Rue & Jessie Zinke

<center><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1112603876_SxQqk-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1112603884_zbSWc-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1112603851_Dn2nw-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1112603910_hkDUR-XL.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1112603896_ZZd5r-XL.jpg" /></center><br />Have you guys checked out issue two of <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/issues/issue-two/" target="_blank">Rue</a>?? So many fabulous spaces, but this vibrant Chelsea loft belonging to lingerie designer Jessie Zinke and photographed by Emily Anderson was my favorite. A collection of pieces she has lovingly acquired over time, everything in her home makes her heart jump. I feel the same way just looking at the photos! The dining room is straight out of my dreams...I'm drooling over the floral fabric on those chairs! For more on this spectacular home, head on over to <a href="http://www.ruemag.com/issues/issue-two/" target="_blank">Rue</a>. And check out <a href="http://www.zinkedesign.com/" target="_blank">Zinke Design</a> for their beautiful collection of intimates and loungewear. They also have a great <a href="http://zinkedesign.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>!<br /><br />I wish you all a wonderful December weekend! Come back next week for pictures from my trip to New York! :)

Rue & Jessie Zinke

Have you guys checked out issue two of Rue ?? So many fabulous spaces, but this vibrant Chelsea loft belonging to lingerie designer Jessie Z...

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Craig Kettles

<center><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1111541519_QESgi-O.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://cptnrin.smugmug.com/photos/1111547310_Ys2tC-O.jpg" /></div></center><br />I'm back!!! What a fantastic vacation I had! I can't wait to get my pictures on to my computer (all 1,300 of them!) and share a few favorites with you guys. I saw loads of turquoise gems I know you're gonna love. I just want to send another thank you to all of my talented guest bloggers...I loved all of your posts!<br /><br />Since I'm feeling pretty exhausted (the NYC part of our trip should have been first on our itinerary!) but mostly since I wish I was still at the beach, I felt these rooms designed by <a href="http://www.c-designs.biz/cdesigns/welcome.html" target="_blank">Craig Kettles</a> were perfectly fitting for the day. I'm loving the painted floor and cozy nooks in the bunk room. Wouldn't the painted ceiling in the bedroom would be a delight to gaze up at?! Both rooms so simple, but absolutely lovely in every way! For more spaces as equally as beautiful, head on over to <a href="http://www.c-designs.biz/cdesigns/welcome.html" target="_blank">C Designs</a>!

Craig Kettles

I'm back!!! What a fantastic vacation I had! I can't wait to get my pictures on to my computer (all 1,300 of them!) and share a few ...

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Guest Blogger: Lauren from Pure Style Home

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmC866J_ouGoKVMTUEYmxwVgM7uRQp9VT1oF-xwX5sNtjpsDqO7cojS2x8W5tp0WkOwwEeLsskxDcO-oaCBcuf4X2DDdG2HKvv8MbG7MLn6ZMkmYH46Ly1srhak1ypcIgeyVfLtQLow4/s1600/familyroomchairs+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmC866J_ouGoKVMTUEYmxwVgM7uRQp9VT1oF-xwX5sNtjpsDqO7cojS2x8W5tp0WkOwwEeLsskxDcO-oaCBcuf4X2DDdG2HKvv8MbG7MLn6ZMkmYH46Ly1srhak1ypcIgeyVfLtQLow4/s640/familyroomchairs+-+Copy.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Hello House of Turquoise Readers! I'm Lauren Liess of <a href="http://www.purestylehome.blogspot.com/">Pure Style Home</a> and I'm so excited to be visiting Erin's beautiful blog today. I love coming here to get a good dose of one of my favorite colors. (Seriously, she needs to do a book of the blog!!) Anyway, since I figured there would be no way to round up a turquoise room in cyberspace that Erin hasn't already featured (how does she keep doing it?! ;) I thought I'd share some turquoise rooms I've designed. The picture above is of the little conversation area around the wood-burning stove in our family room. (Below is also in the same room) We painted the walls a fresh aqua (FreshAire Choice's Midwest Springs) to make the space happy & light.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmP_U-9t9Mp74DdZBNSRCbOe7QWNwFQiEfvmF8EgwrY9IlTqp2y7q9WNMKC2XBp_DtF0RkDsIsFPLa1XHSlnjYcmPMdsnzDdtA7VddpGWcTlIdoB2APoZ36YzdPZFiCmNKhailhOHEmI/s1600/lamp+042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmP_U-9t9Mp74DdZBNSRCbOe7QWNwFQiEfvmF8EgwrY9IlTqp2y7q9WNMKC2XBp_DtF0RkDsIsFPLa1XHSlnjYcmPMdsnzDdtA7VddpGWcTlIdoB2APoZ36YzdPZFiCmNKhailhOHEmI/s640/lamp+042.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The attice bedroom below features a pale sea-greeny-aqua... The old chair inspired the palatte and the back of the built-ins got a pale coat of paint to match.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPhUvhyrZhr0dqE3slie1-jWqbOvqsOX86U1ukiC4HTNk7_9gm9r23Op0oQP48iTXKTx3Fje6H0_GGScQ9s-wcdd0E_LfozT_S_ORxUeFsZmauUS6DqvQPye6RVagYyj3JNGStPbg-4U/s1600/IMG_2059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLPhUvhyrZhr0dqE3slie1-jWqbOvqsOX86U1ukiC4HTNk7_9gm9r23Op0oQP48iTXKTx3Fje6H0_GGScQ9s-wcdd0E_LfozT_S_ORxUeFsZmauUS6DqvQPye6RVagYyj3JNGStPbg-4U/s640/IMG_2059.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The room below was a project I worked on with fellow designer Rebecca Ilginfritz of <a href="http://acanthusandacorn.blogspot.com/">Acanthus & Acorn</a> for charity. It was a women's shelter we made over. We painted the walls a soft aqua {Behr's Celtic Blue} because of its restful qualities. We knew the mother who lived in the room with her two children would appreciate a calming space.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1V_UNNnZo0jVArKzREG9OzwgSIROzSIUqSRpbAw0wba2hoMUb3NGGAN8XBaStwJiHxfCLAeUmL_xMOGexGT6wnuq9ILaFey7DGteAKMFcNi1xj4z3yj04PKQcMl1YU3TiJKg6uS4vjM/s1600/shelter+074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx1V_UNNnZo0jVArKzREG9OzwgSIROzSIUqSRpbAw0wba2hoMUb3NGGAN8XBaStwJiHxfCLAeUmL_xMOGexGT6wnuq9ILaFey7DGteAKMFcNi1xj4z3yj04PKQcMl1YU3TiJKg6uS4vjM/s640/shelter+074.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />The living room below is painted in another pale aqua-green-gray paint (Behr's Mountain Haze} and it was paired with soft beiges and golden peaches for an airy yet warm feeling:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNaNcaIfdirmQ8yVr8o-SrJ_rVAlwIXoGrBOfRa1cazTGD9154INdeX5bq3btfSgToPixw_T6xmYgpNMRGo4Shxb2szRmUXjuTgMGiywhs18l1eX8YYBSksI3lnpw3m3h7cjeEXyV_fw/s1600/LRchair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNaNcaIfdirmQ8yVr8o-SrJ_rVAlwIXoGrBOfRa1cazTGD9154INdeX5bq3btfSgToPixw_T6xmYgpNMRGo4Shxb2szRmUXjuTgMGiywhs18l1eX8YYBSksI3lnpw3m3h7cjeEXyV_fw/s640/LRchair.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally, I have a picture of a client's in-progress project. {As you can see, we're still waiting on all of the rugs, accessories, lighting & curtains to be installed but I thought the walls were too perfect not to share!} I love the fresh green-blue contrasted with the orange floral sofa.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNbnzY6OSyTxowOW1HUiN6EHBYUI2rYh-8MRDase4XNa-RNXSXo9NXBtlELMXM5myzKX3qoOp0eeM4PVOL_xYjLGo_MozNvT_4bwwKI732Fg7g6iZC5pVayq6cIifebKIMqCW3wxszx0/s1600/PoppLIVINGROOM2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="633" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNbnzY6OSyTxowOW1HUiN6EHBYUI2rYh-8MRDase4XNa-RNXSXo9NXBtlELMXM5myzKX3qoOp0eeM4PVOL_xYjLGo_MozNvT_4bwwKI732Fg7g6iZC5pVayq6cIifebKIMqCW3wxszx0/s640/PoppLIVINGROOM2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how different shade of turquoise can make a room feel so many different ways. -fun, tranquil, happy, etc.- Anyway, thanks so much for having me here Erin & I hope you're having an amazing time!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">******************<br /></div><span style="font-style: italic;">This was amazing...thank you so much Lauren!! Like so many of you guys out there, I've been a HUGE fan of Lauren's work since she started </span><a href="http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Pure Style Home</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. You can see why! In case you didn't know, her beautiful home was featured in this month's </span><a href="http://www.bhg.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Better Homes and Gardens</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. Can you imagine?! The whole spread is fantastic, definitely worth picking up the issue. And if you haven't already, please do check out her </span><a href="http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">blog</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. I just love Lauren's style and her blog is so fresh and honest...not to mention full of great ideas!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I hope you guys enjoyed all of my guest bloggers! I know I did! I'm currently on my way home from my vacation, but I'll be back here tomorrow! :)</span><br /></div>

Guest Blogger: Lauren from Pure Style Home

Hello House of Turquoise Readers! I'm Lauren Liess of Pure Style Home and I'm so excited to be visiting Erin's beautiful blog ...

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