Turquoise

Alex Papachristidis’ NYC Jewel Box

Posted by The English Room on Oct 22, 2012 in Color, Fabric, Interior Designer, Purple, Schumacher, Travel, Turquoise, Wallpaper | 0 comments

The Manhattan apartment of Alex Papachristidis and his partner is a beauty to behold. The layers and layers of bold colors, pattern and a divine collection of antiques have not escaped my mind since the first sight, in fact it may have been love at first sight. See the full article in Elle Decor. This feature from Elle Decor was Produced by Anita Sarsidi; Photography by Richard Powers Samarcand Ikat was used in this house and has long been a favorite of mine. Here are a few other F. Schumacher fabrics I would like to use… This new fabric, Shanghai Peacock, by F. Schumacher seems to remind me of this jewel tones palate. Agra Silk...

Emmy Dress Pairing addition…Marigold and Turquoise

Posted by The English Room on Sep 24, 2012 in Color, Fashion, Gold, Turquoise, Uncategorized, Yellow | 0 comments

I so love doing the dress pairings but, I left out a favorite. I adore how the turquoise is set off by the glowing dress. This one has lots of pairings for gold and turquoise. Such a classic combo! Naeem Khan on Leslie Mann Lucas Studios via Via Via Via Drake Design Associates Via Katie Ridder Via Katie Ridder...

The Rainbow Connection of Pinterest

Posted by The English Room on Jul 15, 2012 in Abstract Art, Color, Furniture, Jewelry, Turquoise | 0 comments

Here are my favorite Pinterest finds of the week….all bright and happy! Emilio Pucci vía StyleBistro Annechovie Christian Louboutin Lucy Fenton via Small Shop Studio via Wedluxe Turquoise bracelets via Dwellers Without Decorators via Reasons to Breathe Lulu DK Charlotte Olympia Holst and Lee via...

Color inspiration at the Seattle Aquarium

Posted by The English Room on Jun 11, 2012 in Color, Coral, Kelly Wearstler, Pink, Seattle, Travel, Turquoise | 1 comment

Last week, in Seattle, we went to The Seattle Aquarium. After having just been to the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum I was on a design high. I continued my color inspiration on to the next event. I was truly a day of beauty. I took some of my favorite images from the Aquarium and paired them loosely with room by design superstar Kelly Wearstler. What do you think? The sign by Chihuly Beautiful mint green anemones… peach and lavender anemones…. crazy spiky urchin in deep purple… A wall of turquoise fish… Chihuly sea forms in glass.. more urchins and growth… Inspiration can be all...

Terrific Turquoise

Posted by The English Room on Mar 28, 2012 in Color, Turquoise | 1 comment

Turquoise is a universally flattering color says my mother… Remember the days of "Color me Beautiful", a color book from the 80's that told you what colors to wear? I agree turquoise looks good in most rooms too. A few of my favorite turquoise rooms…What are yours? I am loving the spring weather and feeling ready to wear all my bright turquoise and orange… Veronica Beard's NYC apartment Albert Hadley Parish Hadley Kelly Wearstler for the Viceroy Kendall Wilkenson Bunny Williams Victoria Hagan Miles Redd via Pinterest Katie Ridder Katie...

Loopy for Loop Chairs

Posted by The English Room on Jan 24, 2012 in Chairs, Furniture, Orange, Turquoise | 0 comments

I love the loop chair originally designed by legendary American decorator Frances Elkins. To learn more about her amazing career in design read this Architectural Digest article. I hope to one day own these beauties in orange, of course. Todd Merrill Antiques via 1st Dibs James Andrew's Library Blue and White from Coastal Living Ruthie Sommers Mecox Gardens Dragonette Wonderful outdoor version from Downtown in...