stoned

a growing trend i am loving - anything marble! 

from your home decor to your daily gadgets, they are all getting the lovely veining every marble has. here are my picks : 

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fun real fun giveaway

welcome back from the long weekend friends! i hope everyone had a fantastic july fourth celebration. i'll share some of our weekend pics tomorrow but today, i have an exciting giveaway for all of you! 

i teamed up with FUN FLOORING by FUN REAL FUN floor coverings, makers of mats and rugs in stylish designs and colors. these mats are 100% machine washable, made of high quality neoprene backing and are all made in America. they come in 3 sizes and can be used indoor and outdoors. the various playful and colorful options make them versatile as well as functional home design accents.

they were so generous to send me one and i can attest to the beautiful realistic design and how firm yet soft they are on the feet. i chose the tiley cyrus (i just love the rugs names!) and fell in love with the vibrant blue color and medallion design. it's perfect right by my bar cart at home!

here are a few of their outstanding designs : 

BLUE COLLECTION

WILD PRINTS

GREEN COLLECTION

and there are so much more designs to choose from on their online shop. i suggest you head over there and pick a design you like because we are giving away one FUN FLOORING mat (23" x 36" sz value $ 48) to a lucky winner! see details below on how to join : 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

AND THAT'S NOT ALL ~  all our readers will get a 15% off coupon code : SWANKY*CHIC to use until sunday, july 12th! time to go shopping and good luck everyone!



* HUGE THANKS to FUN FLOORING by FUN REAL FUN for this giveaway*

the hit list

here's my current favorite list aka my friday favorites (click pics directly for quick links). i'm all for whites lately and a few quirky whimsical accessories for the season!

have a great weekend everybody! 

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decorating on a budget

if you haven't been to target lately, which i highly doubt - do stop by the home decor section for some really pretty (and affordable!) stuff. it's making home updating exciting!

i am especially loving this accent table and this gorgeous pink lamp (under $50!). brighten up your backyard with these teal patio chairs (only $110 for both). scroll down for more budget-friendly decor options. 

more budget-friendly items for your home, shop here :
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easter break

EASTER  2015

images from my IG

i am signing off early ths week. we have a long weekend easter break ahead of us and i can't wait to spend it with my family. i will take this time to possibly unplug and unwind from the busy and hectic past few days. let's see if i can get away from instagram (@swankychicfete) but for sure i won't be back here until monday.

so before i go, i'd like to wish you all a blessed easter holiday. hopefully you'll also make time to reconnect and reflect on what matters most to you.

have a great weekend friends!

easter ready

easter and spring is one of my favorite times of the year. lots to celebrate. spring time, easter and ben's  birthday. we tend to celebrate his birthday around easter just in time to have family and relatives over to celebrate both occasions. 

here's a little inspiration for your home if you are planning to host an easter brunch or easter egg hunting for the kids. classic spring touches of gingham, bunny bunting and an egg wreath all in pretty pastel palette will be perfect.

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have a seat

i have no clue target's got an array of amazing french-inspired upholstered chairs if you're on a the hunt for them. i've got a few featured here in basic colors but they come in a bunch of other neutral shades in
prices ranging from $ 75 - $ 500.

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spring for the home

shop this home spring inspiration : 

elephant salt & pepper shakers // pink tray // pineapple pillow
peony napkin ring // muse d'or candle // pom napkins (similar)
lamp // candleholder set // curved side chair


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hanna home

we are big fans of hanna andersson over here. aston  wears their swim suits summer after summer. he also picks out his school backpacks from this store year after year. but our favorites are their pajamas definitely. 

very recently, i discovered their new home line from their latest catalog which i religiously receive. the fresh kids home line is so adorable that it kind of reminds me of a mix blend of pottery barn kids and the land of nod. a slightly smaller collection but yet cohesive, it is not short of color and patterns. 

here are some of my favorite kids rooms from their site : 

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i'm dreaming of a .......

.......WHITE CHRISTMAS! 

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holiday wishlist

1 / five piece place setting
2 / instant camera
3 / bucket bag
4 / clear mod locker
5 / nespresso
6 / tray table 

drum roll please

for our little chicago project, i am now deciding on a drum shade light pendant for the entry hallway. i didn't want anything too huge or intricate - just something simple and elegant with a classic design. these are the 9 contenders above that i am loving.

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7 (similar here) / 8 / 9

christmas in october

the third installment of oh joy's target collaboration is available in stores and online now. this holiday collection of tabletop and entertainment accessories don't disappoint! 

it is pretty festive all right! 

shop for them here. 

 

 

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gilded fall

nothing scream fall festivities more than gold glam home accessories. they don't need to break the bank as they are especially available at our favorite target store!

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fall ready

hello monday!

we had glorious weather this past weekend and it made us so happy. it's about time. we tried to be out as much enjoying the weather. we had an early morning power walk around our neighborhood on saturday and later on dined al fresco at a new favorite restaurant.it was the perfect weekend until our houston texans team lost to the dallas cowboys yesterday. ouch. 

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a few weeks ago i started decorating our home for fall (check out last year's decor and more here from the past). aston  already picked out our front door pumpkin, he also shopped for his halloween costume and i think we are so ready for fall! 

light em up

hi guys!

i did a little blog pause yesterday after having a pretty busy weekend entertaining relatives visiting. it was great spending time with them and monday literally was a day of recovery. well, i'm back today to share our little renovation project and picking out kitchen lighting with you. 

i am eyeing these light pendants and some inspiration photos that i can't stop staring at. what gets your vote? 

clockwise : 1, 2, 3, 4

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