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Top Ten Favorite Kitchens with Pendant Lighting

Good morning, chic readers! We hope you are having a fabulous day. Today, we are dreaming of school getting out, summer days on the beach and… pendant lighting! (Not necessarily in that order.)

You know that we think lighting, more than most anything else in a home, has the potential to totally change the look and feel of a space.

Nowhere is that more true than the kitchen, where lighting is so important for a functional work space–and where opportunities for accessorizing and really making the space your own are fewer.

Whether you’re looking for lighting with a shade that stands out a little from the rest of the color scheme,

Or lighting whose color blends in but still makes a fabulous, bold statement, the right pendant can totally transform a kitchen.

One of our favorite elements of a kitchen island is the ability to hang pendants over top.But, even if you don’t have an island, pendants are super chic over a dining table. We actually think a pair–or more–of pendants can be an even more beautiful look than a statement chandelier.

These pendants combine fabulously with these bar stools to contribute to the overall industrial vibe of this kitchen.

kitchen with Goodman Pendant lighting over island — Ashley Winn Design

Metallics always add a hint of glamour, a touch of sophistication that’s a little less over the top than a chandelier. We absolutely adore the touch of gold inside these bold, white pendants.

pendant lighting — Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle

Speaking of metallics, why try to make the chain blend in when it can absolutely shine! We love how these pendants connect with the fume hood for a totally custom look. What is your favorite style pendant? Do you prefer one that blends in or is made to stand out?

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day!

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This Weeks Best New Books from Woman’s World

It has been an incredible week in the The Southern Side of Paradise world–to say the least! One of my big, lofty goals when I started writing was to appear on the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller List. That dream came true this week because of YOU! Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased the The Southern Side of Paradise and recommended it to friends. I couldn’t believe it when I saw my name on the Publisher’s Weekly List–and The Bookscan Bestseller List (#19. Woo hoo!)! The Southern Side of Paradise was also a Barnes & Noble Bestseller, and topped the iTunes Charts in both ebooks and audiobooks!

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Top Ten: Details for Stylish Living Rooms

Good morning, chic readers! We hope your Monday is off to a great start and that you are poised and ready to tackle this week. We are so excited to share a few of our all-time favorite living rooms–and a few of the features that we think most great living rooms have in common. So take a few minutes, refill your coffee, and reset your mind with these stunning rooms that can’t help but inspire you to a more productive (and comfortable!) day.

living rooms — Lauren Elaine Interiors via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

A fabulous focal point. In this room, this beautiful fireplace serves as a stunning focal point. We love the antique feel.

2. A chic, well-decorated coffee table. Just take a page from Serena & Lily. They never disappoint.

3. Statement art. Speaking of never disappointing, Andrew Howard certainly doesn’t. His room are always chic, never cookie cutter, and, oh yeah, include truly gorgeous art.

4. Something a little bit unexpected. From the multi-colored floor lamp to the fur chair, this room is anything but expected.

5. Seating for limitless conversation and…

6. A cozy chair just for reading.

7. A little symmetry. Everything doesn’t have to match all the time, but, we have to say, symmetry sure is pleasing to our eyes. This Beth Webb beauty is symmetry at its finest.

8. Loads of personality. Because, at the end of the day, your living room is all about you and your family. From the museum-worthy to the party-ready, Marshall Watson lends every space personality in droves.

This is a living room we wouldn’t mind visiting today. But, for now, we’re going to get back to work and dream about these gorgeous living rooms… What are your living room non-negotiables?

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of you day. We always love it when you stop by!

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Thanks so much to everyone who has been so supportive of my Peachtree Bluff series. If you haven’t read Slightly South of Simple or The Secret to Southern Charm, pick up your copies before The Southern Side of Paradise (NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!) releases May 7, 2019!

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE AND TOP TEN POSTS OF 2018 HERE

Top 10 Blog Posts for 2018

Happy second week of 2019, wonderful, amazing readers! We want to thank you so much for making 2018 our biggest, best year yet. May 3, 2010 Mom and I posted our very first post, on natural fiber rugs, thinking that we would keep this little spot on the internet for a year, tops. (For the record, we love that first bedroom we ever posted, designed by the Suzanne Kasler, just as much now as we did then.) Eight and half years later, we have grown from two followers (Dad and Will) to hundreds of thousands, and we look forward to being here with you every single day! We are always thinking about what you are loving, what you aren’t, what’s new, what’s next, and what makes our hearts beat a little bit faster. We are thrilled to share our most popular posts of 2018 with you. Thank you for another amazing 365 days in the books. And here’s to the next eight and a half!

House Tour: Caroline’s Chic Hamptons Beach House

House Tour: Beach Cottage Chic

The Southern Side of Paradise

Creating a Dream Home–Down to the Last Detail

In Good Taste: Carpenter & MacNeille

American Farmhouse Style

House Tour: Blue Ridge Mountains Beauty

The Incredible Power of Flowers in the Home

Celebrity Kitchens with Plenty of Style and More

Tour a Carmel-by-the-Sea Cottage and More

Thanks so much, as always, for stopping by Design Chic today!

There might not be anyone in the world who loves her hometown quite as much as I do. All the amazing people of Salisbury, NC were so supportive and encouraging when I was growing up and continue to be so now. I am so proud and honored that my books, THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM and SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE, were #1 and #3 on Rowan County’s 2018 BESTSELLER LIST. Thank you, thank you to Wendy Persse and everyone at South Main Book Company for handselling my stories all year long—and to all the readers everywhere who allow me to keep doing what I love year after year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Salisbury and Rowan County! There really is no place like home!

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Are you resolving to read more in 2019? Pick up your copy of Slightly South of Simple, the first novel in my Peachtree Bluff series, Book 2, The Secret to Southern Charm, and Book 3, The Southern Side of Paradise releasing, May 7! I’m so grateful for the support of my readers!

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE!

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10 Favorite Ways to Add Texture to a Room

seagrass bag adds texture — Ralph Lauren Home

Happy Monday, readers! We hope you had an amazing weekend. We figured if anything could get your week started off on the right foot, it was a couple of cute puppies… And maybe a few of our favorite seagrass accents to lend a coastal chic feel to any space. Take a peek at these fabulous looks that add texture and style.

seagrass rug.adds texture — Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Seagrass rug in this Sea Island Home

seagrass staircase.adds texture — J.K. Kling

The perfect seagrass staircase

seagrass basket pendant in kitchen adds texture — Studio McGee

Woven Pendants Make a Statement over the Island

seagrass stool in kitchen adds texture — Milk and Honey Home

Seagrass Stools add Texture to the Kitchen

seagrass basket in kitchen adds texture — Terra Cotta Design

Stay Organized with a Seagrass Basket

seagrass woven baskets adds texture — Gary McBournie

Seagrass woven baskets at the end of a bed

Riverside House Seagrass Bed

seagrass rug — Miles Redd via Architectural Digest

Just-Right Rug

bathroom seagrass chair — Lee Ann Thornton

Seagrass Chair and Basket add Function to the Bathroom

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day. We always love seeing you here!

If you’re looking for something to read, make sure to grab a copy of THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM , one of Southern Living‘s best beach reads, to slip in your tote.

September 13: Chapel Hill, NC Library, Who Am I?, September 13, 2018, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm with:

Diane Chamberlain, author of The Dream Daughter
Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of The Secret to Southern Charm
Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings
Lloyd Kramer, Director of Carolina Public Humanities, will moderate
September 21: Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd., Cashiers, NC, Q&A and Signing. Presented by Friends of the Library. For more information call the Library at 828-743-0215, 3:00pm, free and open to the public

September 21: Chattooga Club Speakers Bureau Event, Cashiers, NC, 6 pm, open to Chattooga Club members and guests

September 26: New Bern, NC Private Book Club Event, 6 pm

October 4: Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Purse Auction, 11 am-1 pm, Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, NC

October 11-14: Poppy Con 2018, Tall Poppy Writers Retreat, Chicago, IL, private event

November 6: Private Book Club Event, Beaufort, NC, 6 pm

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FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAM AND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE!

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Top 10 Pink Rooms for Valentine’s Day

Top 10 pink living room — Cullman & Kravis Design

The last few weeks might have been all about green and blue (We’re watching the Super Bowl right now and this is a great game!), but the next couple will be dominated by pink and red. To get you in the Valentine’s Day mood, we thought we’d share 10 favorite posts with fabulous pink touches. They are full of inspiration! To see more of each space, just click on the links!

This living room is a perfect example of how to do “pops of pink” without looking too girly or overdone.

Top 10 pink dining room — Domino Magazine

We don’t know which pink in this dining room is our favorite, the fabric or those hydrangeas. Fortunately, we don’t have to choose!

A pretty shade of pink in a fun pattern adds loads of life to this dining room.

Pattern on pattern is always chic when it comes to pink.

Top 10 pink bedrooms — Suzanne Kasler via Architectural Digest

The palest shade of pink is soothing and chic in this bedroom.

A white bedroom is always in style, and these hints of pink take it up a notch!

pink beach cottage — Coastal Living Magazine

Love pink indoors? This Bahamas House totally embraces the pink look with a pale exterior that is eye-catching and beautiful!

Our friend Elizabeth from Pretty Pink Tulips knows all about a splash of pink! Her favorite tulips add this season’s chicest color in any space–indoors or out.

Speaking of outdoors, this porch is pretty in pink for sure!

A pink umbrella on a chic patio? Yes, please! This one has us in a summer state of mind!

Whether your team won or lost last night (or you were really just counting down the minutes until This is Us), we hope this pretty pink has started your day out on the right note–and has you dreaming of Valentine’s Day! Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day!

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Top Ten Favorite Kitchens with Pendant Lighting

DANIEL ISLAND AND CHARLESTON, SC EVENTS–FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, that’s okay! I’d still love to see you to celebrate this great cause!

Top Ten: Details for Stylish Living Rooms

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of you day. We always love it when you stop by!

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE AND TOP TEN POSTS OF 2018 HERE

Top 10 Blog Posts for 2018

FOR MORE INSPIRATION VISIT OUR INSTAGRAMAND PINTEREST AND OUR TOP TEN POSTS OF 2017 HERE!

10 Favorite Ways to Add Texture to a Room

Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day. We always love seeing you here!

Top 10 Pink Rooms for Valentine’s Day

Whether your team won or lost last night (or you were really just counting down the minutes until This is Us), we hope this pretty pink has started your day out on the right note–and has you dreaming of Valentine’s Day! Thanks so much for making Design Chic a part of your day!

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