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galaxwrites · 3 years

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That time Kaito (accidentally) seduced a dragon

Yugioh writing, this time.

crossposted on my AO3

A mix of Zexal and Arc-V

Ship: ...what's the ship name for Kaito x Shun? that's the one

Dungeons and Dragons AU!

Please, enjoy~

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The very way Yuto Sakaki was sitting on the throne radiated power, but... His face looked sorrowful. Kaito had seen plenty of sorrowful kings, but never one this...gloomy. Almost as if in mourning.

He did find it weird how there was no advisor or queen that sat besides him. The last time the pirate was in front of the king, he had the Kurosaki siblings at his side. But now...He was alone.

Yuma's voice snapped the pirate out of his thoughts, as the paladin spoke to the dark-robed king. "Your majesty, I am Yuma Tsukumo, Paladin of Ellipas. And me and my gang have a proposition for you."

The king raised an eyebrow. "What kind of proposition, and what is in it for my people?"

"Well, you may already know about your brothers and their kingdoms. And...The threat that Yuri's kingdom poses." Yuma stated. "We believe it'd be best to reunite the kingdoms into one. We've got King Yuya of the Kingdom of Flames on board. We want to continue with you."

Yuto rose from his throne, and walked up to the party of four. Kaito noted that his cape was...well, pretty long. "Reuniting the kingdoms would be vital to our survival, but if I am to get on board with this plan...I need something in return." He stopped right in front of Kaito. The pirate gulped. "My advisor and my queen, Kurosaki Shun and Ruri.. They've gone missing and I am assuming it has to do with the two dragons that have shown up at the edge of my territory. I wish for you to find them, and get rid of my little dragon problem."

Ryouga nodded. "Piece of cake."

The king only narrowed his eyes, at Kaito in particular. "You've been in my kingdom before, and caused quite a stir.. I don't trust you, Tenjou."

"I assure you, your highness, I won't cause that sort of trouble again." Kaito replied, having to physically stop himself from shaking by gripping his arm.

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Yuto had lead the group to a dark forest he called "Raptor's Hollow". It was thick and twisty and Kaito wondered how any creature could live here.

A distant roar, that steadily grew closer as the group pressed forward, was heard. One of the dragons, maybe.

It took about an hour of walking before the group had reached it-a large, dragon-made clearing. Stumps of wood and full trees were scattered around it. Two dragons sat in the middle, one roaring in pain and the other whimpering while trying to help the other.

The roaring one was much bigger than the other. Its scales a dark green, with a lighter teal underbelly and wings. Its gold eyes shimmered with a sort of familiarity.

The other was a deep purple, with hot pink eyes and pastel purple wings. A small ribbon was tied around its tail.

The bigger one lifted its snout, sniffed the air, and roared, heading straight towards the gang. Yuto and Kaito simply jumped out of the way, with Ryouga and Astral simply running.

But like always, Yuma was an idiot and froze up, getting rammed into a tree. He cried out in pain. "OW-"

"YUMA!!" Astral yelled, obviously concerned. The paladin flashed a thumbs up.

"I'm okay! I think I broke a few ribs but I'm okay!"

Kaito sighed. That's gonna be a Cure Wounds later. For now, he had a plan. A risky one, but when were his plans ever risk free?

He took his lute, and strummed a small tune, letting the spell he had prepared be cast on the dragon. The dragon tilted its head and looked at the bard, listening to the tune. Kaito continued to just...play. Not just for his spell, to to calm himself down as well. Playing music always seemed to help.

As his tune ended, the bard put his lute back, and held a hand out to the dragon. "Hello, there." He said. "Are you hurt?"

The dragon nodded, holding up its tail. A rather large bear trap was secured on it, and dark blood still steeped out of it. Kaito winced. The thing looked painful to even look at. But he nodded and walked over to the dragon's tail. He wasn't a formal healer, but he knew a thing or two about traps and how to get unstuck from them.

He barely even touched the trap when the dragon roared. He held out his hand again. "Easy, there." He said, softly. The dragon layed his head down next to Kaito, softly whimpering. Kaito placed his hand on his head. "Try and stay still."

The smaller dragon tilted its head in confusion as Kaito got to work. With all the strength he could muster, he opened up the bear trap. The dragon roared again and raised its tail, only for Kaito to push it back down. "Let me patch you up, first." He reached into his pack and took out two large rolls of gauze, and started wrapping it around the dragon's tail.

Meanwhile, Yuto turned to Ryouga. "Are your party members always like this?"

Ryouga nodded. "Sadly, yes."

"...I am deeply sorry for you."

The siren shrugged. "Eh, I'm used to it. Though Yuma's idiocy can be a bit much."

"I figured." Yuto said.

As that went on, Kaito finished wrapping the dragon's tail. "There. You should be good for now."

The dragon bowed his head in thanks, and made a sort of friendly growl.

"...I can't understand you, you know." Kaito stated, but he got an idea. "Hang on." With a snap of his fingers, he casted a spell; Speak With Animals. "Try now."

Thank you, kind stranger. The dragon said, in its growly voice. Who are you?

"My name is Kaito Tenjo, I'm the captain of the Starry-Eyed serpent." Kaito replied. "Part time bard. And your name?"

Kurosaki Shun. I was cursed to stay in this form until someone breaks the spell placed on me and my Sister.

Kaito raised an eyebrow. "And how do I do that?"

Shun shrugged. I've no idea myself..

The bard thought for a moment. What breaks curses?

....A kiss? That might work!

"...I have an idea, but I have to ask if it's alright for me to kiss you."

In the background, Ryouga mumbled "Of course he's suggesting that." Yuto facepalmed, and Yuma just weakly cheered Kaito on.

Shun tilted his head. ...Why?

"In some of the old fairy tales I've read, the curse is broken with a kiss." Kaito explained. "It might be the case here."

...Just do it then. I can't take this form any longer,

Kaito nodded, and pressed a kiss to Shun's snout. In a flash of dark magic, the dragon-just the one, the other who Kaito guessed was Ruri was just hugging Yuto at this point-seemed to shift into a young man who was just Kaito's type. Dark hair of green and turquoise, yellow eyes, and dressed almost like a classy vampire.

Needless to say, it was pretty much love at first sight.

"Thank you, Kaito." Shun said, with a smile. His voice was smooth and deep.

Kaito took a bow. "You're welcome, Sir Shun."

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After the incident, Yuto joined the alliance, and Shun joined the group. Turns out having a shapeshifting sorcerer as a teammate is a good idea. As night fell, the Starry-Eyed Serpent set sail once more, towards the Kingdom Of Winds. Kaito stood out on the main deck, the wind blowing in his coat. Most of the crew-minus Droite and Gauche- had gone to sleep. But, Kaito never slept. Not like he needed it, anyways.

As the moon and stars rose, Kaito held a hand up to one of the constellations. Gemini.

"Hang on, Gem." He whispered. "I'll find you.."

"What's all this about?" Shun asked, walking up behind Kaito.

The bard turned around, and smiled. "Shun. You need anything?"

The shapeshifter shrugged. "No, just...Couldn't sleep. Why you up?"

"I don't exactly need to sleep." Kaito stated, pointing at his pointy ears. "Just meditation every once in a while. Comes with being a half elf."

"Ah." Shun said. "...May I ask who Gem is?"

"...Gemini is one of my siblings." The bard stated. "Hart isn't my only one. We have ten others, and Gemini's one of them." Kaito explained. "...They'd be 15, today."

"...Did they die?" Shun asked.

Kaito shook his head. "No. Just...Father mistreated them and Virgo. So all of us ran away from him and...we somehow got separated. I'm still searching for them."

"What were they like?"

"Well, Gem's really bright and fun. They loved it when I sang. And Virgo was just really shy, but she got along well with basically everyone." Kaito said. "I miss them..."

"I know the feeling, dude." Shun said. "One time I lost Ruri, and I almost went insane trying to find her."

Kaito chuckled. "I can see it, I suppose."

"Yeah..." Shun gave a small laugh of his own. "One more question?"

"Yeah?"

"...Your siblings seemed to be named after the zodiacs, but you and Haruto aren't?"

"Oh, that. We chose these names to distance ourselves from our father." Kaito explained. "My real name is Sagittarius."

Shun smiled. "..Kaito fits you a bit better."

"I know, it does. Now I've got two questions of my own." Kaito stated. "One, mind calling me Kite? We're friends, now. You don't need to be so formal."

Shun nodded. "Sure, Kite. ..What's the second?"

Kaito-Kite-smiled. "....Is there anyone out there whom you like?"

The shapeshifter blushed. "..T-there's someone. Not s-sure if he reciprocates."

The pirate raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

"...W-well, it's you.." Shun confessed.

Though Kite kept his cool, he was screaming on the inside. This hottie liked him? WHAT THE HELL?

He took a deep breath, and calmed himself. "What if I said I liked you back?"

Shun's face gained a dusting of red. "...Wait, seriously?"

Kite nodded. "Why wouldn't I? You seem like a nice fellow, and it helps that you look positively handsome."

"I.. I m-mean... Oh fuck it." Shun grabbed Kite by the coat, and pulled him in for a kiss.

Kite blushed heavily, but...well, he kissed back. His arms wrapped around Shun's waist and pulled him close.

It wasn't anything big, it was just a kiss, but Kite, in that moment, felt utterly elated.

When the two had to pull away for air, he smiled. "Look at that. I seduced the dragon."

Shun huffed. "Yeah, yeah. Guess you did.."

#yu gi oh #yu gi oh arc v #yu gi oh zexal #kaito tenjo #yuma tsukumo #astral #ygo zexal #ygo arc v #shun kurosaki #yuto (arc v)#ryoga kamishiro #dungeons and dragons #dnd #dnd au #shun x kaito #please tell me the ship name someone #this is so cute i caaaaaaaaant

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samuelmmarcus · 6 years

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dawnjeman · 6 years

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Texas Gulf Coast Beach House

I hope this beach house brings some happiness to your summer! Enjoy, my friends!

Texas Gulf Coast Beach House

Siding: James Hardie – Mix of horizontal and board and batten.

Lighting: Barn Light – Similar Here & Here.

Roof: Architectural black figerglass shingles.

All Windows: Showcase storm resistant.

Location: Crystal Beach, Texas

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,000 sq ft.

2 Story house

All ceilings are 9′ high and all rooms have 8′ doors.

Kitchen

This kitchen feels so bright and welcoming. It’s perfect for a beach house. Perimeter cabinet paint color is Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Cabinets: Shaker Style Cabinetry

Island Size: 50″w x 12′ long

Similar Pendants: Here & Here.

Appliances: Jenn-air – Refrigerator, Cooktop, Downdraft Range Hood, Dishwasher.

Island Paint Color

Island paint color is Sherwin Williams Anew Gray SW 7030.

Counterstools: William Sonoma Home.

Cabinet Hardware: Amerock – Pulls & Knobs.

Living Room

The kitchen opens directly to a cozy and comfotable living room. Notice the window-seats flanking the fireplace. I also love the soft color scheme found in this space.

Sofa: LEE Industries – similar here.

Chairs: LEE industries – similar here.

Wet Bar

Ahead you will find a wet bar and a games table. This area is perfect to serve snacks and entertain friends.

Coffee table: Palecek

Paint Color

Shiplap Paint Color Throughout House: Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Pillows

Pillows: Kravet, Shumacher fabric – Similar here, here, here, here, here & here.

Chair

Similar Spindle Chair: Here, Here, Here & Here.

Game Table & Chairs- vintage

Rugs: Pottery Barn Seagrass (discontinued)

Shop the Look:

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Shiplap & Greywashed Flooring

Flooring throughout house is Clear Pine floors with a custom graywash. Shiplap paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Darlana.

Bench: Antique – Beautiful Benches: here, here & here.

Beautiful Whitewashed Hardwood Flooring: Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Guest Bedroom Paint Color

Paint color is Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray 7029.

Bedding: Peacock Alley (White duvet) Serena & Lily (stripe).

Nightstand: Serena & Lily

Lamp: Visual Comfort

Headboard: Pottery Barn

Woven Cabinet: Vintage

Neutral Bedroom

Paint Color: Agreeable Gray SW7029 Sherwin Williams.

Bedding: Pottery Barn

Nightstands: Vintage

Lamps: similar here.

Bench: similar here.

Pillows: Custom – similar here.

Rug: Pottery Barn Seagrass

Twin Beds

Bedding: Peacock Alley

Lamp: Worlds- Away

Nightstand: Vintage find

Beautiful Wooden Headboards: Here.

Blue & Orange Bedroom

Paint color is also Sherwin Williams SW7029 Agreeable Gray.

Bedding: Peacock Alley

Nightstands: Serena & Lily

Lamps: Wayfair

Artwork: by Julie Barrett (Designer).

Bathroom

This bathroom was perfectly designed. I love the combination of shiplap, white marble countertop and neutral floor tile.

Shiplap Walls: Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005

Stool: One Kings Lane – similar here

Hardware: Amerock – Pulls.

Faucet: Delta.

Countertops: Honed Marble

Similar Bathroom Lighting: Here.

Similar Neutral Floor Tile: Here, Here, Here & Here.

Outdoor Pillows

Do you see the ocean view? Dreamy… The outdoor pillows were custom-made with Sunbrella fabric. The teak bench was something that the client already owned – similar here.

Garden Stool: Wayfair.

Sunbrella Outdoor Pillows: Here.

Interior Design: Julie Barrett Design – Instagram.

Photography: Treva Wygle.

This Month Best Deals!

Wayfair: Up to 70% OFF – Huge Sales on Decor, Furniture & Rugs!!

Pottery Barn: New Arrivals!!! Plus, Take an Extra 20% on Clearance!

Serena & Lily: Enjoy 20% off. Use Code: SUMMERDAYS

West Elm: Mega Sale – BUY MORE SAVE MORE. Use Code: SAVEMORE

Anthropologie: Extra 40% Off Sale Plus 20% Off Furniture + Decor.

Horchow: Flash Sale: Up to 55% Off!!!

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JCPenny: Final Hours of Huge Sale. Use Code: 16DEALS

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Beautiful Home of Instagram.

Florida Family Home Interior Design Ideas.

Georgian-Style Manor with Traditional Interiors.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram.

Interior Design Ideas: Colorful Interiors.

Farmhouse with Front Porch.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: California Beach House.

New-Construction Home for First-time Home Buyer.

California Beach House with Beautiful Coastal Interiors.

Florida Empty-Nester Home Ideas.

Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina Home Design.

Grey Kitchen Paint Colors.

Board & Batten Modern Farmhouse.

Small Modern Farmhouse with Front Porch.

Texas Acreage Modern Farmhouse.

Interior Design Ideas: Transitional Home.

Interior Design Ideas: House Renovation.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram.

Modern Farmhouse Renovation.

New-Construction Family Home Design.

Corner Lot New-Construction Home Ideas.

Newest Interior Design Ideas.

Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation.

Interior Design Ideas.

You can follow my pins here: Pinterest/HomeBunch

See more Inspiring Interior Design Ideas in my Archives.

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“Dear God,

If I am wrong, right me. If I am lost, guide me. If I start to give-up, keep me going.

Lead me in Light and Love”.

Have a wonderful day, my friends and we’ll talk again tomorrow.”

with Love,

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fixerupperchic · 6 years

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For as long as I can remember, turquoise has been my favorite color!

(What’s yours?)

Just for fun, I Googled the word “turquoise”, and look what I found! I love the map of ‘usage’, showing the use of the word turquoise first peaked around the time I was born…..maybe that’s why I love it!

tur·quoise

ˈtərˌk(w)oiz/

noun

noun: turquoise

a greenish-blue color.

“the turquoise waters of the bay”

a semiprecious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue color, consisting of a hydrated hydroxyl phosphate of copper and aluminum.

Origin

late Middle English: from Old French turqueise ‘Turkish (stone).’

Use over time for: turquoise

OK, so anyway it’s defined as “a greenish blue color”

Really?? To the kid (yours truly) who knew the name of each color in a box of 128 Crayolas, that just isn’t quite good enough! After all, couldn’t you also define aqua or teal the same way?

Yes! And I’ve been asked that more than a few times in all the years I’ve made color my vocation, as well as avocation!

OK, in a moment I’ll show you why this is coming up today, but just let me say that color IS somewhat subjective, especially with tertiary colors (comprised of a primary + secondary color, ie blue-green). In the 80’s TEAL was all the rage ; that teal tended to have more of a green cast than blue. Aqua has long been a favorite of mine too, but it tends to have more of a \ blue cast. Turquoise, at least to me, is the perfect blend of blue and green! It can be intense and bright, or soft and light…..that’s what makes it fun to decorate with: the fun is in LAYERING more than one shade and varying the texture…but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Just a quick note about this sample of TEAL fabric, above: when I was working with couples to decorate their homes, my presentations often included samples of fabric, wallpaper, paint etc. Teal WAS popular then, of course, so it was part of many color schemes (and I’ve always used shades of blue-green) But to a person, EVERY SINGLE time I showed a sample that included teal, the female would call it BLUE & the male would call it GREEN! It NEVER failed! (Now keep in mind that color rendition online depends greatly on your screen resolution, so we may not ALL be seeing the same thing!)

Besides the screen resolution, and the fact that color is subjective and teal has both blue and green tones…..there is the fact that most men are colorblind, at least to some degree:

“Men are much more likely to be colorblind than women because the genes responsible for the most common, inherited color blindness are on the X chromosome. Males only have one X chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.”

Ahhhhhh….back to what brought me here today….but first, this wonderful photograph by Douglas Fisher just makes me so happy! Isn’t it delightful?!

So…yesterday was the first sunny Saturday we’ve had in East Texas in such a long time, & I happened not to be showing any houses either; on top of that the temperature was in the 70’s! Not only is that just an ahhhhh moment all by itself, it is also perfect painting weather! As you know, I’m waiting for the perfect convergence of weather conditions & contractor timing to get the exterior of my cottage painted! (I’d like to say I’m PATIENTLY waiting, but that might be a stretch…!) So yesterday I cheered myself up by painting 3 of my exterior doors – yay! I don’t want to paint the 2 that face the street until the brick is the right color, but the doors I use daily – to my kitchen, master bedroom, and laundry room are mainly just seen by me; I decided they were ready for color!

Now when I come home, I’ll be greeted by my lovely turquoise doors, and maybe that’ll help me wait for the white brick!

This is a color chip of Sherwin Williams Vintage Vessel, my exterior door choice from the beginning. For one thing, I bet you don’t think it looks very TURQUOISE here…..am I right?!

Here’s why: if the color chip itself looked like my desired door color, it would look awful actually painted ON the door! The science of WHY is more than we can go into here, but suffice it to say that the color is affected by everything around it, as well as the sheen, amount and quality of natural light it will be exposed to, and the surface it’s painted on. The funniest example of this principal is the wall colors we see used so often in kids’ rooms: you can tell when the parents let them pick out the color, & they picked one they just loved on the chip…..but painted on the walls it often looks like a giant popsicle! Even worse, when the parents choose a semi-gloss finish (for cleanability they say) the reflection magnifies the brightness!

Now, since I got the wild hair to paint on the weekend, I had this chip color-matched and mixed up in a Behr exterior latex at Home Depot. They did a fabulous job with the match; I couldn’t be happier with the color! I chose an eggshell finish, more in keeping with the cottage style I’m creating; keep in mind that while semi-gloss is more authentic to the 50’s era turquoise so many love, the reflection would have changed the color significantly in an exterior application where sunlight is a huge factor. Also, I AM looking for subtlety…when the exterior is finished there will be quite a bit of white brick, and 5 exterior doors: if the shade and sheen of turquoise was too bright, the effect would be garish!

Ta-dah! See what you think:

I LOVE the subtle turquoise shade combined with the original vintage door! I’m only showing you the interior for now because I want to save the reveal with the white brick and gray shutters for when that project is completed!

When we do the exterior, we’ll move the full-glass-panel storm door from the front to this door; then you’ll have a beautiful view of the arched iron gate from the door.

So now you’ve seen one of my 3 new turquoise doors! I thought it might be fun to see a few of my favorite turquoise/aqua/teal pretties….the color is repeated throughout my interiors, in varying textures.

Backsplash: glass subway tile

Pottery, glass & metal; vintage & artisan-made

(those are old Fiesta plates; I can’t put them in the microwave!)

Cushy rocking chair

Sunny window seat

Chairs with teal velvet piping & pillows

Cozy seating…(and a favorite pottery bowl)

Favorite wood bowl

Favorite hand-made pottery vase bought in Italy (I love the one beside it too)

What is your favorite color to decorate with? I hope you’ll tell us in the comments below…in case you can’t tell, I love the subject of COLOR!

Thanks for helping me celebrate all things turquoise….

Have a wonderful early spring week….and remember, if you or someone you know needs to buy or sell a house, please consider calling on Blue Sky Group Realty to help!

Do you love turquoise/teal/aqua as much as I do? Come see my turquoise doors! For as long as I can remember, turquoise has been my favorite color! (What's yours?) Just for fun, I Googled the word "turquoise", and look what I found!

#loveofturquoise #renovation #cottage

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Texas Gulf Coast Beach House

I hope this beach house brings some happiness to your summer! Enjoy, my friends!

Texas Gulf Coast Beach House

Siding: James Hardie – Mix of horizontal and board and batten.

Lighting: Barn Light – Similar Here & Here.

Roof: Architectural black figerglass shingles.

All Windows: Showcase storm resistant.

Location: Crystal Beach, Texas

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 2,000 sq ft.

2 Story house

All ceilings are 9′ high and all rooms have 8′ doors.

Kitchen

This kitchen feels so bright and welcoming. It’s perfect for a beach house. Perimeter cabinet paint color is Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Cabinets: Shaker Style Cabinetry

Island Size: 50″w x 12′ long

Similar Pendants: Here & Here.

Appliances: Jenn-air – Refrigerator, Cooktop, Downdraft Range Hood, Dishwasher.

Island Paint Color

Island paint color is Sherwin Williams Anew Gray SW 7030.

Counterstools: William Sonoma Home.

Cabinet Hardware: Amerock – Pulls & Knobs.

Living Room

The kitchen opens directly to a cozy and comfotable living room. Notice the window-seats flanking the fireplace. I also love the soft color scheme found in this space.

Sofa: LEE Industries – similar here.

Chairs: LEE industries – similar here.

Wet Bar

Ahead you will find a wet bar and a games table. This area is perfect to serve snacks and entertain friends.

Coffee table: Palecek

Paint Color

Shiplap Paint Color Throughout House: Sherwin Williams Pure White.

Pillows

Pillows: Kravet, Shumacher fabric – Similar here, here, here, here, here & here.

Chair

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Game Table & Chairs- vintage

Rugs: Pottery Barn Seagrass (discontinued)

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Shiplap & Greywashed Flooring

Flooring throughout house is Clear Pine floors with a custom graywash. Shiplap paint color is Sherwin Williams SW 7005 Pure White.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Darlana.

Bench: Antique – Beautiful Benches: here, here & here.

Beautiful Whitewashed Hardwood Flooring: Here, Here, Here, Here & Here.

Guest Bedroom Paint Color

Paint color is Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray 7029.

Bedding: Peacock Alley (White duvet) Serena & Lily (stripe).

Nightstand: Serena & Lily

Lamp: Visual Comfort

Headboard: Pottery Barn

Woven Cabinet: Vintage

Neutral Bedroom

Paint Color: Agreeable Gray SW7029 Sherwin Williams.

Bedding: Pottery Barn

Nightstands: Vintage

Lamps: similar here.

Bench: similar here.

Pillows: Custom – similar here.

Rug: Pottery Barn Seagrass

Twin Beds

Bedding: Peacock Alley

Lamp: Worlds- Away

Nightstand: Vintage find

Beautiful Wooden Headboards: Here.

Blue & Orange Bedroom

Paint color is also Sherwin Williams SW7029 Agreeable Gray.

Bedding: Peacock Alley

Nightstands: Serena & Lily

Lamps: Wayfair

Artwork: by Julie Barrett (Designer).

Bathroom

This bathroom was perfectly designed. I love the combination of shiplap, white marble countertop and neutral floor tile.

Shiplap Walls: Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005

Stool: One Kings Lane – similar here

Hardware: Amerock – Pulls.

Faucet: Delta.

Countertops: Honed Marble

Similar Bathroom Lighting: Here.

Similar Neutral Floor Tile: Here, Here, Here & Here.

Outdoor Pillows

Do you see the ocean view? Dreamy… The outdoor pillows were custom-made with Sunbrella fabric. The teak bench was something that the client already owned – similar here.

Garden Stool: Wayfair.

Sunbrella Outdoor Pillows: Here.

Interior Design: Julie Barrett Design – Instagram.

Photography: Treva Wygle.

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