The Happy Housie

Ahh my favorite Vancouver Island home! It's been a couple years since we popped by for a visit, so I'm thrilled to be sharing the lovely lake home of Krista of The Happy Housie all decked out for Christmas! Like me, Krista is a big fan of blue all year round, but especially during the holidays! I love how she blended her blues, whites and hits of red with rustic and natural material, perfect for her picturesque lakeside locale! (I snuck in some photos from her recent kitchen renovation too–isn't the view amazing?!) There's so many more photos to see, tutorials to check out, not to mention tons of Christmas inspiration...just over head here!

Paint Colors
Living room, dining room and kitchen - Whispering Spring by Benjamin Moore
Peninsula and hood fan - Wedgewood Gray by Benjamin Moore
Coffee table - Aegean Teal by Benjamin Moore
Hallway walls above the board and batten - Colorado Gray by Benjamin Moore
Board and batten and all trim work throughout - Cloud White by Benjamin Moore
Front door - Aegean Teal by Benjamin Moore

Recent Turquoise Finds:

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!

Mo's Pink Zebra Cottage - Tybee Island, GA

Nothing puts me in a Friday mood like a Jane Coslick cottage! Mo's Pink Zebra Cottage on Tybee Island, Georgia is a recently completed renovation by my favorite designer/preservationist, and I was fortunate enough to get to tour it in person! I didn't even need the address, the pink zebra shutters really gave it away. And upon entering, there was no question Jane's magic was behind every inch of this house! The clean, bright white walls and ceilings let in so much light, and were the perfect backdrop for all of the colorful furniture and accessories. Love Jane's signature mix of old and new too! And how about those fabulous appliances?! They are actually new, Jane just had them sprayed blue at an auto body shop! Genius, I tell ya!

The delightful cottage is available to rent–get all of the info and see more photos over at Tybee Cottages! And to see the other Jane Coslick cottage we actually stayed at during our vacation, go here!
 
(Did you spot my little photographer assistant in one of the pics above? He loves Jane's cottages as much as I do...could not get him to leave this one!)

Happy Weekend everyone!!!

Recent Turquoise Finds:

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!

The Retreat - Costa Rica

Situated in the middle of a mountain with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean in the distance, The Retreat in Altos Del Monte, Atenas, Costa Rica was a dream, 10 years in the making, by wellness and nutrition expert Diana Stobo. This spring her dream was realized when her luxury boutique hotel/wellness retreat opened; an incredible getaway designed to bring inner peace while still embracing the nature of Costa Rica. Interior designer Andrea Artinano, who is based in Costa Rica, used sustainable and organic materials from the region, creating simple and pure spaces that help guests feel relaxed. Of course I love the use of turquoise everywhere! With its calming yet invigorating qualities, I can't think of a better color for a wellness retreat! See lots more photos by Sergio Pucci and get all the information about the hotel here!


It's finally time to announce the winner of the $150 gift certificate to LoveFeast Shop! The lucky reader who gets to pick out their own set of Plush Pumpkins is....

Nancy Carr

Recent Turquoise Finds:

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!