Coastal Chic Home Office Design

May 25, 2017Coastal Interiors, Office, sale alertAnneke McConnell

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As we work on one room at a time here at our little beach house paradise in Seattle, I can't help but have our office on the mind. With smaller spaces, it can be a great option to use a console table as a desk, like THIS ONE featured in today's design, or THIS ONE which is a major contender as a console table desk (it's gorgeous!)

Today's coastal chic home office design isn't for us personally, but it's pretty close to my idea of perfection and I'm hoping to incorporate most of the elements. :-)

Also, some MAJOR (30-50% off) Memorial Day weekend sales worth checking out:

BaubleBar Jewelry: up to 70% off (that's crazy!) soon many cute pieces for all seasons!

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale (yesterday's post)

Neiman Marcus Designer Sale (40% off)

Saks Fifth Avenue (40% off)

Shop Bop

ILY Couture - just launched their Americana collection and it is CUTE you guys! 20% off new arrivals

Wayfair

Joss & Main (especially outdoor!)

Kathy Kuo Home (20% sitewide with code MEM20)

Serena & Lily (20% sitewide with code AMAZING - they rarely have sales!)

SSENSE - designer handbags on MAJOR sale (20-30% off) with no tax for US delivery

blanket / blue lamp / devon brass chandelier / reed pillow (20% off) /

left heron artwork & right heron artwork (20% off!) / office wingback chair / turino console table / basket with tassel (20% off) / live fiddle fig leaf plant / tuscan planter / neutral diamond rug (currently 25% off!)

SHOP THE DESIGN

From the beach,

Anneke

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The Best of the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale

May 24, 2017Fashion Blog PostsAnneke McConnell

Today is the kick off of the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale, and I know many of us are incredibly excited to snag some cute summer sandals, handbags, tops, dresses, and more!

Even as a blogger, navigating these sales can be extremely overwhelming >>>> the shoe section alone has almost 4000 options! And that's just the women's, but I for one also have a husband and three kiddos (I am SO thankful for sales like these!).

The Half Yearly Sale lasts until June 4th, but let me give you a few tips before you jump in:

1. Start with the Shoes.

Many of the more popular shoe sizes sell out right off the bat, so I suggest starting there with a bit of an idea of what you need. Get as specific as you can in the search on size, color, style, etc. You can bet I've got these Coach espadrille sandals in my cart!

2. Grab Your Handbag Picks.

Many of the favorite handbags are the next to go, so if you see a handbag you love, snag it right away! I missed out on an amazing deal for the Tory Burch Parker Tote because I waited a few hours. It's still on sale elsewhere, but still a bit higher priced. Lesson learned >>>> if you know you'd like to go for it, don't wait.

3. Buy in Batches.

Speaking of.........it may sound a bit crazy to some, but because Nordstrom is so amazing with their free shipping and returns policy, I recommend buying items in batches instead of doing a big "Final Order". But only if you are certain about the items (particularly shoes and handbags)! This way you don't lose out on an incredible deal, since most items are 40-50% off.

4. This is the time to buy RUGS.

I'm particularly fond of the Dash & Albert and Couristan rugs, especially with a stair runner installation project on the horizon. There are so many great options though!

I still have a lot of browsing around to do, but here are my personal top picks and a favorites round up for YOU! Have FUN!! ;-)

Coach Espadrilles / Cora Block Heel Sandal / Hazel Pointy Toe Pump (white)

Shoes

kate spade cross body bag / rebecca minkoff blue small love cross body / chloe lexa bag

Handbags

Gibson Ruffle Sleeve Top (also petite) / knotted hem pullover /

sun catcher crochet top / beach cardigan / paloma striped off the shoulder top

Tops

catherine distressed boyfriend jeans / emma skinny jeans /

Dresses & Bottoms

Accessories

diamond hand tufted wool area rug (in 3 colors)

HOME

From the beach,

Anneke

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Driftwood Home Decor

May 23, 2017Coastal Interiors, Fave Picks, Driftwood, Home DecorAnneke McConnell

When we first moved into our beach house a few years ago, one of my favorite pieces I found to decorate our home with was a HUGE driftwood fish that was eventually named "Finley" (thanks to some amazing ideas from you guys!). And yes.....he had to be named. ;-)

There's something about adding driftwood pieces to a home to get that beach house feel, whether you live right on the beach or not. It's all about balance, so too much can overdo it quickly.

Driftwood home decor ties in really nicely with coral, sea fans, green plants (like monstera, philodendron, and fiddle fig leaf), white slipcovered furniture, and of course navy blues (like navy rugs or pillows). Creations can often be found in the form of sea animals, candle sticks, lighting, mirrors, and furniture.

Driftwood Home Decor for that Beach House look

driftwood turtle / driftwood anchor / driftwood whale tail / large driftwood seahorse / driftwood mirror / whitewashed driftwood fish / driftwood pelican / driftwood side table / driftwood pineapple

"Finley" the Fish!

chair source

DRIFTWOOD ANIMALS

DRIFTWOOD FURNITURE

DRIFTWOOD LIGHTING AND MIRRORS

DRIFTWOOD HOME DECOR ACCENTS

There are so many beautiful driftwood pieces out there! Thanks to a lovely follower on Instagram, I just learned about the handmade shop Beachwood Dreams - check them out for AMAZING driftwood pieces!!!

From the beach,

Anneke

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Splurge vs. Save

May 18, 2017Splurge vs. SaveAnneke McConnell

It's time for another Splurge versus Save! Thanks for the lovely comments about yesterday's post on casual blues and dealing with overanalyzing - one day at a time, it really does get better.

Now, whatever your budget is, there are usually similar items across the board at different price points to get you the look you want. It's why I LOVE creating splurge vs. save posts for you!

In the spirit of not overanalyzing, I keep these simple and to a minimum of items. I'm also going through all your direct messages on my Coastal Interiors Instagram about design items you're on the lookout for. It's SO helpful to get your feedback, so keep an eye out for what you asked for!

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