Along with setting up the blog, I have been working on some really great design projects, which I will share with you over the next few months. Now I am back with the promise of regular posts again. So please forgive me and if I may shamelessly plug, take a peak over at CreateGirl, where you will find even more budget friendly home decor ideas and even some fashion finds! OK, back to work.

Across my desk this afternoon came a fabulous email from CB2, one of my “go to” stores. If you write a review on one of their products, you will be entered to win a $1000 CB2 gift card! We all know you like to share your opinion on products, so hop on over; in this crazy economy, don’t we all want to save a little? The lucky winner will be drawn on December 17th…now that would be a great Holiday gift! Below are a few of my favorite CB2 products:

Oh, not to mention all the pieces above are on sale! Have you purchased from CB2? Share your favorite pieces…and happy product reviewing!

First, decide what is most important to you. Do you want to have a place to lounge out on a chaise or is having people over for a dinner party the most important factor? In this post, I’ll present some wonderful chair options for creating that outdoor living room.

First is the fabulous Rex chair from CB2. It is available in two sizes, lounge and standard. For a lounge chair which sits lower to the ground and is a bit wider, the price is inexpensive. I can just picture us now….a drink in one hand and legs hanging over the side. The poppy, which is EVERYWHERE right now, is my favorite color. Talk about a sunset!

I absolutely love the vintage feel of Atuto’s ring chairs. Their style is sweet and full of interest. The gentle, delicate klismos back made of sturdy iron creates a nice contradiction. I could see them used in a little garden in the summer and then pulled inside as an accent chair in the cooler months. Lovely!

Smith & Hawken always has sturdy, wonderfully crafted pieces, like this Whitfield chair…I’m in love with the scrolled arms. But to be honest, sometimes they are a little expensive for pieces I’ll use just three months out of the year.

Luckily, S&H is now doing a line for Target. Their Marlton Club Chair is a great option! This is the perfect compromise of style and price, only $169 compared to the $699 version shown above. The cushion is plush and sits comfortably. The only change I might make is to replace the cushions with a fun Sunbrella fabric from Ballard Designs. This Citrus Stripe is on sale for $17/yard; that’s a great deal and it looks very summery!

So go on…soak up the sun in your new chair and use your outdoor space in whatever way your heart desires. After all, it is the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!!