House of Turquoise

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

The Tale of a Mermaid – Nags Head, NC

If I was driving around Nags Head, NC, you can bet I'd stop and take a photo of this cheery turquoise cottage! How fun that we get to actually tour the inside! The Tale of a Mermaid was built around 1953, but received a total renovation a few years back. I love that they kept all the original charm while adding some modern comforts! The cottage's decor definitely reflects its location...the beach is just right across the street! In addition to the happy color palette and coastal accents, I love ... View Post

Gilmore Design Studio

When it comes to creating elegant yet functional spaces, Tracy Gilmore of Gilmore Design Studio out of Santa Monica, California is a true expert! Her style is classic, clean and comfortable, which is exactly what I love about this beautiful home she designed, captured by Gilmore Photography! Well, that and all the accents in pretty shades of blue! The dining room took my breath away. Love the subtle stripes on the wall, lighting, artwork, chairs...seriously perfect in every way! The kitchen is ... View Post

Miss Alice Designs

If there's one room that benefits from a serene wall color, it's definitely the bedroom! San Francisco-based Miss Alice Designs created this restful yet elegant space for her client using an inspiring combination of old and new, with chic budget finds to boot! Sherwin-Williams 6471 Hazel is the fabulous wall color here...the white of the gorgeous coved ceiling perfectly balances out the beautiful blue-green hue! So loving that ikat rug too! You can finish your tour of the home with more photos ... View Post

Sarah Richardson Design

With stunning views of Lake Erie right outside the window, this waterside cottage designed by  Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart of Sarah Richardson Design has all the charm of an older home, despite it being brand new! No doubt the view inspired the summery color palette. Love all the blues and greens! So many great vintage pieces throughout give the home such a lived-in, collected look, as does that beautiful wood floor! And you know I'm loving that cute turquoise Jenny Lind bed! See even ... View Post

Cortney Bishop Design

This Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina home by Cortney Bishop Design is an absolute dream!! The West Coast-meets-East Coast vibe is a true reflection of Steve and Lynne Hamontree, a California-raised surfer and his artist wife. (You can spot a lot of her amazing work throughout their home!) My favorite area of the home is the master bedroom and adjacent sitting room. The turquoise grasscloth wallcovering is to die for, especially in contrast to the crisp white shiplap! I'm really loving how open ... View Post

Borges Brooks Builders

I wish we could all take a giant field trip to just go and gawk at all the amazing houses along 30A in Florida! This dreamy coastal home by Borges Brooks Builders is located in WaterSound, just one of the many dreamy communities along the scenic highway. The crisp white planked walls, breezy blue accents (the kitchen–oh my word!), gorgeous fireplace, soaring ceilings, fab light fixtures, windows galore...seriously so much to love! There's still a lot more to see...finish your tour with more ... View Post

Sally Steponkus Interiors

I love the fresh twist on traditional in this beautiful Washington, DC home by interior designer Sally Steponkus Roche, captured here by photographer Angie Seckinger! Inspired by her client's fondness for icy blue, the talented designer chose fabrics that are pretty and elegant, but also fun! I adore the pale blue on the walls (Sherwin-Williams Topsail #SW6217); it's the perfect backdrop to play off the punches of coral. No detail was overlooked in the bedroom as well, it's so crisp and classy! ... View Post

The Painted Home

What a cute little hideaway! Denise Sabia, the designer, DIYer and blogger behind The Painted Home, turned her Philadelphia garage into an extra hangout space (aka. a "she shed" or "mom cave") over the course of just one weekend. After spending a day clearing everything out, she decorated the space entirely with extras she had lying around her house! So many creative ideas here like the dresser drawer-turned-wall shelf. I also really love the cabinet she found at a thrift store! After giving it ... View Post