HeartGram Giveaway!

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-8xLPGs7/0/O/i-8xLPGs7.jpg" /><br /></div><br />How often do we get to see turquoise wallpapered ceilings?! I am loving this intense, rich room designed by Lisa Flake of <a href="http://www.caldwellflake.com/" target="_blank">Caldwell Flake</a> featured in <a href="http://issuu.com/houseoffifty/docs/magazine_holiday/37#share" target="_blank">House of Fifty</a> that was photographed by the talented <a href="http://www.jeanallsopp.com/" target="_blank">Jean Allsopp</a>. I love how the pink just pops right out at you! If you like pink or red with your turquoise as much as I do, I know you'll be excited about today's giveaway courtesy of the ladies over at the <a href="http://lovefeasttable.com/blog/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Table</a>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NqbJhLJ/0/O/i-NqbJhLJ.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Do you remember last fall when they gave away that adorable set of <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/09/plush-pumpkin-giveaway.html" target="_blank">turquoise plush pumpkins</a>? Well they are back just in time for Valentine's Day with heart-shaped velvet plush pumpkins! Talk about an awesome gift for someone special...a single velvet pumpkin or set with a vintage-inspired postcard, arriving gift boxed and tied with ribbon. Perfect! The lucky winner will receive the <a href="http://shop.lovefeasttable.com/product/heartgramtm-set-mixed-crimson-rose" target="_blank">HeartGram Set</a> containing both the 5" Crimson and 4" Rose velvet plush pumpkins with an artistic, organic stem. So cute!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-QvFMpX5/0/XL/i-QvFMpX5-XL.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Giveaway Rules</blockquote></div><ul style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;"><li>Visit the <a href="http://shop.lovefeasttable.com/" target="_blank">LoveFeast Shop</a>, find your favorite item, then come back here and leave a comment telling us what it is! (Make sure you leave your email address so I can contact the winner!)</li><li>For a second entry, follow LoveFeast Table on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/LoveFeast" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or Like them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/LoveFeast-Table/312023879095" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, then come back and leave a comment saying you did!</li><li>One winner will be randomly selected and announced this Friday - 1/27/12.</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Good luck!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This giveaway is now closed!</span><br /></div></div>

HeartGram Giveaway!

How often do we get to see turquoise wallpapered ceilings?! I am loving this intense, rich room designed by Lisa Flake of Caldwell Flake fe...

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4 ways to make pattern sing

Adding pattern to a room is one of the quickest ways I know to create excitement in decor.  A room without pattern is a dead room.  If you want to play it safe add your pattern in smaller punches, e.g., pillows, throw or small area rug.  Here are several quick and easy  tips to have you decorating like a pro.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Vary the type and scale of patterns used</b></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwLlq3qjPwqaz0bA_k0-brSnQuX7qftslAAsM3j99I2GDQt07NgVXV_PhyphenhyphenuU5VGtMOgyO1-ylaeqljxP6V1W8vZjEILm1KlfiO7xJFa2ONCjc5AHp9LGCWj-BJotPkxE4cD6Sj8VyNthm/s1600/86483255314088408_QwFgMxlB_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwLlq3qjPwqaz0bA_k0-brSnQuX7qftslAAsM3j99I2GDQt07NgVXV_PhyphenhyphenuU5VGtMOgyO1-ylaeqljxP6V1W8vZjEILm1KlfiO7xJFa2ONCjc5AHp9LGCWj-BJotPkxE4cD6Sj8VyNthm/s400/86483255314088408_QwFgMxlB_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/page/22">Elements of Style </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Personally I would not have this many pillows in a row but the patterns really work well together.  Start with a large scale print in the colour scheme you want (floral above) and choose the others based on this. Note how the linear geometrics vary in colour and size - always a good formula.  The circular raised flowers in yellow play well with the larger floral and pick up on the colour of the larger geometric. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Keep the patterns in a tight colour scheme - complementary is easy</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/181472/Sunburst-eclectic-living-room-other-metros"><img alt="Sunburst eclectic living room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/181472_0_8-7239-eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/other-metros" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/cwdesign/caitlin-wilson" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Caitlin Wilson via Houzz</a></small><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is a more adventurous use of pattern  when you consider the wall and the ottoman.  Similar to the last  arrangement, this one uses a large scale print as a departure point for the colour scheme.  A smaller and larger linear geometric is chosen  in complementary colours.   If you want to have a lot of energy add pattern to the wall in yet another pattern.  It's too much for me, but I'm pretty plain in my tastes!</span></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>Break up pattern with a solid </b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/129861/Punta-del-Este-Beach-House-contemporary-bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="Punta del Este Beach House contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="265" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/129861_0_8-7981-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/baysix/z3-diseo" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Z3 Diseño</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">This is a pretty intense pattern but it is played down by using white and a solid colour in pillows</span>.  If the <span style="font-size: small;">chest was painted white the pattern would be further controlled. </span></small></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Play down colour, go neutral</b></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUyK29_SBrE6w3ftAb67U4ygs9ctGRYAQjEzsrSMSBMZ-X9s0W5Loth_LdhG3dGr6eNgqgXu7-HnzpykAW4FNIx-mOETNNFN3GBGPmTRJbS9lgVvNf0FgMkbp9ciMKsOOS-MlTRBIZfFj/s1600/DSCN751766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUyK29_SBrE6w3ftAb67U4ygs9ctGRYAQjEzsrSMSBMZ-X9s0W5Loth_LdhG3dGr6eNgqgXu7-HnzpykAW4FNIx-mOETNNFN3GBGPmTRJbS9lgVvNf0FgMkbp9ciMKsOOS-MlTRBIZfFj/s400/DSCN751766.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnQsmN8NSPdQjBswtF_-rLrn074be6sHX_2kl2kpV1A8wL_pdvkZyvGebigvNGSAipDnemlRuEGrfjhdakGVY7sjEI06D95taTg-qIvBOZwgajF-bfcIA0BXGsvgPMRA7zgsi-FcHaFCy/s1600/16+Master+Ryall66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDnQsmN8NSPdQjBswtF_-rLrn074be6sHX_2kl2kpV1A8wL_pdvkZyvGebigvNGSAipDnemlRuEGrfjhdakGVY7sjEI06D95taTg-qIvBOZwgajF-bfcIA0BXGsvgPMRA7zgsi-FcHaFCy/s400/16+Master+Ryall66.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Photography : Margaret Ryall</div></div>

4 ways to make pattern sing

Adding pattern to a room is one of the quickest ways I know to create excitement in decor.  A room without pattern is a dead room.  If you w...

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Jamie Salomon + Nancy Twomey

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-FhvB5d6/0/O/i-FhvB5d6.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-pCM3s7b/0/O/i-pCM3s7b.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fHrZFBQ/0/O/i-fHrZFBQ.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-t3H7p8s/0/O/i-t3H7p8s.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">These cheerful kids' rooms photographed by <a href="http://www.salomonphoto.com/Home.html">Jamie Salomon</a> display both modern flair and timeless tradition, while maintaining a fun vibe that any child (or adult!) would love! The spaces were designed by Nancy Twomey, principal designer of <a href="http://finniansmooninteriors.com/">Finnian's Moon Interiors</a> located in Alexandria, Virginia. She actually specializes in nurseries and children's spaces....fresh, yet tasteful ones, filled with great color, fabric and patterns! I love the color palettes in these rooms...Mother Nature wouldn't lead us astray! Oh and the bedding, LOVE the bedding!<br /><br />Happy Weekend!!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span><br /><br /></div></div>

Jamie Salomon + Nancy Twomey

These cheerful kids' rooms photographed by Jamie Salomon display both modern flair and timeless tradition, while maintaining a fun vibe...

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