaking!! Tour the rest of the home with more photos by <a href="http://www.gregpremru.com/" target="_blank">Greg Premru</a> right over <a href="http://www.patrickahearn.com/property/plantingfield_way_2/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />And with that, I wish you all a fantastic weekend!!!<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>

Ahearn Architecture

I love when photos can take you away for a few minutes! This absolutely gorgeous home on Martha's Vineyard designed by architect Patrick...

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Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-q8Mp8Ns/0/O/i-q8Mp8Ns.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CZrQf5h/0/O/i-CZrQf5h.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GZh9tgH/0/O/i-GZh9tgH.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-m6vGrv6/0/O/i-m6vGrv6.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GSWgFWV/0/O/i-GSWgFWV.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9RGfPM9/0/O/i-9RGfPM9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-b5jTThp/0/O/i-b5jTThp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6JqRgn3/0/O/i-6JqRgn3.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Seems like I'm usually sharing hotels more off the beaten path, but today's feature is in Florida at the newly renovated <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpasr-renaissance-vinoy-resort-and-golf-club/" target="_blank">Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club</a>. Located on Tampa Bay near St. Pete Beach, the 86-year-old resort recently revealed a renovation of their gorgeous lobby. The architecture and interior design firm <a href="http://www.leoadaly.com/" target="_blank">Leo A Daly</a> used shades of turquoise to give the historic Mediterranean Revival architecture a fresh, modern design. How fab are all of the chairs?! I especially love the ones with the turquoise backs! Such cool rugs too! You can read all about the resort and see more images right <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpasr-renaissance-vinoy-resort-and-golf-club/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club

Seems like I'm usually sharing hotels more off the beaten path, but today's feature is in Florida at the newly renovated Vinoy Renai...

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Marmalade Interiors

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MWRF5Gh/0/O/i-MWRF5Gh.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9bbCC4d/0/O/i-9bbCC4d.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GrWXfh3/0/O/i-GrWXfh3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NfzqmgK/0/O/i-NfzqmgK.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-jDm34VM/0/O/i-jDm34VM.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bDwwKt7/0/O/i-bDwwKt7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3RNJSPL/0/O/i-3RNJSPL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-pL9P8TH/0/O/i-pL9P8TH.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vhmsXmt/0/O/i-vhmsXmt.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-p7Kv68m/0/O/i-p7Kv68m.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-sTTc9rN/0/O/i-sTTc9rN.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-wsBjwW9/0/O/i-wsBjwW9.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Does your home feel like you?? Swedish-born interior designer Jill Sorensen of <a href="http://marmaladeinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Marmalade Interiors</a> out of McLean, Virginia believes that your home affects you deeply–ignoring your home is ignoring yourself! Her vibrant home above photographed by <a href="http://www.tanyamalott.com/" target="_blank">Tanya Malott</a> translates to where she is in life right now: fearless, carefree and happy. So much cheery color, I love it! With the idea that you can improve your life with good design, and that good design should be available to everybody, at any budget, Jill started a blog called <a href="http://blog.livelikeyou.com/" target="_blank">Live.Like.You.</a> in addition to a (really cool) <a href="http://www.livelikeyou.com/" target="_blank">online store</a>. She sells a lot of unique, colorful home decor, but also provides a ton of free design ideas and advice! Check it out <a href="http://livelikeyou.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Marmalade Interiors

Does your home feel like you?? Swedish-born interior designer Jill Sorensen of Marmalade Interiors out of McLean, Virginia believes that yo...

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Ali Schwarz Design Group

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cJfDnqR/0/O/i-cJfDnqR.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-rx6gJ4J/0/O/i-rx6gJ4J.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9jf4zWx/0/O/i-9jf4zWx.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MgKxd2J/0/O/i-MgKxd2J.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BNncPjj/0/O/i-BNncPjj.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bT8c9w2/0/O/i-bT8c9w2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3dFbfFX/0/O/i-3dFbfFX.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-M57jG3K/0/O/i-M57jG3K.jpg" /><br /></div><br />You know it's going to be a good day when your morning begins in the Hamptons! This dreamy Southampton haven designed by <a href="http://www.alischwarz.com/" target="_blank">Ali Schwarz</a> out of Redding, Connecticut has that light and airy feeling we all love so much. The introduction of blue on the accessories, bookshelves, ceilings, furniture, kitchen island, window shades and bedroom wall is just the icing on the cake! Did you notice on the gorgeous kitchen island, the glass-front bins are storing candy?! Ha! I <span style="font-style: italic;">love</span> it! You can see more of this home right over <a href="http://www.alischwarz.com/gallery-south-hampton.html#img/galleries/south_hampton/sh_1.png" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Ali Schwarz Design Group

You know it's going to be a good day when your morning begins in the Hamptons! This dreamy Southampton haven designed by Ali Schwarz ou...

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