funky fireplaces

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I'm such a child of the sixties and seventies.  I just love all the cool, stylish things from that era! These funky, conical, brightly colored fireplaces are definitely on the top of that list!  

They are making a comeback because people are in love with mid-century style.  

Three main companies made them back then: Malm, Majestic and Preway.  Only Malm and Majestic are still in biz and only Malm is still making this style. 

They are freestanding so they can be used anywhere, and I mean anywhere! 

Outside, inside, in a corner, in the middle of a room, you get the picture.  The colors are fab too, like avocado, burnt orange, mandarin red and inca gold. 

The style is still relevant today.  

What do you think?

smittenstudio.com

I've seen them on Craig's List, Ebay, DWR.com and specialty websites for 

$300-$1200.

 1977 Avocado Preway. retrofireplaces.com

Malm fireplace. DWR.com

Malm Fireplace. Apartment Therapy

I'd love one on my patio...I'm thinking they'd be less smoky then a fire pit. 

~~christine~~

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sparkling sangria

Here's a refreshing drink to help celebrate another summer weekend.  

It's a twist on sangria, made with white wine and champagne.  

And it has lots of fresh summer fruit too! Feel free to use what is fresh now.

Cheers!

damndelicious.net

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (750 mL) bottle white wine-something crisp
• 1 (750 mL) bottle sparkling white wine-like Prosecco
• 2 peaches, sliced
• 2 kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup raspberries
• 3 tablespoons sugar, or more, to taste
• 8 sprigs mint

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pitcher, whisk together white wines, peaches, kiwis, raspberries and sugar.
• Let chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Serve over ice, garnished with mint, if desired. 
• Makes 8 servings

Enjoy!

~~christine~~

recipe and picture from damndelicious.net

hot&humid hair

it's getting really hot and humid around here and it has me rethinking my hair.  i hate using my hairdryer when it gets like this! 
how about you? 
here's some hair-spiration for the coming hh&h 
(hazy, hot & humid) weather to come.

braid it

twist & tie it

wave it

bun it

i won't give you instructions on how-to-do-it for these styles because there are literally thousands of those type of videos on pinterest and youtube. all pics from pinterest and put that hairdryer away!

~~christine~~

palm trees

Nothing says West Coast like palm trees! 

 I love them, especially in the home!

~~christine~~

all pics from pinterest

DIY cafe curtains

Anyone who knows me well knows I am NOT a DIY'er. So this is probably going to be a first and last post of this kind.  I came across the picture to the bottom right a few years ago 

and it inspired me to make these curtains.  

I bought the tension rods, spray painted them to match the clips 

and found some colorful, cotton dish towels at Crate & Barrel...that's it!

I had custom, no-sew, cafe curtains for my kitchen. 

I used dish towels but you can use fabric and sew simple hems around the 

edges. There are also curtain rods that mount to the outside of the window.  

try it! great for kitchens, bathrooms, mud rooms...anywhere 

you need a lil curtain! 

~~christine~~

all pics from pinterest

to kilim or not to kilim...

Amber Interiors Design

One of the many elements of the laid-back California esthetic is vibrant global prints. In the kitchen you can bring in a colorful, patterned Kilim

 (key-leem), oriental or persian rug. They can be found vintage, antique or new. I like them a bit worn and frayed.  

There are tons of colors and sizes to choose from and they pair well 

with mid-century modern furniture.  

They add a layer of vibrant color, texture and warmth to any kitchen.

Hannotte Interiors

Happy 30th! Post that is!

~~christine~~

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all pics from pinterest unless credited...

quest for the ultimate beach chair

Every year I buy a beach chair. 

And every year I seek the best beach chair ever built.

 I have so many beach chairs that people don't need to bring chairs to the beach when they meet me because I have a trunk full.  

I want one that is cool to look at.  

Montauk Beach Chair

Easy to carry. 

hayneedle.com

Can hold all my stuff. 

atgstores.com

Can rotate with the sun so I don't have to get out of my chair. 

Swivel beach chair catalog favorites.com

Protects me from the sun.  I am fair-skinned and freckled you know.  

XZ Beach Chair by Numen

Comfortable for reading and lying on my stomach.

Solutions.blair.com 3-in-1beach chair

And this is all I could come up with.....

The LoungePac Beach Chair

This chair has built in speakers and amp, cooler and cup holders, leg support, attached umbrella, pillow, multiple positions, folds and rolls, 

and is a mere 22 pounds. 

 If only it was cool looking.

 Wah wah......