"Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa."

I have a soft spot for country homes, especially ones in Iowa (where I was born.) The homeowners of this 1923 Craftsman bungalow spent 8 months renovating their home featured in CountryHome magazine. They wanted to maintain the house’s Craftsman style but give it a lighter look, which they accomplished by tearing down walls, adding windows, and bringing in white tiles and paint. And plenty of breezy, beautiful blue! You know what's cool?? The owner said everything from windows to countertops to flooring came from their local Home Depot, including some great special orders. I love it! See more photos, including what it looked like before, right over here!

I'm thrilled today to be a guest blogger over at my friends Chris Ann and Kristin's blog LoveFeast Table. Actually it's their fabulous newly redesigned blog! In celebration of their launch, they asked me to be a guest at their table and share with their readers about my blogging journey and love for turquoise. Moreover they are giving away a breathtaking Turquoise Tree of Life Necklace designed and handmade by Liz Oie. You won't want to miss out on your chance to win here!

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Neil Landino

(Interior design by Pamela Jimenez)

Where do I even begin with the portfolio of Connecticut and New York-based photographer Neil Landino? It's filled to the brim with all sorts of eye candy. We are talking gorgeous interiors and gardens, romantic wedding and engagement stories, adorable kids and families, and even a little bit of fashion....every bit captured so perfectly. Now that is one talented photographer! See more right over here!



Just a reminder: if you haven't entered the Thibaut giveaway, today is your last day!

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Cullman & Kravis

The portfolio of renowned New York design firm Cullman & Kravis features page after page of beautifully luxurious rooms, filled to the brim with impressive art and antique collections. These more relaxed rooms, with their sand and sun color palettes, captured my heart most. I just can't stop looking at that first room. All of that sun pouring in those amazing windows, the blue chairs, and the fabric on that tufted chair...I wish I could be sitting at that table right now! See more fabulous rooms right over this way!

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Palmer Weiss

If there is one showhouse I wish I could have toured, it would be Elle Decor's. As you already know, I was head over heels for the guestroom in the home, but the kitchen and sunny breakfast nook designed by Palmer Weiss are incredibly breathtaking as well. The curtain fabric (Quadrille Palampore Stripe in Multi Blues on Cream) is just so so pretty, and looks amazing with those yellow chairs. The Ann Sacks backsplash is downright droolworthy too! Read more about the showhouse here, and for more delicious designs by Palmer Weiss, check out her website!

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Day Three: Dream Home Tour

Up next in our week-long tour of my reader Cristi's home is her kitchen and breakfast area. I have been eating up every little inch of this space since I first laid eyes on it! Nothing is prettier than a white kitchen warmed up with beautiful hardwood flooring and colorful tiles. You may remember from yesterday that all the floor in the home was reclaimed from an old barn out east. Love that. Did you notice the closeup of the countertop? This company called Vetrazzo makes them out of recycled glass...you can even read words on some of the pieces. So much cooler than granite, don't you think??

The cabinets were all done by Benjamin Blackwelder, who actually made the kitchen so specifically to Cristi's height (she's only 5'0" tall) that the island was measured out by her standing on telephone books! The tile was all done by Greg's Tile Creations (you'll love what they did in the bathrooms too). Cristi and her designer Lindy Allen picked them out Contempo Tile.

What dream kitchen would be without its own perfect little breakfast nook?! Cristi and Jeff designed the area to be east-facing so it would get plenty of the morning sunlight. I just love those bold tufted chairs from 4-chairs.com! The "coco mirror" from West Elm is another one of Cristi's favorite things in the house - it's made out of bleached coconut shells!

Thanks to the homeowner Cristi and Jessi Safsten of Hiya Papaya for all these gorgeous images! I'll be back tomorrow with some really cool and super fun spaces from this home!


Edit: Here is source info as requested!

• Wallpaper on nook ceiling is Thibaut Parkland in Beige from Natural Resource
• Three bubbles light fixture above the sink is from Lamps Plus
• Three pendants fixture over dining table is from Lamps Plus
• Fabric on window treatments is from DwellStudio via The Shade Store
  
• -windows in the nook are done in Pyramid Jade
• -door treatment is done in vintage Plumes Jade
• The exact color of the Vetrazzo recycled glass countertops is Glass House
• Over-the-island schoolhouse pendants can be found at Bellacor (Thanks Kincaids!)

Don't miss Day One, Day Two or Day Four!


Love turquoise? Visit my shopping blog Everything Turquoise...updated several times throughout the day! Check out Decor by Color for even more color-themed shopping!

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Alexandra Angle

It's no secret I'm such a fan of Swedish interiors, which is why I was immediately drawn to this home designed by Alexandra Angle and photographed by Victoria Pearson! Located in Venice, California and featured in House Beautiful, the light, bright and cheery home is filled with so many fresh, springy colors. I feel renewed just looking at them! I'm especially loving that last cozy reading nook...the mix of colors and patterns is perfect! To read all about this happy home and for more pics, head here!

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BHDM Design

This Westfield, NJ home designed by New York-based duo Brian Humphrey and Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design is all about the sun and the sand!!! I wouldn't mind kickin' my feet up and spending my summer here that's for sure. I think my favorite is that first image of the mudroom...I love that corner bench and split door! Not to mention the perfectly aqua-hued walls! See more of the home and other very cool interiors over at the BHDM website!

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