There’s just something about concrete in interior design that I may not ever get tired of. It could be because my fiance works in the concrete industry, so I’m used to hearing about it in buildings and trucks and all of his plant talk. Either way, you can’t deny the fabulousness of the Concrete XL.

Made from concrete with a rubber silicone bottom, this pendant lamp is unique and industrial with a modern touch. Designed by Renate Vos, the Concrete XL is available in several other sizes, including small ones that can be clustered together or placed over a counter.

You would think concrete may be a cold look to a room, but personally, I think it looks pretty cool and stylish! What do you think of the Concrete XL?

It’s been a busy few weeks and all I can think about is sitting in the warm sun relaxing. Which brought to me to some ideal outdoor seating that I wouldn’t mind having for myself!

I wouldn’t mind an outdoor spot where I could lounge, lay out, swim, grill and have dinner. Many of the gorgeous outdoor spaces you see have fancy pools and waterfalls, which ill agree are beautiful but I think there are many other elements that make an outdoor space amazing. Like the seating area!!

What do you think about outdoor seating? Do any of these spaces catch your eye?

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Last week we talked about finding the perfect sofa. This week I’m kicking myself in the butt for opening Pinterest and finding the most amazing sofa that I would never be able to peel myself off of.

Isn’t it gorgeous? It makes me want to throw away my current sofa, even though I love it so much I think I might love this one more. Isn’t that terrible? I feel like I’m cheating on my sofa!

Anyway, more about the sofa. The sofa you see above is the Soho Tufted Upholstered Daybed from Restoration Hardware. I’ve never really been a Restoration Hardware person, especially seeing some of the strange things they’ve been coming out with in recent years, but this makes up for it.

Of course, the price isn’t cheap [even on sale!] but I think this sofa would likely last a lifetime. Would you get tired of its large seat? Possibly, but you could always put it in the basement for guests to sleep on. I can’t see that happening though – I see it adding dramatic effect to a large living room.

What do you think about this tufted sofa? Are you in love as I am??

Welcome to the first Weekly Six of 2013!

Hope you had a great week – it just seemed to fly by over here. But I’m not complaining!

Here’s this week’s Weekly Six:

1 – The lovely Keisarinna Collection of wooden accessories.

2 – A beautiful view that can be seen from the comfort and style of two Egg Chairs.

3 – Weekend project – DIY silver leaf lamp

4 – Started the Dukan Diet this week and I’m happy to find some chocolate I can eat in these pancakes! Anyone ever try this diet?

5 – Isn’t this glass and chrome combination gorgeous?

6 – Fresh floral wreath – love the pink clusters against the greens!

Have a great weekend!

A friend of mine just moved into a new place and is on the hunt for the perfect sofa. She keeps sending me links and photos, because she just can’t decide. And I totally get it.

Buying a sofa can be an expensive decision, and it’s important that you choose one that’s perfect for you and your home. Or close to perfect – you don’t want to be searching for a sofa for the rest of your life!  Whether you decide on a smooth leather sectional sofa or a fabric loveseat, I thought I’d be together a few tips on how to make the decision much easier on you.

First of all, there are a lot of things to consider – like size, shape, fabric, color, and price. Will a sectional fit in the room you want the sofa in or would a sofa set be better? That also ties in with what you prefer – some people love sectionals , some love sofa sets. Or maybe you want a sofa bed to accommodate extra guests?

As for fabric, there are TONS to choose from – different colors and textures – and don’t forget about leather! Leather is nice because it’s super easy to clean, but it doesn’t always provide the coziest feel. Plus, some fabric sofas have removable covers that can be cleaned just as well. With fabric choices come color choices, which is my least favorite part. Most of the time you know what you want, the hardest part is finding it!

Basically, it all comes down to the style you want to give your living room and the shape it can accommodate and then the colors and fabric will all fall into place. [Hopefully!} If you need help with your search, you can select from a range of sofas at ASDA – a great website with tons to offer – from corner sofas to sofa beds!

What has your experience been with choosing a sofa?

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Don’t you love when something appears so simple, but really it’s not that simple after all? That’s how this modern coffee table makes me feel. At first glance, it’s just a giant rock with some glass around it. But in reality, it’s a gorgeous modern coffee table that was crafted with time and perseverance to create a completely unique design.

Designed by Emmet Rock of Eagle Wolf Orca, the Archipelago II is what you see above. The grandiose size of the rock – and the fact that it “punctures” through the glass – rather than having the glass rest on top of a stone – is what gets my design-loving heart beating fast.

What I wouldn’t give for one of these bad boys in my living room! How do you feel about Archipelago?