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 featured in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar. With the help of interior designer Chahan Minassian, the couple crafted a "jewel box" on the Left Bank that bring…

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Suzanne Kasler

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1140897344_cPLbk-O.jpg"><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 January issue of Veranda. This master bedroom in a Greenwich, Connecticut home photographed by Thibault Jeanson is elegant and tranquil, filled with the perfect…

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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 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…

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More Readers' Holiday Decor

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138909042_w7epw-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138908972_FVamU-M.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138909063_FjLJm-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138909010_gMkQW-XL.jpg" /><br />Kristen from <a href="http://cottagemodern.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-house-at-christmas.html">Cottage Modern</a><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923695_ErtrK-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923794_Xzjmw-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923730_gXXBU-L.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923685_BYBYJ-M.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923641_m3rp7-M.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138923763_9akiJ-XL.jpg" /><br />Susie B.<br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139249301_v9rmn-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139249348_WutCx-L.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139249387_7hkEL-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1139248971_48G8d-XL.jpg" /><br />Debbie P.<br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138915036_G9fs6-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138914406_qKRAA-L.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138914495_ysEGk-L.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138914961_xVtFn-M.jpg" /><br />Ana R.<br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know about you guys, but I never want the Season of Joy to end! (Especially when the decorations of choice are turquoise!) Here are a few more samples of how talented my readers are. I'm sure all of your guests received so much delight from your holiday decor! I know I did! :)<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div></div>

More Readers' Holiday Decor

Kristen from Cottage ModernSusie B.Debbie P.Ana R.I don't know about you guys, but I never want the Season of Joy to end! (Especially when the decorations of choice are turquoise!) Here are a few more samples of how talented my readers are. I'm sure all of your guests received so much delight from y…

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Post-Holiday Recovery

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1138111409_BHgTp-O.jpg" /></div><br />I hope you all had the most wonderful holiday weekend! In addition to so many fantastic gifts, I also caught a nasty cold over the weekend. Ugh! All I want to do is cuddle up in bed and snooze away the day. This cozy bed belonging to Johanna of <a href="http://johanna-vintage.blogspot.com/2010/12/efter-robinson-vantar-denna-plats-pa.html" target="_blank">Vintage</a> would have me cured in no time! What a beautiful photograph!

Post-Holiday Recovery

I hope you all had the most wonderful holiday weekend! In addition to so many fantastic gifts, I also caught a nasty cold over the weekend. Ugh! All I want to do is cuddle up in bed and snooze away the day. This cozy bed belonging to Johanna of Vintage would have me cured in no time! What a beautifu…

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Merry Christmas!!

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135720634_wphqr-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Linda from <a href="http://restyledhome.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-mantel.html">Restyled Home</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135698216_XbbAq-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135698233_Wr7tT-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135698215_BtPZa-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135698239_8HrFZ-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.sherryhartdesigns.com/">Sherry Hart Designs</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135711568_QyTkc-XL.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135711601_vQWin-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Britt from <a href="http://ababyadogandablog.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-dreaming-of-turquoise-christmas.html">A Baby, A Dog & A Blog </a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135714219_oD3qW-XL.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Tonja from <a href="http://michaelandtonja.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-time-is-almost-here.html">Home is Where the Heart is</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135701562_68BPy-XL.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Laura T.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135704374_6bmv2-XL.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135704349_nQmAA-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135704430_gi3MS-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Michaela P.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135717829_682S6-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135717613_4vzKh-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135717606_ZfVtB-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Sandi from <a href="http://fabulousfluffstuff.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-tour-2010.html">Self Confessed Lamp Tramp</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135728047_Sx4pQ-XL.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135727367_MYNas-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135728240_3P2BY-L.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Kristen from <a href="http://www.highheelsandahammer.com/2010/12/christmas-in-our-house/">High Heels and a Hammer</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135730754_C9s9w-O.jpg" /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135730771_DJMeG-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135730748_nA8Mp-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135730733_XgN8T-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135730728_QvZug-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Anne from <a href="http://cortezfamilyblog.blogspot.com/">Life More Abundant</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135736783_csHKB-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Kay S.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135739776_DdEta-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Kathy W.G.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135737951_EtZU6-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135737969_JCT2z-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Reesa M.H.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135722821_kdhrh-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135722778_PWXiB-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Rhoda from <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/aqua-blues-on-the-mantel/">Southern Hospitality</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135733917_BUHbC-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Dawn M.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135739133_UcmMu-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Line C.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135695536_7UviQ-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135695522_zk9xn-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Jann from <a href="http://jannolson.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-feeling-blue.html">Have a Daily Cup from Mrs. Olson</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135707112_Wn7Mf-M.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Nancy Geiger Designs</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135735764_YSzXs-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Nat K.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1135735479_iMqoE-O.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Jolanta K.</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Can you believe Christmas is already here?! I've so enjoyed seeing all of your fabulous turquoise trees and decorations this year. Thank you for the sneak peek into your beautiful homes! And thank you all <span style="font-style: italic;">so much</span> for reading House of Turquoise each day. I feel like the luckiest blogger out there. From the bottom of my heart, I wish every one of you a very merry Christmas!!<br /></div></div>

Merry Christmas!!

Linda from Restyled HomeSherry Hart DesignsBritt from A Baby, A Dog & A Blog Tonja from Home is Where the Heart isLaura T.Michaela P.Sandi from Self Confessed Lamp TrampKristen from High Heels and a HammerAnne from Life More AbundantKay S.Kathy W.G.Reesa M.H.Rhoda from Southern HospitalityDawn M.Lin…

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