Less is More

Sometimes all it takes is one new item to freshen up your surroundings. Much like shopping for your wardrobe and updating your look with a new pair of shoes or belt, the same holds true for your home. One new rug, lamp or chair can make all the difference when it comes to keeping things current. And in economic times like these, that's good news for all of us.

Luckily our favorite design aesthetic is clean and simple; here are some examples to get you thinking...



Zebra rug ties it all together. These Dining chairs small on budget, big on style. Desk and chair in a simple white bedroom with touches of light blue. Love it!



All white kitchen with touches of green light fixtures make it fresh!

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Sea Life Fun

SEASHORE HOME DECOR IS BACK
JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER!

From pillows, to art, to kitchen towels...


Seashore decor is a great way to modernize your home for the summer season. We have it all right here at www.tonichome.com

Big Time Inspiration

Check out this issue of Veranda if you want to be inspired. I'm a big fan of 60's modern homes and vow one day to actually live in one. But this one featured in Veranda really caught my eye. For one thing is gorgeous and second, it's located in Tampa, Florida. In fact, I used to jog by it every morning (when I lived there), and marvel at the construction; it was fun to watch a new element of the home go up everyday. That was three years ago...

Now, we can thank Veranda Magazine for taking us inside. I always wondered what became of my dream home. What's not to love, right? I want to thank my friend Jennifer Goldberg for reminding me of the article. Now we just have to recreate the look in Cleveland, Ohio. Seriously, anyone local have ideas?

Luxe Life: Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California is my dream relocation destination. I was lucky enough to visit for spring break with my 6-year old twins, to research the possibility of moving there and fulfilling my twenty-plus-year dream. We lived it up at the Biltmore Four Season's Hotel and spent a glorious afternoon at the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch, among other things. The Spanish architecture, the lush plant life and the breathtaking ocean views, brought a smile to my face all week long. I'm already dreaming of my next visit, and who knows, maybe the future home of Tonic Home...

Silver Mania

Silver...

We've been holding out on this "in" color for months. But now suddenly, we've become obsessed with the reflective and soothing tone of shiny silver.

Oly Studio introduced its vintage silver at market a few months ago. From the Elizabeth Buffet Cabinet to the Copake Side Table, the Klemm Mirror, Anni Chandelier, vases and clam linens (Dermond Peterson). It has a refreshing quality to it that grows on you. Contact sales@tonichome.com for all products shown here.

The Great Outdoors!

Outdoor fabrics are our new obsession. We love the bright, bold and sassy colors and patterns of Trina Turk's new outdoor collection, inspired from retro chic living in Southern California. Sold through Schumacher, Trina Turk has some awesome color combos, and fun names to go with them, Punch is one of our favorites.



Peacock, Super Paradise, Santorini, Sunglasses, Trellis..are all dynamic prints and patterns offered in breezy colorways, mainly blues and citrus shades, like punch (coral), pool (blue) and parrot (green). All the styles look great on anything; including chairs , curtains and/or cushions.



Mix and match and create an outdoor oasis. Now all you need is some groovy outdoor furniture. Then top off the looks with some ceramic tea stools, and you've created a sizzling look for the summer season. We got it all here at www.tonichome.com

Deal of The Week!

Thank you Katie for mentioning our "Deal of the Week" campaign in your wonderful blog, www.katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com

Check out Katie's blog but be prepared to get "hooked," it's full of great information and gorgeous inspirational photographs.

In case you missed it... here it is.
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2009
House Beautiful and the Tonic Home Deal


House Beautiful

Some of you may remember this image from House Beautiful and were thinking how cool the chandelier was. How it sort of made the room complete. I got another reminder when looking at emails this morning.

Tonic Home has been sending out their "Deal of the Week" newsletter lately with some pretty great stuff. And you know I am all about good stuff. This chandelier is from Curry and Company and normally retails for $1750. Tonic's deal price is $875. Not bad. So for those of you who just happen to be needing that Oyster Chandelier, high-tail it on over.

I am sure there will be more great new deals in coming weeks...so you might want to sign up for that Tonic Home Newsletter.

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Each Week, Tonic Home will offer a wonderful product at a big-time discount. It's our way of offering special savings on special items, and to say thank you to our loyal customers. So get in the loop, and sign up for Tonic Tuesday and be a part of the "inner circle" who gets the goods for less.

The Specials will not be posted on the website, you have to sign up for the newsletter to receive an email notifying you of the secret deal every Tuesday morning.

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