Design of the Day: Coastal Cool Living Room

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sofa / coffee table / rug / wood arch mirror / blue tufted arm chair / coastal floor lamp

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Thanks for the love on yesterday's fall outerwear post!  I think since we are currently road tripping across a few states to Yellowstone currently (and it's pretty hot!), I was inspired to created a calm and cool design for the living room today. A design that is classic and will stand the test of time, with a bit of modern flair.

If you enjoy this design, please pin and share it for future reference!

I hate to blog and run, but I'm keeping things pretty short and sweet until our kiddos are back in school. Being full-time mama is my #1 priority this summer!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

xo,

Anneke

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Home Decor with Kathy Kuo Home - 20% off today only!

Hey guys!  It was a great time celebrating the 4th of July here at the beach house - good food, good friends, and today is about clean up and recovery. Lol  

If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, my last post was a round up of outfits from Instagram.  I was SO pleasantly surprised with this pretty ruffle one shoulder dress!

As for today, I couldn't resist breaking from the clean up of yesterday to share with you that Kathy Kuo Home is having a 20% off sitewide sale TODAY ONLY!

They offer some of my favorite coastal home decor items on the luxury, high quality side of design, so 20% is a great deal on pieces that will last forever. This sofa is my favorite!

Have fun browsing the Kathy Kuo Home site and if you find that perfect coastal home decor item for your home, remember to use the code SUN!

Remember that I'm here to answer an questions you may have, so please feel free to reach out!

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xo,

Anneke

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Chic Bedroom with Coral and Navy colors

Hello friends! We've finally kicked off our summer vacation here on the McConnell homefront, and couldn't be more excited!  Between beach combing, BBQs, and a road trip planned to Yellowstone, we are happy and thankful for this time we get to spend as a family.

Surprisely, this may give me more time to blog and share design, fashion, etc. since I am no longer commuting during the school day.   A BIG thank you to those of you that follow along and find a snippet or two of something to try yourself, add to your home or wardrobe, or even gain a little more balance through things like my free Make It Happen Challenge >>>> working on exciting updates right now! Eek!!

I try to keep things simple and to the point around here, so let's get to today's design!  

Catherine Hand Tufted Wool Navy and Grey Rug / Nordstrom Gold and Marble Pentagonal Accent Table / Nordstrom Gold and White Stacked Ball Table Lamp / Mazagam Navy Ceramic Pattern Bowl (alternate) / One Kings Lane Wingback Linen Bed (talc) / Nordstrom Coral and Cream Border Pillow / Nordstrom Gold Telescoping Curtain Rod / Coral and Cream Pineapple Accent Pillow / "Amberlyn" Sunburst Start Mirror / Nordstrom Navy and White Pillowcase Set

You can count on many of my designs incorporating navy somewhere.  Mixed with warm colors tones like coral and gold balance each other well.

The "waves" of the navy and grey rug remind me of a gentle, calm sea.  The classic wingback bed in a linen fabric can be dressed up with any accent colors or patterns and is an overall great pick for anyone.  How beautiful is that coral and cream pineapple pillow?!  Love at first site for me!

Be on the look out for more designs and style posts and please don't hesitate to comment on a particular room or nook you'd like me to consider designing for!

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DEAL ALERT!

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This cute grey slipcovered chair for only $91.95!!! I'm still hoping it's not a typo!  Here is the same chair at another site for comparison!

xo,

Anneke

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Where to find the best woven bistro chairs

Hi friends! Nothing says "COASTAL" to me like rattan, wicker, and the casual chic vibe of woven bistro chairs.  They are practical and beautiful for dining seating, patio seating, as barstools and desk chairs. I LOVE them!

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By far I believe the Riviera Side Chair (as shown below) is a fave for many people, but there are great contenders out there for you to choose from at various price points/quality.

Remember, some of these are sold as singles and others only as a pair! Not to mention most have multiple color options.

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Some things to consider when choosing what type of chair to go with. These are all personal preference:

1.  Yes or No to arms on the chair.

2. Are they constructed to be used Outside?  Not all of them are!

3. If the seat material is lighter, is it a quality that will clean easily considering tanning oils, bronzers, food/sauces, markers, etc.?

4. Are they stackable? (if that's a desire for storage purposes)

5. Is the front of the seat design flat or curved (waterfall edge for comfort)?

The chair below is an example of a commercial grade, stackable bistro chair with an aluminum (faux bamboo) frame, great for indoor or outdoor use as aluminum is rust resistant!  And at only $80, a GREAT price point!

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Below is probably one of my favorites I've found that has arms as well as a "waterfall" edge on the front where the legs sit.  This is more comfortable than the flat-style seat and something to consider when making a decision as well.

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Below are two examples of similar chairs.  [CLICK the image for details] Both chairs have a REAL rattan frame, navy and white chevron pattern and waterfall edge.  The little details really make the difference on what kind of statement you're going for.

The first chair has the chevron pattern on the back framing, whereas the second chair does not, but is a bit more chic and understated than the first.

I hope this helps if you've been looking around for the perfect bistro chair!

Right now is a great time to add them to your home or business since Spring and Summer is typically when there are tons of them in stock and there are a great deal of sales happening at this time.

Below I'm sharing more bistro chair finds from various places. I'd love to know YOUR favorite!

BISTRO CHAIRS

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Have a great day beautiful friends!!

xo,

Anneke

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