Armonia Decors + Toujours Magazine

It's old news around here that I'm a big fan of Emily Ruddo of Armonia Decors, but did you know she is also the design editor for Toujours Magazine? Along with co-founder and photographer Meghan Beierle-O'Brien, Emily spent the weekend sprucing up her fabulous LA apartment (we've seen and loved here!) for the Toujour Magazine Holiday Decorating Guide. I absolutely adore her coastal Christmas mantle! Emily actually decorated it with two different styles, so head over to Toujours Magazine to see the second look (the spread starts on page 42) and see more pics of her place, plus get lots of festive tips for decorating your home. Keep your eye on Emily's blog too because she will be sharing behind the scenes details of the holiday photo shoot all week. And for more holiday inspiration, check out the Toujours Magazine blog!

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!

Turquoise Tiled Fireplaces & the Winner!

HGTV

Jeffers Design Group

New England Home

Joe's EDGE Tiling

Woodson & Rummerfield

Elle Decor

Wendi Young Design

Fresh Chick Design Studio

Mosaic Tile Supplies

So Haute

Nancy Price Interiors

Rum Interior

If there's one project on the top of our list, it's to tile our living room fireplace. There's not a prettier focal point than glistening, sparkling glass tile all lit up by fire. Oh wait! If the tile is turquoise, then it's prettier! ;)

Time to announce the lucky winner of the "Birds on a Wire" watercolor giveaway from Laura Trevey! Lucky number 53, who just knew she was going to win:

Susie

Susie, please email me with your address! And with that, I wish you all a great weekend. I'm taking off shortly to go camping up by Lake Superior...it's looking to be a little chilly up there!

Beautiful and Beachy Nantucket Home

When Daniella of Dress, Design & Decor featured the lovely bathroom above, I had to head to New England Home to see more! I'm so glad I did, because I fell hard for this Nantucket home styled by Stacy Kunstel and photographed by Michael Partenio. I'm not at all surprised that the Midwestern couple who live here bought it sight unseen. I love how they transformed it with the beachy palette reminiscent of Nantucket. I also thought it was cute that the husband had only one request—the antique chestnut floors that run throughout the house. They certainly are beautiful! Read all about the renovation and see more pics here!

Wendi Young

After learning about Wendi Young Design over at Desire to Inspire, I immediately headed over to her website to take a look at her portfolio. It blew me away...I love her California-cool style! All the rooms are filled with so many amazing details, you really get a sense that they are real homes with stories and life! You have to check out her portfolio because there are some AMAZING outdoor rooms you'll love!

Tracy's Eclectic Home Tour

Can I tell you how much I love this home belonging to my dear reader Tracy?! I am really digging the mix of modern and vintage, and the fresh color palette that is carried throughout. Each photo has so much to look at, I can just imagine wandering around her home asking, "And where'd you find this?" Isn't the entryway just the most welcoming that you've seen?? Love those cool collections she has going on! Thanks for sharing your home with us Tracy! Have a great weekend everyone! :)

Edit: Tracy graciously supplied us with all the paint info for her home!

Kitchen turquoise - General Paint Saladin
Great Room greens - General Paint French Ditch and Lichen
Foyer turquoise - General Paint Direct Appeal
Master Bath green - General Paint Envy
Downstairs Bath turquoise - General Paint Pillow Soft
Sitting Room (fireplace) turquoise - General Paint National Treasure