Southern Seaside Style

These folks in South Carolina don't exactly live seaside (although according to the map, they're a heck of a lot closer than I am!) but you'd never know it from their charming home photographed by Laurey W. Glenn and featured in Southern Living. I swear I'm hearing waves after looking at all those breezy porches! That swinging daybed?! I WANT ONE! I love all those shutters so much too, you just don't see them up here in Minnesota. We do have screened-in porches though, in fact mine is kinda like that last image. But I love how they have draperies made from waterproof sailcloth in theirs. My cute throw pillows and I could have used those during this nasty storm we had a few days ago! For more on this delightful home, head over to Southern Living! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! :)

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Key West & Hallmark

What I'd give to spend a weekend in this adorable Key West vacation home designed by Todd Richesin! Melissa of The Inspired Room posted several photos from the very cool home featured in Traditional Home, but it was the guesthouse and pool that stopped me in my tracks. It's picture-perfect in every way!
Thank you all for your super-supportive comments again regarding my time at Hallmark! The presentation went SO WELL. I couldn't have been more pleased with my first-ever speaking engagement! I think the success can be fully attributed to the fact that I was talking about my two favorite things: turquoise and blogging! You guys should have seen the reception afterward. They had turquoise cupcakes that were painstakingly made by Hallmarker Laura of the blog Oh For Heaven Cakes (I can't get over that name...too cute!) They tasted just as fantastic as they looked! Loved the yummy turquoise punch too, talk about perfect color! A giant thank you to Scott, Susan and Marita for their kindness and hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed every second with them! I had the fortune of meeting so many cool, creative people! I really dug the energy and creativity flowing through the halls of Hallmark, the inspiration everywhere was incredible. What a great experience!

For a recap of my presentation, including some more photos from the day, head over to the Dirty Laundry Blog! Jeanee is yet another cool Hallmarker with amazing talent! (You have to see the present she gave me, I promise you'll love it too!)

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Outdoor Oasis

How can you not long for an outdoor room as perfect as this on a warm summer day? Linda of Heartfire At Home spotted this gorgeous home on Mi Casa Revista, but it was this space that I kept scrolling back up to look at. The walled patio is the heart of the house, as it's connected to the common areas, and was designed to be a haven in the middle of busy Madrid. A colorful little oasis, I'd say!

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Cayo Espanto

If it wasn't for the internet, I'd never know that places like this exist. That's good and bad, because now I want to go. REALLY bad. But alas, my blogger's budget just doesn't allow for tropical vacations on private islands. Cayo Espanto, located in the western Caribbean off the coast of Belize, is a four-acre private-island resort with only five villas and one over-water bungalow. Each private villa has its own covered deck and freshwater plunge pool, in addition to its own pier and chaise lounges. But my favorite amenity? The spectacular views of the turquoise waters. Just seeing the photographs make me happy. And that's good. Thanks, Internet. :)

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Bring Home the Beach

Sweet dreams are made of these! My favorite article in the May issue of Coastal Living was Bring Home the Beach. It featured this gorgeous beach home in South Carolina designed by Carter Kay, and photographed so beautifully by J. Savage Gibson. I don't even know what image is my favorite, I love them all to pieces. I'll tell you what though, staring at that first one really takes you away, doesn't it?? For these images and so many more, head to MyHomeIdeas! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, whether you're by the beach or not!

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Turquoise Beach Homes

Cayman Luxury Property

Cozy Kitchen by the Sea

Sintra Homes

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The Breeze Inn

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Tybee Real Estate

HGTV Dream Home 2008

Savannah Now

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Harbour Island Real Estate

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What an appropriate way to start off this holiday weekend! This post was entirely too much fun to do. I apologize to those I had plans with last night...I seriously had no idea how much fun beach real estate listings were. Wouldn't it be a total dream to live in one of these homes? Even just to vacation at one? Heck, anyone simply want to invite me over for dinner? Might be an expensive dinner, considering I live in Minnesota and everything...! Why do I live here again?! ;) Have a fabulous Memorial Day weekend my turquoise-loving friends!

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The Vintage Table

The lovely Lynn of Paris Hotel Boutique recently introduced us to the most beautiful book called The Vintage Table by Jacqueline de Montravel and the editors of Romantic Homes Magazine. (Lynn herself was actually featured in the book...so exciting!! Congrats Lynn!) The absolutely breathtaking image you see above was also featured in the book. The Southern California ocean view deck belongs to Lucy of My Paris Flea Market. To spend only one afternoon out there would be complete bliss!! For more of a sneak peek into the book, head over to Paris Hotel Boutique!

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