Turquoise & Red Decor

This shabby little chair makes my heart sing.  The color combinations are beautiful.  Of course, I 'm all about textures like this too so that's why I'm drawn to it.   
This post is all about turquoise and red combinations.  I talked about "all things pink" last post being that we are heading into the season of LOVE.  Red is the color of Love so let's see some beautiful combinations of turquoise and red.  Some will find that these colors are too strong for their taste but for decorating for Valentines Day, it's a wonderful combo.
 Can you believe these Blackened Broad Bills!!!  Just look at what God created to make our world a more beautiful place.  Their beaks are incredible.  How can we not use those colors as inspiration for our designs.
This tile is a little more pink than red but I adore the handmade pottery sink and the branch mirror.
(House of Turquoise)
These large chairs are divine along with the red window seat covered in geometric pillows.
 (Tobi Fairley)
Another shade of turquoise with coral.  Gorgeous.  Tobi always does things so beautifully and is a genius at color combinations.
Small accessories like these stacked boxes with a Coral lamp adds such charm to this entry with a sparkly turquoise chandelier.
 (Lucy and Company) 
Love the rug, lamp and pillows in the above bedroom. Definitely an eclectic combination.
  
A touch of turquoise with this red wicker chair on the patio.
(Laura U. Inc)
The black check floor makes a great backdrop for these bright color combinations.
I'd sleep tight in this bed.
The yummy glossy walls and the shiny leather chair  make a great marriage.  The yellow draperies pulls both colors together!
I'd want to stop at this little cafe for a Latte because of the charming color combinations.
Yellow is a beautiful compliment to this shade of turquoise and raspberry.  The gilded gold side chairs are one of my favorite things in this room, along with the painting. 
Antique pieces mixed with updated fabrics and modern artwork that pulls all the colors together.
A zen feeling in this room.
A charming little corner in a room to read.
Wrought iron patio tables look amazing painted turquoise along with raspberry Adirondack chairs.  Again, paired with yellow is amazing.
 (Heavenlypins.com)
A different shade of turquoise with a velvet red.

 Why not add a touch of turquoise to your laundry room.
Or your front door!  This door makes me wonder who lives here?
Who wouldn't want to eat at this table?  Cute little turquoise vintage glasses used as vases.

Until next post!  Enjoy decorating!

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Fun website for word collages for your Blog

I found this fun website where you can create word collages using your Blog, Facebook Page, Twitter or Website.  All you have to do is type in your link and it searches that link for fun words you have used   So very cool!
Thought it would be fun for you blogger's out there to try! 
It allows you to create different shapes too!
Hope this year brings many blessings to you and your family.
I'm excited about this year!
I've got my new Furniture and Accessories coming out soon! 
 Visit my Facebook page One by One to see my new postings in a few weeks! 
I plan to:
Be Realistic in my goals
Focus on my Niche
Gather an encouraging support system
Use accessible tools for my success
Get more sleep
and finally....Take One Day at a Time!
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Does your home have incredible soul?

Do you have a small space?  Feel like you are always looking ahead and wanting more?
You may have just purchased your first home.  Maybe you are single and have chosen to live in a small space.  Have you had a recent life change and are now in a smaller home or in one that wouldn't have been your choice?  Maybe it's temporary housing for this stage in your life.
I've been thinking lately that all the amazing decorating images we have access to these days can sometimes make us discouraged.  This is especially true if you are living in a small space.
Pinterest is a good example of fantastic images that you could spend hours devouring.  Don't get me wrong, I love Pinterest but often times I start getting overwhelmed by the beauty and start comparing my home to each and every image.
What helps me get unstuck from this mindset is to actually make my existing home the best it can be with what I have.   What it means is that I put as much as I can into it to make it look its best.    I love keeping it organized, full of fun, color and soul and have purposely surrounded myself with things that make our family life comfortable and functional.   
I have always had the philosophy that wherever you live can be beautiful.  It doesn't need to cost you a fortune. It may take some serious time and dedication but it can be done.  You just have to START doing SOMETHING.  Yes, this means even if you are in an apartment or temporary housing.  Make it feel it's best!  If you are constantly looking ahead and saying "oh, when I get a house" or "this place can't be great" then you are fooling yourself.  If you don't start doing something NOW, you most likely won't do it when you get the next place.  Don't let life go by without living each stage to the fullest!
Every stage in your life is worth celebrating and it starts in your home.  Your home is the place that nourishes your soul and can give you rest and fulfillment if it's your haven.  Our home is our refuge when we are tired and need to feel uplifted and encouraged.  We have purposely made our home a place where we can relax, entertain and rejuvinate. I don't know about you but it does something to my being when I come HOME.
Here are some ideas to help you get started.  Just start doing something! 
 You can also use Pinterest to INSPIRE you, not DISCOURAGE you!
Paint the entire space or one room.  You have heard this before but do you really believe it?  Get started and you will be shocked at the difference it makes the feel of the space.
Redo a piece of furniture (paint it a fun color or stain it).
Visit a flea market or garage sale and pick up a few items that you love.  This piano bench was repainted and is now seating at this table.
Add some large scale items to your walls to add character. In the above photo, they hung a large piece of fantastic fabric.   If you don't have anything on your walls, it's the first thing (after paint)  that makes your home feel warm, inviting and personal.
Purchase some fresh luxurious sheets.  If your budget doesn't allow you to do that,  just get the pillowcases for your head to rest on :)
Place off white candles in glass containers here, there and everywhere.  They add sparkle, a bit of romance and coziness to your home.
Play your favorite music in your home.  Play it while you cook or do laundry.  It always puts a skip in my step and I feel like I accomplish more!
Buy some fresh flowers and fill a vase for spring.  Places like Sams and Costco carry beautiful, colorful flowers for little money.
Add a fun, colorful lamp to your space or place one on your kitchen or bathroom counter.  Lamps adds ambiance to any space.
Add some old books to your bookshelves.  They add history, warmth and character.
Use your fine china and crystal.  If you don't have any, just purchase one china cup for your coffee or afternoon tea.  Or buy yourself a crystal wine glass for your special glass of wine.  Don't wait for special occasions to use them, every day is a special occasion in my book.
Decorate your home with fresh fruits and vegetables.  They look especially wonderful on cake stands!
Place them around your home to add color and eat them during the week.
Buy cheap glass jars from Big Lots or the Dollar store and fill them with wonderful beans, pasta's, etc.  I've found that the Indian market is the best place to find all kinds of wonderful colors and textures.
Make yourself an art gallery.  Maybe it's your kids art, maybe it's paintings you love.  Start with one and slowly collect them to make a wall of interest.
Purchase some new dishtowels! They add color and a crisp freshness to your kitchen!
Life is hard, it's ridiculous at times. Don't give up on your dreams.  You can make any place beautiful. It may be less than your ideal but it's better than nothing...... 
It takes dedication, time, passion and desire to start doing SOMETHING.
What are you going to do first? 
Fill your home with incredible SOUL and it will be a beginning to you feeling refreshed and renewed just you watch.   Start now and make your life beautiful!
All above photo's from Pinterest.  Visit my Pinterest Idea Boards to get you inspired.
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