House of Turquoise feature

<a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/">House of Turquoise</a> is one of my daily must-reads. Without fail, Erin manages to find the most spectacular homes from around the world, and they all feature one of my very favourite colours - turquoise. So you can imagine my excitement this morning when I woke to find her latest post:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4uvNM6wVTZlxIebTSlZqJrHYOeOQzYzDW5NkPkqDwIv65qCV6E4rk9tTUNn44qxu_gFUS-oUbcYZDykr5LJVAOS_gEKhWgL6ltXyxZUaxB_Hegpf42cf0xYGhAIn5GTrEeFAQUjX8lvY/s1600/houseofturquoise1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI4uvNM6wVTZlxIebTSlZqJrHYOeOQzYzDW5NkPkqDwIv65qCV6E4rk9tTUNn44qxu_gFUS-oUbcYZDykr5LJVAOS_gEKhWgL6ltXyxZUaxB_Hegpf42cf0xYGhAIn5GTrEeFAQUjX8lvY/s640/houseofturquoise1.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/driftwoodinteriors">Sea Fan Series in Turquoise</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">as seen in the Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Show House</div><div style="text-align: center;">room designed by the very talented Lauren Guarcello of <a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">Porter Design Company</a></div><br /><br />Thanks so much Erin, you've made my day! You can see the whole post <a href="http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011/08/porter-design-company.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

House of Turquoise feature

House of Turquoise is one of my daily must-reads. Without fail, Erin manages to find the most spectacular homes from around the world, and ...

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Stately Homes by the Sea - the room reveal at last!

Back in May, I posted about the <a href="http://driftwood-interiors.blogspot.com/2011/05/stately-homes-by-sea.html">Stately Homes by the Sea Showhouse</a>. At last, I can now show you photos of the room that Lauren Guarcello of <a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">Porter Design Company</a> put together, and what a job she's done. Lauren commissioned me to paint a series of watercolours in vibrant turquoise to complement her scheme, and I think the results speak for themselves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo8-FyRmAUrBbVXzacWivgT-G40QvA9RKpUcTQAqKClTcTydHL9oACmQAO4os0zwXlo6ghrn3OgwJQi90BMCzGxKtNJq36MHQNGdew34undgdLrg6E0gktceXRwen1Km1PoWIrzsemqtv/s1600/Untitled+picture.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo8-FyRmAUrBbVXzacWivgT-G40QvA9RKpUcTQAqKClTcTydHL9oACmQAO4os0zwXlo6ghrn3OgwJQi90BMCzGxKtNJq36MHQNGdew34undgdLrg6E0gktceXRwen1Km1PoWIrzsemqtv/s640/Untitled+picture.png" width="446" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love Lauren's use of orange  - it really makes the turquoise pop</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZAnKWd5FZa_1hqyvMHJaLE4votAcIMFqU9TqA3bqYUd2u5HmAZMfLYwrpg66jGlBV_VkIqcxnreOXs96CHduFYUxCSEztnNUGJXlXaplL3IIdHT-iuIAWJa2hFpMU_nbCHhfG8WatfYv/s1600/turquoise+nine+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZAnKWd5FZa_1hqyvMHJaLE4votAcIMFqU9TqA3bqYUd2u5HmAZMfLYwrpg66jGlBV_VkIqcxnreOXs96CHduFYUxCSEztnNUGJXlXaplL3IIdHT-iuIAWJa2hFpMU_nbCHhfG8WatfYv/s400/turquoise+nine+2.jpg" width="367" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavNOR1DStHS48zqQk4DyBFgVDQHCvWajYlvYnBWWTbQZDeu34chTZs2ZoYp6xMJcYncLEd1SJG9pBWnjDT9i8zapj4GPs7gZgplQSbNDpvMc1T5zej7vg8K3SGbePntyRGXe8tNpEUIKS/s1600/Untitled+picture4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavNOR1DStHS48zqQk4DyBFgVDQHCvWajYlvYnBWWTbQZDeu34chTZs2ZoYp6xMJcYncLEd1SJG9pBWnjDT9i8zapj4GPs7gZgplQSbNDpvMc1T5zej7vg8K3SGbePntyRGXe8tNpEUIKS/s640/Untitled+picture4.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOpkq5e2IC2mCQz2Tfea0EHe_fsILarfF5IZFa9DbBaI6rCHxaViQIrLmWnZrGevIUyXxTwyYqOXfvQD4JvVeMB2hx1kv-jQo4HpKcDDKC-HZUpgOhs31CptnGImsKEXnPPJhoMz3cS1O/s1600/Untitled+picture3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZOpkq5e2IC2mCQz2Tfea0EHe_fsILarfF5IZFa9DbBaI6rCHxaViQIrLmWnZrGevIUyXxTwyYqOXfvQD4JvVeMB2hx1kv-jQo4HpKcDDKC-HZUpgOhs31CptnGImsKEXnPPJhoMz3cS1O/s640/Untitled+picture3.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNuWckeT6xoBJZhEH7nPcqI2Fs5ZPAn6IGqHAehJTWDd9SE4k8an4JduhLfC3vZW6pzx8lxMl25o3J3hYorX3kN2-sbNDQC4ya_PIXRlPPF4qhzTm8Rnnr-0qRnO4snfKrXCQrj7Lrj5Y/s1600/Untitled+picture2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNuWckeT6xoBJZhEH7nPcqI2Fs5ZPAn6IGqHAehJTWDd9SE4k8an4JduhLfC3vZW6pzx8lxMl25o3J3hYorX3kN2-sbNDQC4ya_PIXRlPPF4qhzTm8Rnnr-0qRnO4snfKrXCQrj7Lrj5Y/s640/Untitled+picture2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHcIjEZEwD3Gx3Qi-cUV6o_K1ZauM4j0ZH2wqv8_cH6fkltM3_GwDAFbrCu7FHFOq9SfMzZHa38dR7NdMRmiqLu-h2tR1-rzMvkQ5j1VGqsl5svbMHx-G9_7wmCMCFI9QrdRPp0hCmqx3/s1600/Untitled+picture1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHcIjEZEwD3Gx3Qi-cUV6o_K1ZauM4j0ZH2wqv8_cH6fkltM3_GwDAFbrCu7FHFOq9SfMzZHa38dR7NdMRmiqLu-h2tR1-rzMvkQ5j1VGqsl5svbMHx-G9_7wmCMCFI9QrdRPp0hCmqx3/s640/Untitled+picture1.png" width="446" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">photos courtesy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">Peter Rymwid </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">design by Lauren Guarcello, Porter Design Company</span></span></div><br />Lauren has done an amazing job, and I've heard a whisper that this room will soon be featured in a magazine spread. Talented and an absolute pleasure to work with - my favourite combination! You can see more of Lauren's work on her <a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">website</a>, and she now has a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002573480570&sk=wall">Facebook</a> page as well, so pop on in and say hi from me.<br /><br />Hope you're all having a great week - I'm enjoying the school holidays way too much as always. They're never long enough for me, so I'm making the most of it before we get back to business next week. Catch you soon,<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

Stately Homes by the Sea - the room reveal at last!

Back in May, I posted about the Stately Homes by the Sea Showhouse . At last, I can now show you photos of the room that Lauren Guarcello of...

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Stately Homes by the Sea

Those of you who follow my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/driftwoodinteriors">Facebook</a> page may remember that, a little while ago, I sent nine original paintings off the the US. It was just after my Martha feature, and excitement levels were running high. For those of you who haven't seen them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/originalartbykerrishipp">Facebook</a> (you can 'like' my page for all the juicy news and sneak peeks!) here's a little look:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRFHNzl1QJmBnBtcyNgqBLGoHK5Oi5YgOBJG1oTfn_89d_0hwO-Nqhj45_EhwvzJFo7leFW5lnpmffWnf2wPToGHIsqLcAhMAE7MP6HK8MzQDRaCjj52ZYw8FeUtJlCvgCfMgy2b1dypR/s1600/turquoise+nine+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRFHNzl1QJmBnBtcyNgqBLGoHK5Oi5YgOBJG1oTfn_89d_0hwO-Nqhj45_EhwvzJFo7leFW5lnpmffWnf2wPToGHIsqLcAhMAE7MP6HK8MzQDRaCjj52ZYw8FeUtJlCvgCfMgy2b1dypR/s400/turquoise+nine+2.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Designer Lauren Guarcello, of <a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">Porter Design Company</a>, was kind enough to include my paintings in her room for the show house, and from the photos she's sent me her room is absolutely stunning! I can't share the pics <i>just</i> yet (let's just say Lauren's gorgeous work hasn't gone unnoticed, and will be featured in print very soon) </div>but here are a few shots of Lauren's work from her <a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">website</a>:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGwlJci7jMNGDeu6dzsqBBMFyWKhvp_ioUZ7kvrAqtN34YTNo92y9IUcIUMQGxpPh-fRqoqffubywGW93wNPFg2mvYD6EgoiAVzVV0t7o3OFq0QjXo9UG7CPCDA3nT8QIs3mSQgvdd9W2/s1600/porter+design+company5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGwlJci7jMNGDeu6dzsqBBMFyWKhvp_ioUZ7kvrAqtN34YTNo92y9IUcIUMQGxpPh-fRqoqffubywGW93wNPFg2mvYD6EgoiAVzVV0t7o3OFq0QjXo9UG7CPCDA3nT8QIs3mSQgvdd9W2/s640/porter+design+company5.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-UL8XLa2w1dcKKpzUoR0H9amye9VBayw358Cv6x71ltIy6TlkOFz8qwrP7qy0lP7KMlEUv0MdP2Trl5k8CRL0FoMp_CCN8dMzysnuvnzQeXH535RxeIDBR5nURvyTeKeUvQ1psPB71o0/s1600/porter+design+company3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-UL8XLa2w1dcKKpzUoR0H9amye9VBayw358Cv6x71ltIy6TlkOFz8qwrP7qy0lP7KMlEUv0MdP2Trl5k8CRL0FoMp_CCN8dMzysnuvnzQeXH535RxeIDBR5nURvyTeKeUvQ1psPB71o0/s640/porter+design+company3.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLt7gkBkG6uWoHTkcMNhivjkwJ1gTe3M1kjNQ5lWRqUK-EhLD54qVmL0zoiKCloOOz7N6ilYo_ukHw3o9o0vutIFanfzBWMwKAFT4NEl3tSLMlIRfByT8T2ZT9SmoBgcqx94V1TpLxW7O/s1600/porter+design+company2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLt7gkBkG6uWoHTkcMNhivjkwJ1gTe3M1kjNQ5lWRqUK-EhLD54qVmL0zoiKCloOOz7N6ilYo_ukHw3o9o0vutIFanfzBWMwKAFT4NEl3tSLMlIRfByT8T2ZT9SmoBgcqx94V1TpLxW7O/s640/porter+design+company2.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Y_bqEMBVMUcDxfFvZ85bwzQ_cbMbx9Dvd9Bdpl3HNcAbZMFa6fzZUexaPb3vcmTXi6mTEn_LxQhKIAMFlT97wUuyNH_lT5xoJNpxfFSZAt6dTraGhyNHAplaQS7Rqo8lUwadV0XbeBgu/s1600/porter+design+company4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Y_bqEMBVMUcDxfFvZ85bwzQ_cbMbx9Dvd9Bdpl3HNcAbZMFa6fzZUexaPb3vcmTXi6mTEn_LxQhKIAMFlT97wUuyNH_lT5xoJNpxfFSZAt6dTraGhyNHAplaQS7Rqo8lUwadV0XbeBgu/s640/porter+design+company4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://porterdesigncompany.com/">Porter Design Company</a></span></div><br />So, if you're in the New Jersey area, pop in to the <a href="http://www.statelyhomesbythesea.com/">Stately Homes by the Sea Designer Show House</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRkUkahurTbCZQkxO5PSekezOL6NSVSm2FyyQ1bHqFZttzjclLUpU-8Xrchgy4ghWADGuuqHvvkaCf1yt-07uMEdt3BQIBP_gR3a8B0beSE5U9Lddj8a936gstdFGxiQJAGq4WZCoGPQj/s1600/stately+homes+by+the+sea+2011.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRkUkahurTbCZQkxO5PSekezOL6NSVSm2FyyQ1bHqFZttzjclLUpU-8Xrchgy4ghWADGuuqHvvkaCf1yt-07uMEdt3BQIBP_gR3a8B0beSE5U9Lddj8a936gstdFGxiQJAGq4WZCoGPQj/s640/stately+homes+by+the+sea+2011.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />It's open  from May 3 to June 12, with more than 35 top designers working their magic on the country estate known as Holly Hill. Oh, and if you do visit, I'd love to know all about it...I only wish I could pop in myself!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>

Stately Homes by the Sea

Those of you who follow my Facebook page may remember that, a little while ago, I sent nine original paintings off the the US. It was just ...

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