Coastal Inspired Rooms - So Perfect For The Summer Season

Thinking of  relaxing by the beach this summer but can't get there? How about decorating your abode for the summer season that mimics the airy, breezy and clean coastal style.

Coastal rooms are usually light and bright with ocean hues, and accessorized with natural materials, crisp linens and seaside Décor.

Take a look at these coastal inspired rooms below:

                           
   

                       
                                Source:  House Beautiful

           Relax and unwind in this oceanic bedroom.

Source:. Pinterest

  A modern coastal vibe befits this living room

                                     Source: Google

           A bright and light kitchen with seaside decor
                                and nautical stripes

       "Nothing soothes the soul like a walk on the beach"
                                                     Author - unknown

How To Update A Guestroom For The Summer Season

One of the most important aspects of hosting guests is providing them with a tranquil, cozy and comfortable guest room. Even if your guests are only staying a short while, providing a restful oasis is essential for their well being and to ensure that they have a memorable experience. A guest room should be inviting and convey a feeling of ease with a dash of luxury.

If you are planning on hosting this summer and your guest room is in need of a little updating check out these tips below:

1. Add fresh flowers - they add a pop of color to your decor.
2. Provide your guests with an alarm clock, reading lamp and a night light.
3. Place books and magazines on a bedside table or in baskets.
4. Put pretty stationery and pens/pencils on a tray.
5. Use only pure cotton bedding and iron out wrinkles if needed.
6. Stock up on a variety of pillows ( soft, medium, firm and non-allergenic).
7. Use quality hangers and not wire hangers - your guests will appreciate this.
8. Buy a room fragrance in a neutral scent to keep the room smelling fresh.
9. Provide your guests with a comfy armchair to sit or read. (See below for bath tips)

Updating  The  Bath  

• Fresh soap and toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash) are essential. Buy small guest soaps for each guest and discard after use.
• Replace worn out towels with fresh towels and wash cloths.
• Have a first-aid kit handy filled with aspirin, bandages, and safety scissors.
• Clean and/or replace shower curtains (especially the liner) and bath mats.

These guestrooms from BHG  are  so inspiring!

                             
                A bedside  storage  display for an alarm clock, extra blankets
                                                                  and throws.

                 Fresh  flowers, notebooks  and a layered  bed will make
                                                              any guest  happy.

                                Fill a dresser with  toiletries that  guests  will  appreciate.

               Task  lighting, a warm rug, storage  basket, and
                                           magazines  says "welcome ".

                                                           
                              I hope you enjoyed  this  post, have  a  great  weekend !

Korres Body Butters - An Amazing Solution For Parched Summer Skin

Korres body butters are clinically effective, affordable, natural skin care products.

Developed by George Korres, a homeopathic pharmacist from Athens, Greece, who made it his mission to develop safe organic products made from natural ingredients and medicinal plants.

The Korres line of products contain no silicone, mineral oil, parabens or dyes; they do contain essentials oils and plant extracts.

Korres body butter contains shea butter, quince extract (quince is a fruit similar to pear) almond, avocado and sunflower oils which hydrates and soothes your skin while leaving it firm with no tacky residue.

Best Selling Body Butters:

Guava Body Butter

Basil Lemon Body Butter

Vanilla Guava Body Butter

Mulberry Vanilla Body Butter

Jasmine Body Butter

Korres body butter is perfect for dry elbows, knees and rough feet or wherever you have rough dry skin.

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                                            Guava, Quince and Fig

Basil Lemon 

                                         Mulberry  Vanilla

Vanilla  Guava

             All photos  courtesy  of  Bing  images

My favorite scent is Guava....what's  yours?

Decorate your home for the summer season with neutral tones and textures

Summer is such a relaxing season, a time to take it easy and just breathe. With Long evenings and cool breezes, it's the perfect time to infuse your decor with neutral tones and textures.

 A neutral color palette will bring a sense of calm, serenity, and warmth to your space.

Neutral textures and tones are classic, and compliments any style of decor whether traditional, cottage style, or modern. One of the benefits of going with neutral tones on the walls is the flexibility that it provides when changing or upgrading your furnishings and   accessories for the summer season.  When  adding floral cushions,  patterned furniture and bold accessories  to your interior,  a neutral color palette will make  for  a  smoother transition.  See below:

Neutral wall tones compliments  the striped  headboard  

making  it  the  focal  point  of  the  room  

This  living  room  feels open and airy with  thanks to the

 textured and tonal accessories

        A beige sofa gets updated for  the  summer  with  a punch  of 

 color  from  a textured throw and printed  pillows  

This classy and modern dining table  is accented  by a

 textured table runner, taupe chairs and a subtle wall color

Relaxing and soothing describes the creamy white tones in this  bedroom

Neutral  paint  colors  

All photos  courtesy  of Bing  images  

Fashion Friday: 8 Summer Hairstyles that are Short and Stunning

Get a jump start on the summer heat by rocking a short and sexy hairstyle.

Celebs are chopping their long locks and are opting for the shorter look so they can remain current, to recreate themselves, or just simply because they prefer a short hair-do for the summer season.

A short haircut can change  the shape of your face, enhance  your  features, is easier  to take care  of (dries quicker), is more manageable,  and can make  you  look  years  younger.

Before taking  the  plunge, do some  research  as to the  best cut for your face shape, and whether a certain cut will suit your lifestyle and  budget, e.g. trimming and added hair care products for maintenance.

If you're unsure or on the  fence as to whether short hair is for you see these stunning pics below:

                                          Are you ready to take the plunge?  Comment  below.
                                                        Have a great weekend!   
                                                                 
                                                   All photos courtesy of Bing images

Fashion Friday: Steal Beyoncé's distinct fashionable style

Beyoncé  knows a thing or two about fashion and style, she's been setting trends for years and has influenced a generation.

The latest issue of Marie Claire magazine features some of her trendy summer looks, mixing patterns with classic pieces, casual with chic creating a sort of uptown/downtown style, see below:

Classic blazer paired with cutoff denim shorts

Color blocked side slit dress with a punch of  yellow  

Long sleeve graphic T-shirt mixed with cutoff shorts

Little black dress teamed with black biker jacket and sexy heels  

White blazer, Guns N Roses T-shirt, distressed jeans with a high ponytail  

Striking a pose with an all white outfit with nude accessories  

Which is your favorite Beyoncé outfit?  Comment below.

Have a great  weekend!

All photos courtesy of Marie Claire magazine  

5 Stylish light fixtures to brighten your abode for the summer months

"Design is defined by light and shade, and appropriate lighting is enormously important."       

                                              Albert Hadley, The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer

Lighting is pretty important when decorating or staging a home.  It can illuminate a treasured object, or turn a dim and dingy basement into a bright and cheery space where everyone wants to hang out. With so many types of light fixtures on the market today from pendant lighting, task lighting to globes, why not brighten your home this summer with these stylish light fixtures below:

Ikea kitchen hanging light fixture with a mix of modern and vintage

  Globe light fixtures from Ikea in a range of styles and colors

                                          Ikea task lighting lamp perfect for above a nook or beside table

Flush mount lighting from Pottery Barn

                                             Classic Pendant lighting from Pottery Barn to brighten a kitchen

                                                                              or entryway

Photos courtesy of Ikea and Pottery Barn

Happy 4th of July!