Lately, I've been a grill master...

We are so lucky and received so many awesome wedding gifts! (still working on the thank you cards guys, coming to a mailbox near you soon!) One of our favorite I have to say, is our new Weber grill that my parents gave us. Boy oh boy! For those who know me, know that I am not really the domestic diva and the kitchen is really not where I shine. But let me tell you, once I start cooking outdoors on the grill, I am a whole new woman! David is totally surprised by this new woman he has married ;)

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All of this outdoor cooking, has got me thinking of outdoor entertaining and fun in the sun...

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So here are two story boards do get your outdoor entertaining ideas going...

Maybe you prefer a more classic look for your outdoor area:

^^Classic colors, simple metal furniture. You can't go wrong with this look. 

Or maybe you prefer to be a little more modern and give your guests some wow!

Bright colors, mixed textures and geometric patterns make this space ready for fun. Pass the Mojitos! 

Happy grilling!

xo}L

Little Miss Muffet, sat on her.... tufting??

I love furniture, well quite frankly, more than I love shoes. In my opinion you can build a story in your interior through your furniture. Classic pieces and stories of where you found a certain item will fill your halls and bring a smile for years. And well shoes... let's be honest, sometimes they provide nothing more than a lousy blister.

Since the fiance and I have moved into our new home (which is way more ample in space than our tiny Chicago apartment) I have been dreaming of what to fill the new square footage with. Well, I just can't get my mind off of a comfy tufted sofa.

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This living room is full of character! I love the large collection of vintage posters of all sorts of sizes and shapes. Mixed with the Chesterfield and modern furniture it creates kind of a fun, airy living space.

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Or, why not upholster a whole tufted sofa in a printed textile? Combined with a fun wall color, I think it looks pretty fresh and exciting!

I can't get enough of this next mid century modern living room. It's dripping in my personal style! This Chesterfield sofa covered in this rich green leather is so handsome, I am just itching to cozy up on it with a great book and cozy blanket!

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And the tufting doesn't have to stop with the living room! Take it throughout the house...

This stunning tufted wall, with built in seating makes this dining room look ultra luxe...

Dining room design by: Tobi Fairley

This multi-functional bedroom has many great elements, but my favorite is the tall tufted headboard...

Image via Coco + Kelley

Happy tufting!