Happy New Year!!!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1141931908_7XLgQ-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1141931982_q4tB6-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1141931891_CGvE7-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1141931961_8yRTw-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1141931936_DmTmh-O.jpg" /></center><br />What a way to end the <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2009/12/pantone-color-of-year-for-2010.html" target="_blank">Year of Turquoise</a> (thanks again, <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20706&ca=10" target="_blank">Pantone</a>!) than with this glamorous Paris apartment belonging to the Perrin family featured in the January issue of <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/perrin-family-apartment-pictures-0111" target="_blank">Harper's Bazaar</a>. With the help of interior designer <a href="http://www.chahan.com/en/index.php?option=com_igallery&view=gallery&id=13&Itemid=62" target="_blank">Chahan Minassian</a>, the couple crafted a "jewel box" on the Left Bank that brings out the natural blues of the water and sea. This kind of opulence is a match made in heaven for the folks responsible for some pretty luxurious <a href="http://www.perrinparis.com/" target="_blank">handbags</a>! How absolutely fabulous would it be to attend a New Years gala in one of those gowns?! For the interview and more images of this exquisite home, head to <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/perrin-family-apartment-pictures-0111" target="_blank">Harper's Bazaar</a>!<br /><br />Thank you all for making this year one of my best ever. I'm so excited for 2011, both in blogworld and in "real life". I wish every one of you a fantastic New Year celebration! Stay safe, especially you guys around here in Minnesota! See you next year! ;)

Happy New Year!!!

What a way to end the Year of Turquoise (thanks again, Pantone !) than with this glamorous Paris apartment belonging to the Perrin family f...

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Suzanne Kasler

<a href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1140897344_cPLbk-O.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1140897344_cPLbk-O.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 680px; height: 589px;" /></a>Primo!!! My heart beats a bit faster when I look at this to-die-for room by one of my favorite designers <a href="http://suzannekasler.com/" target="_blank">Suzanne Kasler</a> and featured in the January issue of <a href="http://www.veranda.com/" target="_blank">Veranda</a>. This master bedroom in a Greenwich, Connecticut home photographed by <a href="http://thibaultjeanson.com/" target="_blank">Thibault Jeanson</a> is elegant and tranquil, filled with the perfect amount of gorgeous color, textures and patterns. The <a href="http://www.nancycorzine.com/furniture.html" target="_blank">Nancy Corzine</a> bench covered in <a href="http://www.cowtan.com/" target="_blank">Cowtan & Tout</a> fabric is fab-u-lous!

Suzanne Kasler

Primo!!! My heart beats a bit faster when I look at this to-die-for room by one of my favorite designers Suzanne Kasler and featured in the...

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Ashley Goforth

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139880887_5sAvk-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139878197_pbMnG-O.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139878175_zi4iz-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139880903_q96YE-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139878271_5u26w-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139878233_utNLZ-O.jpg" /></center><br />I love the simple, clean lines and muted color palettes of these rooms by Houston-based interior designer <a href="http://www.ashleygoforthdesign.com/index.html" target="_blank">Ashley Goforth</a>. Each one is timeless and classic...and incredibly cozy. I'm especially loving the beds. The plump pillows and fluffy duvets are calling my name today! To check out more beautiful interiors from Ashley, visit her website <a href="http://www.ashleygoforthdesign.com/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>!

Ashley Goforth

I love the simple, clean lines and muted color palettes of these rooms by Houston-based interior designer Ashley Goforth . Each one is timel...

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