Samantha Pynn

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-g9ZKKBh/0/O/i-g9ZKKBh.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.virginiamacdonald.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Macdonald</a></span><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bxckf7q/0/O/i-bxckf7q.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4rTGjJJ/0/O/i-4rTGjJJ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-G5qFfwT/0/O/i-G5qFfwT.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TZkFscL/0/O/i-TZkFscL.jpg" /></center><br />Anyone familiar with the HGTV Canada show <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/summerhome/episode/?epId=272617" target="_blank">Summer Home</a>?? Looks like it could be my favorite show ever–if only we had it here in the US! Interior designer <a href="http://www.samanthapynn.com/" target="_blank">Samantha Pynn</a>, the host and principal designer of the show, designed this absolutely charming Muskoka cottage from season two. I am loving the laid back vibe with comfy furniture and pretty beachy colors. The fresh coat of white paint sure makes the space seem so much bigger than it is too! Check out the <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/summerhome/photos/#/1" target="_blank">'before' pics</a> of the space, the cottage saw quite the transformation! And visit the <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/summerhome/shoppingguide/?epId=272617" target="_blank">shopping guide</a> for source questions!<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>

Samantha Pynn

Virginia Macdonald Anyone familiar with the HGTV Canada show Summer Home ?? Looks like it could be my favorite show ever–if only we had it h...

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Fresh colour schemes

 Traditionally many homeowners get the re-decorating bug in spring.  I'm no exception.  I am planning a major painting job for the downstairs of my home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO4k3_UhMXCoCOy5aDU1cGI1hH8TzlHF9I1vFasIdrn4n4PGWjc-KVRQecwZF4DOPCWEsqwS4vyX_sJRJl3j9BpdqaHuoqcb4dwbO6gAZX5YhQwVv-3RyX7wThdy7AZBF4PGW_Wmgvvig/s1600/0566c68814104e6d0d1f42997717601d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO4k3_UhMXCoCOy5aDU1cGI1hH8TzlHF9I1vFasIdrn4n4PGWjc-KVRQecwZF4DOPCWEsqwS4vyX_sJRJl3j9BpdqaHuoqcb4dwbO6gAZX5YhQwVv-3RyX7wThdy7AZBF4PGW_Wmgvvig/s320/0566c68814104e6d0d1f42997717601d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />As I age, I seem to want less and less colour on my walls.  My choice for living room, dining room and hallways is  Ben Moore Acadia White OC 35 (#5)  to  replace Elephant Tusk (#6). Acadia White is a warm white without being too yellow.  It is darker (not by much) than Cloud White which is the colour on my trim.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you love colour here are some crisp, fresh combinations for spring updates. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nvEa8489w0J7XBcM5A_5lig0vVEeKzYBTp7sP9WMiiJk60Vh-_-zkiR16rgrq_WmsQ8zCAxVtl5kmd0XdjbdiI2TyCY9SXHPYPIFHKO8crmburv6LmvtxulC4Dbq5g71pvy0HJcyUlgB/s1600/7aaf730a5d665e86391f15449ed0ac29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nvEa8489w0J7XBcM5A_5lig0vVEeKzYBTp7sP9WMiiJk60Vh-_-zkiR16rgrq_WmsQ8zCAxVtl5kmd0XdjbdiI2TyCY9SXHPYPIFHKO8crmburv6LmvtxulC4Dbq5g71pvy0HJcyUlgB/s320/7aaf730a5d665e86391f15449ed0ac29.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP0e1hIPw0RsH1QIMRFn-Dhl1PTsrvlQ0tXHXGBEuGIcDsE6hTjANUQsTBgy0iwvtJ4KxuiW7GWfFmbLI4FFyO0M5Ndu7-22tv7TJpmak8emz8gfDFmpPLwjiZEl7Fqf8pFCfhw-IRStZ/s1600/8a37845b2b54bed31a31c25c216526a8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP0e1hIPw0RsH1QIMRFn-Dhl1PTsrvlQ0tXHXGBEuGIcDsE6hTjANUQsTBgy0iwvtJ4KxuiW7GWfFmbLI4FFyO0M5Ndu7-22tv7TJpmak8emz8gfDFmpPLwjiZEl7Fqf8pFCfhw-IRStZ/s320/8a37845b2b54bed31a31c25c216526a8.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEzEQjGIHpP7HvK2eWwmwlNEnOn6df3QMeZ0m858ek1tOuCzxMZDc4_fmgGIEasELR-JoXVNv0zenQhmmTKj-o_ekJOvnwdDfqn5bCPg1PXJQ0j24OzaOAJ7oaGe2DnUvqAhIa3qfANU7/s1600/faed4346f1bc826cd28b0c404862317e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEzEQjGIHpP7HvK2eWwmwlNEnOn6df3QMeZ0m858ek1tOuCzxMZDc4_fmgGIEasELR-JoXVNv0zenQhmmTKj-o_ekJOvnwdDfqn5bCPg1PXJQ0j24OzaOAJ7oaGe2DnUvqAhIa3qfANU7/s400/faed4346f1bc826cd28b0c404862317e.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Fresh colour schemes

 Traditionally many homeowners get the re-decorating bug in spring.  I'm no exception.  I am planning a major painting job for the downs...

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Kemble Interiors + One Kings Lane Giveaway!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-rbFGjLj/0/O/i-rbFGjLj.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7PCRJRH/0/O/i-7PCRJRH.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5B55jCG/0/O/i-5B55jCG.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-q2PWcGr/0/O/i-q2PWcGr.jpg" /></center><br />Inspired by Palm Beach, Biarritz, and old Hollywood glamour, this colorful Southampton home designed by Celerie Kemble and Anna Burke of <a href="http://www.kembleinteriors.com/" target="_blank">Kemble Interiors</a> is a big slice of happy! I adore the whimsical bed in the first picture, doesn't it remind you of a circus tent? I'm <i>really</i> loving the living room though, so fresh and filled with light! See lots more photos of this home captured by <a href="http://claiborneswansonfrank.com/" target="_blank">Claiborne Swanson Frank</a> over at <a href="http://www.vogue.com/culture/article/apt-with-lsd-lily-maddocks-home-in-southampton/#" target="_blank">Vogue</a>!<br /><br /><br />If you're looking for a way to add a designer touch to your home decor, there's no better place to look than <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=354787&u=359689&m=37430&urllink=&afftrack=">One Kings Lane</a>. The curated online sales site is truly one of my favorite shopping resources! They offer their members (free to join!) a great selection of designer home decor items at prices up to 70% off. There are new sales every day of the week, which usually last only 72 hours. Talk about addictive! Not only do they have new products, they also have an awesome selection of vintage finds too. The lucky winner of this week's giveaway will receive a $100 gift certificate! Here's a peek at some of my favorite things...<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=354787&u=359689&m=37430&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TZdvjZJ/0/O/i-TZdvjZJ.jpg" /></a></div><i><br /></i> <i><b>To enter:</b></i><br /><ol><li><i>Visit <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=354787&u=359689&m=37430&urllink=&afftrack=">One Kings Lane</a> (it's free to join, if you haven't already!), find your favorite thing, then come back here (email subscribers just hit Reply) and leave a comment telling us what is it. Be sure to leave your email address if you comment anonymously so I can contact you if you're the winner!</i></li><i> </i><li><i>For an extra entry, "Like" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OneKingsLane" target="_blank">One Kings Lane on Facebook</a>, then come back here and leave a separate comment saying that you did!</i></li><i> </i><li><i>Winner will be randomly selected and announced this Friday, 3/29/13.</i></li></ol><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>

Kemble Interiors + One Kings Lane Giveaway!

Inspired by Palm Beach, Biarritz, and old Hollywood glamour, this colorful Southampton home designed by Celerie Kemble and Anna Burke of Kem...

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