Every Home Needs One Of These

Good Morning!

I love to entertain.  Nothing makes me happier when my house is filled with people enjoying themselves and having a good time.

One of the things I truly believe is that every home should have a bar station or a bar (serving) cart.  I have been working with several clients that love to host and this really makes people feel welcome and want to stay awhile.

(Elle Decor)

(House Beautiful)

Traditional Kitchen design by Boston Kitchen And Bath Venegas and Company

Now if you can't do a built in perhaps a bar cart would work..

Eclectic Dining Room design by 
 Modern Entry design

 or bar cabinet

Source: crateandbarrel.com via Bill on Pinterest

These are great even for those who don't like to drink.  You can serve tea or refreshing drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.  

The glistening of the glass bottles and some bite sized foods will cause people to relax and enjoy themselves.

Would you consider having one in your home?

BTW..

It was 63 degrees here yesterday and today we practically have a blizzard.  What is seriously going on with this weather?

Cushy Seats And Cushy Feet

Good Afternoon!

I went recently with the family to Cherry Hill, New Jersey to go shopping.  When I saw the Crate and Barrel sign I had to go in to get my fix.

These chairs were calling my name.  I also took note of their rugs..

I have a similar chair I bought at a consignment store but needs to be reupholstered.  This was a great visual for me : )

A chair for a cottage or a sunroom?

Now onto some great textures.

This pillow felt like you were putting your hand on smooth stones.

From a distance it looks like stone..

It's really a plush rug...and it truly is so cozy on the feet.

Another..

Love looking and sizing things up.  Have more rooms to remodel and decorate in the future..

Have a wonderful week all!

Our Trip To Chicago: Crate and Barrel

Hello, everyone!  Hope this is a great Monday for all of you.  It's bright and sunny here and my husband and I are planning on working on our backyard today.  Yes, more spring cleaning : )

I wanted to continue about our trip to Chicago.  Let's make our way down to Crate and Barrel.  I have found the location I like the most is in Lincoln Park.  The store has more character and they offer a lot more merchandise.

The glasses and pitcher Corey and I fell in love with.  They are made from 100% recycled glass and heavy.  I don't know about you but I hate when glasses are really thin and breakable.

He wants to get some : )

These two sofas I adore..

Love the clean lines and the white leather.

I have no other word to describe this than "hot".  The color, the shape and it's wow factor.  I could see this with an ecclectic, cottage, beach house style.  

Modern organic.  Simple and gorgeous.

The metal wrapped table and chairs. 

It doesn't look like it but those chairs are very comfortable.

Last one..

The color is like gun metal with an aged look.

Btw..we did get some of those glasses : )

Stay tuned.. Friday guest blogger and on Monday more of my trip to Chicago