With a little home updating in the works for our living room and entryway, I've been browsing around for the perfect rug (this one is a major contender!). As much as I love my coastal striped rugs and natural sisal or jute rugs, I have an absolute LOVE for a unique traditional rug - my favorite is a balouch (or baluch) rug, like this one in our kitchen.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that when I was growing up I did not appreciate the beauty of these rugs. Thankfully since then, I've found my way. They are truly a work of art and add a ton of character and personality to a room!

If you're looking for the perfect traditional rug for your home with a bit of a boho, coastal, Pacific Northwest kind of vibe, one of the following may be a good option for you. Remember you can always search for the specific size you need and the type of rug (such as balouch, kilim, heriz, serapi, etc.)

It never hurts to check eBay, your local craigslist, or etsy for the occasional unique find, but below I've listed some rugs I love from places that you will find unique, one of a kind rugs consistently.

BROWSE RUGS BELOW

God Bless!

Anneke

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Design of the Day: Coastal Cool Living Room

August 2, 2016Coastal Interiors, Edesign, Home Blog Posts, Interiors, Living RoomAnneke McConnell

Coastal Cool Living Room Design by Anneke McConnell

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

COMPLETE THE LOOK

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!

July 5, 2016Coastal InteriorsAnneke McConnell

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!

OOTD PICKS

xo,

Anneke

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Chic Bedroom with Coral and Navy colors

June 22, 2016Coastal Interiors, Edesign, Home Blog Posts, InteriorsAnneke McConnell

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!

Pink and Navy Chic Bedroom Design and Inspiration

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!