“I love the modern look of this Brown Jordan chair,” says Kelly Fraiser. (“Choose Teak” from Ken Rash’s Arkansas)

Diane Carroll says, “With our Waterfront Homes issue coming out shortly, we’ve had lakes and beaches on the brain. Mrs. Lilien always obliges with lovely visuals, great colors and good ideas.” (“Beachy-Chic” from Mrs. Lilien)

“I grew up on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs and my parents are still there so we visit them a lot,” says Kathy Condrey of this lake-inspired post. “There is just something so relaxing about a sunset barge ride. Definitely one of my very favorite things to do!” (“Life is Good at the Lake” from Providence Ltd. Interior Design)

Laura LaRue, whose precious yellow lab, Gabby, joins us at the office on occasion, says, “I just loved this post! It’s fun to see so many different types of dogs in so many different types of beautiful homes. I love it when we catch a cute doggie in one of our features.” (“Designers and Their Dogs” from Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles)

(Click through some of At Home’s photo galleries for more doggy cameos: here, here, here and here!)

Lauren Strother’s top choice is turquoise, which she found celebrated in ample amount on the blog, House of Turquoise. (“Daniel Brisset” from House of Turquoise)

“Gingham is sweet/classic/Americana to me,” says Paulette Pearson. “I wouldn’t go to extremes, just use it on a chair or pillow for a hint of pattern or pop of color.” (“Can’t Get Enough Cheerful Gingham” from The City Sage)