Andra Birkerts Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XWmDPFm/0/O/i-XWmDPFm.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6BSvwh9/0/O/i-6BSvwh9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BFTsHmJ/0/O/i-BFTsHmJ.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-r4vvqfP/0/O/i-r4vvqfP.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xVbR225/0/O/i-xVbR225.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NngZHR7/0/O/i-NngZHR7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HMF8k8k/0/O/i-HMF8k8k.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-b6KNxv4/0/O/i-b6KNxv4.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">You don't know how tempting it is to just pick up and move to the East Coast!! This coastal Rockport, Massachusetts summer home with interior design by <a href="http://www.andrabdesign.com/" target="_blank">Andra Birkerts</a> is stuff my dreams are made of. The home feels like it has been around for a while, but it's actually newly built by <a href="http://www.shconstruction.com/rockport_summer_home.htm" target="_blank">S&H Construction</a> with design by <a href="http://www.charlesmyer.com/portfolio/water6.html" target="_blank">Charles Myer and Partners</a>. Isn't that bunkroom incredible?? It sleeps 10 kids!! All of the pretty painted floors are my favorite feature of the home though! You can read all about the breezy home over at <a href="http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/20110708#pg81" target="_blank">Design New England</a>!<br /></div></div><br /><br />For more turquoise fun today, head over to <a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2012/01/guest-post-house-of-turquoise-tuesday.html" target="_blank">COCOCOZY</a> where I am guest blogging! I guarantee you'll enjoy the home tour....it's one you have already begun and loved!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2012/01/guest-post-house-of-turquoise-tuesday.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-s9tftNQ/0/S/i-s9tftNQ-S.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Andra Birkerts Interior Design

You don't know how tempting it is to just pick up and move to the East Coast!! This coastal Rockport, Massachusetts summer home with int...

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Poppy Tree Frames Giveaway!

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hTJRMdv/0/O/i-hTJRMdv.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Oh, <a href="http://janecoslick.com/" target="_blank">Jane Coslick</a>, you never fail to inspire me!! This beachy mudroom could be covered in wet towels, sand and flipflops and it would <span style="font-style: italic;">still</span> be utterly delightful. I love all the colorful reclaimed wood! The aqua color here actually reminded me of this week's giveaway host...I'm such a fan of this company and I know you will be too!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Bp46ZF8/0/O/i-Bp46ZF8.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://poppytreeframes.com/" target="_blank">Poppy Tree Frames</a> create the most beautiful, custom, handmade picture frames. And not just your run of the mill frames, they are available in 18 unique frame styles in 49 <a href="http://poppytreeframes.com/?page_id=15" target="_blank">prints</a> and 42 <a href="http://poppytreeframes.com/?page_id=13" target="_blank">colors</a>! This week's winner will receive a generous $100 store credit to design their very own frames! How fun would it be to have a gallery of these frames?? Or one fabulous frame to feature your favorite photo? Either way, I love the statement!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vcNwtqt/0/O/i-vcNwtqt.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-8Fq2C58/0/O/i-8Fq2C58.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">To Enter:<br />1. Visit <a href="http://poppytreeframes.com/" target="_blank">Poppy Tree Frames</a> and create a frame using your favorite style, color or print, then leave a comment back here telling us about it.<br />2. For an extra entry, Tweet about the giveaway, then leave a comment saying you did.<br />3. One more entry? Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Poppy-Tree-Frames/259054167474889" target="_blank">Poppy Tree Frames on Facebook</a>, then leave one more comment saying you did.<br />4. Winner will be randomly selected and announced this Friday 2/3/12. </blockquote>Good luck!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">**This giveaway is now closed!!</span>**<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span><br /><br /><br /></div></div>

Poppy Tree Frames Giveaway!

Oh, Jane Coslick , you never fail to inspire me!! This beachy mudroom could be covered in wet towels, sand and flipflops and it would still ...

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Fun News + Giveaway Winner!

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GCFCsQB/0/O/i-GCFCsQB.jpg" /><br /></div><br />What a week! Some of you may remember that last October we put our house on the market. It was really slow-going over the holiday season, but this week we accepted an offer! Negotiations, inspections (and lets be honest, cleaning!) made for a busy week! I was expecting to wait a lot longer since we didn't want to drop the price very much, so we're happy–as much as we can expect to be in this economy at least. Now the fun can really start...house hunting! We couldn't help but start our search a little early and have already seen some really great homes, and are excited to dig a little deeper to see what else is out there! I'm thinking this lovely Martha's Vineyard gem featured in <a href="http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/2012012?pg=77&pm=2&fs=1#pg77">Design New England</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.ericrothphoto.com/">Eric Roth</a> would be perfect! ;)<br /><br />Before I sign off, I need to announce the winner of the <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/01/heartgram-giveaway.html">HeartGram giveaway</a>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.bearboring.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Musette</span></a></span><br /></div><br />And with that, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Fun News + Giveaway Winner!

What a week! Some of you may remember that last October we put our house on the market. It was really slow-going over the holiday season, bu...

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Elizabeth Newman Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-sLZtFr3/0/O/i-sLZtFr3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-JnvDvMP/0/O/i-JnvDvMP.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-87GRdq7/0/O/i-87GRdq7.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vJKVTBC/0/O/i-vJKVTBC.jpg" /><br /></div><br />What is it about turquoise and orange?! Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina designer <a href="http://www.elizabethnewmanid.com/" target="_blank">Elizabeth Newman</a> sure knows...the two complementary colors provide a fresh contrast that our eyes just eat right up! I love this porch so much, even if I'm craving an iced tea big time right now! The bright throw pillows liven up the space, but it's those aqua cane chairs that I am loving most! See lots more fresh, cheery spaces from Elizabeth right <a href="http://www.elizabethnewmanid.com/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Elizabeth Newman Interior Design

What is it about turquoise and orange?! Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina designer Elizabeth Newman sure knows...the two complementary colors pr...

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Allison Elebash Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WNjJmGq/0/O/i-WNjJmGq.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-m2B84j2/0/O/i-m2B84j2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-JXRfQvX/0/O/i-JXRfQvX.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hHcDghS/0/O/i-hHcDghS.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BqJmvGh/0/O/i-BqJmvGh.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-CLMHjpz/0/O/i-CLMHjpz.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-F2QsPbR/0/O/i-F2QsPbR.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XnJqNXk/0/O/i-XnJqNXk.jpg" /><br /></div><br />If these images take you away to somewhere warm and sunny, that's because the designer, <a href="http://www.allisonelebash.com/">Allison Elebash</a>, is based out of St. Kitts in the West Indies! She's known for uncluttered, airy spaces with accents of fun color, all of which I'm loving in her portfolio! Isn't that first image particularly stunning?? The blue background on the shelves really takes the display to a new level!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Allison Elebash Interior Design

If these images take you away to somewhere warm and sunny, that's because the designer, Allison Elebash , is based out of St. Kitts in t...

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Lucy Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Zm86rfV/0/O/i-Zm86rfV.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WcfC6LR/0/O/i-WcfC6LR.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-gj9ZKBp/0/O/i-gj9ZKBp.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-n9zwrFh/0/O/i-n9zwrFh.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I love winter, I really do, but this fab sunroom is making me long for summer! Designed by Minneapolis-based Lucy Penfield of <a href="http://lucyinteriordesign.com/">Lucy Interior Design</a> and photographed by <a href="http://andrearugg.com/">Andrea Rugg</a>, the beautiful room is all about great texture, fun patterns, pretty color and loads of sunshine! Both comfortable and chic, I can imagine the homeowners (and their cute fluffy cat!) spend a lot of time kickin' up their feet in this space!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Lucy Interior Design

I love winter, I really do, but this fab sunroom is making me long for summer! Designed by Minneapolis-based Lucy Penfield of Lucy Interior...

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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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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 style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" 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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Paint Color Help!

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XCTsNtm/0/O/i-XCTsNtm.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bPFrPHs/0/O/i-bPFrPHs.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-m4tbZx7/0/O/i-m4tbZx7.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Have any of you watched the HGTV show <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/selling-la/show/index.html">"Selling LA"</a>? I haven't been able to catch it yet, but on a recent episode (Jan 5) they showed this fabulous Venice Beach, California home. My reader Tracy is totally obsessed with the kitchen (in a good way, we've all been there!) and would love to know the paint color. We have no idea who designed the kitchen, but thought we'd put it out there and maybe someone, somewhere knows! And if not, guesses are more than welcome. Either way, I hope you enjoyed this kitchen as much as we did! You can tour the rest of the home (now sold) right <a href="http://www.bjornfarrugia.com/portfolio/2506oakwood/">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Paint Color Help!

Have any of you watched the HGTV show "Selling LA" ? I haven't been able to catch it yet, but on a recent episode (Jan 5) they...

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Billy Roberts Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BqWM2cm/0/O/i-BqWM2cm.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tZNRvvQ/0/O/i-tZNRvvQ.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-QqLtPGN/0/O/i-QqLtPGN.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-PQNNLBx/0/O/i-PQNNLBx.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-RWwmZdx/0/O/i-RWwmZdx.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2rTzh79/0/O/i-2rTzh79.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NLCvSJf/0/O/i-NLCvSJf.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3pdFpHC/0/O/i-3pdFpHC.jpg" /></div><br />This Sea Island, Georgia vacation home designed by <a href="http://billyrobertsdesign.com/3/artist.asp?ArtistID=17198&Akey=5L235PWC" target="_blank">Billy Roberts</a> and photographed by <a href="http://www.larphotography.com/3/artist.asp?ArtistID=15426&Akey=ACRTB3M7" target="_blank">Lauren Rubinstein</a> is just what the doctor ordered....it is feeling awfully cold here in Minneapolis! The beautiful home features some pretty amazing marsh views and the sun setting down over the marsh changes the colors in the home; the white walls come alive with light blues, oranges and greens. How cool would that be to see? This is just a sampling of the 12,000 sq foot home, so head to <a href="http://www.atlantahomesmag.com/article/sea-island-sophistication" target="_blank">Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles</a> to see more images!<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>

Billy Roberts Design

This Sea Island, Georgia vacation home designed by Billy Roberts and photographed by Lauren Rubinstein is just what the doctor ordered.......

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Viscusi Elson Interior Design

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GpXvBhD/0/O/i-GpXvBhD.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-sFRwtPL/0/O/i-sFRwtPL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vgVNLr2/0/O/i-vgVNLr2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6fzdpfN/0/O/i-6fzdpfN.jpg" /><br /></div><br />Does this family love color or what?! Designed by <a href="http://www.veinteriordesign.com/" target="_blank">Viscusi Elson Interior Design</a> (can you tell I'm a big fan of them?), the comfortable family room is loads of fun with its bright colors and whimsical touches. Those fox sconces designed by artist <a href="http://www.huebbedesigns.net/" target="_blank">Bill Huebbe</a> are <span>awesome</span>! I just love the energy in this room, but the entire home has a ton of character. You can take the full tour right <a href="http://www.veinteriordesign.com/viewer.php?gallery=portfolio_latest&slide=1" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.everythingturquoise.com/" target="_blank">Everything Turquoise</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...updated several times throughout the day! Check out </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.decorbycolor.com/" target="_blank">Decor by Color</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> for even more color-themed shopping! </span></span>

Viscusi Elson Interior Design

Does this family love color or what?! Designed by Viscusi Elson Interior Design (can you tell I'm a big fan of them?), the comfortable ...

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