Spring

The Best Rope Baskets for Your Home + Weekend Picks

February 19, 2016Spring, Interiors, Home Blog Posts, Fashion, Fave PicksAnneke McConnell

Thank you so much for your awesome response to my last post on the new Bookshelf Styling Class by my friend Heather! You are in for a treat because she is a trained teacher AND designer. If you haven't signed up yet, do it now before the price goes up March 1st! See the details HERE.

Onto today's topic of baskets!

Beautiful rope baskets (well, baskets in general) are one thing that are a versatile MUST in any home. They corral toys, blankets, and can act as a container for plants like one of my fave, the fiddle fig leaf.

Transitional Living Room by Vancouver Interior Designers & Decorators Enviable Designs Inc.

Now, if there are two things I really love to do, it's research things to death (nerd alert!) and bring it all together in one place. When it comes to finding the most unique rope baskets, my first suggestion would be to go to ETSY and search "rope baskets". You will find beautiful handmade pieces and be supporting a small business owner, often for a more affordable price to you! Win win!

Here are a few of my favorites I found:

As for other rope baskets around the internet, there are many, but below are my favorites for a coastal casual style. I found Joss and Main to have the same items as other retailers but generally for about $20 less. It's a free membership site, but I've heard many say they don't want to join sites like this. Trust me, they are worth it and have tremendous savings on their flash sales!

Other sites that I found to be the best were Wayfair, Amazon, Nordstrom, and Target.

By FAR, I think my favorite rope basket is this one by Colonial Mills. You can find it in a variety of places, but Wayfair has it available in 10 different color combinations!

Large Striped Rope Basket for Storage

This rope basket is similar, but a little more expensive. I love the two tone look though and it comes in 4 color combinations.

Turquoise and White Striped Rope Basket for Storage

Here is a cute one on a smaller scale (with other size and color options), that's affordable and perfect for putting magazines, books or plants in. Sometimes a smaller size is needed for things like match box cars and such. ;-)

Small Two Tone Knit Basket for Storage

What do you think? Are you a storage basket loving person like myself? What do you use them for? I'd love to hear more in the comments!

Also, as we head into the weekend, there are so many new items arriving for Spring! Here are a few things that have caught my eye lately. The pretty Spring sandals are my favorite!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to enjoy the view!

xo,

Anneke

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Coastal Interiors: Modern Vintage Living Room

February 6, 2016Coastal Interiors, Summer, Spring, Home Blog Posts, Interiors, Living Room, EdesignAnneke McConnell

Coastal Modern Living Room by Anneke McConnell

Thanks for the social love and pins from my last post guys! It can be a little daunting to put yourself out there, and I'm so thankful for your support!! xoxo

As for today's design, I love a good mix of modern clean lines, a uncluttered but collected space, and definitely a beach vibe! Incorporating inky blues, indigo, palm leaf green, etc. with pops of warm colors, gray and tan are my tendencies in design.

I fell in love with that navy brushstroke pillow (and more colors!) at first site and have always been a sucker for palm leaf ANYTHING like this pillow.

Using a clear coffee table and sofa you can see underneath really just visually lightens the feel of a room. I love the sofa in this design for that very reason!

The navy striped rug is a vintage find, so at the time of this post there is only one available. Adding home decor with history and quality like this really adds life to a room - whether it's found online, passed down in the family, or found at an estate sale!

Then how FUN is that gold starburst pendant!!! Lighting has such an amazing way of pulling an entire room together - one of my most popular post is on lighting which you can find HERE!

We are also ALL about versatility around here at Coastal Collective Co., and garden stools definitely fit the bill for that!! They are incredibly easy to move around, can be used inside or outside AND as a seat, footstool, or side table. We personally have a few and LOVE them! I think the subtle variation in colors in this one in today's design are gorgeous!

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With lazy, warm summer days not too far off (no, I didn't forget Spring!), I am loving EVERY item in this collection above!!! Swing porches, garden stools, outdoor pillows galore. It's all gorgeous and inviting, not to mention comfortable for a night with friends and good food....and hopefully great conversation. ;-)

And to top it off with a few weekend faves. Clearly I have sunshine and warmer days on my mind!

tan suede heels / sunglasses / necklace / perfume

xo,

Anneke

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Using a Coat to Make a Basic Outfit Look Chic and Pulled Together

February 4, 2016Fashion Blog Posts, SpringAnneke McConnell

It's no secret that I play the casual game here in the Pacific Northwest region as a stay at home/ work at home mom. Yes.....I'm ALL about heels and dressing up too!

When it comes to the day to day and I'm wearing a casual look, I have a small arsenal of coats and jackets that I can easily throw on to look more "put together" when going out - even for a quick trip for a lunch date or the grocery store.

I can easily go from the above look, throw on a jacket (one of MANY), and go to the look below.

As for outfit details, the creamy lace top is my new go-to for casual days with the kiddos and those sandals are going to be on the repeat! They are pretty comfortable! The everyday trench coat is a little larger than normal, so I'd suggest sizing down. ;-) It's a nice piece for layering as we get closer to Spring!

Another example of going from basic to more chic is when I wear classic distressed denim and a white button up shirt, then when I head out, I throw on this coat for a pop of subtle color, pattern, and texture. Sounds like the designer in me!

I LOVE the zipper detail on this coat! It makes it easy to put on gloves and stay warm. ;-)

As for this outfit's details, the blue plaid coat fit perfectly and felt very comfortable to move in and true to size. The white collared shirt ran very large - it's a boyfriend shirt, so I should have caught on to that! And yes, the black handbag is my go to basic black bag and roomy enough for all the essentials.

Ok, last quick comparison! Sometimes choosing a contrasting coat in a neutral is all you need.

All I did here was add a coat! I swear by it!! Again, the same bag and sandals. And I love how these black distressed denim jeans fit - it's a struggle to find the right fit for me online, but these fit first try and are true to size. Yes....I'll be checking for a white pair. ;-)

Photography via: Kayla J Photography

As we get closer to Spring, there are some great discounts happening all around the internet. Be sure to check out:

ShopBop's sales - up to 70% off

Charlotte Russe - buy one dress, get one for $10

Have a beautiful day friends - no matter what season of life you are in, know that you are special and loved!

xo,

Anneke

P.S. If you're new to Coastal Collective Co., I'd like to invite you to take The Make It Happen Challenge! It's a FREE 5-Day Video Series I made to help people meet their goals.

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