Retailer Spotlight: Tuvalu

Tuvalu, a coastal home furnishings and accessories store in Laguna Beach, California, is the star of this week's retailer spotlight.  Owner Laurie Alter opened Tuvalu in 2003 upon moving back to the beach after living in McCall, Idaho for seven years.  Located in the heart of stunning Laguna Beach, Tuvalu is known for its wide selection of coastal inspired furnishings, art and accessories.  Laurie and her talented staff take great pride in sourcing truly unique items from across the globe.  The distinctive product mix allows customers to create living spaces that appear collected over time; a perfectly orchestrated mix of fresh and familiar.

Tuvalu

Laguna Beach, California  

A relaxed seating vignette with Lacefield pillows

Eye catching shell chandeliers hang in Tuvalu

Lacefield spice linen pillows

Lacefield pillows in shades of ocean blue

A coastal inspired cabinet filled with unique finds

Tuvalu is located at 295 Forest Avenue  Laguna Beach, California  92651  949.497.3202

The Tuvalu website is currently being updated and will relaunch soon with an improved online shopping experience that provides the same excitement as the beachside store:  www.tuvaluhome.com

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Lake House Dreaming

When it comes to summer vacations, it seems that most folks are either lake people or beach people.  I always thought of myself as the latter... until a relaxing weekend on the lake with a group of friends from college made me think otherwise.  Now I am dreaming of one day owning a lake house close enough to Atlanta to spend summer weekends relaxing and enjoying nature with family and friends.  Unfortunately, I tend to dream big, as in this gorgeous Bill Ingram designed home on Lake Martin in Alabama.  It is pure lake house perfection! 
What about you, are you a "lake person" or a "beach person"?
All photos via www.billingramarchitect.com 

Lake Martin, Alabama lake house designed
by Bill Ingram Architect | photo via

The home sits on a large lot with panoramic views of Lake Martin

Love the casual shingled exterior

Detached garage in a shade of dark green
that complements the trees and shrubbery

Welcome home! (I wish)

Varying shades of leafy green are used throughout
 the house, blending with the beautiful natural surroundings

A stone wall and ceiling beams are rustic, yet chic

The dining space is casual and inviting, with hints of drama 

A massive kitchen island perfect for entertaining 

The master bedroom has elements from nature - like the
fabric canopy with ferns in sepia tones

Lake house living is all about the outdoors -
even the master bath opens out to the yard!

Friday Finds: Summer Stripes

Friday Finds from Lacefield

Clockwise from Top Left:
Tankini from J Crew
Plates from Zazzle
Cabana beach chair from Amazon
Scarf from Gap
Missoni espadrilles from Zappos
Jaipur rug from Wayfair
Party straws from Sweet Estelle
Bateau striped tee from J Crew
D935 cobalt stripe pillow from Lacefield
Paul Smith iphone case from Polyvore

Crisp Blue and White

Nothing says summer beach house quite like crisp blue and white decor.  It is a classic, clean look that we never seem to tire of!

Lacefield Spicer Lapis chairs 

Lacefield Marrakesh Indigo Batik pillows

Lacefield Cobalt Textile Collection

Lacefield Casablanca Midnight Pillow