Panageries

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-GCZWzmp/0/O/i-GCZWzmp.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2MhqfSd/0/O/i-2MhqfSd.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xZwX2zM/0/O/i-xZwX2zM.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WGJkprt/0/O/i-WGJkprt.jpg" /></center><br />I so want to fill our kitchen with delectable turquoise tile!! This fabulous home by interior designer Cynthia Masters of <a href="http://panageries.com/" target="_blank">Panageries</a> in Greenville, South Carolina is bursting with great color and design! I love the juxtaposition of the bright white spaces with the moody red and turquoise dining room, and how she carries the color palette throughout. I'm feeling a global influence here as well, which is something the Southern designer is known for! See more of the home photographed by <a href="http://fisheyestudios.com/" target="_blank">Fisheye Studios</a> right on over <a href="http://panageries.com/portfolio/residential/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend everyone!! Can't believe December is almost here!<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>

Panageries

I so want to fill our kitchen with delectable turquoise tile!! This fabulous home by interior designer Cynthia Masters of Panageries in Greenville, South Carolina is bursting with great color and design! I love the juxtaposition of the bright white spaces with the moody red and turquoise dining room…

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Echelon Custom Homes

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HrpjjcR/0/O/i-HrpjjcR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BSgdFjD/0/O/i-BSgdFjD.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-KdTnwh2/0/O/i-KdTnwh2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-jJzW46w/0/O/i-jJzW46w.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Fw7XkfJ/0/O/i-Fw7XkfJ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nxQr3N2/0/O/i-nxQr3N2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Pk4XrRw/0/O/i-Pk4XrRw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-nrKBcV3/0/O/i-nrKBcV3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-n7T3FDq/0/O/i-n7T3FDq.jpg" /></center><br />This Delaware Shore home is a beautiful breath of fresh coastal air! Designed and built by <a href="http://echeloncustomhomes.com/gallery/the-sanctuary/" target="_blank">Echelon Custom Homes</a>, the spacious home located at the <a href="http://www.peninsula-delaware.com/index.php" target="_blank">The Peninsula</a> overlooking the Indian River Bay is so open and welcoming. Don't you love the paint colors?? They used one of my favorites–<a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6204-sea-salt/" target="_blank">Sea Salt by Sherwin William</a> in both the living room and the bathroom. (The cozy kitchen is painted <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6206-oyster-bay/" target="_blank">Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay</a>.) I just love the mix of woods, patterns and beachy colors in the living room. Great accessories too! Tour the rest of the home, including a really cool game room and office, right <a href="http://echeloncustomhomes.com/gallery/the-sanctuary/" 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>

Echelon Custom Homes

This Delaware Shore home is a beautiful breath of fresh coastal air! Designed and built by Echelon Custom Homes, the spacious home located at the The Peninsula overlooking the Indian River Bay is so open and welcoming. Don't you love the paint colors?? They used one of my favorites–Sea Salt by Sherw…

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Amanda Nisbet Design

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-4NT92Qr/0/O/i-4NT92Qr.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-ccsVX82/0/O/i-ccsVX82.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-mZhJJwP/0/O/i-mZhJJwP.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-r4Cxsfk/0/O/i-r4Cxsfk.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LxhCx8g/0/O/i-LxhCx8g.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-2VpXzNb/0/O/i-2VpXzNb.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-TfNTSvn/0/O/i-TfNTSvn.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-LKgLFW4/0/O/i-LKgLFW4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-44QXvTv/0/O/i-44QXvTv.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VwSSn3T/0/O/i-VwSSn3T.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-597vdDx/0/O/i-597vdDx.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-6m46XFC/0/O/i-6m46XFC.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-j4L2js7/0/O/i-j4L2js7.jpg" /></center><br /><a href="http://amandanisbetdesign.com/" target="_blank">Amanda Nisbet</a> is one of the very first designers I ever learned about and immediately loved. Can you see why?! Her extensive portfolio is so colorful and so fresh that it leaves me practically speechless! Her genius blend of color, pattern and texture make for some incredibly elegant, fun and daring interiors. Not to mention totally livable and comfortable! This hardly puts a dent it in, you must head to her <a href="http://amandanisbetdesign.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">site</a> to see lots more of her incredible designs!<br /><br />Amanda also recently published her very first book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584799889/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1584799889&linkCode=as2&tag=thechoblu-20" target="_blank">Dazzling Design</a>. Definitely one for our wish lists this year! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584799889/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1584799889&linkCode=as2&tag=thechoblu-20" target="_blank"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-JGNn8pK/0/O/i-JGNn8pK.jpg" /></a></div><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>

Amanda Nisbet Design

Amanda Nisbet is one of the very first designers I ever learned about and immediately loved. Can you see why?! Her extensive portfolio is so colorful and so fresh that it leaves me practically speechless! Her genius blend of color, pattern and texture make for some incredibly elegant, fun and daring…

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Tracery Interiors

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XzM9HQB/0/O/i-XzM9HQB.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BXGNGZN/0/O/i-BXGNGZN.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BzmV8cn/0/O/i-BzmV8cn.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-5wRKg7C/0/O/i-5wRKg7C.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7XSFXvh/0/O/i-7XSFXvh.jpg" /><br /></center><br />Aqua, seaweed green, driftwood, white...it just doesn’t get any better than that. The talented designers at <a href="http://traceryinteriors.wordpress.com/2012/11/19/beach-escape-living-room/" target="_blank">Tracery Interiors</a> hit the ball right out of the park with this WaterSound beach house photographed by <a href="http://www.jeanallsopp.com/" target="_blank">Jean Allsopp</a>! They gave the relaxed space a coastal vibe by bringing all the colors and textures of the beach indoors. Don't you love the circular conversation area?? Those blue slipcovered chairs look uber comfy! For even more fabulous beach homes designed by Tracery, just visit their <a href="http://www.traceryinteriors.com/portfolio/beach/#" target="_blank">portfolio</a>...you'll be glad you did!<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>

Tracery Interiors

Aqua, seaweed green, driftwood, white...it just doesn’t get any better than that. The talented designers at Tracery Interiors hit the ball right out of the park with this WaterSound beach house photographed by Jean Allsopp! They gave the relaxed space a coastal vibe by bringing all the colors and te…

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Cole Wagner Cabinetry

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-BTZLLfF/0/O/i-BTZLLfF.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-pC2NcNW/0/O/i-pC2NcNW.jpg" /></div><br />I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving week!! It's nice to be back home after our great vacation to Montana (more about that later)! My favorite thing after a loooong ride in the car?? A loooong hot bath! What a dream it would be to soak away in this beautiful bathroom by <a href="http://www.cwcabinetry.com/" target="_blank">Cole Wagner Cabinetry</a> out of Rochester Hills, Michigan, photographed here by <a href="http://www.bethsingerphotographer.com/" target="_blank">Beth Singer</a>. The color on the vanity and ceiling is entirely lovely, and I love the pretty light fixture! Oh and I'll take the chairs too, love those! Check out more work by Cole Wagner Cabinetry over at their <a href="http://www.cwcabinetry.com/gallery.php" target="_blank">gallery</a>!<br /><br />Edit: Cabinets are painted Benjamin Moore HC-144 Palladian Blue. <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>

Cole Wagner Cabinetry

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving week!! It's nice to be back home after our great vacation to Montana (more about that later)! My favorite thing after a loooong ride in the car?? A loooong hot bath! What a dream it would be to soak away in this beautiful bathroom by Cole Wagner Cabinetry …

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Guest Blogger: Joann from Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs

Hi! – I’m Joann Kandrac – One half of Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia.<o:p></o:p><br /><br />I am also a turquoise lover like Erin and appreciate her asking me to guest blog while she’s away!<o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">We received a call from a client who told us she had been “stalking us” through <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=kandrac+%26+kole">Pinterest</a>, our <a href="http://www.kandrac-kole.com/">website</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole?ref=ts&fref=ts">facebook</a>.   She loved our style and called for a consultation for her outdoor space.  She had just completed a large backyard project incorporating a pool, spa, out door kitchen and eating and lounging area.  <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">The space was beautiful but lacked color or style. We were thrilled to take it on!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XQKqKtG/0/O/i-XQKqKtG.jpg" /></div><br />We had a lot of fun “stylizing” this space.  It was a beautiful spring day in Atlanta.  We had music playing, refreshing drinks and snacks, our amazing install team and a bowl of cherries to top it off!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-znWG3ks/0/O/i-znWG3ks.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-XJwMbtx/0/O/i-XJwMbtx.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-Jn9Wktq/0/O/i-Jn9Wktq.jpg" /> </div><br />One of the great advantages we had was that the client was a big Pinterest fan and had been compiling outdoor spaces she loved.  Her boards gave us great insight into what she was drawn to.  She had several pictures of hanging swings.  We got right on that.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-72bsGb3/0/O/i-72bsGb3.jpg" /></div><span style="color: red;"><br /></span> We are so fortunate to have access to so many talented people that work on our team!!  This custom swing was created by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mitch.mitton" target="_blank">Mitch Mitton</a>.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Here is the upstairs deck where we incorporated the tailor made swing, a zinc top table, and window treatments in all "outdoor friendly" materials.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-VVdj2LH/0/O/i-VVdj2LH.jpg" /></div><br />We received this email from the client a couple weeks after the install:<br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i>"Tom and I were looking for a place to go while the kids are at camp, but couldn't find anywhere as wonderful as our own house. THANK YOU GALS SO MUCH!!!"</i></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></span> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I just love my job!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Joann</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>To see more of our work, visit <a href="http://www.kandrac-kole.com/" target="_blank">Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs</a>.</div></div>

Guest Blogger: Joann from Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs

Hi! – I’m Joann Kandrac – One half of Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia.I am also a turquoise lover like Erin and appreciate her asking me to guest blog while she’s away!We received a call from a client who told us she had been “stalking us” through Pinterest, our websi…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-tkfDqSK/0/O/i-tkfDqSK.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-HX5tqCR/0/O/i-HX5tqCR.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-QGRF2Wf/0/O/i-QGRF2Wf.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-kbWHmhM/0/O/i-kbWHmhM.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-7RtGMxm/0/O/i-7RtGMxm.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-xg5XXSQ/0/O/i-xg5XXSQ.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/i-m9skPbR/0/O/i-m9skPbR.jpg" /></center><br />Just stopping in to wish all of my American readers a Happy Thanksgiving! Isn't this tablescape designed by Chris Nease of <a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2011/11/eclectic-table-setting-ideas.html">Celebrations at Home</a> perfect for today (and this blog)?! I love the brown and turquoise color scheme with the pop of orange and yellow from the flowers. So many great ideas here, my favorite being the cute wishbones! I love that everyone gets to make a wish! See more pics and learn all about this festive table right <a href="http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2011/11/eclectic-table-setting-ideas.html">here</a>!<br /><br />I can hardly believe it but this November marks my 5th year writing this blog. I'd never have made it this long without all of your support and encouragement, not to mention shared love of turquoise! So on this thankfullest day of the year, thank YOU from the bottom of my heart for reading House of Turquoise!<br /><br />Signing off from our cute little cabin in Montana! <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>

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just stopping in to wish all of my American readers a Happy Thanksgiving! Isn't this tablescape designed by Chris Nease of Celebrations at Home perfect for today (and this blog)?! I love the brown and turquoise color scheme with the pop of orange and yellow from the flowers. So many great ideas here…

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Guest Blogger: Traci Connell Interiors

<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We are <a href="http://www.traciconnellinteriors.com/">Traci Connell Interiors</a> and are thrilled to be guest posting today here on House of Turquoise.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtwm9J1YpAFok1o-clWnm4fjBOubkH4iTsK5Z1WEb_FcBzCb3naPI-twju_6gaBANP9Gv2P3s9R3AYZ1qCgfNZfrrBwhswI6UuPiU09o73gKWz94bguYdMv19B7mcMzIMoX7rJhe_dqQ/s1600/Connell+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtwm9J1YpAFok1o-clWnm4fjBOubkH4iTsK5Z1WEb_FcBzCb3naPI-twju_6gaBANP9Gv2P3s9R3AYZ1qCgfNZfrrBwhswI6UuPiU09o73gKWz94bguYdMv19B7mcMzIMoX7rJhe_dqQ/s400/Connell+Logo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We are an <i>Interior Design firm</i> in Dallas, Texas that specializes in creating <i>beautiful, transitional </i>spaces with character and uniqueness. We work in mainly two ways with our clients, <a href="http://connellinteriors.com/services.htm">full service design</a> and <a href="http://connellinteriors.com/Design_Delivered/index.html">online design</a>. One in which we are fully involved in every detail, and one in which we plan out your space and you put it all together yourself! We'd love for you to read more about our <a href="http://connellinteriors.com/services.htm">full service design</a> and <a href="http://connellinteriors.com/Design_Delivered/index.html">online design programs</a> on our <a href="http://connellinteriors.com/index.html">website</a>!<br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75YmTgeNCWZP1fjNrAWS_chz7kZWtl7rnGqOb0hQcf51NGfnXCrGtt3SwfBQ7Q1z7iDVcwfDgTrIOdGnE0_1PixCQEPRkQG61HwP2UMZQRFQ-CtQBbs3mLRFJBVugOTyTjSuMvLRNmDEm/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75YmTgeNCWZP1fjNrAWS_chz7kZWtl7rnGqOb0hQcf51NGfnXCrGtt3SwfBQ7Q1z7iDVcwfDgTrIOdGnE0_1PixCQEPRkQG61HwP2UMZQRFQ-CtQBbs3mLRFJBVugOTyTjSuMvLRNmDEm/s1600/photo.jpg" /></a></div><b><br /></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>Today, we are here to tell you about a space we recently completed, </b><br /><b>using </b><b>House of Turquoise's favorite hue...Blue!</b><br /><b> (which happens to be our favorite color as well!)</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>A traditional home transformed into a light, airy and <u>transitional</u> masterpiece....what fun!</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">The sea-green base of this <u><b>light and airy family room </b></u>emphasize the light blues, creams and wood tones in this family room. The most stunning <a href="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/">Vanguard</a> sectional is the framework for this comfortable, and beautiful family room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzV42c5rqbO31EZhUInUCrlGvnkeTf0gj3Gt_5ztF92imMP6rq6duw-ADoGjijEKz41-rwFaHTx1jUEHDmh9yiirYFfbxMCXGSPoDlLaBZwIS9wukNfoPHuo8pSUuetL4CRv9vQUGHAqE/s1600/IMG_5917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzV42c5rqbO31EZhUInUCrlGvnkeTf0gj3Gt_5ztF92imMP6rq6duw-ADoGjijEKz41-rwFaHTx1jUEHDmh9yiirYFfbxMCXGSPoDlLaBZwIS9wukNfoPHuo8pSUuetL4CRv9vQUGHAqE/s1600/IMG_5917.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We incorporated a bit of geometric, contemporary feel with the <a href="http://www.kravet.com/">Kravet</a> patterned sofa pillows. With the dark woven woods, the cream sheer drapery panels in this room really stood out.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW96RKHUtPPoiHdp8QM8g10f-hXapD6xHOB8jOwoW3piMCMW72lFVQmZaZIxeuM98SGXPbUcvw5hiKg7EO29GOzFesd-hTpsJoV2CIWCYmHbtbkDvgpOACPR6czJSdnqRklJCdzCKTZkk/s1600/IMG_5902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW96RKHUtPPoiHdp8QM8g10f-hXapD6xHOB8jOwoW3piMCMW72lFVQmZaZIxeuM98SGXPbUcvw5hiKg7EO29GOzFesd-hTpsJoV2CIWCYmHbtbkDvgpOACPR6czJSdnqRklJCdzCKTZkk/s1600/IMG_5902.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We are in love with this greek key nailhead pattern on the sofa arms.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGrJDDYPUnbbdHGdfWeI3wU4syhjjoq7pkzGuWmSCLfE7-4h8SPWc5Zkg1nHNj-NsRUN4QuAv7qIfvKJGgrwgjYxr_zgkA7LclrbHzmqQfOzB90xv1EtepvO3ZNaATVOrc3UK_5XYt08/s1600/IMG_5911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGrJDDYPUnbbdHGdfWeI3wU4syhjjoq7pkzGuWmSCLfE7-4h8SPWc5Zkg1nHNj-NsRUN4QuAv7qIfvKJGgrwgjYxr_zgkA7LclrbHzmqQfOzB90xv1EtepvO3ZNaATVOrc3UK_5XYt08/s640/IMG_5911.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="426" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNcDh8_oepqVAjHGiRiLNpVuzy-TW7SRhkqem1vug3cvit2MPHqy0JXH7ctyaOORODt8-WGmiWiJsBi86trNXfA8xv-t4wnCVQlLpjvZw5U8JOoCY2v4BeNyCgDDEhUm9twEdn7W1PY/s1600/IMG_5940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNcDh8_oepqVAjHGiRiLNpVuzy-TW7SRhkqem1vug3cvit2MPHqy0JXH7ctyaOORODt8-WGmiWiJsBi86trNXfA8xv-t4wnCVQlLpjvZw5U8JOoCY2v4BeNyCgDDEhUm9twEdn7W1PY/s640/IMG_5940.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> A <u><b>cozy kitchen nook</b></u> was created with this "birch woods" inspired artwork<br /> and custom table and chairs. </div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GuQQ4qRvDVHu7OBQRgTKLPY9csqDkkYVJAUXDoDGAoJUeyL58S_ERLRO-pVRptVG3xc_KJBgWrUl4Z2eFje4Z7fFPOs2axeR9TdStNVnWFWE35s6cKPmDcFxfkUE9jVsBxOi0dzXOno/s1600/IMG_5825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GuQQ4qRvDVHu7OBQRgTKLPY9csqDkkYVJAUXDoDGAoJUeyL58S_ERLRO-pVRptVG3xc_KJBgWrUl4Z2eFje4Z7fFPOs2axeR9TdStNVnWFWE35s6cKPmDcFxfkUE9jVsBxOi0dzXOno/s640/IMG_5825.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> This <u><b>formal living room </b></u>greets you as you walk through the front door of this home.<br />How light, airy and inviting is this space?</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB04LCAmwwFi6cx-CXUnl9PyL3EptPHG3SebJyZnCpcOUC32Z6f9ocEU19GhvZISUwXkNGBVIbLzlP-DV8Ble8oNtuYgPq9u1m3ozeB_Rk5vbOG7JFmUtWVWXylDybopUezdIllw7ZWUI/s1600/IMG_5956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB04LCAmwwFi6cx-CXUnl9PyL3EptPHG3SebJyZnCpcOUC32Z6f9ocEU19GhvZISUwXkNGBVIbLzlP-DV8Ble8oNtuYgPq9u1m3ozeB_Rk5vbOG7JFmUtWVWXylDybopUezdIllw7ZWUI/s1600/IMG_5956.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD-NM5cR_4_JWhjxCN7p1kd6UzPsZPqLWfhxSRxcuWdsLa4JliJNfz6d9VzbdgjhakBCyCEi_BunIHShFW9WTxlFmdbzho9xRgsFZvBpH-henldTjxmzZbWpZCCyMLK87-n_1wgxL0cA/s1600/IMG_5953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinD-NM5cR_4_JWhjxCN7p1kd6UzPsZPqLWfhxSRxcuWdsLa4JliJNfz6d9VzbdgjhakBCyCEi_BunIHShFW9WTxlFmdbzho9xRgsFZvBpH-henldTjxmzZbWpZCCyMLK87-n_1wgxL0cA/s1600/IMG_5953.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> By using soft blues, warm golds, and creams, we incorporated a bit of whimsy in the rug </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">along with geometric striped chair upholstery and small chevron window treatments </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">for this <b><u>beautiful dining room</u></b>. The client kept her existing dining table and side chairs </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and we came in to add the striped chairs and other items!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNY5EG0c9_BpN51NLJrnKg_4CvkBCVwCruqy4gRCrfXCDfrzctVfNhc-hoMZJe2j71xAGmq_oZC8c9MpPTZCq4Tj388SNDHwsZEnQ0DQOjNJkxElMHdS7AWl9fCC0uHS9BVuwxifAj8xE/s1600/IMG_5741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNY5EG0c9_BpN51NLJrnKg_4CvkBCVwCruqy4gRCrfXCDfrzctVfNhc-hoMZJe2j71xAGmq_oZC8c9MpPTZCq4Tj388SNDHwsZEnQ0DQOjNJkxElMHdS7AWl9fCC0uHS9BVuwxifAj8xE/s1600/IMG_5741.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IYbZjQFSRDmRtZOyBwaj1EAttK4ry8weOjOqSTFCLimYVXuKzdA0NDUuHzd06wLaZ-v8BIgUCk_79Lyo-ce4TAlLordH_6thDhsXwXZACPcCQhOfZsGClmJcfCeeOI_pi96lZVgdel8/s1600/IMG_5815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IYbZjQFSRDmRtZOyBwaj1EAttK4ry8weOjOqSTFCLimYVXuKzdA0NDUuHzd06wLaZ-v8BIgUCk_79Lyo-ce4TAlLordH_6thDhsXwXZACPcCQhOfZsGClmJcfCeeOI_pi96lZVgdel8/s1600/IMG_5815.JPG" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">What do YOU think? <a href="http://www.traciconnellinteriors.com/">Contact us</a> if you would like help in transforming your home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Thank you House of Turquoise for inviting us to guest post today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Guest Blogger: Traci Connell Interiors

We are Traci Connell Interiors and are thrilled to be guest posting today here on House of Turquoise.We are an Interior Design firm in Dallas, Texas that specializes in creating beautiful, transitional spaces with character and uniqueness. We work in mainly two ways with our clients, full service de…

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