House of Turquoise

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

Cortney Bishop Design

It was the fab retro-inspired turquoise appliances that inspired the design of this Sullivan's Island, South Carolina beach cottage! With plenty of original charm still intact, interior designer Cortney Bishop opened up the layout and raised the ceiling height to make this as open and airy as possible, then introduced layers of pattern, texture, and sea-inspired color on the crisp, shiplap backdrop! Love the artwork (especially the photography by Amanda Greeley), recycled glass countertop ... View Post

Plush Pumpkin Giveaway!

So this fabulous front door from HGTV Magazine photographed by David A. Land looks absolutely nothing like ours this fall! (Unless you count a few cute but rotting pumpkins that my husband oh-so-creatively carved!) You guys already know my preferred form of pumpkin anyway...the velvety soft, perfectly plump Plush Pumpkins! To say I'm obsessed is an understatement. They are my favorite fall decoration of all time! Wouldn't they be perfect for a Thanksgiving tablescape or mantel? Alone or with ... View Post

Limefish – Anna Maria Island, Florida

I can't believe it's been a year since we visited Anna Maria Island, Florida! Oh how I'd love to go back, especially after learning about Limefish! This adorable, colorful cottage is one of eight unique rental homes in the Pineapplefish collection, actually their most popular rental. And this was all before it recently received an incredible makeover! Love all those bright, beachy colors and comfy furnishings, not to mention swimming pool and beach-front location! It could not be more FUN! The ... View Post

Whitten Architects | Hurlbutt Designs

Located near the water on Higgins Beach in Scarborough, Maine, this breezy beach house built in the 1920’s was originally once two cottages. Whitten Architects recently renovated the home (photographed here by Jonathan Reece), working with Hurlbutt Designs on the relaxed coastal-inspired interior design! With the open floor plan and abundance of windows, I can almost feel the ocean breeze! What a view too, huh?! The blue and white palette is no doubt the perfect backdrop! You can read all about ... View Post

Katie DeStefano Design

With incredible attention to detail, interior designer Katie DeStefano out of Baltimore, Maryland filled this beautiful home with timeless furnishings and unique antique pieces, not to mention a color palette that gives it a fresh, harmonious vibe! I love so many elements here, especially the rustic shelves, turquoise beaded chandelier and Suzanne Kasler's Alexandra chairs covered in a pretty teal fabric–they are perfect for that fun family room. Wouldn't that cozy sectional be a dream to curl ... View Post

The ML Group

I had to pick my jaw off the floor when I saw this one...it's not too often you see a house filled with that much turquoise! Designed by residential design architecture firm The ML Group, the bright and breezy model home is located in a new community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area called Windsong Ranch. Other than the beachy color palette (obviously!), I'm loving the unique architectural details throughout the home, abundance of natural light, and wide open floor plan. The kitchen is especially ... View Post

Happy Halloween!

We never got around to decorating our front steps for the fall, aside from a few pumpkins that we carved last night! Not to say there was lack of inspiration in blogland....especially from Sara of Embrace My Space! I love her home all throughout the year (see her guest post here for a tour) but her fall decorations this year were spectacular! The turquoise and orange with her fuchsia door and gorgeous mums?! Stunning! Loving her black and white themed mantel with the stripes in the background ... View Post

Glen Mock Custom Homes

I'm loving the mix of styles in this Olathe, Kansas home by Glen Mock Custom Homes, captured by photographer Matt Kocourek! The retro elements (especially the fabulous Big Chill fridge!) give the Craftsman-style farmhouse serious pizzazz, while the splashes of turquoise keep things feeling fresh. The homeowners worked with interior designer Deb King of Reused Consignment Furniture, who did a great job combining old pieces with new for a cozy, eclectic look that's perfect for the more rural ... View Post