Thursday, July 31, 2008

Blue Wave

This is a lot of blue...but I like it! I would love to hide away behind those stunning curtains and fall asleep under the clear blue sky. What a retreat. -HouseBeautiful

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Mixing It Up

I love all the different patterns used in this bedroom. I wouldn't think to mix them all together like this, but it works so well here. And how can I not mention that lovely blue tufted sofa staring right at me?! To die for!! -CountryHome

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Talented Karen Melvin


I am loving the light in these beautiful photographs taken by Minneapolis photographer Karen Melvin. Karen is an advertising architectural photographer with a specialty in interior residential photography. After admiring her portfolio it is obvious she knows a thing or two about light..."how to use it, how to make it, and how to wait for it", she says. So much talent!

Monday, July 28, 2008

Mad about Mad Men






If you haven't yet checked out the show Mad Men, you must! The 2nd season premiered last night and it certainly didn't disappoint. The costumes and sets in this show are amazing....so much of my beloved color everywhere! I'm always left drooling when I see the fabulous button-tufted turquoise headboard in Betty and Don's bedroom (which according to the set decorator Amy Wells is supposed to reflect Betty's high-class fantasies). In honor of that perfect piece of furniture, check out a few headboards I've found for my EverythingTurquoise shopping blog here, here and here! -Photos courtesy of AMC Mad Men photo gallery.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Swanky Condesa DF Hotel






These images are from the super-stylish Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City. How can I not love all this turquoise?! Even their website makes my little heart pitter-patter. The white slipcovered furniture with the turquoise piping has to be one of my all-time favorites. So chic!! Thanks for the awesome tip Sandra M.!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Shades of Blue

I love this brilliant blue glass entryway that coco+kelley picked as this week's inspirational photo. You know you must be walking into an exceptional home when you're walking through a doorway like this. Thanks for the inspiration Cassandra! Visit coco+kelley for even more splendid entryways!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

More Eye Candy from Kathy Dalwood









It is official: I am madly in love with Kathy Dalwood. Here are even more images from her online portfolio. I am loving the color palette of this gorgeous home, the use of wallpapers and paint, the pop of colors on the shelves of the bookcases...it is all completely divine.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Fresh and Daring



One of my favorite blogs ever Desire to Inspire found this home while "real estate stalking" in Australia. The question was posed if maybe there was a bit too much going on in this house (check out the rest of the images to make up your own mind), but my jaw dropped when I saw this room. I love that shade of turquoise and think it looks stunning with the yellow and white. And to paint the ceiling...so daring!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Colorful Kathy Dalwood




How cool is this room designed by London-based artist and designer Kathy Dalwood?! There are so many elements I love here...obviously her use of color, the gorgeous tapestries, all of the frames and unique furniture pieces. Simply gorgeous!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Blue Bedroom

Check out Daisy Pink Cupcake for a great list of simple home decorating ideas (with gorgeous images like this accompanying them!). I am absolutely loving this bedroom Daisy found. Blue, black and white just looks so good together. Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday, July 18, 2008

Robin's Egg Blue



A few months ago the Newlywed Diaries had an entire post devoted to robin's egg blue, one of Jennifer's favorite colors. You have to check out her post, but these were my favorite images that she shared. I LOVE that front door. So sophisticated! The blue ceilings are great too...such a unique touch. And I love the wedding pic....so beautiful. I'd love to paint my house robin's egg blue!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Talented Tria Giovan



These images taken by talented photographer Tria Giovan are all so beautiful. Aside from the pretty colors, there is something about each photograph that I just love. -MyHomeIdeas, Design Sponge and Tria Giovan Photography

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

So Lovely



I love these images from Minneapolis designer Martha O'Hara. Such pretty rooms with great fabrics and prints. I just adore those chairs and the fabulous bed!! -Martha O'Hara Interiors

Friday, July 11, 2008

Retro Dining Room

I am loving the teal curtains in this image. They look so great with the colorful cushions and glasses against the neutral wallpaper. -HousetoHome

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Aqua Beach House








A few days ago Cote de Texas featured this absolutely stunning aqua beach house from Veranda magazine. Designed by Babs Watkins, this home is now for sale, so Joni was able to find even more images of this home. Yay for us! You have to check out Cote de Texas to see so many more images of this gorgeous home!