Obsession of the Colour Kind

I have an obsession with TURQUOISE! I know it's this year's hottest colour trend but my LOVE of the colour goes back... way back! The first recorded expression was in 1993 when I decided this prom dress and matching accessories was a good idea...

Yes giggle if you wish but at least I've matured to know it isn't appropriate to wear a hat like that unless I'm going to the Kentucky Derby! Now that I am older and wiser I stick with what I know best - decor. Again my obsession of Turquoise has taken hold and our home is a reflection of my love for the colour. I gravitate to it! It has a diverse colour range, multiple shades, is calming yet energizing and always makes me feel happy! I have experimented with many colours in the days of decorating and am proud to say that I now class it as a neutral. There isn't a colour out there that doesn't look good with it! Don't believe me? Just check out all Erin's examples at House of Turquoise.

We have numerous shades of Turquoise paint throughout the house but today it's all about some of the accessories, collections and other bits and pieces...

Vintage kitchen tools... a growing collection

I LOVE my 50's lemon Juicer! It gets lots of use in the summer!

Yes I even have a Turquoise cutting board!

A few hand blown glasses and bowels.

Fruit just wouldn't look as vibrant without a Turquoise bowl!

When it came time to get a fish... it had to be Turquoise!!

Our vintage kitchen chair. My favorite piece yet!!

Penny round glass tiles in the laundry room.

The antique oil painting I gave to my sailor boy for Christmas.

Just one of many Turquoise pillows throughout the house.

Today's thread on my sewing machine which of course sits on a turquoise table.

I am always adding to the collection and find Craigslist a fantastic place to get a great bargain, vintage piece and inspiration. I also scour the local antique stores and flea markets waiting for my colour to catch my eye! A few things I may like to add to the collection...

A Turquoise Bike! I found this one on Vancouver Craigslist.

If I had to wear contacts... I'd wear these ones of course!

I'd love a vintage office chair! This one is fantastic!

I chose white for the laundry reno but was so tempted by this Electrolux pair!

I had courage for the hat but not the hair!

This vintage sofa from Couch in Great Britain! A work of art!

And maybe one day I'll even have a Turquoise Car!

Colour is personal. It is a true reflection of who you are. I think growing up on the West Coast and being surrounded by water has had a direct influence on me but more importantly its how the colour Turquoise makes me feel... INSPIRED... a great reason to stay obsessed!