All About Outdoor Rugs & Sale

Hey hey ya'll Happy Friday!

We are on summer sick day number 10000 million, (or more like day 4, kid #2 has the virus, kid #1 is finally eating and fever free). One benefit of sick days in quarantine is that I was able to get a ton of posts drafted and I get excited about sharing the things you ask for.

Coming up next week:

A Summer (barely any cooking) meal round-up;

Organization post;

Fun Ways to Keep Kiddos Busy

Tips on helping your child learn to read;

A post for all of my preemie mamas out there;

And a post on my floral obsession.

First I am checking in with a few sales posts! And since I had a friend ask me to find her an outdoor rug that she could layer under her smaller one I thought I would start here. With a Rugs USA sale (and you get an additional 15% off with CODE: NATRUG15!!!)

Here are some favorites!

Few things you should know about an outdoor rug:

- it makes a GREAT dining or kitchen rug/runner because they can easily be sprayed outside ( just be sure to completely air it out to dry),

- you should always roll them up and bring inside during the winter season.

-a flat weave rug will withhold heavier foot traffic

-use a runner for a smaller patio space or to add interest to a hallway/mudroom

-layer a small rug under your door mat to add interest & update a old mat

-have a huge deck? buy three rugs and place them side by side or under each "conversation area" (like under dining table, under patio seating etc)

love this neutral one!

lots of texture!

I really love the idea of the faux grass under a kids area (like water table or play house) or makeshift putting green for your hubs!)

Love these doormats! The monogrammed ones are great for layering over something (like the striped ones, which comes in so many colors!) ! Really great way to spruce up your space!

Most of all think of rugs as a perfect way to create visual interest and complete a space. And it's also a really easy way to update/refresh a space, a new rug can completely change a room.

I am hoping to add finishing touches to our living room and show how much it has changed the room. But for now check out my Pinterest board for inspo! Now remember to plug in CODE: NATRUG15 for additional 15% off with.

xoxo

Natalie

Here are a few other favorites!

Mi Casa : Console vs Sofa Table

Hey hey,

I've slowly resurfaced from the virus we all had. Can we just agree that being sick as a mama is the WORSE. I still had to nurse and care for a needy babe and toddler while feeling like complete garbage. But tis is life. It all must go on. lol and I'll stop my whining.

Decorating is so dang time and $ consuming. Worth it yes but shheeeeesh.

I feel like a broken record about our family room but it's on the goal list and as we dump money on the landscaping/outdoor space (which will eventually be rewarding) I struggle with not having a space I love to look at so. The goal is simple: finish this room. I'm not even going to start on the rest of the house....

First up:

Console vs Sofa Table (different things or are they the same?!?!)

I've come to the conclusion that we definitely need something, for some storage and for extra lighting purposes.

Here are some great ones I've found.

Blue 4 Drawer Sofa Console Table

Console Table With Two Shelves (on sale now!)

Elda Mirrored Console Table

Odile Console Table (under$200!)

Swanson Console Table

Unfinished Sofa Table

Gavelston Sofa Table (love the rustic look!)

Gold and Mirror Console

Lucite Console (my fav!!)

Safavieh Manny Oak Console Table ( I was impressed with Home Depots Selection!)

Safavieh Antique Brass Console Table

Mid Century Two Tone (love me some mid century modern, 2 of these may be awesome!)

Although I'd love something gold, the hubby my not agree and want something warmer/wood. What do you think, sofa table or console? Wood or medal? Simple or statement piece?

xo

Natalie

Parson Desk (2 of these with baskets underneath...)

#micasa #familyroom #liveinhere #style #mamastyle

10 Playroom Must Have's

I'm sort of embarrassed at how long it took to get this little update up. The truth is I often second guess myself and either thought it was to early (not done) or my pictures weren't good enough. But I knew it was a time! Here is our playroom! My favorite room in the house. I love that it is full of light and color, functional and I still feel like it isn't to kiddish and has a little bit of style.

Scroll down for 10 Playroom Must Have's:

You can see some before pics of this space here. I think we've come a long !!

1. Books & storage - give kids a specific place to put away certain things and they are more likely to help during clean-up.

//These ledges (love these acrylic ones) wire baskets / canvas ones //

//I've always loved this book shelf / we stack them in this one from Ikea in Z's bedroom //

//this is the one I want to get for Ami's room //

2. Adult Seating - We found the Ikea sofa on a yard sale page and it has been heaven sent. Perfect place to nurse and rest while Zoe plays. She also loves watching her iPad or reading "all nuggled up". But most f all it gives the adults a place to sit during playdates!

(Also love these jute floor pillows for both kids and adults!)

I love this similar sofa // this futon is on sale for under $200 // this bright green one would add color to any room // no room for a sofa, this chair is or this bench would double as storage!

3. Kiddie Table & Chairs

I painted a craigslist find with chalkboard paint and paired with these chairs, love how it looks!

// You could get this set , // this set is the one we have in Zoe's bedroom and under $50.

What is key here is having a place they can craft, color or even have a snack.

4. Activity/Craft Storage

I tend to over buy crafting supplies, it's just my thing!!! But keeping everything organizer not only limits it, it also makes easier for me or our sitter to plan crafts or activity's for Zoe.

We used our shelves (simple brackets and pieces of MDF ) // large mason jars // this organizer // file/magazine holders // and these foldable totes.

And I have been thinking of adding this for the things I WANT Zoe to be able to reach like construction paper, lego sets etc.

Don't have any crafts for the kiddos? Start with this kit and get to pinning!

5. A kid friendly Rug.

it doesn't have to be a kiddie rug! Just something soft they can roll around on and perhaps break a few falls, colorful enough to hide spills (ours had paint on it in week 2) almost 2 years into owning ours and we are beyond happy about our purchase.

We have this one. (Colorful Options: #1, #2, #3, #4 ) Someone please buy this one.

6. Toys the kiddos can play on their own.

I loved having toys that Zoe could reach and play on her own. Puzzles in a rack, wooden blocks, play magnets, foldable tunnel, foldable playhouse (ours is ikea but I love these colors!) Having toys she can play on her own helps me get things down or nurse and she learns a bit of independence.

7. Play kitchen.

This is probably the one toy she plays with EVERY SING DAY! Our is in our kitchen for now, keeps her entertained while I cook and I love that she can mimic something I love doing! (we have this one, I love this too! and this one.)

8. Play baby

baby doll /this baby alive doll is so cute! // with crib /highchair / diaper bag

Now this is for those of you with baby number two on the way. Gifting Zoe a crib, baby and high chair before her sister came was huge. She LOVES playing mommy to her babies and even sits and "nurses" them.

9.Baskets

Nothing like a few catch all baskets to organize a space. I have a few with stuffed animals and even one with her toy balls. (love these with tops, this one is great too, this eco-friendly one is cute!)

10. Chalkboard

We primed our wall in magnet paint and painted in chalkboard paint.

She colors (the board and herself!), practices her letters and simply scribbles! Plus these magnets are so much fun!

These are the things that make our playroom complete, what are your must have's?!

xo

natalie

#micasa #bebe