A custom designed built-in bed can be the perfect solution for an architecturally awkward bedroom or to gain additional storage or extra floor space in a small kids or guest room. Not to mention, who would not love curling up in a cozy nook?

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The other day I posted this image to Pinterest:

I pinned it to my board “Love White Rooms”, but what actually caught my eye when I spotted this picture was the lucite hanging chair. I am a firm believer that every room needs a touch of whimsey and something unexpected and this room, a perfect meld of both traditional and modern elements, brings it with this hanging chair.

A hanging chair works in both interior and exterior spaces ~

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This is the time of year to declutter and lighten and brighten up your home ~ removing the extra layers and packing away for the spring and summer months anything that is weighing your space down. I love the color turquoise and, if you are considering some changes to your home, I find it to be a very timeless, happy and flexible focal or accent color. Turquoise is on the cool side of the color wheel. It works with any type of furniture and evokes the feeling of water and feels especially perfect for a Lake Norman home.

Here is some turquoise inspiration to ponder as we head into this summery feeling weekend ~

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Many of us tweak out our fireplace mantles for Christmas, but Valentine’s Day is such a light-hearted holiday, that a few changes to your mantle to celebrate this day of love can add a little happy to your home.

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The easiest way to freshen a space is with a new throw pillow & I just found a great new resource that I wanted to share. Everything in the Etsy Shop, Honey Pie Design, is handmade by graphic designer & stay-at-home Mom, Lana.

Lana’s monogram pillow can be customized with many fabric choices in a variety of font styles; the felt is cut & sewn by hand & makes a great birthday, shower or baby gift.

Is anyone else thinking Valentine’s Day?

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A classic slipper chair is an upholstered armless chair with shorter legs so it sits lower to the ground & is a very versatile piece of furniture. Less imposing than an arm chair & usually smaller, it works well in tight spaces & can easily be moved around a room.

A slipper chair can look sharp & tailored, detailed & traditional or eclectic & fun & are more affordable than armchairs.

A slipper chair allows for additional seating, fitting into a small footprint without looking awkward.

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