Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home decor. Show all posts

Bean Bag Boss


A bean bag chair is a contemporary home decorating item that adds a unique tone to any room it’s put into. There are lots of ways to implement one into an interior design which include the obvious use of an extra soft lounging chair in front of an entertainment unit. However, if we’d stopped there we’d be promulgating the notion that bean bag chairs are a one trick cliché, when actually they can be a tried and true element of anyone’s home décor and work in almost any room or situation. There are of course the round bean bag chairs that everyone is familiar with, but what you may not be aware of is the different sizes and shapes that bean bag chairs can come in. 
A flat square is versatile because they can be molded into a variety of shapes for different purposes. First of all, they can be used as a large pillow to lay supine in, and the concept of a coffee table ringed with these is particularly decadent. They can also be laid on their end seams to create a few different kinds of armchairs or even as a kind of saddle to sit in as a stool when posture and poise come into play. There are also bean bag sofas and ottomans to consider, and of course arraying all of these in combination is where the fun starts to begin.
Some people seem to think that bean bag chairs are appropriate for a child’s room, but while they’re definitely less serious than a straight backed chair, they can be make part of a room that is every bit as sophisticated, productive, or sexy ;). The correct positioning, fabric choice, and colour coding need to be taken into consideration to achieve the effect you desire.
xoxox,
CC

The Best in Garden Furniture


Summer is coming around, and this means that you need to begin unearthing your garden furniture from the cobwebs which accumulated over the winter. It’s always a shock how dirty, broken and rotten your garden furniture gets when it’s locked away, and often it’s better to pick up a few new pieces than to make do with neglected items. 

So, as your petunias start to bloom and you finish mowing your lawn in preparation for the emergence of the summer sun, consider investing in some of these key pieces of garden furniture to make the most of the weather.

Sun loungers
The importance of good sun loungers in the garden can never be underestimated. It would be an absolute crime if you were forced to make do with traditional wooden chairs that offer nowhere near the same level of comfort, so they are well worth the investment. 

The style of sun lounger you decide upon will largely depend on the space you have to accommodate it and your budget. Take the time to work out exactly where you’ll place it and how much money you are willing to spend.

Garden benches
Garden benches are a great way to create seating solutions that cater for more than one person. Perfect around a wooden garden table or hidden away in a shaded corner that offers a little peace and quiet, garden benches give you the freedom to reorganise your garden according to your needs.

Swing seats
Swing seats are great for those long afternoons in the sun when all you need is a cold drink, a good book and something to gently rock you back and forth into total relaxation. Available in a variety of new intriguing designs, a well-designed swing seat can become the centrepiece of a wonderful garden. 

Hammocks
A great way to keep the kids occupied – or to relax in comfort yourself – hammocks don’t need to be large or complicated to work well. If you don’t have the confidence to try and construct one yourself, take a browse through those available online. You’ll be sure to find a hammock that suits your needs. 


xoxox,
CC

Poppy Tree Frames Giveaway!


Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Poppy Tree Frames, a lovely line of unique and expertly crafted picture frames to make your home as fabulously fashionable as you are!  Here's a bit about the company from the website: "Poppy Tree Frames sells custom, hand made picture frames. We offer 18 frame styles in 42 colors and 49 prints.  At Poppy Tree Frames, we absolutely love and take great pride in what we do. We love to design and create art that will complement our customer’s pictures and homes. Our goal is to provide such incredible products and excellent service that our customers will be excited to come back to us and share us with their friends and family."

All items at poppytreeframes.com.

August frame.

Clover Strata frame.

Orchid frame.

Oval frame.


Regal frame.

Fabulous news, darlings!  CC and Poppy Tree Frames have a $30.00 Gift Voucher to give away to one lucky CC reader, to use toward the purchase of one of these fun, fantastic frames!
Seven Day Giveaway: To enter, simply "like" Poppy Tree Frames on Facebook and leave a comment on this post telling CC that you have done so.  
For an extra entry, leave a wall post on Poppy Tree's Facebook page mentioning this giveaway.
International Fellow Fashionistas welcome (but will have to pay their own shipping costs).
Good luck, darlings!
xoxox,
CC 

CC Loves...

First things first, darlings ~ the winner of CC's Shop Moderne $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway is the lovely Mary Jo - happy shopping!
Darlings, here are just a few of the things that CC is currently smitten with:
This Urban Lace Jewelry Victoria necklace. This jewelry is absolutely stunning and eco-friendly, too ~ each piece is made from recycled bicycle inner tubes... How cool is that? Shop at urbanlacejewelry.com.
These Sheyna Golden Bow earrings. So delicate and lovely... CC has and adores! At sheyna.com, you can also create your own handmade jewelry... so much fun! Fabulous news, darlings! Sheyna is offering CC readers 20% off with promo code carrie20. Happy shopping!
These Valentina snakeskin pumps, at jcrew.com.
These Miss Albright cinched satin peep-toes, at anthropologie.com.
These Giuseppe Zanotti canvas and leather slingbacks, at net-a-porter.com.
These Fibi & Clo Bright Star sandals. So gorgeous and comfy! CC will definitely be wearing these beauties on her next trip to the Florida Keys!
This Hunting Season python clutch, exclusively at intermixonline.com.
Haute asymmetric dresses, like this Susana Monaco overlap dress, and...
This Alice + Olivia one shoulder Goddess dress; this and previous at shopbop.com.
Also this Mason by Michelle Mason color-block stretch-jersey and silk-crepe dress, at net-a-porter.com.
This Goddis Naples Wrap in Fonte. Fabulous news, darlings: Goddis is offering CC readers 40% through 11/28/11 with coupon code SAMPLESALE!
These Wiener Werkstatte pillows, at neuegalerie.org. You simply must check out this museum shop ~ so many amazing finds!
This Kurtz Collection Mercury Bowl, at kurtzcollection.com, an amazing shop owned by CCs fabulous friend Erika! CC and Ms. Kurtz used to teach together in NYC!
Tell CC, darlings: what are you loving right now?
xoxox,
CC

Architectural Inspiration: Purple Predilection


Architectural inspiration via elledecor.com.

Nancy Gonzalez crocodile fold-over clutch; this and next at net-a-porter.com.

Lanvin belted asymmetric dress.

Belle Noel crystal and dagger earrings; this and next at shopbop.com.

Report Signature Calyer slatted platform pumps.

Darlings, what do you think of this kitchen and the look it inspired?
xoxox,
CC

Architectural Inspiration: Blue, Baby!




Architectural inspiration via marieclairemaison.com.




Forever Sexy halter bikini, at victoriassecret.com.


Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Lissy boxy swing dress; this and next two at shopbop.com.


Gorjana Taner two bar bracelet.


Diane von Furstenberg Eva scarf tie platform sandals.




Darlings, what do you think of this bedroom and the look it inspired?




xoxox,

CC
P.S. Have you entered CC's Fashion Flirts Gift Set Giveaway yet? Win a fabulous prize for you or mom!

Architectural Inspiration: Pops of Color


Architectural inspiration via nuevo-estilo.es.



Gucci open-back silk crepe dress; this and next at net-a-porter.com.



Jimmy Choo Samia zebra-print cashmere-blend scarf.



Tory Burch Classic Mini Bag; this and next at shopbop.com.



Schutz open toe platform booties.


Darlings, what do you think of this space and the look it inspired?


xoxox,


CC

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