Luke Thornewill + Janet Kielley

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bjhjCrh/0/O/i-bjhjCrh.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pb54XBK/0/O/i-Pb54XBK.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4VZmTr2/0/O/i-4VZmTr2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-jkj8QXp/0/O/i-jkj8QXp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HVbzzDj/0/O/i-HVbzzDj.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-H6RmRZp/0/O/i-H6RmRZp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3QrL6Fj/0/O/i-3QrL6Fj.jpg" /></div><br />I'm seriously loving all the great home tours on <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/coastal-decorating-ideas#slide-1" target="_blank">Country Living</a> lately! This Nantucket cottage photographed by <a href="http://www.gridleygraves.com/" target="_blank">Gridley + Graves</a> is especially calling my name–I'm obsessed with all things Nantucket! The owners worked with architect <a href="http://www.thornewilldesign.com/" target="_blank">Luke Thornewill</a> and interior designer Janet Kielley on the two-year-long renovation of the historic cottage. (With the sea right there, who can complain?!) I love the cute kitchen...did you notice they used a piece of driftwood for the handle on the fridge? I've never seen that before! Get even more ideas when you tour the rest of the home <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/coastal-decorating-ideas#slide-1" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gTbT77T/0/O/i-gTbT77T.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 78%;"><a href="http://www.chanceco.com/">Chance</a></span></div>I'm getting ready to start packing here...Chris and I are headed on a vacation to Chicago, one of our favorite places! (It's no Nantucket, but they do have a really big lake!) I'll be away from the computer all next week, but look forward to some great guest bloggers filling in for me! Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the upcoming holiday! :)<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>

Luke Thornewill + Janet Kielley

I'm seriously loving all the great home tours on Country Living lately! This Nantucket cottage photographed by Gridley + Graves is especially calling my name–I'm obsessed with all things Nantucket! The owners worked with architect Luke Thornewill and interior designer Janet Kielley on the two-year-l…

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Graciela Rutkowski Interiors

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TLGxshB/0/O/i-TLGxshB.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7vdgpSK/0/O/i-7vdgpSK.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HcZ4v96/0/O/i-HcZ4v96.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mRbr394/0/O/i-mRbr394.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BvvRNSb/0/O/i-BvvRNSb.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zHQmMMx/0/O/i-zHQmMMx.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1210309832_mtuFZ-O.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I've already shared this fab-u-lous <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/03/imperial-trellis-bathroom.html" target="_blank">Imperial Trellis bathroom</a> before, but when Sue over at <a href="http://thezhush.blogspot.com/2012/06/one-thing.html" target="_blank">The Zhush</a> recently shared it along with a slew of great designs from <a href="http://www.grinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Graciela Rutkowski Interiors</a>, I knew I'd be taking my turn! So much beautiful gray-blue and green, I just love it! Did you see those upholstered dining chairs?! Oh my gosh, I need them in my home!! Graciela recently opened a store in Seattle called <a href="http://www.grhomeseattle.com/" target="_blank">GR Home</a>, which looks to be filled with some really great things. Anyone have the chance to check it out yet?<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>

Graciela Rutkowski Interiors

I've already shared this fab-u-lous Imperial Trellis bathroom before, but when Sue over at The Zhush recently shared it along with a slew of great designs from Graciela Rutkowski Interiors, I knew I'd be taking my turn! So much beautiful gray-blue and green, I just love it! Did you see those upholst…

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Garrison Hullinger Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-qPVH7W7/0/O/i-qPVH7W7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-B6dMpdT/0/O/i-B6dMpdT.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-whKcH6T/0/O/i-whKcH6T.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nrqkFtL/0/O/i-nrqkFtL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZzwzSHc/0/O/i-ZzwzSHc.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7Wc5599/0/O/i-7Wc5599.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nfmdsp5/0/O/i-nfmdsp5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-b7KQ26K/0/O/i-b7KQ26K.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hcRL4hP/0/O/i-hcRL4hP.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9pcn6QB/0/O/i-9pcn6QB.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-pjv7jms/0/O/i-pjv7jms.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-J2w8f9C/0/O/i-J2w8f9C.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2k7mW3F/0/O/i-2k7mW3F.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-B9Dwwrv/0/O/i-B9Dwwrv.jpg" /><br /></div><br />We've already seen (and unanimously loved) a <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/02/garrison-hullinger.html" target="_blank">kitchen</a> designed by <a href="http://garrisonhullinger.com/" target="_blank">Garrison Hullinger</a>, the talented interior designer out of Portland, Oregon. Here are more turquoise-infused photos that I'm drooling over from his extensive portfolio, taken by <a href="http://www.blackstoneedge.com/" target="_blank">Blackstone Edge Studios</a>. I love that Garrison prefers palettes inspired by the “amber waves of grain” landscapes of his Midwest childhood. (Yay for the Midwest!) But he definitely amps it up with fantastic color and texture too! I think my favorite room here is the first bedroom with the fabulous faux bois bedding. To see lots more where this came from, head right <a href="http://garrisonhullinger.com/" target="_blank">here</a>! Oh and they also have a a really inspiring and informative <a href="http://garrisonhullinger.com/blog/" target="_blank">blog</a> too! Check it out!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Edit- The fabulous bedding in the top photo was custom designed by Garrison! </span><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>

Garrison Hullinger Interior Design

We've already seen (and unanimously loved) a kitchen designed by Garrison Hullinger, the talented interior designer out of Portland, Oregon. Here are more turquoise-infused photos that I'm drooling over from his extensive portfolio, taken by Blackstone Edge Studios. I love that Garrison prefers pale…

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How to choose drapery hardware

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The devil is in the details and simple decisions can lead to big impact both good and bad.  Since there aren't any  absolutes in decorating, things often  come down to personal preferences.  One of the the things I'm fussy about is what colour rods to use to hang drapes. <br /><br /><br />There's lots to choose from. <br /><br />Metal hardware is available in a variety of finishes : wrought iron,  aluminum, chrome, brass, and oil rubbed bronze. Wood hardware is available in almost any finish, from natural blond to dark espresso.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_nP-IiZhWFCpkmCiuT7Y5ggSItWj9mCQHECP3ZSX1lgoIY8ZzeJKa8N2KUSdc5DDIOhwXV9_cMJyjEJzgWnlJRr-8mDDg6v3y_plbiBMDjTIdqgS1L0gCtb_GVBkdo8_ur6Izqx2FKnm/s1600/curtain-rods.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="types of drapery rods " border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_nP-IiZhWFCpkmCiuT7Y5ggSItWj9mCQHECP3ZSX1lgoIY8ZzeJKa8N2KUSdc5DDIOhwXV9_cMJyjEJzgWnlJRr-8mDDg6v3y_plbiBMDjTIdqgS1L0gCtb_GVBkdo8_ur6Izqx2FKnm/s400/curtain-rods.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Styles of drapery hardware</td></tr></tbody></table></div> There's two ways you can go when choosing a colour for your rod. Choose a color that matches:<br /><ul><li> other items in the room</li><li>  the colour of the drapery    </li></ul>  When you choose to match  other items in the room it is often a good idea, but it doesn't always work as you can see in the photos below.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitg39F_ybVoRJCBMOlvd8_0FqvU87ic9G8i2Y-Y_yykTscwlU24ZGu3KmUk3avFisrokynMkhV0QhWMfT31LRs0iL6zaErrwYOyWtUOKnXLPdJu1F2Fi8jBplhnloA_mOaRKlmITCaQ6k0/s1600/171277592048991277_XTv7gDKb_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="black drapery rods bedroom " border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitg39F_ybVoRJCBMOlvd8_0FqvU87ic9G8i2Y-Y_yykTscwlU24ZGu3KmUk3avFisrokynMkhV0QhWMfT31LRs0iL6zaErrwYOyWtUOKnXLPdJu1F2Fi8jBplhnloA_mOaRKlmITCaQ6k0/s640/171277592048991277_XTv7gDKb_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/window-wow/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pinterest </span></a></div><br />It is obvious that the rod colour decision was based on matching to the dark woods in the room, but why would you want to break the lofty look that is going on here with horizontal dark lines?  When I look at this room, my eye automatically goes to the ceiling.  Contrast always draws the eye.  You probably don't want a focal point near the ceiling!  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJLK40LPsNuOCDoS28RMyIJRBbicfAVW8AQ0CMox53ceaURiAu6u660MMOnghwa2Zu_NkZsXzY8zTUP_z53u4hn1jq1bh2X89B3RiWnCUuCpj9W0vzocKeTKxRaPX4p3R4a5maKsptjkp/s1600/171277592048562232_vRu7VrzO_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="black drapery rods printed drapes living room" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJLK40LPsNuOCDoS28RMyIJRBbicfAVW8AQ0CMox53ceaURiAu6u660MMOnghwa2Zu_NkZsXzY8zTUP_z53u4hn1jq1bh2X89B3RiWnCUuCpj9W0vzocKeTKxRaPX4p3R4a5maKsptjkp/s640/171277592048562232_vRu7VrzO_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="464" /></a></div><br />This rod is also dark, but the same thing isn't happening because the drapes are highly coloured and patterned.  I still would not use black.  In fact I probably would rarely use black because it is too harsh unless you have black drapes or it is a very modern decor. In this room I would look for something lighter that blended with the wooden blind too and make the whole thing more of a unit. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5uMWsIaecbjLOM0gEFjZ41kMCRAJSfuEaUtvKNDIqPQeWwzmoMSjZirE1sf-lxRSy2Ah7UfdN1ONQdAlHwBmtGLOCA6_RSOeH9VD7H8CNW8-jiMEJRAgFungTqEL1ycjYgslgZE0IpWp/s1600/decorative-poles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5uMWsIaecbjLOM0gEFjZ41kMCRAJSfuEaUtvKNDIqPQeWwzmoMSjZirE1sf-lxRSy2Ah7UfdN1ONQdAlHwBmtGLOCA6_RSOeH9VD7H8CNW8-jiMEJRAgFungTqEL1ycjYgslgZE0IpWp/s400/decorative-poles.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5uMWsIaecbjLOM0gEFjZ41kMCRAJSfuEaUtvKNDIqPQeWwzmoMSjZirE1sf-lxRSy2Ah7UfdN1ONQdAlHwBmtGLOCA6_RSOeH9VD7H8CNW8-jiMEJRAgFungTqEL1ycjYgslgZE0IpWp/s1600/decorative-poles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a good neutral colour when you have golden tones in a room. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You also have to watch where you use wooden blinds. The combination below really works.    </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupy8tCZ1Z2IfzSbw5wWNnob_oNWXOOLUnRXEkkYXlcpavhWBJbzc7j9OHhYS8HfR5qF_f_ZkHKRzKUtWn95mDE8fVx4VBYjz04I8itnNzTXE8ozzwe541pU2swLPSDmtdajvx_z8pCb0-/s1600/68719499625_O3jMxPSF_f.jpg"><img alt="bamboo roll up bamboo drapery rod " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupy8tCZ1Z2IfzSbw5wWNnob_oNWXOOLUnRXEkkYXlcpavhWBJbzc7j9OHhYS8HfR5qF_f_ZkHKRzKUtWn95mDE8fVx4VBYjz04I8itnNzTXE8ozzwe541pU2swLPSDmtdajvx_z8pCb0-/s400/68719499625_O3jMxPSF_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="300" /></a> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/window-wow/">Pinterest</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> This is a very cohesive look.  When you add wood blinds you automatically introduce a more casual element to the space and usually the colour is lighter. Choose your rod accordingly. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6SMVbaSNmlzLV6PazqztYOgTOMvXttAkHtvf4fswZaijFlA8BANy0xc3JM-8fflxzi_bKZtXKsyN3Aa_Wli-8or2RLerh4Kf7uXNM4bsrcd743HOn6U0gBVBRdK_SuZHiLsPKODmnFer/s1600/171277592048051408_wuX3F7tU_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="back pleated drapes light gold rod " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6SMVbaSNmlzLV6PazqztYOgTOMvXttAkHtvf4fswZaijFlA8BANy0xc3JM-8fflxzi_bKZtXKsyN3Aa_Wli-8or2RLerh4Kf7uXNM4bsrcd743HOn6U0gBVBRdK_SuZHiLsPKODmnFer/s640/171277592048051408_wuX3F7tU_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="496" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/window-wow/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Pinterest </span></a></div><br /> This rod has enough colour to be noticed and it allows the drapes to have center stage. Imagine what a different room it would be if the rod  were black. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9dETji2XkI4t9OEZxbD-RR7cmMlXsEjG802qpJasMvYjfmnR9gty25DWoi_CM48H7o6m9Ac6BLk8GE9-k4JnbmfTc3D3rpnOjPjb8D6XVlDcxCFNF8KaOAl7O-yzSkCcAKy7-bvNeio/s1600/229754018459837211_MS7n1MoF_f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="black drapery rod with banded drapes " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW9dETji2XkI4t9OEZxbD-RR7cmMlXsEjG802qpJasMvYjfmnR9gty25DWoi_CM48H7o6m9Ac6BLk8GE9-k4JnbmfTc3D3rpnOjPjb8D6XVlDcxCFNF8KaOAl7O-yzSkCcAKy7-bvNeio/s640/229754018459837211_MS7n1MoF_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/window-wow/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Pinterest</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">How do you feel about this rod choice with these drapes?  Certainly  the black isn't as harsh as in some of the other examples, but it does compete a little too much with the horizontal banding for my taste. Personally I would choose something more neutral  to  match the top of the drapes. </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj224eqCT5r7UTtlm2v6lwKu_9WKrY26PVSlfVaoP3HeV9m-4-fiZABDOmUeOkpztSPKFyCOPZijApBmAHrkPwSS1wrlMXxWxRl0JeQmhR9QAyEHvWpyf9wN86zlrCihV9YKBC2NVTy7idU/s1600/135459901262382116_OySUgygn_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="light drapery rod cohesive look " border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj224eqCT5r7UTtlm2v6lwKu_9WKrY26PVSlfVaoP3HeV9m-4-fiZABDOmUeOkpztSPKFyCOPZijApBmAHrkPwSS1wrlMXxWxRl0JeQmhR9QAyEHvWpyf9wN86zlrCihV9YKBC2NVTy7idU/s640/135459901262382116_OySUgygn_f.jpg" title="How to choose drapery hardware" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/window-wow/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pinterest </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pulled together look.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu6SMVbaSNmlzLV6PazqztYOgTOMvXttAkHtvf4fswZaijFlA8BANy0xc3JM-8fflxzi_bKZtXKsyN3Aa_Wli-8or2RLerh4Kf7uXNM4bsrcd743HOn6U0gBVBRdK_SuZHiLsPKODmnFer/s1600/171277592048051408_wuX3F7tU_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />What are your thoughts on choosing an appropriate drapery rod for your space. Do  you have an aversion to black rods in light spaces? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

How to choose drapery hardware

The devil is in the details and simple decisions can lead to big impact both good and bad.  Since there aren't any  absolutes in decorating, things often  come down to personal preferences.  One of the the things I'm fussy about is what colour rods to use to hang drapes. There's lots to choose fr…

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Amy Meier Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-78MV654/0/O/i-78MV654.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Qz2BPfK/0/O/i-Qz2BPfK.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vgsR24q/0/O/i-vgsR24q.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-wvL5w2D/0/O/i-wvL5w2D.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CGxJz7w/0/O/i-CGxJz7w.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4DXdcLR/0/O/i-4DXdcLR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-rXFkCZg/0/O/i-rXFkCZg.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gRDSswm/0/O/i-gRDSswm.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-v35sfbG/0/O/i-v35sfbG.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>These super-chic rooms designed by San Diego interior designer <a href="http://www.amymeierdesign.com/" target="_blank">Amy Meier</a> and photographed by <a href="http://michaeljleephotography.com/" target="_blank">Michael J. Lee</a> are packed to the gills with drool-worthy details! I love the unique furnishings, harmonious colors and beautiful fabrics. That daybed in the top guestroom is just incredible! Love the desk with the aqua shelves there too, so beautiful. The serene master bedroom is equally as lovely, I love the little sitting area. And check out that study! Painted wainscoting, built-ins and trim?! Yes please! For more design deliciousness from Amy, just head over <a href="http://www.amymeierdesign.com/" target="_blank">here</a>! And visit her <a href="http://www.amymeierdesign.com/blog/" target="_blank">design blog</a> for even more inspiration and behind-the-scenes fun!<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>

Amy Meier Design

These super-chic rooms designed by San Diego interior designer Amy Meier and photographed by Michael J. Lee are packed to the gills with drool-worthy details! I love the unique furnishings, harmonious colors and beautiful fabrics. That daybed in the top guestroom is just incredible! Love the desk wi…

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Highland Homes

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BNSHqKk/0/O/i-BNSHqKk.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-N36SB9B/0/O/i-N36SB9B.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hGgTQJP/0/O/i-hGgTQJP.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q9sR7dp/0/O/i-Q9sR7dp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pb6Nz3K/0/O/i-Pb6Nz3K.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WZnKZxM/0/O/i-WZnKZxM.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-T9Dgr77/0/O/i-T9Dgr77.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5PxbSW4/0/O/i-5PxbSW4.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Xh2z2TL/0/O/i-Xh2z2TL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-66rrwdj/0/O/i-66rrwdj.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-qCmjgkz/0/O/i-qCmjgkz.jpg" /><br /></div><br />So you think it's safe to assume these folks love turquoise?! Pretty much every room is brimming with it!! The home was built by <a href="http://www.highlandhomes.com/" target="_blank">Highland Homes</a>, an award-winning homebuilder in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas areas. Let's just talk about that kitchen for a sec. Or a long while. Because all of that turquoise subway tile is downright <span style="font-style: italic;">fabulous</span>! Ahh! I'm really loving all of the <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2803564-10369056?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fabric.com%2FProductDetail.aspx%3FProductID%3DB1944071-5DE7-4284-8C82-DA51466EC24E&cjsku=UL-853" target="_top">Thomas Paul "Aviary"</a> fabric in the bedroom too...so fun! You can finish the tour of this home right on over <a href="http://www.vrguild.net/c/star.pl?U=1101231727554073#" 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>

Highland Homes

So you think it's safe to assume these folks love turquoise?! Pretty much every room is brimming with it!! The home was built by Highland Homes, an award-winning homebuilder in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas areas. Let's just talk about that kitchen for a sec. Or a lon…

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