Turquoise – the Color Between Green and Blue

Turquoise is a blue-green color, based on the mineral of the same name. The word turquoise dates to the 17th century and is derived from the French turquois, meaning ‘Turkish’, because the mineral was first brought to Europe through Turkey from mines in the historical Khorasan province of Iran and Afghanistan today.

This beautifully decorated Tiffany Christmas tree is located at the Fairmont Hotel Pacific in Vancouver. Even if it serves as advertising, it is still a nice eye-catcher.

This small collection of Christmas balls is next to the bed. The sun greets you in the morning and the moon wishes you a good night.

You can find out more about this and two other Advent calendars here: You are never too old for an Advent calendar.

That’s the way it is! Everything gets a little more festive in December, for reasons.

I love this simple but beautiful door wreath in sage and silver. It looks so elegant on that door.

This gift was wrapped with a paper napkin. The luxurious satin ribbon is a beautiful contrast. The card shows Carlos and TJ, two dogs who vacationed with us when their parents were away in the big wide world.

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