Panageries

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GCZWzmp/0/O/i-GCZWzmp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2MhqfSd/0/O/i-2MhqfSd.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xZwX2zM/0/O/i-xZwX2zM.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WGJkprt/0/O/i-WGJkprt.jpg" /></center><br />I so want to fill our kitchen with delectable turquoise tile!! This fabulous home by interior designer Cynthia Masters of <a href="http://panageries.com/" target="_blank">Panageries</a> in Greenville, South Carolina is bursting with great color and design! I love the juxtaposition of the bright white spaces with the moody red and turquoise dining room, and how she carries the color palette throughout. I'm feeling a global influence here as well, which is something the Southern designer is known for! See more of the home photographed by <a href="http://fisheyestudios.com/" target="_blank">Fisheye Studios</a> right on over <a href="http://panageries.com/portfolio/residential/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend everyone!! Can't believe December is almost here!<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>

Panageries

I so want to fill our kitchen with delectable turquoise tile!! This fabulous home by interior designer Cynthia Masters of Panageries in Greenville, South Carolina is bursting with great color and design! I love the juxtaposition of the bright white spaces with the moody red and turquoise dining room…

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A must have vase

I'm in love with the Boblen  vase my new  neighbour gave me. Although we do not know each other well, she could not have chosen a more fitting gift.  I always have some version of fresh greenery or flowers in my home. The more I look at  this little gem the more ideas I get  for using it.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwpn-4rbPOGZJS_0jUv66BFGTp74pIs6xqPxEzJq_DwI1mAmGQJYIMhbbFXL8HEv7ZE7HfuZ0bcopuwJHAfH4kQTxDgdz-71TnkTZSOrKxdwKGPieEEL_Q0Ys8ZIzpJv3IuomSVt6NRUL0/s1600/B6Xhn2ZMO4Sg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div>The Boblen line of vases, designed by famous Norwegian Florist and TV personality Finn Schjoll,<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQduoT1wS5WHiqvh96t2aNqszcPKcr1jKLFzzQ-SARk-x8yNMFUm5IKKwcX7ywYOz2a-FOs8eWHEauuqVD8uhWgbvr4XyF3aQvxa7tFkk-r9uRSkPB17XmxrI7V5fj3csgMo_LAojMmx-f/s1600/9895310.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQduoT1wS5WHiqvh96t2aNqszcPKcr1jKLFzzQ-SARk-x8yNMFUm5IKKwcX7ywYOz2a-FOs8eWHEauuqVD8uhWgbvr4XyF3aQvxa7tFkk-r9uRSkPB17XmxrI7V5fj3csgMo_LAojMmx-f/s400/9895310.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.letsdeal.no/deal/9895310/">source  </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> are expressive mouth blown vases  in clear glass in various sizes </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_3Qtq4ql2qfxK3yFB6I0C70BwsACrNADcSOndaRjvBBF2C3i1tKyzYAlCI0TAoZYEislE_rmWaizu6GtqyNYeQqrCHgM5HWSniCZlscMp3ZyFmMBevEertCARcogAqNtK9hAET-ntpNt/s1600/IV2xfJYEMpRL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_3Qtq4ql2qfxK3yFB6I0C70BwsACrNADcSOndaRjvBBF2C3i1tKyzYAlCI0TAoZYEislE_rmWaizu6GtqyNYeQqrCHgM5HWSniCZlscMp3ZyFmMBevEertCARcogAqNtK9hAET-ntpNt/s400/IV2xfJYEMpRL.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> and colours. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJzUfXM-P66Z6Hw6sLhTc_PszQH-XhzUz5DDJ18sg7MrDbqh3zqJr2lyYStqltJ7oMA8gUcy7aEKJNWYdhddkq9swuEXRkcMou7E8t2W8x2adktaNri2w6fvpEBxGQzfcHjXpkg2JerN3/s1600/Magnor++Boblen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJzUfXM-P66Z6Hw6sLhTc_PszQH-XhzUz5DDJ18sg7MrDbqh3zqJr2lyYStqltJ7oMA8gUcy7aEKJNWYdhddkq9swuEXRkcMou7E8t2W8x2adktaNri2w6fvpEBxGQzfcHjXpkg2JerN3/s400/Magnor++Boblen.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Its design was inspired by water drops on a lily after the rain. The extended flat lip makes them especially conducive to wide floral designs.... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEg1U20v6q0X9_FNS3EybpnXkcTLPeTdMZmohd6C3v-me87GvUarFsAo_HXEho2V8oM59EhdqAwvBSENj3nfiqSrkega10OxAnJQ17x_BOhtYloKs5izOcqXJ-gn5ce8qEW5yjagLDdG9JFr/s1600/132134986709524_enus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1U20v6q0X9_FNS3EybpnXkcTLPeTdMZmohd6C3v-me87GvUarFsAo_HXEho2V8oM59EhdqAwvBSENj3nfiqSrkega10OxAnJQ17x_BOhtYloKs5izOcqXJ-gn5ce8qEW5yjagLDdG9JFr/s400/132134986709524_enus.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.prefersource.com/site/pfs/home/page.html?cid=3&scid=72&tcid=73&aid=133483556040040&bycat=Vases%7CMagnor">source</a>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pvxsmuCXQhkW9xyClO4vf2hDDTqsxXIux9B0xae-azJnImhO7mqtX3UMvXaUggMOHB-Q9-IF0nM01IS-vJ3iWsdPPWrmpxRotpw7jdd3bQSWnlYHwNmieH79ymMsNLySdV24689Gdcig/s1600/Boblen+++peppermynte+te+015.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_pvxsmuCXQhkW9xyClO4vf2hDDTqsxXIux9B0xae-azJnImhO7mqtX3UMvXaUggMOHB-Q9-IF0nM01IS-vJ3iWsdPPWrmpxRotpw7jdd3bQSWnlYHwNmieH79ymMsNLySdV24689Gdcig/s400/Boblen+++peppermynte+te+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gardenandangels.blogspot.ca/2012/08/boblen.html">source </a><span style="color: blue;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_vF3hEsijf4gyacon0Mp9-0ECc3QthS6OQ3ddNnQxOvuI0Hils6-KAAWis1l-xduZgbbv3jWCBm1tIPecdzKdGJhBPFeyuNH8wJ3v74kP0Dylnu9yEuIZJpFc3OeQBdKFCceuQmNmgUE/s1600/Magnor2+Boblen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_vF3hEsijf4gyacon0Mp9-0ECc3QthS6OQ3ddNnQxOvuI0Hils6-KAAWis1l-xduZgbbv3jWCBm1tIPecdzKdGJhBPFeyuNH8wJ3v74kP0Dylnu9yEuIZJpFc3OeQBdKFCceuQmNmgUE/s400/Magnor2+Boblen.JPG" width="265" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adressa.no/forbruker/hjem/article1591248.ece">source</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> or to highlight  a single blossom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTE4VfzTUy0-LQTgnwGk-zFtTGFOCXw-W-_fThNIH7v0lrT-8r0b8cvy1eLtbKk6pWrWCfNXlYQi9dmsuWTM7ENXGo2oSD1mAArfBaLKHztz1Y7wW5M2Bj_gqrtJD65S6C320jUo5TYTs/s1600/Magnoe1+Boblen.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTE4VfzTUy0-LQTgnwGk-zFtTGFOCXw-W-_fThNIH7v0lrT-8r0b8cvy1eLtbKk6pWrWCfNXlYQi9dmsuWTM7ENXGo2oSD1mAArfBaLKHztz1Y7wW5M2Bj_gqrtJD65S6C320jUo5TYTs/s400/Magnoe1+Boblen.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> You can also put several vases of varying sizes together to create drama.  </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAf5Xx8qF-FxQ4hYja19dizo5pQD277-UG1Y_VZWCN-1RvhMSb9ZBCwlyZMO36nD8i_NsDDJBJzTB9s1E-WvLyRxREQE-WdOCEbAtQNhRXHecacXXFlgomJ-nWfcisPWD4ceinoGYJvYtf/s1600/JURbMyqLVh9j.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAf5Xx8qF-FxQ4hYja19dizo5pQD277-UG1Y_VZWCN-1RvhMSb9ZBCwlyZMO36nD8i_NsDDJBJzTB9s1E-WvLyRxREQE-WdOCEbAtQNhRXHecacXXFlgomJ-nWfcisPWD4ceinoGYJvYtf/s400/JURbMyqLVh9j.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> or float a flower in water in the bowl . </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/AVvXsEgenmCInH84oNew-q3O47s5dXCiHSeAyW6k_pnrhQ9U0boG5volwJxc8X-TdjVe2nUU9mxX7XG-p4EWZnUCKYaAotBp5QSmhLTcnTBDWdCmHvKrQBvWFgLGtN28sN6hFAcUt9A_Mjbj-SW7/s1600/159fe8413ba2084986d5adc9c97c255e-image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenmCInH84oNew-q3O47s5dXCiHSeAyW6k_pnrhQ9U0boG5volwJxc8X-TdjVe2nUU9mxX7XG-p4EWZnUCKYaAotBp5QSmhLTcnTBDWdCmHvKrQBvWFgLGtN28sN6hFAcUt9A_Mjbj-SW7/s400/159fe8413ba2084986d5adc9c97c255e-image.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7JAI7qxez4tHoby69SgZ1RwQ9CzesVMUlJmSxp9pcjj8qHD-SYpP2In1Yl_T75DMzG-fKmdIJ6-0HsqcQ-IV1JwzBD2YhjyXSR08eebVi8NqxBsUcsRxXSaR2eDY9uoCUuWf-N7FiG5k/s1600/58cf90805fb611e180c9123138016265_7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7JAI7qxez4tHoby69SgZ1RwQ9CzesVMUlJmSxp9pcjj8qHD-SYpP2In1Yl_T75DMzG-fKmdIJ6-0HsqcQ-IV1JwzBD2YhjyXSR08eebVi8NqxBsUcsRxXSaR2eDY9uoCUuWf-N7FiG5k/s400/58cf90805fb611e180c9123138016265_7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue;"><u>source </u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1U20v6q0X9_FNS3EybpnXkcTLPeTdMZmohd6C3v-me87GvUarFsAo_HXEho2V8oM59EhdqAwvBSENj3nfiqSrkega10OxAnJQ17x_BOhtYloKs5izOcqXJ-gn5ce8qEW5yjagLDdG9JFr/s1600/132134986709524_enus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  or wrap a creeping vine under and around the lip.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9mzE0JRv-W-Rlt8fs3DzZkrRqKjBR5BQhdc5IShHDnE3IpfQLrOQV0iTd7FFRmEiKd3cXah8o1-_ko6ErdBdasiTteJg-RZLoLsmkPOjL7YzZLYijQ2ahrDNdR6XsNITIfGJ9k7YufBN/s1600/Boblen+08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9mzE0JRv-W-Rlt8fs3DzZkrRqKjBR5BQhdc5IShHDnE3IpfQLrOQV0iTd7FFRmEiKd3cXah8o1-_ko6ErdBdasiTteJg-RZLoLsmkPOjL7YzZLYijQ2ahrDNdR6XsNITIfGJ9k7YufBN/s400/Boblen+08.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sivshus.blogspot.ca/2010_10_01_archive.html">source  </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTE4VfzTUy0-LQTgnwGk-zFtTGFOCXw-W-_fThNIH7v0lrT-8r0b8cvy1eLtbKk6pWrWCfNXlYQi9dmsuWTM7ENXGo2oSD1mAArfBaLKHztz1Y7wW5M2Bj_gqrtJD65S6C320jUo5TYTs/s1600/Magnoe1+Boblen.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> You could also fill the bowl with candy, small glass ornaments, beach glass, berries, small blossoms, pepples etc.  and place a pillar candle on top.  An all around accent for your home that can always be on display. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artglassvista.com/artglass/Finn_Schjoll/artglass_33512-Boblen_Vase_Clear.html">Art Glass Vista  </a>ships world wide. </div><br />

A must have vase

I'm in love with the Boblen  vase my new  neighbour gave me. Although we do not know each other well, she could not have chosen a more fitting gift.  I always have some version of fresh greenery or flowers in my home. The more I look at  this little gem the more ideas I get  for using it.  The Bobl…

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Echelon Custom Homes

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HrpjjcR/0/O/i-HrpjjcR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BSgdFjD/0/O/i-BSgdFjD.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KdTnwh2/0/O/i-KdTnwh2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-jJzW46w/0/O/i-jJzW46w.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Fw7XkfJ/0/O/i-Fw7XkfJ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nxQr3N2/0/O/i-nxQr3N2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pk4XrRw/0/O/i-Pk4XrRw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nrKBcV3/0/O/i-nrKBcV3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-n7T3FDq/0/O/i-n7T3FDq.jpg" /></center><br />This Delaware Shore home is a beautiful breath of fresh coastal air! Designed and built by <a href="http://echeloncustomhomes.com/gallery/the-sanctuary/" target="_blank">Echelon Custom Homes</a>, the spacious home located at the <a href="http://www.peninsula-delaware.com/index.php" target="_blank">The Peninsula</a> overlooking the Indian River Bay is so open and welcoming. Don't you love the paint colors?? They used one of my favorites–<a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6204-sea-salt/" target="_blank">Sea Salt by Sherwin William</a> in both the living room and the bathroom. (The cozy kitchen is painted <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6206-oyster-bay/" target="_blank">Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay</a>.) I just love the mix of woods, patterns and beachy colors in the living room. Great accessories too! Tour the rest of the home, including a really cool game room and office, right <a href="http://echeloncustomhomes.com/gallery/the-sanctuary/" 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>

Echelon Custom Homes

This Delaware Shore home is a beautiful breath of fresh coastal air! Designed and built by Echelon Custom Homes, the spacious home located at the The Peninsula overlooking the Indian River Bay is so open and welcoming. Don't you love the paint colors?? They used one of my favorites–Sea Salt by Sherw…

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Amanda Nisbet Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4NT92Qr/0/O/i-4NT92Qr.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ccsVX82/0/O/i-ccsVX82.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mZhJJwP/0/O/i-mZhJJwP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-r4Cxsfk/0/O/i-r4Cxsfk.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LxhCx8g/0/O/i-LxhCx8g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2VpXzNb/0/O/i-2VpXzNb.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TfNTSvn/0/O/i-TfNTSvn.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LKgLFW4/0/O/i-LKgLFW4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-44QXvTv/0/O/i-44QXvTv.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VwSSn3T/0/O/i-VwSSn3T.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-597vdDx/0/O/i-597vdDx.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6m46XFC/0/O/i-6m46XFC.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-j4L2js7/0/O/i-j4L2js7.jpg" /></center><br /><a href="http://amandanisbetdesign.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Nisbet</a> is one of the very first designers I ever learned about and immediately loved. Can you see why?! Her extensive portfolio is so colorful and so fresh that it leaves me practically speechless! Her genius blend of color, pattern and texture make for some incredibly elegant, fun and daring interiors. Not to mention totally livable and comfortable! This hardly puts a dent it in, you must head to her <a href="http://amandanisbetdesign.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">site</a> to see lots more of her incredible designs!<br /><br />Amanda also recently published her very first book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584799889/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1584799889&linkCode=as2&tag=thechoblu-20" target="_blank">Dazzling Design</a>. Definitely one for our wish lists this year! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584799889/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1584799889&linkCode=as2&tag=thechoblu-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-JGNn8pK/0/O/i-JGNn8pK.jpg" /></a></div><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>

Amanda Nisbet Design

Amanda Nisbet is one of the very first designers I ever learned about and immediately loved. Can you see why?! Her extensive portfolio is so colorful and so fresh that it leaves me practically speechless! Her genius blend of color, pattern and texture make for some incredibly elegant, fun and daring…

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Tracery Interiors

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XzM9HQB/0/O/i-XzM9HQB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BXGNGZN/0/O/i-BXGNGZN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BzmV8cn/0/O/i-BzmV8cn.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5wRKg7C/0/O/i-5wRKg7C.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7XSFXvh/0/O/i-7XSFXvh.jpg" /><br /></center><br />Aqua, seaweed green, driftwood, white...it just doesn’t get any better than that. The talented designers at <a href="http://traceryinteriors.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/beach-escape-living-room/" target="_blank">Tracery Interiors</a> hit the ball right out of the park with this WaterSound beach house photographed by <a href="http://www.jeanallsopp.com/" target="_blank">Jean Allsopp</a>! They gave the relaxed space a coastal vibe by bringing all the colors and textures of the beach indoors. Don't you love the circular conversation area?? Those blue slipcovered chairs look uber comfy! For even more fabulous beach homes designed by Tracery, just visit their <a href="http://www.traceryinteriors.com/portfolio/beach/#" target="_blank">portfolio</a>...you'll be glad you did!<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

Aqua, seaweed green, driftwood, white...it just doesn’t get any better than that. The talented designers at Tracery Interiors hit the ball right out of the park with this WaterSound beach house photographed by Jean Allsopp! They gave the relaxed space a coastal vibe by bringing all the colors and te…

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Cole Wagner Cabinetry

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BTZLLfF/0/O/i-BTZLLfF.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-pC2NcNW/0/O/i-pC2NcNW.jpg" /></div><br />I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving week!! It's nice to be back home after our great vacation to Montana (more about that later)! My favorite thing after a loooong ride in the car?? A loooong hot bath! What a dream it would be to soak away in this beautiful bathroom by <a href="http://www.cwcabinetry.com/" target="_blank">Cole Wagner Cabinetry</a> out of Rochester Hills, Michigan, photographed here by <a href="http://www.bethsingerphotographer.com/" target="_blank">Beth Singer</a>. The color on the vanity and ceiling is entirely lovely, and I love the pretty light fixture! Oh and I'll take the chairs too, love those! Check out more work by Cole Wagner Cabinetry over at their <a href="http://www.cwcabinetry.com/gallery.php" target="_blank">gallery</a>!<br /><br />Edit: Cabinets are painted Benjamin Moore HC-144 Palladian Blue. <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>

Cole Wagner Cabinetry

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving week!! It's nice to be back home after our great vacation to Montana (more about that later)! My favorite thing after a loooong ride in the car?? A loooong hot bath! What a dream it would be to soak away in this beautiful bathroom by Cole Wagner Cabinetry …

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10 simple accent trees for Christmas

<br />.  There is definitely a "simpler Christmas" trend in the last several years. Simple is good and clean and when you add green to the mix you have the perfect Christmas accent, a small/miniature tree.  From plain to layered, there are lots of options.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZYjKrpWrrZU5eO68vhByNodkWa8mrdiqeXCdYjyt8VZtSUNgV7t18jBN9KOVJiVVHTH1SKFFolJSAD0Yi9kRzclFtj0vC4GG0Vw9xDOj-4J1_T5nyIzXzTmPXIAMHPLR1xvhKunNiSBv/s1600/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZYjKrpWrrZU5eO68vhByNodkWa8mrdiqeXCdYjyt8VZtSUNgV7t18jBN9KOVJiVVHTH1SKFFolJSAD0Yi9kRzclFtj0vC4GG0Vw9xDOj-4J1_T5nyIzXzTmPXIAMHPLR1xvhKunNiSBv/s640/16607092345570122_uYTBjPYH_c.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A little woodland whimsy with wooden beads.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwx-dBydVpH7y6Kyfp5w76LMzvSS0sDu0gvX51Y_0R6t1Dbu_4rob82m4DAR_9U07hYReyvj8u6V2B1R1nyr0Cyy4LSjal6o2qtyNR-Q0DtmZWGel8tgTvDkjj31lg-QOBoPteknDerCdD/s1600/24980972904375284_y24YkP9e_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwx-dBydVpH7y6Kyfp5w76LMzvSS0sDu0gvX51Y_0R6t1Dbu_4rob82m4DAR_9U07hYReyvj8u6V2B1R1nyr0Cyy4LSjal6o2qtyNR-Q0DtmZWGel8tgTvDkjj31lg-QOBoPteknDerCdD/s640/24980972904375284_y24YkP9e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Grouped with a sign  </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/AVvXsEhupAbq0rv6BMSUIi7QoiNtmkBUtnkt3u0NFkTipdANin_KPIW0W4PwgnnBoD805xW2GPLXJtYIlkOGvE2WK9afUNyOQHNVVCtrBWDAD8xF3WmzEAe8OpQ6JdbNx3NMyyHUP2ZhRHR_OGuV/s1600/46654546109515266_voxg2PJO_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupAbq0rv6BMSUIi7QoiNtmkBUtnkt3u0NFkTipdANin_KPIW0W4PwgnnBoD805xW2GPLXJtYIlkOGvE2WK9afUNyOQHNVVCtrBWDAD8xF3WmzEAe8OpQ6JdbNx3NMyyHUP2ZhRHR_OGuV/s640/46654546109515266_voxg2PJO_c.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Welcoming visitors, no need for ornaments </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/AVvXsEjETfkVSemAmdsQyF7BWu9f8g94nfMkj2j3nVVUbSNtirl1xtnfKtm_P-RPiuDuKZeRekR2wM_RwMSWww4zNBZ9TZYhwkZ2D3i2ZkhVpLOrc8r1khz0jH4_zIe42073KxrPQ9tNuOoIFd66/s1600/131589620333755849_hMjOGOOG_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETfkVSemAmdsQyF7BWu9f8g94nfMkj2j3nVVUbSNtirl1xtnfKtm_P-RPiuDuKZeRekR2wM_RwMSWww4zNBZ9TZYhwkZ2D3i2ZkhVpLOrc8r1khz0jH4_zIe42073KxrPQ9tNuOoIFd66/s640/131589620333755849_hMjOGOOG_c.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A "tree" constructed from branches of boxwood, but easily done with any type of greenery. I would cut oasis in a cone shape and go from there.  For all I know you can get oasis in a cone shape! </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/AVvXsEjCAIa0ImhbJAk2dgOEA3FUBXUhqtxBjk5jkbZHL1jqpdnQmN1xSQ3aiTmZyleAHD0vpKpggNIh50No0Q3AFPKDVWVSlOop6RprdGfuR1VZef8-WKHlxRBEma4Q8oj7QRR72GVD9uMvozCA/s1600/171277592049965579_E6d2QQjf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCAIa0ImhbJAk2dgOEA3FUBXUhqtxBjk5jkbZHL1jqpdnQmN1xSQ3aiTmZyleAHD0vpKpggNIh50No0Q3AFPKDVWVSlOop6RprdGfuR1VZef8-WKHlxRBEma4Q8oj7QRR72GVD9uMvozCA/s640/171277592049965579_E6d2QQjf_c.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A  shaped rosemary tree with wood accents.</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/AVvXsEj-OBd963m45mk_JAMB0pf8SjR7DLtHIAvTVS53Pnb76Ms7GpdnzvaTGWaqQ7kHdqXRNoSbHkS01KODfKVIjHHv8FV2VPreGpX53EV_uheynlo0TKLdP1Zii-XoqZfemN-A5s7G-DYe31p4/s1600/197806608602927263_P1gJ9bWn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OBd963m45mk_JAMB0pf8SjR7DLtHIAvTVS53Pnb76Ms7GpdnzvaTGWaqQ7kHdqXRNoSbHkS01KODfKVIjHHv8FV2VPreGpX53EV_uheynlo0TKLdP1Zii-XoqZfemN-A5s7G-DYe31p4/s640/197806608602927263_P1gJ9bWn_c.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rosemary again with starfish for a beach Christmas.</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/AVvXsEgCWn7VZSyPEmzMfRh-R77H7MLsxA-C92122Iq_ThvPZlATb4QzZVIOwxMCleF9qIC45pXhCO3r_RIqdlb0qaTqwT87zMyapDUQjXo8eJAcp1ZDKFEwRCqZcSfamdBeTylu4xWTvb-xwE_g/s1600/207939707766589162_6Nh4bI33_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWn7VZSyPEmzMfRh-R77H7MLsxA-C92122Iq_ThvPZlATb4QzZVIOwxMCleF9qIC45pXhCO3r_RIqdlb0qaTqwT87zMyapDUQjXo8eJAcp1ZDKFEwRCqZcSfamdBeTylu4xWTvb-xwE_g/s640/207939707766589162_6Nh4bI33_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF0XCHuPToWJ21Oa5tJJPUBOiSABq7yhGAAFse_d77uPbw1Ll7dMYhJ-8So4HxaqsHz6rMmWYJR60krj94X6yLs61WSnhUCHjGJp44tfXlqLg8BdA8e0y8_AGzugu7r-Ro0voYanb9eK2/s1600/217369119484563317_VkNdfhLB_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A lovely tree with pinecones in a recycled wooden box.  Nice candlestick holders too. The black and white accents provide a great backdrop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF0XCHuPToWJ21Oa5tJJPUBOiSABq7yhGAAFse_d77uPbw1Ll7dMYhJ-8So4HxaqsHz6rMmWYJR60krj94X6yLs61WSnhUCHjGJp44tfXlqLg8BdA8e0y8_AGzugu7r-Ro0voYanb9eK2/s1600/217369119484563317_VkNdfhLB_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF0XCHuPToWJ21Oa5tJJPUBOiSABq7yhGAAFse_d77uPbw1Ll7dMYhJ-8So4HxaqsHz6rMmWYJR60krj94X6yLs61WSnhUCHjGJp44tfXlqLg8BdA8e0y8_AGzugu7r-Ro0voYanb9eK2/s640/217369119484563317_VkNdfhLB_c.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Love the bucket and bench  (it's all the texture and gray) but the simple ornaments finish everything off beautifully.  Who would think white card trees could be so elegant?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvmjTSwE-heHqeZu3nesTz_H-8X3xRplNLldi3DF2uT7u71deL2GKTPXexjvfreKU2Tw5GBvEK6RnV1maEJsGB1B-A4d5kihp32ThoxbwLZaoEO2t6MSZt3QKTv2235rndb4txIzPlysc/s1600/79ideas-small-christmas-tree-decoration.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvmjTSwE-heHqeZu3nesTz_H-8X3xRplNLldi3DF2uT7u71deL2GKTPXexjvfreKU2Tw5GBvEK6RnV1maEJsGB1B-A4d5kihp32ThoxbwLZaoEO2t6MSZt3QKTv2235rndb4txIzPlysc/s640/79ideas-small-christmas-tree-decoration.png" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you make these 3 D hearts as a child?  They bring back happy  memories for me. With all the great paper designs available the sky is the limit for this idea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvmjTSwE-heHqeZu3nesTz_H-8X3xRplNLldi3DF2uT7u71deL2GKTPXexjvfreKU2Tw5GBvEK6RnV1maEJsGB1B-A4d5kihp32ThoxbwLZaoEO2t6MSZt3QKTv2235rndb4txIzPlysc/s1600/79ideas-small-christmas-tree-decoration.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvmjTSwE-heHqeZu3nesTz_H-8X3xRplNLldi3DF2uT7u71deL2GKTPXexjvfreKU2Tw5GBvEK6RnV1maEJsGB1B-A4d5kihp32ThoxbwLZaoEO2t6MSZt3QKTv2235rndb4txIzPlysc/s1600/79ideas-small-christmas-tree-decoration.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaFo39K48RxfdoIU0lVIYGaBmYHZDvSdRSp9TxPC70wthdeySgpyp8wh_6Etx7AreKioY6E198d-CEowZJF3GfRGqvneSGea6hYEYOlhIXSayQVrhrtule9FnoLZKHUM30VrbctcowvjU/s1600/277112183291282824_cbprWH4Z_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaFo39K48RxfdoIU0lVIYGaBmYHZDvSdRSp9TxPC70wthdeySgpyp8wh_6Etx7AreKioY6E198d-CEowZJF3GfRGqvneSGea6hYEYOlhIXSayQVrhrtule9FnoLZKHUM30VrbctcowvjU/s640/277112183291282824_cbprWH4Z_c.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> And finally a little colour for those who want it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvmjTSwE-heHqeZu3nesTz_H-8X3xRplNLldi3DF2uT7u71deL2GKTPXexjvfreKU2Tw5GBvEK6RnV1maEJsGB1B-A4d5kihp32ThoxbwLZaoEO2t6MSZt3QKTv2235rndb4txIzPlysc/s1600/79ideas-small-christmas-tree-decoration.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All links can be found on my Pinterest page. </div>

10 simple accent trees for Christmas

.  There is definitely a "simpler Christmas" trend in the last several years. Simple is good and clean and when you add green to the mix you have the perfect Christmas accent, a small/miniature tree.  From plain to layered, there are lots of options. A little woodland whimsy with wooden beads. Group…

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