View From My Porch: The flowers have been planted and are in full bloom. A cricket serenade can be heard from the front porch rockers and the hammock in the back. Arnold Palmer's flow freely (lemonade and ice tea mixed) all the day long. Soaking in the sunshine is food for the soul.

Photos: Hanging basket attached to front porch; Mountain views, Miss Holly (my dawg), Jake (my grandson).

Timeless David Hicks

The first time I saw this room designed by David Hicks I really didn't like it. But the more I looked at it, the more I liked what I saw. And now I really honestly love everything about it. So timelessly chic. -David Hicks Archives

Modern Nursery

Style Court posted these images from an adorable nursery belonging to event planner Tara Guerard. The modern nursery was designed by the talented South Carolina-based designer Angie Hranowsky. More blue, yellow and aqua action going on here and I love it!! -Style Court

My Kind of Bath

Now here is a bath that is more my kind of scene. Imagine all the hair products I could store in those fantastic cabinets! -From Swedish Photographer Clive Tompsett

Charming Aqua Bathroom

This lovely little bathroom may not be my taste, but I have nothing less than affection for a gorgeous soaking tub like this...especially when it's painted aqua! -Canadian House & Home

Green, Blue...and Yellow!

Ok so sue me...here is yet another green and blue room. But this one uses yellow too! I would have loved this room as a teenager. Actually, I would still love this room...especially that duvet cover. So cool. -House Beautiful

Loving all the Color

I love how the white shelves, mirror and fireplace really stand out in this room. And the color of the green velvet chair and orange lampshade against the teal walls. All so pretty. -At Home with Color via Terramia

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I wouldn't mind spending my day lounging in a green and blue sunroom like this one designed by Kelley Proxmire. I adore those window coverings! -Kelley Interior Design

Pop of Turquoise

One of my favorite things ever is all-white bedding. And I can't ever get enough of bold throw pillows either. Love this. - Photo by Angus McRitchie for Canadian House and Home

That hubby of mine is a go getter. Since he retired and arrived safely to our new home, we have been busy puttering and organizing our garage. Mostly he is doing the organizing, while I just empty a few boxes of my stuff that have been sitting for over a year waiting for him to tell me to get to it ;) ... if it were not necessary to make the bed each day and do inside chores, I think my entire day would be spent outside weeding, planting, and sowing seeds here and there. We have four seed type and two humming bird feeders attached to some of the forest trees and binoculars all over the house to bird watch. Today was sunny in the morning and light showers in the afternoon.

Towering Turquoise Mirror

Holy cow, what if you had this giant 19th-century pier mirror in your entryway?? Lucky ducks. -Coastal Living

Super Cute Kids' Room

I am totally digging this room designed by blogger Stephanie Nielson for her children Oliver and Nicholas. I love how she glued fun wrapping paper to spruce up those shelves. And how about the fish ornaments from Anthropologie hanging above the crib, and the little sweaters adorning the sides?? All so cute!! -CookieMag Nesting Blog

Kleine Küche

In just a couple weeks I am moving to Dresden, Germany for the summer. I spent the majority of last year living there with my boyfriend and our cute little cat, but haven't seen either of them for 6 months! Anyway, my kitchen there isn't turquoise, its bright red (with turquoise accents...!), but I love these cute and flexible kitchens from the German magazine Wohn Idee. They make great use out of limited kitchen space. -Wohn Idee

Dreamy Nook

This Scandinavian-inspired bed alcove is so incredibly cozy. Love that aqua wall color and all the storage under the bed. -Country Home

Snazzy

This media room/library designed by Frank Roop is pretty snazzy. Love that lime green sofa and amazingly high ceiling. -Frank Roop

Breathing Easier

Michelle from JustImagine has the flu and shared these images (and many more that you must see!) that help to breathe. So fresh, calm and happy, they definitely make you feel good, don't they?? Well, maybe not GOOD if you have the flu...but anything helps! Hope you're feeling better Michelle! I just love these images! -HousetoHome via JustImagine

Bold Entryway into a Colorful Home

I doubt I'd ever be able to do this in my own home, but I love the bold colors that greet you when you walk into this entryway. So much fun! -Domino

Delightful Turquoise Laundry Rooms

The Container Store

Domino

Mark Lund Photography

Design Talk

I would imagine doing laundry is so much more enjoyable when you're laundry room looks as lovely as one of these beauties. The organization and nifty new machines don't hurt either!!

Gorgeous Chocolate and Turquoise Bedroom

Emily at Design Smack is a girl after my own heart. She recently had an entire post dedicated just to turquoise. Heaven. Some of the images I'd seen, but these I hadn't (among others, but I'm keeping those in my pocket for now.) Chocolate and turquoise is always a pretty combination. Check out her blog for the rest of the gorgeous images! -David Brian Sanders Traditional Home via Design Smack

Push Me Pull You

You have to check out DesignSponge for lots more on this whimsical home belonging to Eleanor of Pushmepullyou Design. I love the colors she chose for her home...chartreuse, turquoise, mint and moss......oh so pretty. I love it. -Design Sponge