"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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Red Element Design Studio

I am sure you are all glued to your screens devouring these images! This gorgeous Kiawah Island home designed by Rebekah Carter of Red Element Design Studio and photographed by Michael Costa is positively dream-worthy. The Old World European charm mixed with modern touches gives the home a luxurious but laid back look that I am loving. Call me crazy, but I could just eat up all those fabulous windows. What a treat to have French doors in the bedroom opening up to an infinity edge pool overlooking a big pond! Oh my! Read about the home and see more images at Charleston Home + Design! Have a wonderful weekend!!!

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Michael Penny

I feel like House & Home has been teasing me with glimpses into the home belonging to designer Michael Penny for what seems like forever! So I was really happy to see them do an entire feature with lovely photographs taken by Donna Griffith. Don't you love how comfy and cozy his house is? I adore his attainable style, and how he and his wife Sarah incorporated a ton of DIY ideas and penny-pinched their way through decorating their new Oshawa, Ontario home. I especially love their cute kitchen with the hexagonal floor tiles and cabinetry painted Martha Stewart Living Salt Glaze (MSL141). For lots more, including befores-n-afters, head to House & Home or Michael's blog!

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Lynn Morgan Design

To have a cute little waterside cottage in Nantucket...how many of us would be in absolute heaven?! This picture-perfect one by architects Brooks & Falatico with interior design by Lynn Morgan Design is just what I'd dream up for myself. All that white spiced up with yummy turquoise! I'm in love with those turquoise Moroccan poufs in the living room and the big, cozy sectional. And how about the turquoise lacquered floor in the bedroom?! Swoon!

If you're loving this home, I know you'll go nuts over this other Nantucket home that Lynn designed. I featured it quite a while back, so many of you might have missed it. Check it out here!

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Sound Beach Partners

So many reason to love this serene Long Island Sound home designed by Sound Beach Partners that was featured in Jan/Feb issue of East Coast Home + Design and photographed by Neil Landino. The calming blue and soft neutrals palette of this water's edge home was intending to evoke a sense of sun, sand and sea. I'm drooling over that amazing kitchen...I love the bell jar pendants above the island and the bay windows are incredible. Actually the windows are incredible all over, aren't they? And the ceilings?! Wow. I adore the yellow drapes in the living room too, especially with the turquoise lamps. To see more images and read about the home head here!

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Kathleen Hay Designs

I just love me a quaint and cozy cottage. This two-room cabin in Nantucket photographed by Michael Partenio is surely one of the cutest I've ever come across. Designed by Kathleen Hay, the renovated space features pickled white oak floors and white horizontal paneling on the walls. I know I'm hearing three cheers for the pale seaglass-blue ceiling and the turquoise sand-blasted glass countertop though! What a dream! You guys have to head to New England Home because Kathleen actually designed the main home on property too and it's just as lovely as this!

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Turquoise, Blue and Yellow

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There is no question that I am currently obsessed with this combination! Aside from being out on the water on a perfectly sunny day, there's nothing quite like filling a room with the cheerful combo of turquoise, yellow and blue. How could you not be in a perpetual good mood?! In fact I think I'm going to have to invest in some more yellow pieces for my wardrobe...spread the good cheer wherever I go! :)

Have a great weekend you guys! Enjoy the sun and blue skies wherever you are!

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