House of Turquoise

and teal, robins egg blue, aqua, sky blue, seafoam green, and ocean blue

All About Blue with House Beautiful

If you’re me and you see a cover like this in your mailbox, you know it’s going to be a good day.

Then you read the editor’s letter only to find that Stephen Drucker mentions your little old blog?

Now THAT, my friends, is a fantastic day!
Isn’t that a hoot?! I can’t get over it!

Seriously though, if you like blue/turquoise even a little bit, you’re going to drool endlessly over this issue. It’s jam-packed with so much eye-candy I can hardly stand it. Not only that, but I know many of you will appreciate the color section where they go over which blue paint colors designers use the most. All those yummy paint swatches are making me crazy to get out of my rental! If you’re even thinking about painting, definitely grab this issue.

Last but not least, that stunning cover features a room designed by none other than Tobi Fairley. If that image alone won’t entice you to check out this blue issue, I don’t know what will! Maybe the fact that her project received a 10-page feature inside?! Here’s a sneak peak I took off her blog. I know how much you all love the Marjorie Skouras chandelier!

So thanks for the mention, Stephen Drucker! Rest assured the first thing I’m doing when I visit Paris is heading over to rue Jacob to check out that shop! It sounds truly magical.

Comments

  10. Congratulations! I knew this one was gonna be a keeper when I saw it last night, but I didn't read the letter from the editor. How cool that he name-checked your blog! I hope you get tons of new visitors!

  15. So exciting! Congratulations. I have been reading your blog for some time, but have not commented. I promise to comment more!
    Best,
    Amy Meier

  16. So exciting! Congratulations. I have been reading your blog for some time, but have not commented. I promise to comment more!
    Best,
    Amy Meier

  29. Erin, it's a good thing to love one thing, it's obviously much better to be lovingly obsessed with it!!!
    Congratulations!

    Stephen Drucker has nailed it again!

  30. That is just fabulous Erin!
    You must be tickled … um turquoise, of course. 🙂

    I stopped House Beautiful quite a while back but I've seen some great articles lately via blogs from them. Might have to check them out again.
    Donna

  31. Erin!!! OMG! that is amazing, your name has been published. Wow,I am so excited and happy for you. This is such wonderful news. I am a long time subscriber to House Beautiful and I love the turn the magazine has taken with Mr. Drucker's guidance. Did you ever listen to the SRT discussion with him, it was wonderful, what an amazing man. But back to you, my dear, Wow, Wow,Wow!! Kathysue

  35. My HB issue came yesterday, and as usual, I devoured the entire issue right away! I was absolutely ecstatic to see the mention of your wonderful blog — you deserve it.

    Your posts are always lovely, rich and full of stylish rooms that inspire us all. Thank you for all the hard work you put into this blog.

    Way to go!

  36. Mine HB issue came last week and I was so excited just by the cover! It's a great issue!

    I also LOVE that chandelier. It debuted in HB in someone's foyer a year or so ago I believe. I purchased a small vintage chandelier with the same shape and plan on redoing it to look like the one on the post. My plan is to hang it in my foyer. We will see how it goes!

  38. That's awesome that you got mentioned in House Beautiful! It's because you have such a great website. Now I know what I can buy with this B&N gift certificate!

  42. No WAY! That is too cool! I am so excited for you! I cannot wait for my copy to arrive and point out to everyone, "Hey! I know this girl! Well, you know, through the blog world…" Seriously, congrats!

  43. Fabulous Erin! Your blog is the first I look at every day, and is always inspiring. You deserve the mention and 5 stars!

  44. Now how cool is that?! Congratulations!
    My daughter is planning to paint her bedroom BLUE. I'll have to pick up this issue for her!

  45. Just got my copy of HB today and it is a blue lover's dream. Could barely pull myself away. Great shades of blue to try pgs.22-24. Check 'em out.

  52. Congrats to you! I saw it this morning as I opened my issue over coffee. I was thrilled for you. Yes, it's a great magazine and how kind of Mr. Drucker to pay homage to bloggers. His magazine is truly the BEST!

  55. Congrats! Now you can cross that off your bucket list!

    I absolutely love your blog and the color Turquoise too (my living room is painted Arctic Blue by BM)!

    I've mentioned your blog a couple times on my nursery design blog Nursery Notations. It is a pleasure to read your posts every day!

  60. Holy wow, I would have dropped the issue on the floor and ran around the house screaming like a banshee. Congratulations, what a triumph!

  62. i was just about to blog about the same thing..how excited i was to receive this issue in today's mailbox! and then i noticed he mentioned you… i have visited your blog a few times..congrats!

  63. freaking awesome!

    I'm always so jealous when people get their magazines in the mail before me (I'm still waiting for this months issue) – I end up running out to my mailbox everyday just hoping it will be there

    Congrats!

  64. Hello from Portugal!
    Thanks for all the inspiration you gave to me. Your blog is haven… I love this color too but believe me my dear I do not have any room in my house with this color 🙁 that's sad! I've got to make some change! 🙂

    Keep doing the great job.

  65. This is so cool! And, I truly love the fact that it's in the editor's letter. Saw it last night, and almost fell out of bed! Keep all your fabulous images coming…we love it.
    xo,
    ~Rebecca

  67. I had recieved my copy in the mail 2 days ago and the first thing I thought was how excited you were going to be…and then to be mentioned, well….it just doesn't get any better! Bravo!

  72. So sweet the note from your dad. Congrats best blogger, ever! Love love love all the pics and tips. My husband thinks I am crazy looking at other peoples blue houses everyday! Thanks!

  74. Congratulations Erin, that is so exciting! I hope it leads to even more good stuff for you (I bet it will!). I've been trying to cut down on my decor magazine addiction, but I must get this one.
    Thanks for your fantastic blog!

  75. Erin Congratulations, WOW the editors letter in House Beautiful!!! Hopefully in some way you are cashing in over this, please tell me you are!!
    Your blog is fabulous!!
    Maria

  76. Congratulations Erin!!! I am delighted for you. House Beautiful has recently discovered what we have known all along…that you and your blog are one-of-a-kind and a wonderful source for all things blue with a turquoise hue! Keep up the good work!

    LaDonna

  77. Congratulations Erin!!! I am delighted for you. House Beautiful has recently discovered what we have known all along…that you and your blog are one-of-a-kind and a wonderful source for all things blue with a turquoise hue! Keep up the good work!

    LaDonna

  78. Congratulations, that's amazing! Just stumbled upon your blog and I LOVE it. I love the turquoise too. That chandelier is my favorite, I blogged about it almost a year ago and I never tire of seeing it. Just wish I could afford one :o)

  82. Congrats, Erin! That is definitely cool. You should frame that page. 🙂 I hadn't seen the cover yet, and my eyes widened considerably when I scrolled to this post. This issue looks positively yummy!