Guest Blogger: Jennifer from Style Your Life

<div style="text-align: center;">I am beyond thrilled to be here on the House of Turquoise blog! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been a HOT blog reader for years, and eagerly await Erin's posts every day. </div><div style="text-align: center;">As a wardrobe stylist, I have another reason to love this color.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The amazing thing about Turquoise is it works for everyone!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> No matter what your skin tone is you can wear Turquoise, now how fun it that?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you don't already own some of Turquoise clothing now is the perfect time!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since we happen to be in the amazing summer season ( who doesn't love summer?)...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put together an outfit to inspire you all, that screams summer! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This ensemble can take you from a day running errands to a dinner date.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is classy, casual and comfy. Three looks every woman loves!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for having me Erin</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jennifer </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.styleyourlifeblog.com/"><img alt="HTPOST" border="0" height="501" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/jLJb76htp6wDmiAoaCVyeA/cid/50937739/id/LSVjCq5gQqawqohxyNKGog/size/c600x501.jpg" title="HTPOST" width="600" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/Hallie-Linen-Pleated-Shirt-p-19419.html">Summer Tunic</a><br /><a href="http://rstyle.me/hvdf4zcz4w">White Denim </a>( a must have in every woman's wardrobe)<br /><a href="http://www.pondicherryshop.com/jewelry/earrings/summer-in-goa-earrings">Enamel Earrings</a><br /><a href="http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=59713&categoryID=1510">Sunnies</a><br /><a href="http://www.pondicherryshop.com/jewelry/bracelets/mini-snake-bracelets-set-of-5">Gold Bangles</a><br /><a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/Fringe-Sandal-p-20087.html">Beaded Sandals with tassels </a>( oh-my!)<br /><a href="http://www.pondicherryshop.com/accessories/handbags/guadelupe-tote-apple-green">Raffia Tote</a><br /><a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/MIMOSA-eau-de-toilette-p-17205.html">A light summery fragrance</a><br /><br /></div>

Guest Blogger: Jennifer from Style Your Life

I am beyond thrilled to be here on the House of Turquoise blog! I have been a HOT blog reader for years, and eagerly await Erin's posts ...

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Guest Blogger: Virginia Roberts from Lovebug

Hi everyone, I'm <a href="http://www.loveb.ug/" target="_blank">Virginia</a>! Like Erin, I'm totally obsessed with turquoise. I'm a new homeowner in Seattle who's still in the "paranoid and broke" phase, but I was determined to create a soothing space to meet with clients now that I finally have a home office.<br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiM-Xs3eisEJairCKHCcMTXDi861IbhGrnCVpTgq5BQ55Br-bhDaWMwtQrM5K6GMazZ_FUPFmWfSqujnzsu88vpRmthRQ-f1H_LPiOqai-BUI0gGJNYxnwW8a1CotY7ltOzPAenGbQWI-/s1600/strongeryet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHiM-Xs3eisEJairCKHCcMTXDi861IbhGrnCVpTgq5BQ55Br-bhDaWMwtQrM5K6GMazZ_FUPFmWfSqujnzsu88vpRmthRQ-f1H_LPiOqai-BUI0gGJNYxnwW8a1CotY7ltOzPAenGbQWI-/s1600/strongeryet.JPG" title="Aaaaah, peace. My office never looks this nice when it's not being featured on a blog!" /></a></div><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Isn't the chair darling? It's from </span><a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/paisley-pop-airgo-chair/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Teen</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">! I love how it complements the wall color... which is actually SEVEN different turquoises mixed together, free from a local paint drive, and I only paid $15 for painting supplies. That made me way more willing to take a risk by putting a very bold shade on the walls.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I'm probably a bit geekier than most of the amazing interior designers Erin features. I have a home business offering online dating consultations, and I do a lot of translation, writing, editing, and freelance work for tech and video game companies. I have like seven different blogs (OK, technically five), and I'm always working on nerdy side projects like a podcast, an iPhone app and an eBook about online dating. But I like to think I'm a bit more design- and décor-minded than your average technophile!</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqw9f1p_U3cxFZGdla-IugkYxElS0-NylPHnsBwqWemxNSjxH2_VdsA3owJ1VFXF0TH1vheCBsZSdF49XTOumLyzlLyMS_EjK0jICrTI7qmTlyresYU1mbnzD_L6eJsqeasO9p3Y6V9F4p/s1600/turquoise_tech.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqw9f1p_U3cxFZGdla-IugkYxElS0-NylPHnsBwqWemxNSjxH2_VdsA3owJ1VFXF0TH1vheCBsZSdF49XTOumLyzlLyMS_EjK0jICrTI7qmTlyresYU1mbnzD_L6eJsqeasO9p3Y6V9F4p/s320/turquoise_tech.JPG" title="iPhone case by InCase, headphones by WESC, and iPad case by Apple + Rit." width="236" /></a></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yep, I even buy turquoise-colored tech accessories whenever possible. I couldn't find an iPad smart cover in a satisfactory shade of cerulean, so I bought a cream leather case and dyed it using </span><a href="http://www.ritdye.com/blogs/posts/rit-brings-back-aquamarine" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Rit Aquamarine</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. My hunger for Caribbean tones will not be denied! Plus I use my tech regularly and it's always visible, so it might as well look awesome, right?</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDe6ieOQbt1pMCWzmUwlaWqlkzCy9sXkk2-Sy8D6hHFG2pHfgF4WQooVYxKpLaMOupUusaNpQzfoJ2Xtcoj5kin979-77ROFzf4SnigVk7Rqd9y28q36IxJUCD-ytelkjfEmNiHBGDUvt/s1600/stuff.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDe6ieOQbt1pMCWzmUwlaWqlkzCy9sXkk2-Sy8D6hHFG2pHfgF4WQooVYxKpLaMOupUusaNpQzfoJ2Xtcoj5kin979-77ROFzf4SnigVk7Rqd9y28q36IxJUCD-ytelkjfEmNiHBGDUvt/s320/stuff.JPG" title="I love my orchid, but I also love that my painted wood flowers never wilt or die!" width="240" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friends and relatives definitely choose gifts that enable my turquoise obsession, and I occasionally splurge on affordable bits and baubles from local artists. (A couple of these paintings were even done by my craftier friends.)</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And as you can tell, I adore houseplants—I seem to be collecting turquoise vases and flower pots in cute, eye-catching designs and textures, and I have a particular affinity for orchids. Lots of plants make my office feel like a healthier little space when I'm holed away in here for twelve-hour stretches.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> I'm also kind of a stationery junkie; I like keeping a tray of cute cards, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">stamps, pens, wax and seals on hand so I can write proper old-fashioned thank-you notes and such. (I love looking at the fancy cards I buy, and having them on display helps me remember to actually send them.) I save old cards and calendars to create DIY backgrounds, like this little owl.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kbi_x6dSSu0VvaVnYTYZRhLBpdMdANZuHeCwauAXUudk6Zn5NXHkORgLFKlkeJdThgwmHuKCj9ecCouqLaWBuo8sR1K9uKIHZrKFVbIwt5eF0GxRaQ7IEVg7UohtcNDGHUQjJ4AkibSk/s1600/owly.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kbi_x6dSSu0VvaVnYTYZRhLBpdMdANZuHeCwauAXUudk6Zn5NXHkORgLFKlkeJdThgwmHuKCj9ecCouqLaWBuo8sR1K9uKIHZrKFVbIwt5eF0GxRaQ7IEVg7UohtcNDGHUQjJ4AkibSk/s400/owly.JPG" title="I know owls are super-trendy right now, but I get a little bit of a pass for having them all over—they're my college mascot!" width="400" /></a></div><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">My biggest design challenges in this tiny space are managing cables, toeing the line between beautiful and ergonomically practical, and of course, keeping the clutter at bay. The corporate eyesore I can't get around is my sit/stand </span><a href="http://www.geekdesk.com/" style="background-color: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">GeekDesk</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—a necessary evil since I need to type comfortably for long periods of time. Standing desks are becoming more and more popular for health reasons, but I sure wish they made 'em prettier. Maybe someday I'll replace the top with a gorgeous antique door that has a bit more character, or wallpaper the top of this one in a fun pattern. Does anyone have an attractive standing desk solution in their home or office? How about a magical formula for minimizing cables?</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvYi2Ac5GlJ4zZkDrqxSjgh-G9w19AjqFQo4AU71_FFvZZq9_Txx3DG7L5x2F3_tZP0Dt_MRQNqurMOmym3PIhjnrrgG6s79L6KiRZzDKHJuKHWvdLxXQlOs0uOQXtb72zRSjER_c_po8/s1600/shelfy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvYi2Ac5GlJ4zZkDrqxSjgh-G9w19AjqFQo4AU71_FFvZZq9_Txx3DG7L5x2F3_tZP0Dt_MRQNqurMOmym3PIhjnrrgG6s79L6KiRZzDKHJuKHWvdLxXQlOs0uOQXtb72zRSjER_c_po8/s320/shelfy.JPG" title="I hate that I had to buy an ugly "normal" phone instead of a glam retro one, but I really needed a headset to talk to clients while I type. I like to think storing it in my bookshelves surrounded by pretty objects will help disguise it! Can you spot it here? :)" width="248" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57GPpgdmtzra_bIh2F2KIbEXVyW0gzK8wvVCHnMkydlUzgCm-JYbtpiXzf2rW0std73t1MCBfZVs8eStQcZG9FFuJzBQf6WJP_S58nLyREoTDSbyuOay10pVPprxtcVnr_cHhSNvDfLpo/s1600/ventana.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57GPpgdmtzra_bIh2F2KIbEXVyW0gzK8wvVCHnMkydlUzgCm-JYbtpiXzf2rW0std73t1MCBfZVs8eStQcZG9FFuJzBQf6WJP_S58nLyREoTDSbyuOay10pVPprxtcVnr_cHhSNvDfLpo/s320/ventana.JPG" title="What do you guys think of the cherry-stained wood trim? Should we paint it white, something zany like yellow, or leave it alone?" width="240" /></a><span style="background-;"> </span></div><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Oh, and I can't figure out what to do about the floor or the sad windows! Yes, I admit it, I still have those horrible stock beige metal blinds on there. What a faux pas. It's because I can't decide on a good window treatment option! Sheer gauzy whites, a bold patterned pop, or what? Corner windows are hard! I also need a cute anti-fatigue mat for when I use my desk as a standing workstation. Or, I could get a bold rug with a cushy pad underneath it. Decisions, decisions... Erin features so many gorgeous polished spaces, I'm kind of amazed with my own restraint since I haven't run out and bought every rug and pair of curtains I see featured here. Don't even get me started on lighting.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What do you think, HoT readers? Should I focus on the floor or the windows when I go for my next office upgrade? Will anything patterned compete too much with that busy desk chair? I'd love your input on how I can improve my turquoise on a budget. Thanks for letting me share my humble little office with you!</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">-Virginia</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Artsy links:</b><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li><span style="background-;">Chickadee painting by </span><a href="http://codyblomberg.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Cody Blomberg</a></li><li><span style="background-;">Peacock/Iron & Wine poster by </span><a href="http://killorn.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Killorn</a></li><li><span style="background-;">Calendar and Japanese card by </span><a href="http://www.pinkertondesign.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Pinkerton</a></li><li><span style="background-;">Painted wood flowers by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uncommon" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">uncommon</a></li><li><span style="background-;">Light switch & outlet covers by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/funkychickendesign" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Funky Chicken</a></li></ul>

Guest Blogger: Virginia Roberts from Lovebug

Hi everyone, I'm Virginia ! Like Erin, I'm totally obsessed with turquoise. I'm a new homeowner in Seattle who's still in th...

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Guest Blogger: Amanda from Dixie Delights

Hi Turquoise lovers - I'm Amanda from <a href="http://www.dixiedelights.blogspot.com/">Dixie Delights</a> and I’m beyond excited to be back at House of Turquoise today to share my guest room!! Just like in <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2012/02/guest-blogger-amanda-from-dixie.html">my den</a>, the marsh and waterways of coastal Savannah were the inspiration behind this space.<br /><br />So, let’s start from the beginning! Here’s the before…it was actually one of the best rooms in the house on move in day.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthVInCUbL6I8DCfDE3lU29VXLGRJB5WGjSiHDn9Qh8TV5jNUV16kAGK66jtR1yvCe1CTKhrDaSGbhexXTfDIFaaJH2ZScqD0KjT6SdE2EwJ31i2N1ORzIxnGPC3c0AX57_McJ10SGc04f/s1600-h/April%2525202009%252520091%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="April 2009 091" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCjBVzou9V6s1nhjkn2jxGXH48izmoz_Cymq8fIJCwa0OR0nPxo2WUKUg7xybdlrBt0CrmeomJzrhthyphenhyphenXMFlhTpBgE4x6n0IAAubmMcuxtiPNXMLApiZAutnNnwDltwfeVt-zmrKJPpfDO/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="April 2009 091" width="637" /></a><br />And here’s the room with her new do…This room is my favorite of the lot. I could seriously move down the hall and never look back.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IdUG2NzbPSuEI5zxFpdUIG60dmLtmQmOD29wyFJG8UUt7Al4i7n8NdQkknUa-axv7sFuxqFx6P1ieWOHaaiaqa_TOh4WnOpnjZHUZtsq7R7E44ciRdoZI4L6o3w9qainrI60jIogddhw/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520327%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 327 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDNB72BZPcywRdn_sb_vDYpV8jpFeOowRb1-oyzERSqESME5XSkWhLLfFGNcyoLdrpM2TaYCL8-yLlz6MT1o2hG8mMNWTF13JmIMeToKSlvXJX0yet7C3gNMfCeP95f5OXQnGvRE5ZHzEy/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 327 copy" width="637" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHp9vihIv1rhz04zPpZwEQ7Wl5D95h-vkltDSdScNEDJMRnYDFyGaJlBwx7coCzLPr3biwtHLQeNCOYZRU1U5TxQtZYNo8MXWtETp1VXVsKmCApgsq1YHPsScNVQ1RXs1jKwwnZ-SC-hzi/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520338%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 338" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfOU6AlYC0iLueewcGNH0n6Q2OonJJm59MvBcMRzbRz1iyLb9jXTyxw01JT9X4FFuU4Uybcq0x_pt_wrZQM2Kps5mGtASzDgV8ghovdl4sZ0MUF2bCE6Bhn_vUIVTTElup_ED-Ifq1ncXK/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 338" width="637" /></a><br />Sources:<br />Paint - Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth (walls) and Benjamin Moore Alabaster (trim)<br />Curtains – <a href="https://lacefielddesigns.com/viewproduct4.php?products_id=813">Lacefield Designs <span style="font-style: italic;">Marrakesh in Cobblestone</span></a> from <a href="http://lsfabrics.com/fabric/marrakesh-7">Lewis and Sheron</a> in Atlanta<br />Rod and hardware is Barley Twist from Antique Drapery Rod Company<br />Bamboo shades – <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70751&CatID=70822&N=4294934918+4294953317&cm_mmc=Google-_-G_Window_Treatments-_-G_Bamboo_Shades_1204-_-jcpenney%20bamboo%20shades">JC Penney</a> in pecan<br />Floor - unstained white oak<br />Rug - Indoor/Outdoor Leopard by <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDetailView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10551&productId=14286&langId=-1&SourceCode=BDSBT1">Ballard Designs</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9cBbOzAmCZ1_wWpRqq-Q9qeyywN-Y8rrPIjlSRqHzLic8g23KwuGWQ_xYyrkKaeRvzFI6OG0dzrPmwhA1S4RAGqlQZNa2-uDgGinREzCRBxa-wJTRCQejvXmeUzLnGtZ4kersJCwwMrq/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520362%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 362 copy" border="0" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOjsMYjPpn5Z97GgQmvKt4ZQrWjMYA6LvIhGUrtfkqUuDF4LdTDAIKsNfW1lT-OCPdOtTZ4Wnz0U1meigyRCSyj7ZH1EqM6SldYnpeBx48NXWXJOj9BUeaCkBmtNrLk63JZs5TiSUjZR6/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 362 copy" width="642" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEUupHd20P1xbIfjm2oZPyPDb8rT-o8ZiE7xxs14f5pbhXFyelM7xnPvob091w195UeIQ3-vF1Ly90e8O8zF0vCZuFkdvhGMvEba_xRxed_TdPrCWl4vy1BCsED5btflIjO-g77k-5Xaic/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520379%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 379" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mVZwnmViF-V7_DrzUHq2pDXkGuvTnu_paBlnS5wSQForgsohF8yVAFjbuAinJmu-hOe7Ps_73lAvksXKgcKSCsy_QG99RWdIk4P0JGJXuZy6yYB1bnVZeK5XpgQLcbdLiHbmRCwXPkbl/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 379" width="637" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-Ri6lMEBodShsh1j50SLT5A1KzJ1FfdbUY7SDK0RBM3hBkBwmlsVEX2dnja_eqMco-yvv9YQcl4NBGud-1YmOlWMkR3l3Y9_qe5rYHwY6BakLooR9DhvbuDxh7L8UsWD_O7xq0u1r0bJ/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520377%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 377" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQS0Y8j4xp95cwZoSp7xmgRhm7y_zrbBzesNhgHSG-JXV6MMM3zD73FVz2tSty2Vlc3Kj_XLPQqwU7DzvnOsnbicfp3kJsDj3-J-FY0kPEF87zGvgCXRIl_oud5P-rZENoc7MxBWUVoiV/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 377" width="637" /></a>My parents purchased the four poster bed for my first apartment almost fifteen years ago. The brown quilt and standard shams are from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/pick-stitch-quilt-sham/">Pottery Barn Pick Stitch</a> line. I’ve had it for about five years and don’t see this color offered any more on-line. The flax colored linen euro shames and bed skirt are <a href="http://www.horchow.com/p/Legacy-Home-Essex-Bed-Linens-Bed-Covers/cprod21530023/">Horchow Essex in Flax</a>. The long lumbar was made by my mother in the <a href="https://lacefielddesigns.com/viewproduct4.php?products_id=813">Lacefield Designs Marrakesh fabric</a>. The sheets and duvet are from Target, with my gorgeous <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/03/champagne-and-cupcakes.html">custom monogram</a> from Savannah’s Number Four Eleven (<a href="http://www.numberfoureleven.com/">store</a> / <a href="http://numberfoureleven.blogspot.com/">blog</a>).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwEyOdTAX4IVAl8MHCT3H78mtB2FUP1k_97DHsd0HtsWU6u3A0ZIh4A0SF_Dt1bNtsEz0hPKC6E1cCV84hmMQarXGQr9vZoI64FX4-mthcyoDEHXYXi_9URHT61yllYElp68oeC85y5a8u/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520361%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 361 copy" border="0" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFHrZluCBjjyW2gxLHIgLe3RQ0RwN8JxoWOg1pE4Cc2q4ezALtiVHRwXJGp6Jf0SMFmGQ0_at1cxTxwoi5juXJpUr-3H-2u1tJJ3b5Wb9W62H7FroWEq5Lh2uv8Dx_UpBYFVIDxLABX5T/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 361 copy" width="642" /></a>Over the bed I have framed a reproduction print of a white egret and two of my beloved <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-love-alison-evans-coastal-ceramics.html">Alison Evans</a> oyster plates. I found the sconces at Home Goods at least ten years ago.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1gOGssabwKUWWRC4NKN_pAGYPj9-kUyHRm14G0OUfCstlCsz0HJy-rKwu5v5mKlYc08qzdajZpuN0BvsIsLIUFlHQl2CTzee-YKCIsmhx1gnHm1pqf9_x-I7zTKBPuD78uExTCjJZUWf/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520341%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 341" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HHv5o2_uY0-yTAhIqTStT2AxuIRYE8SqsIiMj4LTTTXqvmdk0X2e1_mwv8m61rGI04jkdfDIqMQz-hdQZb7WSt4iIfFAsCHlsCv9wk1dkTYIwb16FsSsnicudXNamlRZ3vizMiGq0FHu/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 341" width="634" /></a>The vintage egg prints were collected over a couple of trips to <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/04/saturday-at-scotts-part-deux.html">Scott Antique Market</a> in Atlanta and custom framed at Hobby Lobby. I fretted over where to hang these beauts…they’ve been up for consideration in nearly every room of my house over the last year and I’m happy to report they have now found their forever home.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDF8FZ-4hH0XG5RKIDg4t4zHZoZFlDl_N_rxwI8S9qduQXkFimD9RyGpKSNRFgKErO5OZ3P4dmPXdxBgM0dcjD6OW6wT2XXKi-ba1EvF7n9O3YHL4-PsUqjds9sGUKrjUfHUs5h2HWyPZr/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520343%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 343" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNMAezhTC9BSxlKQVSTorSrV2J2ak4U3IvTS-DlRT7Rn-8L9i_v2Q4JS_H4civLBoXIYGMWQ0XJm3XHo8KUNb1r3t8POkSy90m1XvcT3thJbVcw_wQ7R8al1FYO7SIxDOuEjxAIbsGfJa/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 343" width="635" /></a>The antique dresser holds a barnacle curiosity from <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-orleans-shoppes.html">Perch in New Orleans</a> atop a stack of white books (dust jackets flipped inside out), a hand painted frame purchased on last year’s <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/07/rosemary-must-shops.html">Rosemary Beach</a> trip and a lamp I found at Stein Mart at least four years ago.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCR_jovIoFCqWfrrqD-EGrXtfKFQbwMKEdKNY92GUKW60lDHxfcSOaR_JjfSYFJN5oFg5B5nFnm0drTaO5l-WhqShokVeit0uGYJzswA9ajAP7p85_kD_qmfbJgwibKODyYfo8e2UMc5Pp/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520332%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 332" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJvb7n7wE3snrZAk1I3U7kCuFEAWv7tLljm-BmTeegTusDESI4b8ac6P_M1LINhFjeAJgel3CO3KhpcO-QDylyHjkTYIfvfMJQG3fql2M51nAFaPtKBUlPcHLvP6jtWMIhOoQp8ZtffWq/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 332" width="282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKI-7auiUVkI5JJYbROQrsdXILQ4g2rxZBqNUS9jC7Y7bUNzD4KfBasewp8P7GBJQ-sSxD0vWTFQbpk8-5IQKo-BNm65HjB_5zMIC0c86TLTxziWjfDCKvyB-L0EN5mCN7eOerVeHLsuU/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520332%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 332" border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguycQodreTRMSvwBd6vdXRjvknM3raJAapKNGg2SwodTG0zRq_Z5JrDuQz7UdXbnk4Q1DRmvp6hkH_EbMgYF8fwjweEmEWmtglYh-Xm-BBPErpGVzXHSoknAc67ZmX9dFoyGnX0yTrEMrE/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 332" width="634" /></a><br />The antique mirrored chest (Honey gave to me for our second anniversary) holds a bunch of found driftwood from my most adored <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/07/seaside.html">Seaside</a> shoppe, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizitz-Home-Cottage/287501911499">Pizitz Home & Cottage</a>. Above the chest is a vintage print of a blue heron and my two <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/04/no-no_30.html">chalk painted antique plaques</a> that Mother brought home from Beijing a few years back.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcAm8qFRbeFbhEdwt4xrE9tJZJEhPJy38Vtm4eLneDvz1g2p7xy03XLOpVGIUZIIlGvishXxxCUm273UlRvzh3WyXAwKCOVqVKRv2uB1Vp63NYTQKLAKkoJHfpcWxtDUExOFtB0T7OpK2/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520358%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 358 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNGO4rkVVxo_n31p-HbZSzhurlPYbwg1SsmLTraZZuc6pKDEEmlxBe8LG0WQhieNSsutf1G6Dkl8FWaZB8Q-B51WOysf8lfHyXLxGVxd2ozgdQevMEYlORX0oObe8yWLUD50C8GQLof0T/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 358 copy" width="282" /></a>The chandelier moved with us from the guest room at our <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/p/hgtv-house.html">previous home</a>. I was beyond excited to luck out with a lot of <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/05/turquoise-chandelier.html">turquoise drops</a> on ebay and think they just make the piece.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNA_X61IRFIPoItJW-0q0VMAXbXZnhnpngFvixRxJ0Jm5P-SJ64yaIa_Vt2ABldroFulCXTjBKgnwBmeVZ2u_RzKm6BHjHK3CPzWrdn-iLw7FGRdFzOPce1n1I6oEb_9y-ZGyyE2khlmRB/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520372%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 372 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJrVDKzrT5E3YqFKR9hLkKRzfawtnyDUv3iK2lImWut-Y5Lb2gJ_rrizCvSI08NfVlNByYz1RnS52CTGDpW7LJkcJ5PgwS051MPD02RZ1n00HdT_YbfoHJvpwSwvJMMvu7JyPMBaIC9gX/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 372 copy" width="637" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gDEVZV7-8aVDUubhDVwZsbwi_qkmm9LVlHjQ4r3Y4GXPykuktvOnEGPod7O0bX-ozG8_YCEA8DSPSSCwDFxekIxOGhDt-q3PQmyuctBABzPiSBTd0tsq1PKrgXaWfSrQNkGemMdp24cX/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520368%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 368 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGv_SwnYYw9W3MHaFvpz9EgSqn-cUHqML4d0lN-B6V5ClUTsWdkSGYxwEG2T3Lo95OTfNQ8-E038KLpOSy_1i3rtrQY_9tN64sQT3YF5IW4ywjWrXTtLcZ6a7FDvsagzDsr-remrPGkJt/?imgmax=800" title="March 2012 368 copy" width="282" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM74wwXs7oWvktAxQuZHT6FALT7WKgPkiaH0yev64ZqoFkX_wyS17iJSRCsP1Atg6J9Ymi_F-I82UfW2wdd5CoixEoF4K9QI_ewQSBlh6Pthyphenhyphen77MWP_d3tXlsAM256G7Pp6IQtUgd2FgI-/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520382%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 382 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPVBT87x6O3G0k3LYqc1OgtVLWpb-Lx4lWfjb1BoVfVmwaQaPpLJI6Wnl-YERE_vSva-uaJYSQItH5dVdTaPwqxO_I9sfiqFUy6Dg-ZyZm7bW1LmAfHrFaIvQQ8DxxW5jktxsPI5LKAw5e/?imgmax=800" title="March 2012 382 copy" width="281" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghV230vmev8k7yE3Y6dpdyfrc0SyoCKyJAzi7cey0KiR0Emdxlu4VcGZtRrNxuFAU_i5QEpsuk26UAXLdEMIwCrzpkbiPFdrRyd4oLUzDnI8H2onS58K6SepQWVDoLQsUuBvJCZDztSEP9/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520375%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghV230vmev8k7yE3Y6dpdyfrc0SyoCKyJAzi7cey0KiR0Emdxlu4VcGZtRrNxuFAU_i5QEpsuk26UAXLdEMIwCrzpkbiPFdrRyd4oLUzDnI8H2onS58K6SepQWVDoLQsUuBvJCZDztSEP9/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520375%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"> </a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghV230vmev8k7yE3Y6dpdyfrc0SyoCKyJAzi7cey0KiR0Emdxlu4VcGZtRrNxuFAU_i5QEpsuk26UAXLdEMIwCrzpkbiPFdrRyd4oLUzDnI8H2onS58K6SepQWVDoLQsUuBvJCZDztSEP9/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520375%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 375 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JH1es_j492H6RCXY872Xz9rgKFAhfdqrhQSHtrMFt0QdPxLJrV79wlUM_vx-oXN_tn9ugSl__niiwSof6XWTKIeWjeVu4-FQHO1MfyWfGvHryHy45iCtGUJrCIDCGAV8UmyzPLWHt8vH/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 375 copy" width="637" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGraEiyoTuOEm35UH1cvkOoY2pA0T7HCUhfGd8F2egK0Ytyx19VqKdDm_LJ4LvMGk9VeDvtjmDLcLnxvudwCI-RzXzz5cfrX8XW6O09wq2df2TbrJlr5HSJlhSeglmAcFQtKT32vnFDeK/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520381%252520copy%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="March 2012 381 copy" border="0" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAC8twGqal0gFFsC1O6DSCpoMn7rJLK7ahZJRvQSIZbm0odvVaq3bnMDSTVNry16Ff9Uujywv69VsZnPTcUugvNaW2s6L1dlywb560qF3K4QHZldNLy0wH6PM7asWhn7Ld-pJaxD_QweH/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="March 2012 381 copy" width="637" /></a>At the foot of the bed I have my <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/04/another-before-after-chair.html">chalk painted chair</a> and a darling antique bamboo legged table from my husband’s late Grandmother. Mother whipped up the pillow cover out of left over fabric from my <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/02/look-at-den.html">den drapes</a> (Basha Dot fabric has been discontinued.) I then attached burlap rosettes (purchased on sale at AC Moore for $1.50 each) and further embellished with bedazzled brooches from Macy’s (a steal at $7 a piece after a one day sale and coupon.) I made the <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2011/09/oyster-bonanza.html">Wisteria knock off oyster shell lantern</a> last summer and placed it atop some of my favorite decorating reads from Charles Faudree and Bunny Williams. The finial was a free gift from a Sugarloaf Home tour attended a few years ago. The “Nest” sign was from an Atlanta must-shop of yore aptly named Nest. Sadly it is no longer around. I cannot for the life of me recall where I picked up the shell.<br /><br />And that pretty much covers every square inch of the room.<br /><br />Another sincere thank you goes to Erin for inviting me back to House of Turquoise!! Y'all come check out all my <a href="http://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/p/house-tour.html">before and afters</a> any time!<br />Amanda

Guest Blogger: Amanda from Dixie Delights

Hi Turquoise lovers - I'm Amanda from Dixie Delights and I’m beyond excited to be back at House of Turquoise today to share my guest ro...

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