Happy New Year!!!






What a way to end the Year of Turquoise (thanks again, Pantone!) than with this glamorous Paris apartment belonging to the Perrin family featured in the January issue of Harper's Bazaar. With the help of interior designer Chahan Minassian, the couple crafted a "jewel box" on the Left Bank that brings out the natural blues of the water and sea. This kind of opulence is a match made in heaven for the folks responsible for some pretty luxurious handbags! How absolutely fabulous would it be to attend a New Years gala in one of those gowns?! For the interview and more images of this exquisite home, head to Harper's Bazaar!

Thank you all for making this year one of my best ever. I'm so excited for 2011, both in blogworld and in "real life". I wish every one of you a fantastic New Year celebration! Stay safe, especially you guys around here in Minnesota! See you next year! ;)

Suzanne Kasler

Primo!!! My heart beats a bit faster when I look at this to-die-for room by one of my favorite designers Suzanne Kasler and featured in the January issue of Veranda. This master bedroom in a Greenwich, Connecticut home photographed by Thibault Jeanson is elegant and tranquil, filled with the perfect amount of gorgeous color, textures and patterns. The Nancy Corzine bench covered in Cowtan & Tout fabric is fab-u-lous!

Ashley Goforth






I love the simple, clean lines and muted color palettes of these rooms by Houston-based interior designer Ashley Goforth. Each one is timeless and classic...and incredibly cozy. I'm especially loving the beds. The plump pillows and fluffy duvets are calling my name today! To check out more beautiful interiors from Ashley, visit her website here!

The Top 4 Advantages Of Using Heat Pump Inside Offices And Homes

You may wonder why a lot of people are so willing to spend a lot of money buying a heat pump when there are other alternative heat sources available in the market that's way cheaper and popular. If you care about the environment and want to experience convenience at any given time, then you consider the use of a heat pump as your best decision. Heat pump is very effective in moving out heat from one area to another location where lower temperature is normally experienced. It applies the same principles of air-conditioning; the only difference is its effectiveness for both cooling and heating. During cold season, the use of pumps is very popular and preferred by many people and for your advantage of learning the use of this equipment and its details, listed here are the leading advantages of this device.

1. It is very efficient

For every unit of power released by the main pump, the system will then supply around 3 to 5 units of the heat. Heat pump uses a refrigerant that automatically absorbs heat and later on releases the heat at the time it condenses. It has an evaporator that absorbs heat around areas with higher temperature and then releases this heat outside through a condenser. Auxiliary heat source is very important for every pump to produce heat. Among the qualified heat sources are oil, gas and electricity which are abundant at present.

2. It conserves nature

Heat pump's most common energy source is electricity which is often generated using renewable resources such as water and air. And this fact makes the use of the equipment's biodegradable and non-toxic. However, refrigerant system contains harmful content that depletes ozone layer but in general, its effect to nature is very positive.

3. It is easy to use

You don't have to worry about installation and processing, heat pumps are very easy to put up and generate. Upon purchase, you are provided with a user-friendly manual with all the complete instructions. However, if you want to assure proper set-up, you can hire a qualified person to do the job. It can be relatively costly but you are sure to get the worth of your investment as it effectively lowers your power bill over years. There are several forms of pump but they almost suggest the same installation process so you don't have to worry about learning everything from scratch.

4. It is safe and effective

Most heat pumps' compressor is placed outside the home or office and this guarantee you stillness and safety. At times when you don't need the use of the machine, you can always turn it off and get it back when needed. It has a timer that you can set automatically to give you heat after few minutes. A heat pump has no flammable content to produce heat so it will never be the cause of fire. It doesn't need a vent and will always stay reliable for everyday use.

Resource: Ezin Article

More Readers' Holiday Decor





Kristen from Cottage Modern






Susie B.




Debbie P.




Ana R.
I don't know about you guys, but I never want the Season of Joy to end! (Especially when the decorations of choice are turquoise!) Here are a few more samples of how talented my readers are. I'm sure all of your guests received so much delight from your holiday decor! I know I did! :)

Post-Holiday Recovery


I hope you all had the most wonderful holiday weekend! In addition to so many fantastic gifts, I also caught a nasty cold over the weekend. Ugh! All I want to do is cuddle up in bed and snooze away the day. This cozy bed belonging to Johanna of Vintage would have me cured in no time! What a beautiful photograph!

The Easy Ways To Find Affordable Building Supplies

Building construction is an expensive form of investment. Whether you are going to build a house or a commercial space for your business, you have to spend a handsome amount for that. With regards to this, many people are thinking of ways on how to save money from building supplies. Will there be any possible way to save money while you are doing your construction?

Of course, there is! You can save money if you learn the ways to find cheap and affordable building supplies!
Getting cheap or affordable materials is considered as one of the most important things for anyone who likes to build something simply because this can help him save money. So, for you to find these cheap building supplies, you need to be extra careful in performing it so that you will not feel sorry and regretful in the end. When we talk about the right process to purchase cheap building materials, reading this article will definitely help you. Continue reading and learn the best information for your construction needs so you can make them suitable for you.

*Knowing the kind of building you are going to make is the first ting you need to do. If you know the type of building, then you will also know the right kind of materials to buy. This will reduce the chance of committing mistakes in the process of buying building supplies.

*Spend time to walk in your area and look for other constructions. This will help you pinpoint the type of construction you will have.

*You also need to talk with the construction workers and make a discussion about the kind of materials and building supplies to be used for the construction. Talking to these people will allow you to have a clear picture or estimate about the bud get for your construction. Feel free to tell them the kind of construction you want so they can help you assess it.

*Information about building supplies can be obtained from the center of building and construction supplies. Prices are presented in each center, so you will have the option to compare prices from one center to another. This will lead you to purchase the more affordable ones.

*The moment you have gathered enough information, you may now go home, finalize your decision, and start the kind of construction you want. Just make sure that you do the preparation in a correct way.

RESOURCE: Ezin Article

Merry Christmas!!


Linda from Restyled Home




Sherry Hart Designs


Britt from A Baby, A Dog & A Blog

Tonja from Home is Where the Heart is

Laura T.



Michaela P.



Sandi from Self Confessed Lamp Tramp



Kristen from High Heels and a Hammer




Anne from Life More Abundant

Kay S.

Kathy W.G.


Reesa M.H.


Rhoda from Southern Hospitality

Dawn M.

Line C.


Jann from Have a Daily Cup from Mrs. Olson

Nancy Geiger Designs

Nat K.

Jolanta K.
Can you believe Christmas is already here?! I've so enjoyed seeing all of your fabulous turquoise trees and decorations this year. Thank you for the sneak peek into your beautiful homes! And thank you all so much for reading House of Turquoise each day. I feel like the luckiest blogger out there. From the bottom of my heart, I wish every one of you a very merry Christmas!!