Southern Highlands Reader's Home

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067892876_yLBGQ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883160_7MEuL-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883302_oXKVM-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883207_NyY2K-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883203_CB9EZ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883171_UH3HB-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883168_5p9KT-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883063_gkiTV-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883295_YBMDe-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883067_3uuhs-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883164_wPvY6-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1067883151_By4iH-O.jpg" /></center><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Oh to call this home!</span> The serene space actually belongs to my reader Ali, who lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (about 2 hours south of Sydney). Ali is a stay-at-home mom of 3 little ones (in addition to being an aspiring designer!) who is obsessed with the bluey/greeny/grey colors we all can't get enough of. They recently built the home of their dreams in the country, but sadly have to move back to the city for a wider choice of schools for their son with Aspergers Syndrome. Gosh, I wish I lived in Australia right about now because their home is now up for sale. To see the listing and for more photos, just head <a href="http://www.rwbowral.ca.com.au/cgi-bin/clients/randw/opropertyinfo4.cgi?gid=20178&type=sales&propertyid=2989361">here</a>!<br /><br />And with that, I wish you all a fantastic Halloween weekend!!! Be safe!

Southern Highlands Reader's Home

Oh to call this home! The serene space actually belongs to my reader Ali, who lives in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (about 2 ...

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Cute Colorful Cottage

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533644_WFufX-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533795_YjamC-O.png" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533575_Y2XfP-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533717_kXn9e-O.png" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533565_W4Y7p-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1066533768_dNYbL-O.png" /><br /><br /></center>How cute is this cottage in Greensboro, North Carolina that was featured in <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-charming-cottage-makeover/a/2238" target="_blank">Canadian Home and Country</a>?! The 1939 Cape belongs to photographer <a href="http://www.staceyhaines.com/" target="_blank">Stacey Haines</a> (a fellow turquoise lover) and her husband Steve, who renovated the space for less than $2,300. So many of the lovely items you see come from flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores, and they did all the work themselves. I know you all love that bedroom...it's just enough color that they only painted the one wall. Talk about pure heaven paired with all the white! Read more about this charming space <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-charming-cottage-makeover/a/2238" 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 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>

Cute Colorful Cottage

How cute is this cottage in Greensboro, North Carolina that was featured in Canadian Home and Country ?! The 1939 Cape belongs to photograph...

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Diamond and Baratta

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1065260781_aZ5LN-O.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1065260789_fv5g4-O.jpg" /><br /></center><br />If anyone knows how to make a strong statement with turquoise, hands down it's <a href="http://diamondbarattadesign.com/" target="_blank">Diamond and Baratta</a>. I've shown you the vibrant home from the first image <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2010/08/diamond-baratta.html" target="_blank">before</a> (how could you forget it?), but I just came across the <a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/03/awards-nightnot-afraid-of-color" target="_blank">foyer</a> and had to share it too. That chandelier made my heart stop! The other entrance I found on <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/2007_06_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Absolutely Beautiful Things</a> is from another Florida home designed by these two color geniuses. Granted we might not want to live in either home, but how fun to look at or visit. You just have to hand it to these guys for taking such bold risks!<br /><br />Thanks for all your great suggestions yesterday about my upcoming trip to New York! You guys are so awesome! :)

Diamond and Baratta

If anyone knows how to make a strong statement with turquoise, hands down it's Diamond and Baratta . I've shown you the vibrant home...

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