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Friday Find :: Veggie Garden Basics

May 31, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Can you feel it? Ah, summer is almost officially here. And one rewarding (and eco-friendly) project for the summer months is to plant a vegetable garden.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have a large backyard, there are plenty of container options that would be great for patios, decks or even fences. I love this vertical herbal and veggie garden solution below…

image via Nesting Newbies

If you are thinking of creating a veggie garden this summer, now is the time and here are some fun tools and basics you’ll need to get started.

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Happy Friday!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on May 31, 2013 in container garden, Features, food, Friday Finds, Garden, green design, healthy home

Friday Find :: Lawn Games

May 24, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

They are just plain fun. Lawn games are a great way to entertain family and friends over the holiday weekend while encouraging a little exercise and friendly competition. bocce ball, croquet, paddle-ball, horseshoes are some favorite garden games in my family.

bocce // hand-ball // croquet // horseshoes

What’s your favorite lawn game?

Here’s more great games for the whole family (inside & out!)… they would make great Father’s Day gifts too!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on May 24, 2013 in baby and children, Entertaining, Features, Fourth of July, friday find, Friday Finds, Holiday, Parties

Friday Find: West Elm Summer 2013

March 22, 2013 · Comments { 6 }

Okay, I know. Spring just arrived and I’m rushing you into summer months! But, just had to show you images of what West Elm has in stores now for summer. One trends you’ll see in the collection is the use of vibrant color … from watermelon to lagoon blue there is sure to be a shade you’ll love! Adding a colorful new rug, chair or throw pillow is an easy way to give your home a fresh look for summer.

I’m leading off with my favorite image. I’m in love with these gorgeous silk pillows by Pauline Reyes (below). A native of Mexico City, Pauline’s pillows were inspired by the vibrant colors and patterns in the Talavera pots her mom had in the house.

mexican inspired throw pillows

pink and white paper flowers southwestern inspired pink and whtie rug mosaic tiled coffiee table affordable upholstered daybed sea glass bottles chic embroidered throw pillows

And this last image of flickering lanterns and votives has me longing for warm summer nights!

Check it all out and more at West Elm!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 22, 2013 in color, Features, Friday Finds, furniture, rugs, tabletop, textiles, throw pillows, tile

Friday Find :: Malibu Loft

March 8, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

Chic, sleek and modern. These are words that come to mind when describing the Malibu Loft furniture collection. Launched in 2011 by Somerset Bay, Malibu Loft offers a youthful vibe to contemporary furnishings through hand-painted finishes and fabulous design details not normally seen with this aesthetic. Although the collection is offered in six beautiful colors ( fresh, dusk, java, ebony, ivory, stone and cayenne), I’ve selected my faves in fresh (crisp, clean white).