J Banks Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MZtMG2N/0/O/i-MZtMG2N.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-X95cL9b/0/O/i-X95cL9b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-knPM8Pr/0/O/i-knPM8Pr.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7kn5cpR/0/O/i-7kn5cpR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-q2zcc7p/0/O/i-q2zcc7p.jpg" /></center><br />Now I can't say for sure, but I'm thinking there is either a swimming pool or beach right outside the door here! The whimsical space was designed by <a href="http://www.jbanksdesign.com/" target="_blank">J.Banks Design Group</a>, an interior design firm out of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The laundry room/mudroom/shower is entirely genius. Such a functional and smart design, but the colors are so fun! I LOVE those pink swinging doors! The playroom/family room is super fun too. Wish I knew the fabric on the windows...it's darling! You can finish your tour of the colorful home right over <a href="http://www.jbanksdesign.com/Residential_Projects_Whimsical_Ol.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br /><br />If you are looking for a little Valentine's Day gift inspiration, you definitely need to check out the new <a href="http://toandfrommagazine.com/" target="_blank">to & from magazine</a>! I'm super excited to be a part of this issue, sharing my favorites in the "gifts for gals" section! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://toandfrommagazine.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-cNnBwPK/0/O/i-cNnBwPK.jpg" /></a></div>Have a great weekend!!<br /><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>

J Banks Design

Now I can't say for sure, but I'm thinking there is either a swimming pool or beach right outside the door here! The whimsical space...

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Anne Hepfer Designs

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tJfL7Fv/0/O/i-tJfL7Fv.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-MMD49db/0/O/i-MMD49db.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-9JJG8Dx/0/O/i-9JJG8Dx.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3xnvvMv/0/O/i-3xnvvMv.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-t3Bmvfm/0/O/i-t3Bmvfm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-3dWtb7g/0/O/i-3dWtb7g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-hwK8jTK/0/O/i-hwK8jTK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-qpmJKhX/0/O/i-qpmJKhX.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5SCB3dm/0/O/i-5SCB3dm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-fs6BzNg/0/O/i-fs6BzNg.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-DMDmfgz/0/O/i-DMDmfgz.jpg" /></center><br />I'm sure many of you have already drooled over this incredible home designed by <a href="http://www.annehepfer.com/" target="_blank">Anne Hepfer</a> and photographed by <a href="http://virginiamacdonald.com/" target="_blank">Virginia Macdonald</a>, it was featured in <a href="http://houseandhome.com/design/photo-gallery-vote-your-favourite-hh-living-room?page=8" target="_blank">House & Home</a> a couple years ago! Last year it was on the market, so a ton more photos of it became available too. And bless her heart, Anne has fabulously large photos on her site! The Georgian-style home in Toronto is filled with soothing colors and comfortable, beautiful furnishings. I cannot decide what I love more: the beautiful living room with the stunning drapes, or the crazy-pretty white kitchen with its fabulous banquette! ALL so gorgeous!! Definitely visit <a href="http://www.annehepfer.com/projects" target="_blank">Anne Hepfer</a> next...I know you'll love the rest of her designs too! <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>

Anne Hepfer Designs

I'm sure many of you have already drooled over this incredible home designed by Anne Hepfer and photographed by Virginia Macdonald , it...

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Ashley Whittaker Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-kvpCszp/0/O/i-kvpCszp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bZKqmJ8/0/O/i-bZKqmJ8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BtW8jmg/0/O/i-BtW8jmg.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-vdPTkfH/0/O/i-vdPTkfH.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-H394SHQ/0/O/i-H394SHQ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-56HhMPc/0/O/i-56HhMPc.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-NgMCSnb/0/O/i-NgMCSnb.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tVm9WDN/0/O/i-tVm9WDN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WN7DKSw/0/O/i-WN7DKSw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-bq55Nqm/0/O/i-bq55Nqm.jpg" /></center><br />You guys might recognize this one...it was a <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/makeover-color-0208#slide-1" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> cover story back in '08 and I've never stopped loving it! Designed by New York City-based <a href="http://www.ashleywhittakerdesign.com/" target="_blank">Ashley Whittaker</a>, the Hamptons summer home photographed by <a href="http://www.ericpiasecki.com/" target="_blank">Eric Piasecki</a> is awash in fresh and fabulous color! The pink and turquoise dining room is unquestionably my favorite room in the home. In fact, it's one of my favorite rooms of <i>all time</i>! The stunning <a href="http://quadrillefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Quadrille</a> wallpaper just takes my breath away! The sunny breakfast room is another all-time favorite....those French bistro chairs visit me in my dreams! If you've never seen the feature on the home, read it <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/makeover-color-0208#slide-1" target="_blank">here</a>–there are lots more images! And see more amazing designs from Ashley <a href="http://www.ashleywhittakerdesign.com/index.html" 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>

Ashley Whittaker Design

You guys might recognize this one...it was a House Beautiful cover story back in '08 and I've never stopped loving it! Designed by ...

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