Happy Halloween!!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BHq5JhJ/0/O/i-BHq5JhJ.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4M9LMzR/0/O/i-4M9LMzR.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-rJ2L7dZ/0/O/i-rJ2L7dZ.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fwwLndK/0/O/i-fwwLndK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9RRpH6s/0/O/i-9RRpH6s.jpg" /></center><br />I can't believe it's already Halloween!! I'm not much into scary decorations, but count me in on adding some orange to my decor! Looks mighty tasty with turquoise, don't you think?? This delightful home belongs <a href="http://trishabrinkdesign.blogspot.com/2012/10/mustard-fresh-new-look-in-my-dining-room.html" target="_blank">Trisha Brink</a> and I love everything that she's done. Just like her <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/10/trisha-brink-design.html" target="_blank">bathroom</a> we saw last week, these rooms are infused with personality! She painted the turquoise Scottish sideboard herself and did a terrific job, it's such a great focal point! (She used <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/paints.html" target="_blank">Annie Sloan Chalk Paint</a>...Provence mixed with a smidge of Antibes and Aubusson.) The final shot of her living room just puts a smile on my face! You can tour more of her colorful home right on over <a href="http://trishabrinkdesign.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-dining-room-reveal.html" target="_blank">here</a>!!<br /><br />Happy Halloween my friends, have fun tonight!! Come back tomorrow because I have a giveaway coming up you won't want to miss!<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>

Happy Halloween!!

I can't believe it's already Halloween!! I'm not much into scary decorations, but count me in on adding some orange to my decor! Looks mighty tasty with turquoise, don't you think?? This delightful home belongs Trisha Brink and I love everything that she's done. Just like her bathroom we saw las…

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Robin’s Nest

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-SprD2Lx/0/O/i-SprD2Lx.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tFZBHcV/0/O/i-tFZBHcV.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ws22Lcd/0/O/i-ws22Lcd.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fGPXq7f/0/O/i-fGPXq7f.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HXcGpzZ/0/O/i-HXcGpzZ.jpg" /></center><br />I have endless love for vacation homes, if only for one reason, because owners seem more willing to take risks with them. (Not that the location ever hurts!!) Of no exception are these fabulous bedrooms from a Martha's Vineyard summer home designed by Robin Pelissier of <a href="http://www.robinpelissier.com/" target="_blank">Robin’s Nest</a>–an interior design firm and shop out of Hingham, Massachusetts. They are colorful and fun, yet offer a quiet retreat for each family member. Such a terrific mix and match of patterns and color going on in every room...I love it! You can see loads more eye candy from Robin’s Nest over at their <a href="http://www.robinpelissier.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="http://www.robinpelissier.com/category/blog/" target="_blank">blog</a>! <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><br /><br />

Robin’s Nest

I have endless love for vacation homes, if only for one reason, because owners seem more willing to take risks with them. (Not that the location ever hurts!!) Of no exception are these fabulous bedrooms from a Martha's Vineyard summer home designed by Robin Pelissier of Robin’s Nest–an interior desi…

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Ivory Key + Tommy Bahama Home

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BgZzFwH/0/O/i-BgZzFwH.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mXJCL6g/0/O/i-mXJCL6g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5f4k3N6/0/O/i-5f4k3N6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-K4DZF2G/0/O/i-K4DZF2G.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WtQ4nnS/0/O/i-WtQ4nnS.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-PwcmbhB/0/O/i-PwcmbhB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cdptVGK/0/O/i-cdptVGK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-59zgnhd/0/O/i-59zgnhd.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-qbPqd8Q/0/O/i-qbPqd8Q.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LFVJTX5/0/O/i-LFVJTX5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GWsm52n/0/O/i-GWsm52n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Lh9gKTT/0/O/i-Lh9gKTT.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-g9mXFTS/0/O/i-g9mXFTS.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gsNDhsG/0/O/i-gsNDhsG.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-D7BQ8Qm/0/O/i-D7BQ8Qm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FmZLrSN/0/O/i-FmZLrSN.jpg" /></center><br />One of my favorite things at High Point had to have been Ivory Key, the newest collection from <a href="http://www.lexington.com/tommy-bahama-home/" target="_blank">Tommy Bahama Home</a> that made its debut during the market. I felt very fortunate to be one of the first people to see it and be able to share it with you! <a href="http://www.lexington.com/" target="_blank">Lexington Home Brands</a> was the sponsor of my trip, so a group of us bloggers and designers had the chance to go on a private tour of their huge award-winning showroom. The building was enormous, showcasing lots of different styles of beautiful furniture. But as you guys know, the laid-back coastal look is my favorite...which is why I loved the Bermuda-inspired Ivory Key collection so much. Not to mention it features ALL my favorite colors!! From what I'd seen before of Tommy Bahama (which admittedly wasn't that much) I was happily surprised to see such bright color palettes and fun patterns, not to mention the crisp white finish too–all of which I loved!! Nothing was too serious, just casual, comfortable and fun! Ivory Key isn't on their site yet, but check out more Island-inspired collections from Tommy Bahama Home <a href="http://www.lexington.com/collections/tommy-bahama.cfm" 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 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>

Ivory Key + Tommy Bahama Home

One of my favorite things at High Point had to have been Ivory Key, the newest collection from Tommy Bahama Home that made its debut during the market. I felt very fortunate to be one of the first people to see it and be able to share it with you! Lexington Home Brands was the sponsor of my trip, so…

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Creating calming environments

When I'm planning a redesign, I want to know how clients want their space to feel.<b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b>Many people don't think about that aspect of space planning while others are quick to elaborate on the topic.<b> </b>Words like peaceful, restful, and tranquil are showing up more and more in decorating conversations. People want to escape from the frantic pace of life to a calm environment. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b>Remove "clutter" and visually open the space</b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwTyj1hK6a4HUr65tcg5sa-Fuiiqn325yUAH6fs-TyhzW2cRpaAjQ4ydZ3dla72Ng2hhPx_oGWrzFQav9cQqA2NUxeXBlgU2KcoyxodY03aibtV62D1YIbRXGQQHog50FbWxu2mHftMEl/s1600/171277592048349767_1HVf5y6B_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwTyj1hK6a4HUr65tcg5sa-Fuiiqn325yUAH6fs-TyhzW2cRpaAjQ4ydZ3dla72Ng2hhPx_oGWrzFQav9cQqA2NUxeXBlgU2KcoyxodY03aibtV62D1YIbRXGQQHog50FbWxu2mHftMEl/s640/171277592048349767_1HVf5y6B_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171277592048349767/"> <span style="color: #444444;">Pinterest </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> There isn't one "look" for a calm decor but there are guidelines/principles that can help you achieve a quieter environment in your own home.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Minimalism and Zen come to mind immediately when you use the words serene and calm because  both aesthetics translate into living with less of everything- colour, objects, furniture, etc. It's about selected focus and getting rid of what is meaningless. Ask yourself what is absolutely essential and remove the rest.  It's liberating!  Rather than a gallery wall of art use one well chosen piece as the hallmark of the space. Rather than 8 pieces of furniture perhaps 4 will suffice.<span style="font-size: small;"> Put thought into what you want to display. <b><br /></b></span><br /><br />A clutter free home is usually achieved by having a place for everything and that means adequate behind the scenes storage. Of course filling up drawers and cabinets with junk defeats the purpose!  Purge to the core.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Limit palettes </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWB-NNMFtV58qxuvRCVQ5uvScKS6ZgMWsIuYbQZrt3J0eHaVsmuTGK1EFcEosG_UWvkkprZJhQ-ILWoZ6t8eKYbmi4CCTnOMfqWtV-Oj2nxr6aLx3agkfGQwSygsidJdigEwZYjZDausD/s1600/119275090101944027_7K8YMHo5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWB-NNMFtV58qxuvRCVQ5uvScKS6ZgMWsIuYbQZrt3J0eHaVsmuTGK1EFcEosG_UWvkkprZJhQ-ILWoZ6t8eKYbmi4CCTnOMfqWtV-Oj2nxr6aLx3agkfGQwSygsidJdigEwZYjZDausD/s640/119275090101944027_7K8YMHo5_c.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/171277592049814189/"><span style="font-size: small;">Pinterest </span></a></span> </b></div><br /><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HrkIf7m1_6Q7eQzI5WacrxOIpHdDIkkChgJuTWRLby8TBTs6pSK-Wssl1zNH-Qa4qanY0ByGs_RCxZwNrm1kzyitxDKDmCFIbvt0ew_BnqS_h8xUqFPtTgUrQKMsFRfrfS5PCn4jJN4s/s1600/171277592049760951_jh0c8Alq_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HrkIf7m1_6Q7eQzI5WacrxOIpHdDIkkChgJuTWRLby8TBTs6pSK-Wssl1zNH-Qa4qanY0ByGs_RCxZwNrm1kzyitxDKDmCFIbvt0ew_BnqS_h8xUqFPtTgUrQKMsFRfrfS5PCn4jJN4s/s640/171277592049760951_jh0c8Alq_c.jpg" width="640" /></a> </b><br /><br />If you want a calm look you have to think about  colours that are soothing.  It won't be red or orange! White is at the top of the list, but if that is too stark, go for other  restrained colours like soft grays, ivories, soft beiges and neutrals that hint at lavender, green or blue. <span style="font-size: small;">Consider painting walls and <span style="font-size: small;">trim the same<b> </b><span style="font-size: small;">colour<span style="font-size: small;"><b>. <span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">Then add accents that are softer colours<span style="font-size: small;"> like this beautiful green.</span></span></span><b><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Accent judiciously </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/79549/Fireplace-contemporary-living-room-san-francisco"><img border="0" height="758" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/79549_0_8-1000-contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></b></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/marknewmandesign/mark-newman-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Mark Newman Design</a></small></div><br />Choose bursts of colour in smaller accessories like pillows or vases. Hang  one colourful artwork or stack objects on a tray.  Again less is more. <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">Note how<span style="color: #444444;"> <span style="color: black;">the light textured rug helps to soften the harder lines of the furniture.</span></span> </span><u><b><br /></b></u></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Simplify window treatments or have bare windows</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1065826/NeMo--New-Modern--modern-bedroom-orlando"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/1065826_0_8-9850-modern-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/philkean/phil-kean-designs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Phil Kean Designs</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Keep it simple, consider textured glass inserts or translucent film  rather than draperies.  If you like the softness of fabrics go for very clean lines and soft colours. Natural fibers translate well in more minimalist decors.  <b> </b>Roller shades and matchstick blinds also work well for a clean feel. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Control pattern and layer texture</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8E77p75aXGe1eDXhvWWWiVLEfTIV9duNBBsNDAEg85u7Uav58d3uiZ2QIVQHWG3ZEK2PeFwk_KZFVfYEEIZYjoDCv6tZDTZPK6BG_qNx6UJPGxaai2l4YxTEnujLgYWlD4xs8TEhszI3/s1600/76068681177011454_4swgY7q1_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8E77p75aXGe1eDXhvWWWiVLEfTIV9duNBBsNDAEg85u7Uav58d3uiZ2QIVQHWG3ZEK2PeFwk_KZFVfYEEIZYjoDCv6tZDTZPK6BG_qNx6UJPGxaai2l4YxTEnujLgYWlD4xs8TEhszI3/s640/76068681177011454_4swgY7q1_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYq8ks2W9yBElQk-FG_vRuO2l2QRoS7WkrKlsnfoiZLBfZkVlX5BGDiThDKJskiRFWDXrFwTJl1hzj366XoXJYGC6i-c5oe2kedBMf2NATEntMqYeIOXII0kTXvMyUkYTC2GfjoaLEt6V/s1600/204280533068465731_XfZo61TB_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYq8ks2W9yBElQk-FG_vRuO2l2QRoS7WkrKlsnfoiZLBfZkVlX5BGDiThDKJskiRFWDXrFwTJl1hzj366XoXJYGC6i-c5oe2kedBMf2NATEntMqYeIOXII0kTXvMyUkYTC2GfjoaLEt6V/s640/204280533068465731_XfZo61TB_c.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/zen-decor/"> </a><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/zen-decor/">Pinterest </a></b></div><br />You can use pattern effectively in minimal spaces, but control the scale and loudness of it. Small scale and tone on tone work best.  Ramp up your use of texture to create visual interest, think quilted, knobby, woven, rough, smooth etc.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Open up the space </b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6paIdLf-VZ53bh-wnhQFgK2LJ8-VVQCwPphCi7TFKX68zqDupMPOSPGVRSOx89jrzA1wYdjAPZq3EHuoMXMYj7ZUJEcFKgT3ESEhb4xsPKhyBghwtmz214DLnQVDCK16V6qfEBysDiN9/s1600/81487074478928111_wQdbu3MN_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6paIdLf-VZ53bh-wnhQFgK2LJ8-VVQCwPphCi7TFKX68zqDupMPOSPGVRSOx89jrzA1wYdjAPZq3EHuoMXMYj7ZUJEcFKgT3ESEhb4xsPKhyBghwtmz214DLnQVDCK16V6qfEBysDiN9/s640/81487074478928111_wQdbu3MN_c.jpg" width="486" /></a> </b></div><br />Spaces are restful when your eye can find a place to rest . The more open spaces the more restful.  Think about unrestricted sight lines in a space. Don't block walkways or windows with furniture , leave enough space to provide ease of movement. Of course light coloured furniture helps your eye move over it. Your room doesn't have to be stark. Warm it up with light textured rugs or throws.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Choose furniture with clean lines </b></div><b> </b><br />Forget about ornamentation and frills. Don't go for overstuffed and large scale, but do go for comfort.   No decor should be uncomfortable to live in. <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Use repetition </b></div><br />Repetition is a wonderful soother. Consider repeating the same shape or colour  to move the eye along.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/22250/electic-green-and-black-eclectic--other-metros" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/22250_0_8-1000-eclectic-.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>The repetition of colour and the shape in the  white chairs moves your eye along and helps with the competition of the black chair and vessel.  Natural elements are always attractive and calming especially when paired with vertical objects. I love the way the chair and flower act like an exclamation point.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/79852/Lake-Calhoun-Residence-contemporary-dining-room-minneapolis"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/79852_0_8-1000-contemporary-dining-room.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><small>  <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/tea2architects/tea2-architects" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">TEA2 Architects</a></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Here your eye is drawn along the tea lights and flowers to the sparsely displayed art work. The repetition in the light fixture over the peninsula and in the mill work all help<span style="color: #444444;">s</span> the eye to wander calmly.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzalpRRD9DdwhpZd6_Ip1Mle_3GI4lhHts3ZNw3MFWXDu3EmUAd8raFuom6wjVoyl_TyF5ihJDQqLFZiyJf7eJOljACtSwvoi0145rHPVfUZ3_P91SRhTZ8mx1UChGkQPbdpnq30_IO9H/s1600/228276274831832506_gvVAzUnO_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzalpRRD9DdwhpZd6_Ip1Mle_3GI4lhHts3ZNw3MFWXDu3EmUAd8raFuom6wjVoyl_TyF5ihJDQqLFZiyJf7eJOljACtSwvoi0145rHPVfUZ3_P91SRhTZ8mx1UChGkQPbdpnq30_IO9H/s640/228276274831832506_gvVAzUnO_c.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nature and repetition together creates a stunning shower.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Select  uniform wood finishes</b><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/22095/West-Chelsea-Loft-modern-living-room-new-york"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/22095_0_8-1000-modern-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/amylaudesign/amy-lau-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Amy Lau Design</a></small></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> The use of similar wood tones pull this room together visually.  You eye moves easily from piece to piece and the lighter colour palette is soothing and doesn't take away from the wood.  </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Use natural elements</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>  </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqU0rdg9HUbhUHeDmRKfPZ3IxjlrjjcWmwZu_uWPLse4jyYnEAqwi3VkTh3S8JoxMgR0wix20vaPFN0wSOL4YB8gdoZtj3ZOZZ6E6Cb6YxwVLMbAiqPmurBxM1asDMwMm9jG8SQloMwRFG/s1600/351843789607930360_L1OUIa7o_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqU0rdg9HUbhUHeDmRKfPZ3IxjlrjjcWmwZu_uWPLse4jyYnEAqwi3VkTh3S8JoxMgR0wix20vaPFN0wSOL4YB8gdoZtj3ZOZZ6E6Cb6YxwVLMbAiqPmurBxM1asDMwMm9jG8SQloMwRFG/s640/351843789607930360_L1OUIa7o_c.jpg" width="348" /></a></b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFe8b4D2wUdKgFb9dDz2kR4zrHjAtCFMDiGi853mkweDL3G1nj6JLlqVUjAgp-d7tYTXgNxF3xuWgvrcQkYVg2ibAi2-mg-TGVfupIN0ZnYrDegspKqAQhSA2pO0_dTyqeHUKJl8uKPaTJ/s1600/95701560801233389_3tDVYSO0_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFe8b4D2wUdKgFb9dDz2kR4zrHjAtCFMDiGi853mkweDL3G1nj6JLlqVUjAgp-d7tYTXgNxF3xuWgvrcQkYVg2ibAi2-mg-TGVfupIN0ZnYrDegspKqAQhSA2pO0_dTyqeHUKJl8uKPaTJ/s640/95701560801233389_3tDVYSO0_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqU0rdg9HUbhUHeDmRKfPZ3IxjlrjjcWmwZu_uWPLse4jyYnEAqwi3VkTh3S8JoxMgR0wix20vaPFN0wSOL4YB8gdoZtj3ZOZZ6E6Cb6YxwVLMbAiqPmurBxM1asDMwMm9jG8SQloMwRFG/s1600/351843789607930360_L1OUIa7o_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LiRDgZofZxSeAMzrLeNxy8NOysASGP9a2xazkU4ELuZYlZ6JB46N0Y9yob-_bsbRo7RSj852_ecqjrzLaS6ZMjWduizTCFfoKv81o9sanY98ZB-QuzI5IMwWShpdLSAav4lTooMse8F2/s1600/82190761918994119_drYToU3b_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9LiRDgZofZxSeAMzrLeNxy8NOysASGP9a2xazkU4ELuZYlZ6JB46N0Y9yob-_bsbRo7RSj852_ecqjrzLaS6ZMjWduizTCFfoKv81o9sanY98ZB-QuzI5IMwWShpdLSAav4lTooMse8F2/s640/82190761918994119_drYToU3b_c.jpg" width="416" /></a> </b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHNcdFtqcvHEhj137CYCgLNcRwTQZu4prQLzECQp3A7uXenVFcM-rBOAoFdOI54NmyIkQhR2h2rKj7H4G8zoHthpKTPnoznVwl17YThjZyXe29CaUHgSQcWL1_-wVv3DiGYLSCCE20t7i/s1600/59883870014722550_KZU537mF_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHNcdFtqcvHEhj137CYCgLNcRwTQZu4prQLzECQp3A7uXenVFcM-rBOAoFdOI54NmyIkQhR2h2rKj7H4G8zoHthpKTPnoznVwl17YThjZyXe29CaUHgSQcWL1_-wVv3DiGYLSCCE20t7i/s640/59883870014722550_KZU537mF_c.jpg" width="640" /></a> </b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/mryall/zen-decor/">Pinterest </a></span><b><br /></b></div> Plants, twigs, stones, pebbles, water, reference the calmness of  nature cycles. Use them well. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Include circular shapes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HrkIf7m1_6Q7eQzI5WacrxOIpHdDIkkChgJuTWRLby8TBTs6pSK-Wssl1zNH-Qa4qanY0ByGs_RCxZwNrm1kzyitxDKDmCFIbvt0ew_BnqS_h8xUqFPtTgUrQKMsFRfrfS5PCn4jJN4s/s1600/171277592049760951_jh0c8Alq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><b> </b></div>Nothing is more calming than spheres or circles. Think of several places you can add them to your decor.  A round table encourages the eye to mover around a space, round mirrors are calming  when well placed.  People often forget that mirrors can reflect aspects of decor that are not complementary to ones focus.Open vessels/bowls are soft and flowing.  Look back through the images to see how they have been used in various decors. </div><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/79852/Lake-Calhoun-Residence-contemporary-dining-room-minneapolis"></a></div>

Creating calming environments

When I'm planning a redesign, I want to know how clients want their space to feel. Many people don't think about that aspect of space planning while others are quick to elaborate on the topic. Words like peaceful, restful, and tranquil are showing up more and more in decorating conversations. Peop…

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Trisha Brink Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Mmj3jpJ/0/O/i-Mmj3jpJ.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nJw3g3t/0/O/i-nJw3g3t.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-QPkRdLg/0/O/i-QPkRdLg.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cwqrbSk/0/O/i-cwqrbSk.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GTrkgZS/0/O/i-GTrkgZS.jpg" /></center><br />There's nothing better than a room full of personality, but it's not very often we see that in a bathroom!! This one belonging to interior designer <a href="http://trishabrinkdesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-blissful-bathroom-sneaky-peaky.html" target="_blank">Trisha Brink</a> knocked my socks off. Ten years ago when she moved into her 1913 Craftsman home in Lynden, Washington, Trisha used an old shelf found in an antique shop to custom match the perfect shade of blue for the walls. I love it! The gorgeous blue claw foot tub?? That's original! I just adore her many collections here, especially all of the vintage beach themed paintings! You can read all about the space and learn the story behind everything else over at Trisha's blog <a href="http://trishabrinkdesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-blissful-bathroom-sneaky-peaky.html" target="_blank">here</a>! And if you love her style, definitely check out her store <a href="http://www.grandiflorahome.com/" target="_blank">Grandiflora Home</a>!<br /><br />It's finally Friday, which means it's time to announce the winner of the $100 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2859034-11086688" target="_blank">Poppin</a>! The lucky duck happens to be:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ginahicks</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy weekend everyone!! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><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>

Trisha Brink Design

There's nothing better than a room full of personality, but it's not very often we see that in a bathroom!! This one belonging to interior designer Trisha Brink knocked my socks off. Ten years ago when she moved into her 1913 Craftsman home in Lynden, Washington, Trisha used an old shelf found i…

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Tracery Interiors

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3s3rzWL/0/O/i-3s3rzWL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4V2sB5m/0/O/i-4V2sB5m.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-55B9x5V/0/O/i-55B9x5V.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LzQbsGW/0/O/i-LzQbsGW.jpg" /></center><br />Oh, coral and aqua, you do make my heart flutter! This light and bright beach home designed by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Porch of <a href="http://www.traceryinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Tracery Interiors</a> is located in <a href="http://www.alysbeach.com/" target="_blank">Alys Beach</a>–a Florida beach community that I now must one day visit! Seriously folks, I never tire of fun color layered over a neutral palette. The small bursts of aqua in the throw pillows (from <a href="https://lacefielddesigns.com/" target="_blank">Lacefield Designs</a>) make such an impact! And I'll bet all of you <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=174410" target="_blank">Imperial Trellis</a> lovers out there are eating these images up too!! Check out more great photos of the home taken by <a href="http://www.jeanallsopp.com/" target="_blank">Jean Allsopp</a> over at <a href="http://traceryinteriors.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/alys-beach-coral-and-aqua/" target="_blank">Tracery's blog</a>!<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>

Tracery Interiors

Oh, coral and aqua, you do make my heart flutter! This light and bright beach home designed by Paige Sumblin Schnell and Anna Kay Porch of Tracery Interiors is located in Alys Beach–a Florida beach community that I now must one day visit! Seriously folks, I never tire of fun color layered over a neu…

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