Hello friends! Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Pinterest for all the behind the scenes, not to mention my new FAVE app Periscope!!

There are also some pretty FANTASTIC sales right now at Pottery Barn for dining tables, home office furniture, lighting, halloween, drapes, rugs, the entryway and more.

So, when it comes to fall, it's tough to make black and white decisions about what is my favorite. From hot coffee or tea in the mornings to the cozy fireplace and candles, paired with comfort foods and family gatherings for the holiday season - I love it ALL. But blankets.....they really have the ability to make a house a home in these cooler seasons.

As a mom of three kiddos, I love spending time with them snuggled in a good chair or the sofa reading books together in the evenings. I wish I could say it happens every night, but hey....no one is perfect. ;-) You can bet that this time of year though that I bring out all the fall and winter weight blankets and fill every basket I can throughout our little beach house. It's a necessity for those morning devotions, evening reading time, Saturday morning cartoons, and watching the waves during winter storms. Baskets and blankets - they carry us through the season! Not to mention make fantastic gifts for friends, family, hostesses, etc.

It's not too difficult to go wrong with a good sturdy basket and quality blankets, but I've rounded up some that have caught my eye this season at various price points. Whether you love cotton, wool, or cashmere......rattan, wicker, or rope, I've brought my personal favorite throw blankets (a few oversize!) and baskets that are sure to bring years of warmth and storage wherever life takes you. :-)

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source - faux fur blanket

source - greek key throw

source - gold throw blanket

source - oversize chunky knit throw blanket

Baskets

Blankets

What are your favorite kind of blankets? Connect with me in the comments below or on social media. I love to chat with you guys!

xo,

Anneke

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Coastal Interiors: Living Room Design

September 23, 2015Home Blog PostsAnneke McConnell

Hello friends! Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Pinterest for all the behind the scenes, not to mention my new FAVE app Periscope!!

Fall is officially my favorite time of the year. As a Pacific Northwesterner, born and raised, the air turns crisp, the rainy season has not quite arrived, and the occasional evening of an outdoor fire with smore's always makes the kid's happy!

I lean toward simple decor and don't change things too much from a seasonal standpoint, but when you do, simple changes in pillow covers, table linens, curtains, and foliage seem to do the trick. Not to mention pulling out the pumpkin spice candles! I can never get enough of those!

This living room design is a great place to start. Just add pillows, blankets, and other decor with a seasonal color scheme that you LOVE!

lamp / wine rack / drapes / foliage / sofa / rug /

xo,

Anneke

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Accents Chairs That Make A Statement for Less

July 14, 2015Home Blog Posts, FashionAnneke McConnell

I've always felt that certain elements in a home's design are like icing on the cake, one being lighting (which I shared a few tips for choosing HERE), and the other being your accent chairs. Whether you have one or two in a bedroom sitting area, a child's room, your living space, or flanking your dining table, they are the perfect opportunity to bring a greater sense of your personal style to a room. You can literally have all the same elements in a room, and a statement chair or two will change the look of the space depending on what you choose.

Below I am sharing some great deals on accent or statement chairs, most of which are under $500. I hope you find something that suits your home. I personally have my eye on this one which is currently on sale! It's everything I look for in a good chair: comfort, style, and family friendly. ;-)

Also, I'll continue to share my faves for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. It's still only open to cardholders, but it is super easy to sign up now. Things are already starting to sell out and those awesome post-season prices. I'll continue to say that I believe in buying less and choosing well - I'm just here to point you in the right direction. So if you're on the lookout this upcoming fall season to add a new pair of boots to your wardrobe, find that perfect faux fur vest, booties, or pretty little dress for the holiday season, this is the time to jump on these great deals! The sale opens to the public this Friday if you'd like to wait, but I say if you know what you're looking for, go for it!

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Artist Feature: Lucy of Craftberry Bush and Coastal Watercolor Art

July 7, 2015Interiors, Home Blog PostsAnneke McConnell

The talent and skill I see in the world of blogging and social media blows me away every day. When I first began blogging, I was immediately drawn to the talent of other bloggers, business owners, designers, etc. We all seem to have gone various directions, finding our way and working within the areas we gain the most enjoyment from, all while trying to help those who stumble upon our work and ideas.

With that said, it has been a JOY to see Lucy from Craftberry Bush grow in her artwork and really put it out there for the world to enjoy! You can see her beautiful summer home tour HERE.

My heart skipped a beat when she recently shared her watercolor series of coastal inspired motifs. They are SO beautiful and I couldn't wait to share them with you! I love that she is making her work available through Society6 and her art can be bought as a pillow (which I've highlighted below), iPhone case, t-shirt, mug, framed art, shower curtain, etc. There are so many options.

Her pillow designs come in sizes 16" x 16", 18" x 18", or 20" x 20" as a cover alone or with a faux down insert included. The throw pillows are made from 100% spun polyester poplin fabric, are individually cut and sewn by hand, feature a double-sided print and are finished with a concealed zipper for ease of care [as described in the Society6 site].