Cozy Sitting Area with Sleeper Chair

June 14, 2018Coastal Interiors, Edesign, Home Blog Posts, Home DecorAnneke McConnell

Whether you have room for guests in a dedicated room or not, it's nice to have some alternative sleeping options for visitors. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a sleeper sofa or chair. There's nothing extra to store away or a space that is not being used all that much (depending on how often you have guests!).

This edesign showcases a simple and inviting chair to relax in, but it can also be opened into a twin mattress bed when needed. Win-win!

Before diving into design details, a couple sales worth noting:

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Today is the last day to enjoy 20% off beds and bedding at Serena & Lily. They offer the most beautiful coastal casual chic home decor and I LOVE their linen bedding! Their sales are rare so if you're on the fence, don't wait!
Today is 30% off curtains at Target - I literally snagged 18 more of these white panels because they are only $11.89!! We used them in our master bedroom (here is our original plan) and now I want to add them across all of our windows downstairs. A vertical steamer is a life-saver!
It's Pottery Barn's 20% off Friends and Family sale! The chair, lamp and rug below are ALL included!

I hope you enjoy this edesign and find it inspiring for your own home! I'm especially loving those pillows!!!

Get The Look: Cozy Sitting Area with Sleeper Chair

Faux Fiddle Fig Potted Plant / Barefoot Dreams® CozyChic® Ribbed Blanket / Vera Velvet Accent Pillow in Green / Dumont Leather Accent Pillow / PB Harbor Table Lamp / PB Comfort Square Arm Slipcovered Twin Armchair Sleeper With Memory Foam Mattress / Bloomingville Marble Side Table / 13" Byron Magazine Basket in Saddle / PB Chunky Wool and Jute Area Rug

On a personal note, we're almost ready to share the beach house master bedroom makeover and ordered items for our summer patio are trickling in. I can't wait to share these with you, but in the meantime you can follow the day to day shenanigans on social!

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Memorial Day Sales Worth Checking Out!

May 22, 2018sale alertAnneke McConnell

Thank you for all the positive feedback on my last post sharing about our Beach House Patio Makeover plan. I can't wait to implement everything as items begin to arrive!

First and foremost concerning this Memorial Day weekend, this is a weekend to remember those who have fought and died for our country's freedom, and I don't take that lightly. Although many of the Memorial Day sales have already begun and many of us are taking the opportunity to prepare for the summer months ahead, I encourage you to take some time of solitude or whatever is meaningful to you to pay respects to those who have served our country and the families left behind.

It's difficult to adequately express, but our family extends the sincerest gratitude for the men and women who served and died for the freedoms of our nation and to their families this Memorial Day weekend.

With that said above, today's post is all about a quick run down of sales I think are worth checking out from a home decor and style perspective. Whether you're updating your patio, a bedroom, living room, or summer wardrobe, here's where to look! I'll personally be shopping a lot of sites, but mostly on Serena & Lily, Nordstrom, and Joss & Main.

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I have my eye on this top by Alice and Olivia that - fingers crossed - will go on sale!!

SERENA & LILY

Serena & Lily is my absolute favorite coastal home decor brand because their items are high quality, beautiful, chic, durable, and more. They rarely have sales, so when they do you know it's the time to jump on it!

This is the time of year you can get 20% off semi-custom sofas, chairs, etc.! Their sale is currently open early to VIPs (i.e. get the discount code by being on their email list!) and will open up to everyone tomorrow. Valid 5/23-5/29

Here are a handful of favorites, but there is literally not much of anything I don't love from their store! They have coastal chic sofas, dining furniture (their Riviera chair and barstool are customer faves), tables, bedding, pillows, outdoor, cute baby decor and more.

Oh and their RUGS!! Every single one of their rugs is a stunner! We have the Tulum Rug in our Master Bedroom (final reveal coming soon!) and it really grounds the room beautifully!

McGee & Co.

McGee & Co. has a great variety of options for the homeowner looking for high quality items with a relaxed, but sophisticated vibe. I love the coastal looking striped baskets in this laundry room! You can currently get 20% off sitewide with code SUMMERSALE through 5/28/2018. Below are just a handful of favorites.

JOSS & MAIN

It's hard to go wrong with Joss & Main. The selection is huge and they have a great price point for many people. I love this outdoor chair set!! I'll definitely be snagging some items for our patio and beach house during their sale!

OTHER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALES

Net-A-Porter — Take 50% off select designers.

**HOUZZ - up to 80% off and 1000s of items from furniture to rugs to bathroom vanities, sinks, faucets, and more. This is pretty much the gold mine of gold mines. These rope chairs are a HUGE fave!!

**Nordstrom — The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale!! 5/23-6/3. I'm looking at sandals, summer tops, and shorts!

**Pottery Barn - up to 70% off!!!! This is a NOT MISS sale for Pottery Barn lovers!!

Macy’s — Take 20% off with code MEMDAY. 5/23-5/28.

ShopBop — Save up to 40% on new warm-weather summer styles. Plus, free shipping & returns!

Ssense — Shop up to 50% off. Valid 5/22-6/3. This is huge if you shop designer items!

**Barneys — Receive up to 40% off. Valid 5/22.

Revolve — Take up to 50% off sale items. Valid 5/18.

**Bloomingdales — Take an extra 40-50% off sale items, plus an additional 20-50% off select full-price items. Also save up to 40% off designer handbags like Tory Burch, Kate Spade New York , Coach and more. Valid now through 5/28.

World Market - up to 25% off plus free shipping.

Crate and Barrel - up to 40% off outdoor furniture.

**Williams & Sonoma - up to 20% off.

West Elm - Buy More, Save More up to 30% off.

Target - Up to 30% off of home and patio, plus deals sitewide.

Ralph Lauren — Take an additional 30% off select styles using code MEMDAY. Valid 5/22-5/29.

Wayfair—Save up to 70% sitewide. Valid 5/21-5/29.

Joss & Main - Sister site to Wayfair, I also cross check the prices!

Madewell— Take 20% off select dresses using code PRETTYPLEASE. Valid 5/22.

**ASOS - 20% off EVERYTHING.

CB2 - up to 40% off clearance items and more.

Overstock - up to 70% off select items.

Hayneedle - up to 35% off indoor and outdoor furniture and home decor.

**Wisteria - 25% off sitewide with code SALUTE25. This site is like a hidden gem of home decor finds!

I'll also have my eye on Abercrombie, Loft, Express, and **One Kings Lane!

I hope this list at a glance helps you navigate all of the deals going on throughout this week ahead and the long weekend. There are so many new arrivals and full price items that are steeply discounted, so it's definitely the time to grab those items on your wishlist!

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Anneke

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Our PNW Beach House Patio Makeover Plan

May 21, 2018Coastal Interiors, Edesign, Home Blog Posts, Home Decor, Our Home, Our Beach HouseAnneke McConnell

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Our beach house is relatively tiny and living in the Pacific Northwest Seattle area means that when it's warm and sunny outside, you want to make the most of it! Updating our patio space for the Summer has been "on deck" for awhile now, and I'm so excited to share more of the transformation on Instagram as this plan comes to life! Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. The patio is an extension of our home and where we spend A LOT of our time during the Summer months June-September. The weather is typically between 70s and 80s and perfect for playing outside, beach activities, walks, kayaking, boating, outside dining, etc.

2. We LOVE to have people over to hang out, eat good food, let the kids play, etc. Updating our patio dining area has been HUGE on my wishlist for the past couple of years, so I'm pretty excited about this new outdoor dining set to welcome family and friends alike. With the added space, we can host larger groups than other times of the year when it's gray and rainy outside.

3. We're a "down to earth" kind of family and things can get messy, so whatever we planned for the patio had to accommodate fishing activities (the fire pit area is also where we'll need a spot for bait boxes, coolers, etc. as we come and go during launching). Our kiddos and their friends are also often running across the deck from one house to the next or from the beach side of the house to the street/back lot side. Sand is flying, rock treasures abound, etc. and so I've been brainstorming design ideas to make this patio a happy balance between a "beautiful and calm oasis" to "family-friendly fun zone". :-)

Some of the items in today's design we already own (like the outdoor sectional) and others are on order slowly arriving one by one. This will definitely be completed in a few phases.

Let's dive into the design plan for the three different sections of the patio: the lounge area, the dining area, and the fire pit area (also right off the boat ramp and multipurpose utility area).

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BEACH HOUSE PATIO LOUNGE AREA

BEACH HOUSE PATIO DINING AREA

BEACH HOUSE PATIO FIRE PIT AND UTILITY ZONE AREA

Foldable adirondack chairs were a MUST for this space since we need to be able to move everything out of the way for fishing gear at different times.

There can definitely be more components when it comes to an outdoor space since they may be multiple "zones" you're working with. This kind of feels like three rooms in one. :-) We're excited to share the process and how it all comes together, and hopefully it inspires you and gives you ideas for your own patio or porch space!

I'll share updates as we move along (hopefully writing more too)! It's crazy town here at the end of the school year!! xoxo

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The Cutest Striped Tote for Summer

May 10, 2018Handbags, Gift IdeasAnneke McConnell

A big thanks to all of you who jumped on board with this next month's Mom Boss Book Club book! It's a good one!!

As for today's topic, anything with navy stripes and I'm 100% there, especially when it comes to cute coastal totes! This canvas striped handbag from Kate Spade is perfect for Summer! It's called the Washington Square Mega Sam in a rich navy stripe, and comes in other patterns, as well as a smaller version.

The material is so nice! Let me give you a quick "tour" of this cute and functional handbag. :-)

It is pretty spacious on the inside and also has plenty of pocket space with the two outside pockets on the front, interior pocket with a zipper and interior side pocket.

What I love about this tote is that it has a casual vibe to it, but it can truly be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. It would also make a great mother's day gift, graduation gift, baby shower gift (as a cute back up baby bag), etc.