Guest Blogger: Coco from COCOCOZY

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkjBP26ebRJrVXOW_ekb2ZfdmLTLd5AHSQFvXt956-NPcKmnF3cODiK0VLxzBHmV1ZsKTIexxpKpfOTAKrDSQLBCL1VJ9TOznC758Z33t_KnAmdwgsorYrBGDtEi-RQMMYreOrVsPpmk/s1600/house+on+penobscot+bay+library+bookshelf+secret+door+doorway+blue.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541489322325463202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkjBP26ebRJrVXOW_ekb2ZfdmLTLd5AHSQFvXt956-NPcKmnF3cODiK0VLxzBHmV1ZsKTIexxpKpfOTAKrDSQLBCL1VJ9TOznC758Z33t_KnAmdwgsorYrBGDtEi-RQMMYreOrVsPpmk/s800/house+on+penobscot+bay+library+bookshelf+secret+door+doorway+blue.jpg" style="width: 374px; height: 520px;" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: </span></strong><a href="http://www.ppapc.com/" target="new"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Peter Pennoyer Architects</span></strong></a><br />Turquoise blue paneled walls in a traditional library in a mansion in Maine. (above)</center><br /><br />Hi House of Turquoise readers. This is <strong>Coco</strong>. My blog's name is <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/"><strong>COCOCOZY</strong></a>.<br /><br />I'm guest posting here for Erin as she takes a little well deserved vacation! I was so honored when Erin emailed me last week and asked if I would guest post about my favorite turquoise rooms. So here goes!<br /><br />I love a room infused with turquoise blue. There is something invigorating, exciting and cheerful about about a blue room! I love the color turquoise. I have a wonderful dose of it in my living room in the Hollywood Hills in a huge piece of art, a turquoise blue chandelier in bathroom, had a load of turquoise blue outside in my outdoor living space on my deck. Makes me so happy to see the blue for some reason. How about you?<br /><br />Here are may favorite blue spaces these days...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMXIhEYj8cip-liRUY7tXVpi3gn3Mzi_EOgi_tGNn1kxPzmKcdh1qqCmI2UAspTRItgyW8pP32jTfcMFYJeB6Tut3si_W4sqpYrzlOXaWX7AruELbVulUogN2BEhCf7ZH10KLoeSPXT8/s1600/scott_frances_dining_room+blue+floor.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541489300142107954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMXIhEYj8cip-liRUY7tXVpi3gn3Mzi_EOgi_tGNn1kxPzmKcdh1qqCmI2UAspTRItgyW8pP32jTfcMFYJeB6Tut3si_W4sqpYrzlOXaWX7AruELbVulUogN2BEhCf7ZH10KLoeSPXT8/s800/scott_frances_dining_room+blue+floor.jpg" style="width: 560px; height: 417px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: </span></strong><a href="http://www.scottfrances.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Scott Frances</span></strong></a><br /></div>A glossy blue floor in an all white living room (above)<br /><br /><center></center><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCb6JU4mp7eJlnXgPvEhvIOOTy9j6ZuYb4AGV-LkyW9QaTNJyaY1gyOlJnEVNGpiedol4KipR3EQ4_CVZHYXLEqyDJytfhRaPgZ51V-LCIS1QP6bBaxLzYsXHz7c-qCN2uYw7yBK8Hxw/s1600/1st+option+aqua+blue+staircase+stairwell+turquoise+stairs+painted+worn.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541650891012038066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCb6JU4mp7eJlnXgPvEhvIOOTy9j6ZuYb4AGV-LkyW9QaTNJyaY1gyOlJnEVNGpiedol4KipR3EQ4_CVZHYXLEqyDJytfhRaPgZ51V-LCIS1QP6bBaxLzYsXHz7c-qCN2uYw7yBK8Hxw/s800/1st+option+aqua+blue+staircase+stairwell+turquoise+stairs+painted+worn.jpg" style="width: 379px; height: 560px;" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: </span></strong><a href="http://www.1st-option.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">1st Option</span></strong></a><br />Rustic and charming - a weathered turquoise blue back staircase in a London home(above)</center><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-2dXPBggaqc7zxLhyGJe06jjq1eG7yDfL_TRj5BbCNsdY6rkYeI9z-svkoExqMCNhjAjeSHYe2soQ_BnWQqNnzzZVPyk2FHkw5TEXc_NaLIOLi6jQU603o6uFrMfaevZN40cKbBA5kY/s1600/clutter+free+laundry+room.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541652515305103394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-2dXPBggaqc7zxLhyGJe06jjq1eG7yDfL_TRj5BbCNsdY6rkYeI9z-svkoExqMCNhjAjeSHYe2soQ_BnWQqNnzzZVPyk2FHkw5TEXc_NaLIOLi6jQU603o6uFrMfaevZN40cKbBA5kY/s800/clutter+free+laundry+room.jpg" style="width: 355px; height: 560px;" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: </span></strong><a href="http://karashurtliffphotography.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Kara Shurtliff</span></strong></a><br />Loving this clutter free blue laundry room in a Utah home. This the perfect shade of blue! (above)</center><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoLiB-kPbWcmtxmQ95wPjas6FKAklq4-vw5FprN9Hrh-5JuCuqR1TT8vj7s6eVUepYmTqbmI8hJDjM49EQaTAeX-y3rOsAOGHXH6J8mOsmdsPWy6y5rn7ZFjk9OKq9ZY4bMJlcq1QGc4/s1600/IMG_1551.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541492994863737874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoLiB-kPbWcmtxmQ95wPjas6FKAklq4-vw5FprN9Hrh-5JuCuqR1TT8vj7s6eVUepYmTqbmI8hJDjM49EQaTAeX-y3rOsAOGHXH6J8mOsmdsPWy6y5rn7ZFjk9OKq9ZY4bMJlcq1QGc4/s800/IMG_1551.JPG" style="width: 546px; height: 560px;" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: </span></strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Coco of Cococozy</span><br />A folding chair leans against a white fence on my deck painted my favorite COCOCOZY color of turquoise. (above)</center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GhGex1HuXJ3_AIQIXPsKxAtKDTFyY8yN01x4Qx-JBEAQ737rEvizIqduTEXdsO6CWLu97rXHPfJ4lRZpftAZAA8AxuLYJ_ee49P0iJnekqE3p87Wj7lJduh6aiyXYO_JcFLydV-UYU0/s1600/IMG_1586.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541492986254969026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GhGex1HuXJ3_AIQIXPsKxAtKDTFyY8yN01x4Qx-JBEAQ737rEvizIqduTEXdsO6CWLu97rXHPfJ4lRZpftAZAA8AxuLYJ_ee49P0iJnekqE3p87Wj7lJduh6aiyXYO_JcFLydV-UYU0/s800/IMG_1586.JPG" style="width: 560px; height: 546px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo: Coco of Cococozy</span></strong><br /></div>A pop of bright blue on a refurbished painted table on my Hollywood Hills deck. (above)<br /><br />Hope you all have enjoyed my blue rooms!<br /><br />Thanks Erin for asking me to guest post - hope you are enjoying your vacation!<br /><br />Have a great week everyone!<br /><br />xo<br />Coco<br /><a href="http://www.cococozy,com/">COCOCOZY</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">**********************<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks so much for that awesome post, Coco!! That living room with the blue floor is stuff my dreams are made of!! And I adore your outdoor space! I'm sure so many of you already follow </span><a href="http://www.cococozy.com/" target="_blank">COCOCOZY</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, so you know how fabulous it is. If not, definitely go check it out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.cococozy.com/" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Coco is always finding the coolest, most droolworthy rooms out there!</span>

Guest Blogger: Coco from COCOCOZY

Photo: Peter Pennoyer Architects Turquoise blue paneled walls in a traditional library in a mansion in Maine. (above) Hi House of Turquoise ...

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Guest Blogger: Ashlina from The Decorista

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1APXrbDPk_O1jpneYKMjepXJEbHnkAQROtDw2jqKzeO8H7kaJ_VpmcNhm1r8lGnkyHNMILAay_W-Eo6dqKZZmksN2CzeAK0FHhL8B8V78gy_SdkkU5nropAzeIBHas7W8Ll-KrX1SzjaN/s640/turquoise+bedroom+mhi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1APXrbDPk_O1jpneYKMjepXJEbHnkAQROtDw2jqKzeO8H7kaJ_VpmcNhm1r8lGnkyHNMILAay_W-Eo6dqKZZmksN2CzeAK0FHhL8B8V78gy_SdkkU5nropAzeIBHas7W8Ll-KrX1SzjaN/s640/turquoise+bedroom+mhi.jpg" width="608" /></a><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2008/04/02/19924fac1956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2008/04/02/19924fac1956.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Oh I just love a turquoise bedroom. As a decorator, turquoise is one of those colors that just soothes the senses and pleases everybody. I could always use a bit of turquoise in a room.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />This very traditional bedroom is one of my all time favorite rooms. It's very sophisticated and lush, I could absolutely relax in this lovely space.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://st.houzz.com/simages/37912_0_8-4553-contemporary-living-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/37912_0_8-4553-contemporary-living-room.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdceWw7_jsC2be-hTpdNxjdFm5CimYkGyshKvTAHOCb38afjc2HrBnTgBykip673CIY1zksnhyq6C0zDNEzgQF3EC1nGmO3OXfUECek4yMVPVzD5YIiGAXVA4HWwClVpUVWTqFLpI8Kd2j/s1600/drake+design+turquoise+living+room.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdceWw7_jsC2be-hTpdNxjdFm5CimYkGyshKvTAHOCb38afjc2HrBnTgBykip673CIY1zksnhyq6C0zDNEzgQF3EC1nGmO3OXfUECek4yMVPVzD5YIiGAXVA4HWwClVpUVWTqFLpI8Kd2j/s640/drake+design+turquoise+living+room.png" width="518" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />In addition to a very serene bedroom, turquoise is perfect in the living room, too!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I love these perfectly aqua hued rooms, dark wood floors are the perfect companion to the bright and bold colors. They both are uber delicious and every bit of turquoise I could ever need.<br /><br />++++++++++++++<br /><div style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">Thank you so much Ashlina! You managed to pick some of my favorites as well!! That first bedroom was actually one of the rooms that inspired me to start this blog. You all must check out <a href="http://www.thedecorista.com/" target="_blank">The Decorista</a> for more inspiring spaces! You will love everything you see there, I promise. Ashlina has such a talent for putting together amazing posts where every day is a treat for the eyes!<br /></div><br /></div>

Guest Blogger: Ashlina from The Decorista

Oh I just love a turquoise bedroom. As a decorator, turquoise is one of those colors that just soothes the senses and pleases everybody. I c...

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Guest Blogger: Louise from Table Tonic

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096342665_fuFGT-O.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096342665_fuFGT-O.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 680px; height: 600px;" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096342657_4FsgJ-O.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096342657_4FsgJ-O.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 680px; height: 452px;" /></a><br />We recently sold the house that we had busily transformed into a home over the past six years, and this particular room has a special place in my heart, mainly because of the transformation it underwent in the weeks leading up to the sale. The room was the fourth (attic-style) bedroom upstairs, and until this point, it was somewhat bland and uninviting. As soon as we chucked this gorgeous Table Tonic Mexican Suzani (<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.tabletonic.com.au">www.tabletonic.com.au</a>) on the bed, the whole room came alive and the tone was set for a palette of cool, dreamy greens, limes and turquoise. Had we stayed a little longer, I could certainly have seen an aqua feature wall on the cards!<br /><br />Hope you like it and thanks for the honour of being a H.O.T guest blogger!<br /><br />xLouise (<a href="http://www.tabletonic.blogspot.com/">Table Tonic</a>)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">*****************<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks Louise! I love this vibrant space! If guys don't read her </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.tabletonic.blogspot.com/">Table Tonic</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> blog yet, you're missing out. Another one of my daily reads filled with colorful eye candy! And her amazing </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.tabletonic.com.au/">store</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> of global treasures for the modern bohemian ships all over, so none of us miss out!</span><br /></div></div>

Guest Blogger: Louise from Table Tonic

We recently sold the house that we had busily transformed into a home over the past six years, and this particular room has a special place ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813410_TyNFm-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813410_TyNFm-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 570px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813388_bPgz9-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813388_bPgz9-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 548px;" /></a><a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813459_4kMoA-L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/415813459_4kMoA-L.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 545px;" /></a><br />Just stopping in with these images from <a href="http://www.gourmet.com/" target="_blank">Gourmet</a> magazine to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! I want you to know how very thankful I am for you guys...all of your comments, support, enthusiasm, photos, and of course, for our shared love of all things turquoise!<br /><br />I also want to wish my step-mom Diana a very happy birthday today too!!! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating! I wish I could be there!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Just stopping in with these images from Gourmet magazine to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! I want you to know how very thankful I am f...

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Guest Blogger: Janell from Isabella & Max Rooms

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095017808_CJaLH-O.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks for inviting me to be a guest blogger today Erin! I love visiting House of Turquoise to see what turquoise delights are being featured, it really is one of the happiest and most beautiful colors there are. I am such a fan of this color that is has made its way into many of the rooms in our home, including Isabella's <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/search/label/Girl%27s%20Dream%20Bedroom">Girls Dream Bedroom</a>...No Boys Allowed! Shades of turquoise were used on the walls, headboard, bedding and chair.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifDRyMcxy1e0hKAqeOmFD7nOoi3a2s-YwDONnu4Q3saMHuWpBS4qkti3kXh5spwiUn8X33H8yA7w2FuPOq_0Sw0dYh6kvx68bwIJyAaaNFVJGIENszJ5YjROmYcr7XiT84a6Dd92TB_yD/s1600/GirlsDreamBedroom2.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095017625_DE4K4-L.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It was also the perfect color to paint a <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2009/08/girls-dream-bedroom-little-footstool.html">fun little footstool</a>, accented with Rub 'n Buff and covered with a fun fur fabric.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8eawTQ6H3W2wb8GZq25l3KOD0CIdwQjAH2mhqzjLtf7dDsIo3yc2k1MU8foZo4a43YydLgLxNhXPFaWOoUdDOqgqdazRQEL6XQgI6xSTBMjt6fT6CUlBJLAzR-QIcm2F60T_Doxa1-NWk/s1600/Turquoise2.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095017707_U4ZmH-L.jpg" /><br /></div><br />It is also the color of fabric I selected to use when having a pair of <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2009/07/transformation-of-auction-chairs.html">slipper chairs</a> reupholstered.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZD8UwJahua-KP1pD3psoA-xiZdoYt7S9mMj2oUV6siF-2ddrDMwvFz2rkJWwtXNGHL90UjjQIsQ1Bgdz3s9VThSs63r1xEG90KkmmgZRkNPYPuXGzkozhEgFfq_ACEm1JnwJDupL5p20_/s1600/Turquoise1.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095017834_jzatP-L.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>If painting walls or covering chairs in turquoise is too big of a commitment, introducing it into a room through accessories is nearly always a good choice. This <a href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/2010/05/wedding-gift-idea.html">tray</a> was painted using SW Watery paint and a favorite geometric design.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rokcH9gueJgKHwzPdb7eW8rkXsPZ3z8vuGUpydu1eOQFmz-cLxL0elXPAEz2OhA00haVq2NDGzqKeRcQJZS9kC7CxXvmAnK0HU-pstSZVZpNisQX7UOFmZHUp62l7EukGnuVeSl0xXbx/s1600/Turquoise3.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095017660_uhgfq-L.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Finally, why not incorporate turquoise into the holiday decor color scheme? Last year I used turquoise ornaments to dress up a wreath, the mantel and staircase banister, and I'm getting ready to pull them out again!<br /><br />Thanks again for having me Erin, and Happy Thanksgiving to all!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">*********************<br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;">She's so creative, isn't she? </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks so much Janell! You guys please be sure to check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Isabella & Max Rooms</a><span style="font-style: italic;">! I know you're all dying to see more of Isabella's dreamy pink and turquoise </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://isabellaandmaxrooms.blogspot.com/search/label/Girl%27s%20Dream%20Bedroom" target="_blank">room</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and to read more about all those great DIY projects! So inspiring!<br /></span>

Guest Blogger: Janell from Isabella & Max Rooms

Thanks for inviting me to be a guest blogger today Erin! I love visiting House of Turquoise to see what turquoise delights are being featu...

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Guest Blogger: Laura from Bright Bold and Beautiful

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4531389766/" title="Art Studio/ Work space by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="Art Studio/ Work space" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4531389766_75d1f4e399_z.jpg" width="509" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4530757609/" title="Art Studio/ Watercolor Painting by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="Art Studio/ Watercolor Painting" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4530757609_a94f692be4_z.jpg" width="435" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4530757331/" title="Art Studio/ Work Space by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="Art Studio/ Work Space" height="480" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4530757331_1cc96aeab3_z.jpg" width="640" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4530756281/" title="Art Studio/ Work Space by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="Art Studio/ Work Space" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4530756281_e2f6c9525c_z.jpg" width="480" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4558544904/" title="Home Office by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="Home Office" height="426" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4558544904_b99e2c381a_z.jpg" width="640" /></span></span></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Hello all, <a href="http://lauratrevey.com/">Laura Trevey</a> here from <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/">Bright Bold and Beautiful</a>! I am super excited to share with you my favorite turquoise room... As Chevy Chase says in my favorite holiday movie, Christmas Vacation, "drum roll please..." My <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html">art studio</a> is where I live, breathe and get inspiration every single day. I cannot remember what I did with my time before we added this bright room in our home. The soothing and cheerful turquoise color is <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_br=1&_pageLabel=fh_home&np=colors/2040-70">Spring Mint</a>.</span></span><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Thank you Erin for your daily inspiration on House of Turquoise! I am delighted and honored to be here and share <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html">my studio</a> with you.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">*********************<br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;">Thank you Laura! I never get tired of seeing this amazing studio! It's such an inspiring space! Head to <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.com/" target="_blank">Bright, Bold and Beautiful</a> to check out the amazing watercolors that Laura creates...</span><span style="font-style: italic;">they're all incredibly beautiful.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Her <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> is a ton of colorful fun too! </span><br /></div></div>

Guest Blogger: Laura from Bright Bold and Beautiful

Hello all, Laura Trevey here from Bright Bold and Beautiful ! I am super excited to share with you my favorite turquoise room... As ...

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Guest Blogger: Kellie from Ada & Darcy

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/835977055_neTRx-O.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>I just find myself always drawn to turquoise, and when I see a bit of pink in there as well, my heart always skips a beat. With a white background and splashes of colour, it makes for a vibrant, happy and beautiful space!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/812750668_tRZwK-L.jpg" /><br /><br /></div>When starting <a href="http://www.adaanddarcy.com.au/" target="_blank">my shop</a>, I found myself naturally drawn to this palette and fortunately my customers love it too. Some of most popular products are my turquoise and pink Moroccan pouffes and customers have selected this beautiful combination for their homes as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/972064723_TFnoq-O.jpg" /><br /></div><br />With Christmas approaching, I'm planning for a turquoise and pink table setting and wrapping to match. My love for this combination continues ... xx<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">*********************<br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;">Thanks for sharing, Kellie!! These are some of my all-time favorite images too. I have the same never-ending love affair with turquoise and pink. You guys have to visit the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.adaanddarcy.com.au/" target="_blank">Ada & Darcy</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> boutique. I know you will love everything you see...and she ships internationally! Definitely check out her <a href="http://www.adaanddarcy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> too, it's filled to the brim with eye candy!</span>

Guest Blogger: Kellie from Ada & Darcy

I just find myself always drawn to turquoise, and when I see a bit of pink in there as well, my heart always skips a beat. With a white back...

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Miles Redd + The Winner!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096158286_ABZU7-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096158270_8cE4e-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096171747_sTW3n-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1096173704_KvUuN-O.jpg" /></center><br />I have to admit I never picked up an issue of <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/" target="_blank">Town & Country</a> until Stephen Drucker took over. Not sure what it was like before, but his first issue impressed me. This Atlanta home designed by color genius <a href="http://milesredd.com/" target="_blank">Miles Redd</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.lagnese.net/" target="_blank">Francesco Lagnese</a> is opulence at its finest. The living room?? The walls are covered in stretched turquoise silk satin. The dressing room? Hand painted <a href="http://www.degournay.com/" target="_blank">de Gournay</a> wallaper. And the breathtaking bedroom floor?? Oscar de la Renta leopard-print <a href="http://www.elsoncompany.com/collection_detail.php?id=26#" target="_blank">carpet</a>. I love the fashion sketches in the bathroom covering the platinum blue <a href="http://www.pierrefrey.com/Boussac/FR/Papierspeints/Tarentelle.htm" target="_blank">Boussac Tarentelle</a> wallpaper too. <span style="font-style: italic;">Oh the other half! </span><br /><br />Time to announce the lucky winner of the Candace Rose giveaway!<span style="font-size: 180%;"><br /></span><br /><div style="color: #33ccff; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Tyler of </span><a href="http://tylerstastetests.blogspot.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Tyler's Taste Tests</a><span style="color: #3366ff;">!!!</span></span></span></div><br />And with that happy news, I'm going to turn off my computer and get ready for my trip to New York! I leave tomorrow morning and will be gone 10 whole days. Yay! I asked some of my favorite bloggers to entertain and inspire us with their favorite turquoise spaces. You'll love it. In addition, you can still check out <a href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a>...I have 50 posts scheduled on there! ;)

Miles Redd + The Winner!

I have to admit I never picked up an issue of Town & Country until Stephen Drucker took over. Not sure what it was like before, but his...

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Shanna LeRoy & Ashley Russel

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095043027_vShAu-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042995_d35m9-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042677_FVXVR-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042763_MF4iG-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095043153_UoCKc-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095043119_VTDBj-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042848_euJP4-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095044196_7kHs8-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042796_9zvJC-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042697_Apu55-O.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1095042739_Mo8rB-O.jpg" /></center><br />When I saw these beautiful photographs taken by the talented <a href="http://shannamichellephotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shanna LeRoy</a> out of Saratoga Springs, Utah, I almost regretted that I'm going away for Thanksgiving! What a serene environment to celebrate, I just adore all the details. <a href="http://thequirkysophisticate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Russel</a> is the creative force behind what you see here...a true master at the whole trash-to-treasure thing. Check out her blog <a href="http://thequirkysophisticate.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Quirky Sophisticate</a> for more of her projects, and check out Shanna's blog <a href="http://shannamichellephotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for more fabulous photography!

Shanna LeRoy & Ashley Russel

When I saw these beautiful photographs taken by the talented Shanna LeRoy out of Saratoga Springs, Utah, I almost regretted that I'm go...

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Wren's Big Girl Bed

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1087210950_ZTi36-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1087210930_aTqja-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1087210898_zeX88-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1087210931_Rg2MW-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1092240117_RtAyS-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1087210874_BeRoV-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1092238918_Ybwsd-O.jpg" /><br /><br /></center>If you've been following along, you know how much I've loved the precious nursery belonging to little Wren, the daughter of Holly of <a href="http://www.inthefunlane.com/2010/11/wrens-big-girl-bed.html" target="_blank">Life in a Fun Lane</a> fame. She has created such a darling space, with the most beautiful furniture and soothing colors. I've thoroughly enjoyed seeing Wren's room transform as she's grown a bit older, and now that she has her very own big girl bed, I just had to share! You can see what it used to look like <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2009/05/wrens-room.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/08/wrens-reno-and-giveaway-winner.html" target="_blank">here</a>! And for more pics and to see what Holly has to say about it, go <a href="http://www.inthefunlane.com/2010/11/wrens-big-girl-bed.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Don't forget to enter the <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/11/candace-rose-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Candace Rose giveaway</a> if you haven't yet!

Wren's Big Girl Bed

If you've been following along, you know how much I've loved the precious nursery belonging to little Wren, the daughter of Holly of...

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