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April 30, 2013

Summer Design Trends and a Party!

 

Summer Design Trends

Are you counting down to Summer like I am?  The days are getting longer, the breezes getting a little warmer and the stores are stocking up with summer wares!

For me, one of the best parts of summer is seeing what new trends are on the horizon for the warm months.

Color is everywhere for the summer season and emerald is “it!” In fact, I’ve rounded up several way to incorporate this color into your home decor!

West Elm Emerald Table

Emerald Bubble Ceramic Table  photo via West Elm

From Ikat to Houndstooth, you’ll also see fun patterns taking center stage.

Bridgeport Outdoor Fabric Collection photo via Thibaut Courtyard

Bridgeport Outdoor Fabric Collection photo via Thibaut Courtyard

Gold and Brass are hot! hot! hot! and natural elements are always a classic hit!

 Nate Berkus Collection for Target photo via Target

 Nate Berkus Collection for Target photo via Target

From chairs to tables.  Decor to the Outdoors, it’s fun and easy to incorporate these newest trends, even if on a budget.

Would you like a chance to chat with some of the blogosphere’s top designers?! Bloggers who have their finger on the pulse of the latest summer designs, decor and DIY trends?

If so be sure to join us this Thursday, May 2nd from 9-10 PM EST, where I’ll be hosting the Hometalk Summer Home Decor Trends Twitter Chat with an amazing panel!

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Michael Wurm, Jr. of Inspired by Charm, Darlene Weir of Fieldstone Hill Design, Kim of Sand and Sisal and Jeanna of SAS Interiors will be there to help answer your design and decor questions as well as share their top picks in Summer Design!

To be entered to win one of FOUR Fabulous Gift Cards be sure to RSVP for the party!


How to participate
Use hashtag #hometalk.
Use Tweetchat for easy chatting.

Anyone can participate, but you must be following @Hometalk and … and RSVP before the chat!

Follow us here
Follow @Hometalk
Follow @inspiredbycharm
Follow @fieldstonehill
Follow @SandandSisal
Follow @Jenna_burger
Follow @meetuatthefence

RSVP here
Put your twitter handle in the “Link Title” field (example: @Hometalk)
Put your email in the “email” field
Put your Twitter URL in the “URL” field (example: https://twitter.com/Hometalk)

P.S. Winners will be selected at random from RSVP’s. (If a winner is chosen who RSVP’d but did not attend a 2nd winner will be chosen.)

Leave us a comment if you have any questions.

See you Thursday Night!

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  1. Cynthia says

    April 30, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Love the hounstooth pillows!

    Cynthia

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  2. Jeanette says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Any shade of green is my favorite so I’m there!

    Reply
  3. Angelina says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I am loving those Houndstooth pillows, the colors are BEAUTIFUL!!

    Reply
  4. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    April 30, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Oh so excited!! Love the pops of color!!

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Love the neutrals of the Nate Berkus collection! Can’t wait for the twitter party – sounds like fun! Lots of talent I see!!

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Oh darn – I think I put my blog url in the url box! Sorry have only had one cup of coffee so far today! My twitter url is https://twitter.com/SettingforFour – thanks Heather and Vanessa!

    Reply
    • Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says

      May 1, 2013 at 6:59 AM

      Hi Heather,
      I think mostly everyone put their blog URL in place where the twitter URL is supposed to go… I did, until I read your comment.

      Reply
  7. Therese says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Love the dreamy green and the mega Houndstooth!

    Reply

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