:: 1000 Followers On Pinterest! ::

We hit our 1000th follower today on Pinterest! Thank you guys so much! We promise to continue pinning the best pins for you guys! Follow us on Pinterest if you aren’t already and join the party! Jump over to Pinterest here to follow us!

:: Coastal Outdoor Dining ::

What’s Trending Wednesday

We love being outside during summer time and in Southern California we try to find any excuse to get out. So of course we’re going to want to get the family outside and enjoy dinner. Why wouldn’t we? Today’s post is all about outdoor dining and we grabbed some photos to show you what others are doing. But don’t just sit here and wish you could do this! Make it happen and bring your families dinner outdoors tonight!

:: Spotted! Giant Clam Shell ::

Feature Friday

Look what we found in Coastal Living! What home doesn’t need a Giant Clam Shell? It’s the perfect coastal accessory! It’s even big enough to decorate inside it, like these fun starfish seen above. It’s versatility can be utilized in any space inside or out. Happy Friday!

:: Painting The Blank Canvas With Accessories ::

What’s Trending Wednesday

We love when a designer goes all white. It’s fresh, clean and looks beautiful. We also love pops of color in a space so it isn’t boring and your eyes have something to enjoy. So what happens when you take your blank white canvas and paint it with colorful accessories? Greatness.

We’ve seen people using their colors right. The best way to show off your color choices is to cut out the competition. Don’t make them compete with the surroundings in the space. All white or neutral rooms give your colored accessories the space to do what they do best – pop. So check out some of these spaces and see how these designers painted their canvases with colored accessories.

:: 3 Summer Backyard Furniture Must Haves ::

Tuesday Tips

If you plan on enjoying your backyard this summer you’re going to want these 3 must have pieces of furniture. This furniture will allow you to enjoy yourself and let your friends enjoy themselves too! What are you waiting for? Scroll down and find out what our 3 summer backyard furniture must haves are!
1. Somewhere To Sit
Our first must haves are outdoor chairs and sofas! These give you and any potential summer party guests somewhere cozy and comfy to sit. This way everyone has a place to plant their bum and enjoy that tasty BBQ!

2. Somewhere To Lounge
Next we’re working on our summer tan. Who doesn’t want to be a golden goddess or god this summer? Right?? That means you’ve gotta grab yourself a nice chaise lounge chair so you can soak up those rays! Don’t forget that sun screen!

3. Something to gather around
There is no better way to end a fun, summer night than gathering around a fire. Bonfires, fire pits and outdoor fires places give us the perfect setting to end those memorable, summer nights. Plus that always gives us the option for S’mores. One option we’ll always choose!

Not sure where to start your summer furniture search? Well then let us help you! Head over to our online store at TuvaluHome.com.

images via coastal living, coastal style, pottery barn and chichcoastalliving

:: Spotted! Encaustic Cement Tiles ::

Feature Friday

At last week’s Variety Emmy Studio event, stars walked something a little better than the red carpet. Celebrities like Kerry Washington, Hayden Panettiere and Emmy Rossum were snapped posing on Encaustic Cement Tiles that can be found right here at Tuvalu!

What makes this tile so special? Well, here are some quick facts! This ancient technique began in Europe, the tiles are handcrafted and best of all are 100% recyclable. That means you can choose custom colors, sizes, and shapes enabling you to express your own style in your home!

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to give your home a much deserved update! If you’re interested in Encaustic Cement Tile for your home call us at 949.497.3202 and talk to our design center today! Happy Friday!

:: Top 10 Coastal Design Trendsetters in 2013 ::

What’s Trending Wednesday

Thomas Paul via Coastal Living
Meg Braff via Coastal Living
Tim Clarke via Coastal Living

Coastal Living releases their first-ever list of top designers who are out there creating stunning spaces and setting trends while doing it. Some of these designer’s work you seen (whether you know it or not), like Thomas Paul’s famous octopus that’s on pillows, bedding and art or like Meg Braff’s work which is plastered on Pinterest. A quick google search or a little poking around on Pinterest and you’ll realize these designers have been influencing coastal style for awhile. Check out Coastsal Lving’s list here! We’ve also got a quick preview of some work from the names featured above below!

images via decor pad and coastal living

:: Our Shell Guitar Finds A Home ::

Our beloved shell guitar that we’ve had in our shop for awhile has finally found a home! We’re so happy!

:: Spotted! Antique Shell Bottles ::

Feature Friday

In this month’s Coastal Living we spotted this wonderful, antique bottles perfect for any coastal home or beach cottage! These beauties give any home that beachy charm and can be used anywhere in the house. You can place them on a side table, coffee table, book shelf, bathroom, bedroom or in any other nook and cranny you can think of! These small guys also make the perfect gift! Decorate your home with these fun and coastal accessories! Happy Friday!

:: Pendants Lights In The Kitchen ::

What’s Trending Wednesday

Have you seen these guys popping up in kitchens lately? Well we have too! And guess what? We’re not mad about it at all. Pendant lights are a great way to bring light into you kitchen, especially to an island. They’re perfect for task lighting and add the right touch of coastal feel to the kitchen. They also give the space a nice, full feeling since the lights typically hang from the ceiling and give the eyes something extra to enjoy in your kitchen.

You can get pendant lights in a variety of sizes as well! You can grab a large pendant and make a bold statement or grab a few smaller ones to highlight the space. It depends on the look you’re going for and obviously the amount of space available to you. So if you want to change things up in your kitchen and you aren’t looking to break the bank, it’s time you look into pendant lighting in your kitchen. Not sure where to start? Check out some of our pendants online here!