Are decor trends important?

I am interested in following the latest  trends in interior design.   I need to know these things to have relevant discussions with clients and to understand where the industry is headed.  Many  trends come and go without ever hitting the average home.<br /><br /><br /><br />Colour of the year is a good example of a temporary trend.  Depending on which paint company your like, you will have a different colour of the year!   I use Benjamin Moore paint and this year the colour of the year is .... <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeM3w7rZi1JO145_Zj5jNsZQ1pKTS84aHLzLGNpRXHz53FduZc2flFDQ0kB2gTU2vYik-tR8qT8Tmz1hO6w-u878ooP-4HEBgxXQt5aVm8Os_202cIOF9jFjnxLHCsFjncS-DRWiM2J58/s1600/lemon-sorbet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQeM3w7rZi1JO145_Zj5jNsZQ1pKTS84aHLzLGNpRXHz53FduZc2flFDQ0kB2gTU2vYik-tR8qT8Tmz1hO6w-u878ooP-4HEBgxXQt5aVm8Os_202cIOF9jFjnxLHCsFjncS-DRWiM2J58/s1600/lemon-sorbet.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DBty3DTcre-TPTb9kktDSwG8ANOcGDjBIX2zTAJ-zqvPo-kpt3Nbfw-BqQ1QnxOh-E5AK0FWvCwbe2ZeJxknDM4tazb1khz_3MHIpUJyeJWXQ0xb5J2lAty5rjPzMP5hpfAJ4_2KkcBK/s1600/40110252902409056_aaqo5z1R_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4DBty3DTcre-TPTb9kktDSwG8ANOcGDjBIX2zTAJ-zqvPo-kpt3Nbfw-BqQ1QnxOh-E5AK0FWvCwbe2ZeJxknDM4tazb1khz_3MHIpUJyeJWXQ0xb5J2lAty5rjPzMP5hpfAJ4_2KkcBK/s320/40110252902409056_aaqo5z1R_c.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lemon Sorbet 2019-60</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is an interesting fact to know, but I doubt this time next year it will make much difference  because there will be a new colour of the year.<br /><br /> Then there are broader colour trends that seem to last for much longer, e.g., the change from beige/brown to grays as the predominant neutral in home decor.  This type of information  is  more important to be aware of because it produces whole palette shifts in home accessories including textiles. The  change to grays has moved palettes from warmer and earthy  to cooler and cleaner colours. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYVGQ7XTsKIZPO_HOqHp6DPWqjNL00THeYZJ0EXrXVWAT10dSKlCQeE-k1KdlPIYkY4eY9tVbbIvB-S2nyp4LRczC8IDSCh6E2Ryp7sLQMu-iGylqwJbw1tlw37Immy-CnS_BtKF1QjIl/s1600/18-x-18-square-scroll-pillow-rust-brown~6763013w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYVGQ7XTsKIZPO_HOqHp6DPWqjNL00THeYZJ0EXrXVWAT10dSKlCQeE-k1KdlPIYkY4eY9tVbbIvB-S2nyp4LRczC8IDSCh6E2Ryp7sLQMu-iGylqwJbw1tlw37Immy-CnS_BtKF1QjIl/s400/18-x-18-square-scroll-pillow-rust-brown~6763013w.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rather than the burnt orange/rust  of the brown/beige  era</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXySJ2cpF1dRywTGKIApAIvCzuOvVLUcrLJe0-vsCf139RqALTSIMcSlME0kMYypROESmCwdYITU54eJ6lc9SUagac41NMQvvx_p8XO35Zxfc0QX0AaCqH20_tUUwGAr2yIm3l2E86FNWk/s1600/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXySJ2cpF1dRywTGKIApAIvCzuOvVLUcrLJe0-vsCf139RqALTSIMcSlME0kMYypROESmCwdYITU54eJ6lc9SUagac41NMQvvx_p8XO35Zxfc0QX0AaCqH20_tUUwGAr2yIm3l2E86FNWk/s320/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.babybedding.com/gray-and-orange-see-saw-fabric">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> you will now find  a more true orange mixed with grays. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rather than olive/mossy greens of the brown era...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnSsB-K8-KxqIf6_TEV-EveY8slfQ0P8hLbAF-0mEnrNkbRUmq7nsu6Sxbzt7jpDzaigspVAyZXUuSu_KxqHTe7IeC83nWlUOEEgr2kW4SQH1v_MbW8_MjotQpVCt1X7KAWGhETdziP-C/s1600/il_570xN.305818005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnSsB-K8-KxqIf6_TEV-EveY8slfQ0P8hLbAF-0mEnrNkbRUmq7nsu6Sxbzt7jpDzaigspVAyZXUuSu_KxqHTe7IeC83nWlUOEEgr2kW4SQH1v_MbW8_MjotQpVCt1X7KAWGhETdziP-C/s320/il_570xN.305818005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS72ekpwzz1Nxh642_e9o_iMIIoViISmQiv_2SjsXBNQZWGoA1lCL50aJXzfpbosY52yZ_FMpkFdUA1HQ74cZz_k8vWAvEjXp2FcNm_eT9kqbgtiJ8XFWry2uTF_DpZZDsHgvilb0NejN/s1600/il_fullxfull.320333498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS72ekpwzz1Nxh642_e9o_iMIIoViISmQiv_2SjsXBNQZWGoA1lCL50aJXzfpbosY52yZ_FMpkFdUA1HQ74cZz_k8vWAvEjXp2FcNm_eT9kqbgtiJ8XFWry2uTF_DpZZDsHgvilb0NejN/s320/il_fullxfull.320333498.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  you will find fresh apple greens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You can have such wonderful pops of colour with grays and this is reflected in the vibrancy of home accessories available in the market place today.  </div><br /> Several years ago I looked for emerald green accessories for a client.  It was almost impossible to find any!  Pantone's colour of the year for 2013 is...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrpyQ967tqnpyGl0nLvIh2uOBFNRYBWHZPSJTsqhK-V65IPFwzUXDq1KLVI41ADDAQH8iIg3oaUaRFaRysO6SKXOKblyzbBzvGTbtFQ94BPL1Ndp44x9afE2gfmcd8as8Vtl3vm6P_Xru/s1600/224828206367228155_DJ4rP9rv_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrpyQ967tqnpyGl0nLvIh2uOBFNRYBWHZPSJTsqhK-V65IPFwzUXDq1KLVI41ADDAQH8iIg3oaUaRFaRysO6SKXOKblyzbBzvGTbtFQ94BPL1Ndp44x9afE2gfmcd8as8Vtl3vm6P_Xru/s320/224828206367228155_DJ4rP9rv_c.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br />I find Pantone's colour predictions have more impact on fashion and home decor than those of specific  paint companies. This year you will have no difficulty finding emerald green accessories.<br /><br /> It is important to keep up with trends that will  impact big ticket, relatively permanent products like hardwood, tile and cabinets.  You do not want to select something that will be dated  quickly.  Awareness of these trends does not mean you have to buy into them.  Sometimes choosing exactly the opposite is the the best design solution for longevity.   That is why it is wiser to choose  more neutral  long term items for your home.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpIptL7CiYVVRQtUa58kxMJp2wXQxgQp4vd2ac4Yw6L5zkBNENiACbzZlfz0ifgBZK6UJcXU6asy3_FGXtnzUOoqrLfoeAG0X3iHMbHVDVEuI7FTnwS0IujAxDiuux49C3m9I0yjFt5aY/s1600/215821007113546552_c5UjAkmQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpIptL7CiYVVRQtUa58kxMJp2wXQxgQp4vd2ac4Yw6L5zkBNENiACbzZlfz0ifgBZK6UJcXU6asy3_FGXtnzUOoqrLfoeAG0X3iHMbHVDVEuI7FTnwS0IujAxDiuux49C3m9I0yjFt5aY/s400/215821007113546552_c5UjAkmQ_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Homeowners  who jumped on the dark wood look  for kitchens will probably end up sorry for their selection sooner rather than later.     Extremes rarely work for long periods of time. I predict the patterned glass mosaic backsplash tile that is all the rage now  will have run its course soon too.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/408357/Private-Winnetka-Residence-eclectic-kitchen-chicago"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/69e1b3b30eebb209_8-9055/eclectic-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mdraia/reynolds-architecture-northfield-illinois" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Reynolds Architecture- Northfield, Illinois</a></small></div><br />That's why classic soft white kitchen cabinets will always work. There are no extremes in this kitchen.   The style is softly traditional, the tiles are plain and the counters are  lighter granite.   I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea.  I am talking about what stands the test of time. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95kVlKI6JwLll1pqxC1N7-grUBKkXbY9ZXQOjhKFI8SPS4V7re8qAtgg_VySCZOi_TVc0M2ARzglIjGU9TVLj9LphcOjDr8I3NH8Uakr0UaDtkwDaie09k7fEjLPqBAtmAO-95dX_s_QP/s1600/466544842617542191_iJeYEtgw_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95kVlKI6JwLll1pqxC1N7-grUBKkXbY9ZXQOjhKFI8SPS4V7re8qAtgg_VySCZOi_TVc0M2ARzglIjGU9TVLj9LphcOjDr8I3NH8Uakr0UaDtkwDaie09k7fEjLPqBAtmAO-95dX_s_QP/s640/466544842617542191_iJeYEtgw_c.jpg" width="424" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Staying with a traditional example, if you don't like white, consider a more mid tone neutral  or  ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></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/AVvXsEi0OkE0UgpjOhMUuU1WM1hFCUohMjx39VZtivTJbU1WH3cUMV_am_0Vfh6TjvfevM7BTbKXUG1lGwnSscNiJUATYqDKOUPwbhH84hzuJbIqAgXu_3f_hAmCLzqYYU_6r7aplFf0ePtJPBvS/s1600/78320480990415721_LIDwUuQS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OkE0UgpjOhMUuU1WM1hFCUohMjx39VZtivTJbU1WH3cUMV_am_0Vfh6TjvfevM7BTbKXUG1lGwnSscNiJUATYqDKOUPwbhH84hzuJbIqAgXu_3f_hAmCLzqYYU_6r7aplFf0ePtJPBvS/s400/78320480990415721_LIDwUuQS_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">  mid toned stained  wood.  </div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for 2013 decor trends with staying power. </div><br /><br />

Are decor trends important?

I am interested in following the latest  trends in interior design.   I need to know these things to have relevant discussions with clients and to understand where the industry is headed.  Many  trends come and go without ever hitting the average home.Colour of the year is a good example of a tempor…

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New Years Eve with Eddie Ross + Jaithan Kochar

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FPtTpFz/0/O/i-FPtTpFz.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Sb7RQ6B/0/O/i-Sb7RQ6B.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VRp7R4P/0/O/i-VRp7R4P.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-rfbZ3X3/0/O/i-rfbZ3X3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-RwP3pR6/0/O/i-RwP3pR6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-x7qbrT6/0/O/i-x7qbrT6.jpg" /></center><br />If your party hosts are <a href="http://www.eddieross.com/" target="_blank">Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar</a>, you know you're in for a fabulous evening!! Can you imagine the two celebrating New Year's Eve?! Well now you don't have to! The December issue of <a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/December+2012/lKVdxMSe5hM/1#33" target="_blank">Lonny</a> features this Manhattan apartment designed by the talented duo, all set for a New Year's soiree! I love all of the orchids and the peacock theme (perfect with the walls!), especially the use of <a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=175132" target="_blank">Schumacher's Shanghai Peacock</a> fabric! Read all their party tips and see more photos by Patrick Cline right <a href="http://www.lonny.com/magazine/December+2012/lKVdxMSe5hM/1#33" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Have a FUN and SAFE New Year's Eve!!!! <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>

New Years Eve with Eddie Ross + Jaithan Kochar

If your party hosts are Eddie Ross and Jaithan Kochar, you know you're in for a fabulous evening!! Can you imagine the two celebrating New Year's Eve?! Well now you don't have to! The December issue of Lonny features this Manhattan apartment designed by the talented duo, all set for a New Year's soi…

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Top Ten 2012

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xgmkwSD/0/O/i-xgmkwSD.jpg" /></div><br />It's always fun to comply a little "Best Of" list at the end of the year! According to my site statistics, these were the most popular posts this year. And I'd have to agree with all you guys, they are spectacular spaces brought to us by some insanely talented individuals! If you missed any of them, click on over to see the full posts! <br /><br />#10 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/05/glamorous-housewife-bethany-herwegh.html" target="_blank">The Glamorous Housewife Bethany Herwegh</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/05/glamorous-housewife-bethany-herwegh.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-wHctrvN/0/O/i-wHctrvN.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#9 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/10/camille-roskelley.html" target="_blank">Camille Roskelley</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/10/camille-roskelley.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZfvkH8C/0/O/i-ZfvkH8C.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#8 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/viscusi-elson-interior-design-rutt-of.html" target="_blank">Viscusi Elson Interior Design + Rutt of Los Altos</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/viscusi-elson-interior-design-rutt-of.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-DjzMcTs/0/O/i-DjzMcTs.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#7 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/katelyn-james.html" target="_blank">Katelyn James</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/katelyn-james.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-skxhSsJ/0/O/i-skxhSsJ.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#6 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/04/home-office-for-everyone.html" target="_blank">Home Office for Everyone</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/04/home-office-for-everyone.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zNnDr2J/0/O/i-zNnDr2J.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#5 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/05/jenna-sue.html" target="_blank">Jenna Sue</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/05/jenna-sue.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-8ZTHCqv/0/O/i-8ZTHCqv.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#4 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/06/virginia-kitchens-harry-braswell-inc.html" target="_blank">Virginia Kitchens + Harry Braswell Inc.</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/06/virginia-kitchens-harry-braswell-inc.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zFMxC8B/0/O/i-zFMxC8B.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#3 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/07/hiya-papaya-four-chairs-furniture.html" target="_blank">Hiya Papaya + Four Chairs Furniture</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/07/hiya-papaya-four-chairs-furniture.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Djmqknz/0/O/i-Djmqknz.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />#2 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/viscusi-elson-interior-design.html" target="_blank">Viscusi Elson Interior Design</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/viscusi-elson-interior-design.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BTrW3D2/0/O/i-BTrW3D2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />...and drum-roll please!!  <br /><br />#1 <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/03/jeanette-van-wicklen-design-part-2.html" target="_blank">Jeanette Van Wicklen Design - Part 2</a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/03/jeanette-van-wicklen-design-part-2.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-zSWFS6z/0/O/i-zSWFS6z.jpg" /></a></div><br />What a year!!! Last month I passed my five-year milestone of writing House of Turquoise. Every single day I get so much joy out of searching for beautiful interiors, but it makes it all the more rewarding sharing the beauty and talent with my readers–people who I know truly appreciate it and get inspiration out of the photos! So once again, thank you all so much for visiting my little turquoise world! <br /><br />(Check out last year's top ten post <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/12/top-ten-for-2011.html" target="_blank">here</a> too!)<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>

Top Ten 2012

It's always fun to comply a little "Best Of" list at the end of the year! According to my site statistics, these were the most popular posts this year. And I'd have to agree with all you guys, they are spectacular spaces brought to us by some insanely talented individuals! If you missed any of th…

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Margaret Donaldson Interiors

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NVTt7Px/0/O/i-NVTt7Px.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Hc8rPQK/0/O/i-Hc8rPQK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-97hcwMw/0/O/i-97hcwMw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6mzDZvR/0/O/i-6mzDZvR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7NpX6gF/0/O/i-7NpX6gF.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7hX8gjZ/0/O/i-7hX8gjZ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bCRCrJN/0/O/i-bCRCrJN.jpg" /></center><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ShNpksx/0/O/i-ShNpksx.jpg" /><br /><br />Years ago I shared a photo of this droolworthy bedroom designed by <a href="http://margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com/" target="_blank">Margaret Donaldson Interiors</a> out of Charleston, South Carolina. I'm sure so many of you have already seen it! When I discovered even more pics, imagine how super excited I was!! Definitely over the top (in a fabulous way!), the turquoise bedroom in the Southern Living Idea House was inspired by the yummy assortment of Designers' Guild fabrics used for the custom duvet cover. Even the ceiling features a faux-finished pattern interpreted from the bedding. Such luxe furnishings here...that mirrored canopy bed is absolutely gorgeous! What a great bathroom too!! Tour more of the Southern Living idea house <a href="http://margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com/the-work/" target="_blank">here</a> (In the City), it has turquoise throughout! <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 /><br />

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Years ago I shared a photo of this droolworthy bedroom designed by Margaret Donaldson Interiors out of Charleston, South Carolina. I'm sure so many of you have already seen it! When I discovered even more pics, imagine how super excited I was!! Definitely over the top (in a fabulous way!), the turqu…

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Pulliam Morris Interiors

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cRgKCZL/0/O/i-cRgKCZL.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-X8N3wSJ/0/O/i-X8N3wSJ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HJxkFcg/0/O/i-HJxkFcg.jpg" /></center><br />I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! I will tell you this much, our house looks like a tornado went through it right now (a sign of an excellent celebration!), so it's a treat to see this incredible Atlanta home designed by <a href="http://www.pulliammorris.com/designer/karen-menge/" target="_blank">Karen Menge</a> of <a href="http://www.pulliammorris.com/" target="_blank">Pulliam Morris Interiors</a>. How drop dead gorgeous is that dining room?! I don't think I'd ever be able to dine, my eyes would refuse to stop staring at those walls covered in the magnificent <a href="http://www.zuber.fr/" target="_blank">Zuber</a> wallpaper! The kitchen is great too, LOVE all the marble and fabulous blue island! Definitely finish your tour of this amazing home <a href="http://www.pulliammorris.com/design-stories/" 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>

Pulliam Morris Interiors

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!! I will tell you this much, our house looks like a tornado went through it right now (a sign of an excellent celebration!), so it's a treat to see this incredible Atlanta home designed by Karen Menge of Pulliam Morris Interiors. How drop dead gorgeous is tha…

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A little red year round

Red  is a great accent colour anytime, but it seems to be even more inviting at Christmas.  All it takes is the merest hint to bring a room to life. It can be used in small accessories, window treatments or furniture.  In all can't be ignored. <br /><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/AVvXsEjxjwQ3CT3kBbbxftWwQ28t31z_5Z82p5boUg_vcgjt_FJOcLmIBwiCe118rETti1yS5RV6yGdFx76_ZqzBrqnf-rtIPHQPGDJ0vfqAU1hrGnDFITQon7SGOTK_etJGvisjnU6RmCCIMSKV/s1600/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="accessories red " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjwQ3CT3kBbbxftWwQ28t31z_5Z82p5boUg_vcgjt_FJOcLmIBwiCe118rETti1yS5RV6yGdFx76_ZqzBrqnf-rtIPHQPGDJ0vfqAU1hrGnDFITQon7SGOTK_etJGvisjnU6RmCCIMSKV/s400/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A splash of red always works</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designinggal.com/2012/01/how-to-live-large-in-small-spaces.html">source</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a difference a pillow can make.  Remember to have at least three hits of an accent colour around a room to create movement.   </div><br /><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/AVvXsEiIrXX10UCOCrAvVa31BBLsXU8oh3KakkEqJf5AbRvsLjf4u_68KLBt6Su5zMAMMhttwbZgr2WDjg6hODCISULNryubMuXcrayTuUbSAwGWdq6-5ejyYvCPHdeGSRDx-IlqTTasMXWrH7x6/s1600/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red furniture with black " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrXX10UCOCrAvVa31BBLsXU8oh3KakkEqJf5AbRvsLjf4u_68KLBt6Su5zMAMMhttwbZgr2WDjg6hODCISULNryubMuXcrayTuUbSAwGWdq6-5ejyYvCPHdeGSRDx-IlqTTasMXWrH7x6/s400/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black and red are very dramatic</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.thelennoxx.com/category/browse-by-color/red/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red and black is always dramatic, and when your throw a bold pattern into the mix it is even more so.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhgE4a94ljDJtk0b8XXxjW_hPeBHuntkQxrwkoRGGJXBnadw9UOHRB9MaBElehATSdj0QjyjrfeQLCtD_YACqQX526Aj1_yKeb6zUUhyphenhyphen2mDeKVemFH7QmEWFfhTlhGDlMxqoreqBhhQjOvK/s1600/162481499026041444_QTNegmor_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red patterned bar stools accessories " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgE4a94ljDJtk0b8XXxjW_hPeBHuntkQxrwkoRGGJXBnadw9UOHRB9MaBElehATSdj0QjyjrfeQLCtD_YACqQX526Aj1_yKeb6zUUhyphenhyphen2mDeKVemFH7QmEWFfhTlhGDlMxqoreqBhhQjOvK/s400/162481499026041444_QTNegmor_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stunning patterned bar stools</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/kitchens/under-200-kitchen-design-ideas-from-the-pros/pictures/index.html?nl=HGI_020112_featlink3">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjwQ3CT3kBbbxftWwQ28t31z_5Z82p5boUg_vcgjt_FJOcLmIBwiCe118rETti1yS5RV6yGdFx76_ZqzBrqnf-rtIPHQPGDJ0vfqAU1hrGnDFITQon7SGOTK_etJGvisjnU6RmCCIMSKV/s1600/279856564314353319_IpJyh49P_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Red and gray is refreshing.  I especially like this crisp blue red with a white pattern. Three hits of colour is well displayed in this vignette. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhOnNg-lWUXaH-hipokkgqA4iz5BIFMEfoR_Ga-bQC2dgT9M2Ie1GMBxvab7wpTsO0bNppN2_uTGQy07kgEzGX5IbUknHE0xox1SB5w6yhhot4ZvkaSpxBkHDixpXLm7II4DrkHd-GCAPaV/s1600/1759287324369766_4OOLOqVU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnNg-lWUXaH-hipokkgqA4iz5BIFMEfoR_Ga-bQC2dgT9M2Ie1GMBxvab7wpTsO0bNppN2_uTGQy07kgEzGX5IbUknHE0xox1SB5w6yhhot4ZvkaSpxBkHDixpXLm7II4DrkHd-GCAPaV/s400/1759287324369766_4OOLOqVU_c.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sprinkling of red </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nehomemag.com/business/s-b-long-interiors-inc">source</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red paired with black and white patterned area rug is very eye catching.   What an interesting window treatment for more than one window set close together. Vertical stripes are so commanding.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIrXX10UCOCrAvVa31BBLsXU8oh3KakkEqJf5AbRvsLjf4u_68KLBt6Su5zMAMMhttwbZgr2WDjg6hODCISULNryubMuXcrayTuUbSAwGWdq6-5ejyYvCPHdeGSRDx-IlqTTasMXWrH7x6/s1600/80290805826233524_ltMy2rA5_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><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/AVvXsEh_sB8rOWpv5ahFjbeRIA6oymOyb0zkaRcf1QdAVULNgO4Cherks_7b9OTs58g7F3_w1MNDHEliQp4t2pZtZJi3tDdYtCRJwPOCZrSO1y8Pp0-mAJWKjVum4_XEwe3E9VFfB8XKj5rwaRzh/s1600/173740498094139789_2Wpt1qMc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red sofa black and white pillows" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sB8rOWpv5ahFjbeRIA6oymOyb0zkaRcf1QdAVULNgO4Cherks_7b9OTs58g7F3_w1MNDHEliQp4t2pZtZJi3tDdYtCRJwPOCZrSO1y8Pp0-mAJWKjVum4_XEwe3E9VFfB8XKj5rwaRzh/s400/173740498094139789_2Wpt1qMc_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A littlte red year round" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who could ignore red with black and white?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://greenorang.livejournal.com/86861.html#cutid1">source </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Bold black and white again with a red sofa.  Very commanding.  When you are hanging artwork on a striped wall it is best to keep the mats light and the images simple. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhuQlMxeFC_ftpGYI-UYHuzMIqnepo8KBMBoITjfnR3b2O3JDqIDrKBxJ_87zkBjGs0feQkwjizKxP22MjwjOkJgr2Am-RrhhT17go5n9gYp8DR7I0fya2IICcebHZkAJhEfYEtbuoiIrle/s1600/171277592050192213_FKtnBqUR_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red and white striped headboard" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQlMxeFC_ftpGYI-UYHuzMIqnepo8KBMBoITjfnR3b2O3JDqIDrKBxJ_87zkBjGs0feQkwjizKxP22MjwjOkJgr2Am-RrhhT17go5n9gYp8DR7I0fya2IICcebHZkAJhEfYEtbuoiIrle/s400/171277592050192213_FKtnBqUR_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red and white striped headboard</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://greenorang.livejournal.com/86861.html#cutid1">source </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A striking red striped headboard with charcoal and white.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhESy3z1teDWjzLx35QKdndf9xJwcQ4a-JQ4mGP6huRPRlZnqUQpY0MzmIcYjKjSQjbHpJbJBOohBYO6R_066RDdOTguCthxKsinHJycGWR5zIJRwZpMcecc5DxIkDGZwqrTBBkk4NgoSUg/s1600/168955423491044739_e0WuJgdt_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="red console " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESy3z1teDWjzLx35QKdndf9xJwcQ4a-JQ4mGP6huRPRlZnqUQpY0MzmIcYjKjSQjbHpJbJBOohBYO6R_066RDdOTguCthxKsinHJycGWR5zIJRwZpMcecc5DxIkDGZwqrTBBkk4NgoSUg/s400/168955423491044739_e0WuJgdt_c.jpg" title="Designing Home: A little red year round" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A stunning red console </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/250512797992931312/">source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Red with liberal amounts of neutral always works. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

A little red year round

Red  is a great accent colour anytime, but it seems to be even more inviting at Christmas.  All it takes is the merest hint to bring a room to life. It can be used in small accessories, window treatments or furniture.  In all can't be ignored. A splash of red always workssourceWhat a difference a pi…

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Merry Christmas!!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gVxXH7S/0/O/i-gVxXH7S.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MnfDnhM/0/O/i-MnfDnhM.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">  </div><div style="text-align: left;">I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!! From my own house of turquoise and all of our four-legged (highly photogenic!) little ones–Charley, Gertie, Spencer and Kismet, we hope your day is filled with all things merry and bright! Thank you all so much for reading my blog!! <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></div></center>

Merry Christmas!!

  I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas!! From my own house of turquoise and all of our four-legged (highly photogenic!) little ones–Charley, Gertie, Spencer and Kismet, we hope your day is filled with all things merry and bright! Thank you all so much for reading my blog!!…

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Christmas Eve with The Visual Vamp

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gMXsWv7/0/O/i-gMXsWv7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4nkfXW5/0/O/i-4nkfXW5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cDJjzzf/0/O/i-cDJjzzf.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gPxxVJG/0/O/i-gPxxVJG.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3Q6GKcg/0/O/i-3Q6GKcg.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bhjZhS9/0/O/i-bhjZhS9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CKfCZ5h/0/O/i-CKfCZ5h.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mjDFht9/0/O/i-mjDFht9.jpg" /></center><br />Without fail, Valorie Hart of <a href="http://thevisualvamp.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-that-time.html" target="_blank">The Visual Vamp</a> wowed me with her Christmas decorations again this year! I wondered if she was going to pull out her oh-so-fabulous collection of Tiffany boxes to put under her tree again, but alas, it turns out they are <a href="http://thevisualvamp.blogspot.com/2012/12/reward.html" target="_blank">missing</a>! (SO sad!!) As much as I miss the old boxes, I'm absolutely loving what she did this year, photographed here by <a href="http://saraessexbradley.com/" target="_blank">Sara Essex Bradley</a>. So shimmery and festive! Definitely go and check out even more of her pics right <a href="http://thevisualvamp.blogspot.com/2012/12/its-that-time.html" target="_blank">here</a>! I don't know about you, but I am so READY for Christmas!!! <br /><br />I wish you all a joy-filled Christmas Eve, safe travels and merriment all around!! <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>

Christmas Eve with The Visual Vamp

Without fail, Valorie Hart of The Visual Vamp wowed me with her Christmas decorations again this year! I wondered if she was going to pull out her oh-so-fabulous collection of Tiffany boxes to put under her tree again, but alas, it turns out they are missing! (SO sad!!) As much as I miss the old box…

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