House of Turquoise

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

Tracey Overbeck Stead

One of the cutest things I've ever seen is the Oak Bluffs section of Martha's Vineyard–it's filled with these colorful little gingerbread cottages! Austin interior designer Tracey Overbeck Stead and her husband Ethan renovated a cozy cottage of their own here and I am ready to move in! They kept all of the original charm (it was built in 1869!), but the home has all the modern comforts you'd ever need. I love how they displayed their great collection of coastal artifacts and nautical ... View Post

LEO Interiors

I think we can safely say these homeowners LOVE color! Denver interior designer Lane Oliver of LEO Interiors spent six months transforming this Colorado home photographed by Emily Minton Redfield, decking it out with bold colors and reupholstered furniture in beautiful fabrics. The blue and tangerine palette was inspired by the client's love of Henri Matisse, while the blue-and-white antique ceramics provided the inspiration for shades of blue throughout the home. I adore the floral Schumacher ... View Post

Paternoster Beach Cottage

Never thought I'd have a pic of a man showering on my blog...Happy Friday, ladies! This incredible stone cottage located on a private nature reserve overlooking an undisturbed beach on the West Coast of South Africa immediately stole my heart! Captured by Cape Town photographer Micky Hoyle, the home was built entirely from local stone and was designed to blend into the surrounding countryside. Love how those aqua shutters and gates pop right out at you though, especially with the sea in the ... View Post

Glynis Wood Interiors

Doesn't get much better than this! Located in the hills of Northwest Austin, this breathtaking home designed by Glynis Wood Interiors and photographed by Bryant Hill has a fabulous rustic twist to its contemporary style. The color palette just sings to me; the layers of neutrals and sea-inspired blues and greens are so relaxing! Love all the textures inside and out, the great big windows and unique light fixtures, not to mention that incredible outdoor living area! I'd be out there ALL the time! ... View Post

Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs

A room with personality and style, just what every girl wants! (That and their own bathroom!) Interior designers Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole of Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs out of Atlanta, Georgia made wishes come true with this fun bedroom! The magnificent handpainted, custom-made 6'x4' canvas is my favorite detail of the room (along with the wall color, of course!)...Kelsie will treasure that artwork forever! I am seriously loving the fabulous window coverings and painted armoire too! ... View Post

Thornton Designs

I became a life-long fan of Connecticut interior designer Lee Ann Thornton of Thornton Designs several years ago (you'll see why here!) so I was ecstatic to see her work featured on the cover of March's House Beautiful! Lee Ann shared more photos of the Old Greenwich home taken by photographer Karyn R. Millet on her blog, and I couldn't resist sharing them with you! Such peaceful colors and natural textures everywhere, all inspired by the seaside location of the home. I adore the blue that Lee ... View Post

JDS Designs

No doubt about it, this is one absolutely beautiful office!! Interior designer Jenna Denson of JDS Designs out of Frisco, Texas transformed the guest bedroom in her home into this serene (and super organized!) office and craft room. So many inspiring details here from the customized Ikea furniture, mix of wallpaper and paint (Zen by Behr), beautiful light fixtures and loads of cute office and storage accessories. Who knew functional could be so pretty?! See more projects by Jenna or learn about ... View Post

Castaway Villa – Turks and Caicos

Come the middle of February, there is nothing this Minnesota girl wants more than to jet away to somewhere warm! Castaway Villa on the coast of Turks and Caicos would do more than fit the bill.  I love the mix of modern elements and rustic island touches in the home's decor, but the infinity pool, outdoor shower and secluded beach are leaving me in a daydream! And that water! Oh the water. And an average high of 81°F in February! Tour the rest of the home and get the rental details over ... View Post