Maax Collections has unveiled their new shower door systems, this one; the PurfectKurv dual door shower doors caught my eye. Not only because of the fantastic frameless look, but I am loving the beveled tile surround they are using in the marketing images!

The simple shape of the beveled square tiles are brought to life on a diagonal pattern, and the thick bevel contours on all sides make the finished look much like a tailored quilted leather application. The black only adds to the drama. This is a great lesson in wall tiles; when selecting tiles for a backsplash or wall, you can make a simple field tile seem much more visually appealing how the tiles are installed, simply turning them to a 45 degree angle. It can make a big difference, as in this case.

Oh. Snap. Talk about texture! The Dahlia Wall Tiles in Persimmon is popping off the wall in this tile mural by Unaluntile.

Wouldn't you want to reach out and touch this textured mural? It is available exclusively through Ann Sacks.

Unaluntile specializes in all sorts of undulating handmade tiles. The high quality and sumptuous colors are oh so vivid and visually striking as seen in this Abstract Grouping.

The designers at Novanni have produced an entertaining and useful take on the kitchen sink with this gem. The Avado (EFT402211) stainless steel top mount sink has a super long shallow basin that empties below into an extremely large bowl below. Grandma's caserole dish could get lost in there! And how fun is the drain tray? Look out though; a minimum cabinet size of 45" is required!

Novanni has some great add don accessories for most of their kitchen sinks as well like the the Removable Dish Rack (LKWRB1316SS), or the Hardwood Chopping Board with 5" Stainless Steel Mesh Removable Strainer (CBS1316).

Meanwhile, Franke Sinks have also upped the ante with this hard working Cullinary Work Center Sink (CWX161-D)! This sink mean serious business when it comes to all of your possible sink needs. Included with this sink are accessories like a measuring bowl, steel colander, and tempered glass cutting board, but there are so many other accessories available like higher and lower steel grids and more.

I am back from my brother's amazing wedding in Valencia, California and all I can think about is the amazing florals, great shopping, and all of the outdoor fireplaces. Everyone seems to have one! We stayed at the Hyatt Valencia, and dined each morning at Hyatt's Vines Restaurant, I noticed the outdoor fireplace by the pool and finally on our last night we noshed on Molten Chocolate Cake and coffee and took in the subtle warmth from the fire as the cooler night air touched our newly tanned bare legs and arms. It is one of my favorite memories from California.

Who wouldn't want to live in the outdoors with such temperate year-round weather, and what would make it more comforting than adding some night time heat via a fireplace? Take this substantial stone fireplace designed and built by Gnome Outdoor Living for example. It oozes warmth, I could just grab a blanket and relax there watching the flickering flames all night.

If you aren't into thick wooden hearths and want something a tad more on the contemporary side, opt for the Kingsman Natural Gas Fireplace by Improvement Direct. When Selecting a fireplace, you should decide how much maintenance you want to put into it, and what you want to get out of your fireplace as well. For ease and low maintenance, a natural gas fireplace may be best for you, they are incredibly realistic! If you like the nostalgic crackling pops from a real wood burning flame, purchase a ready-made, or commission a mason to create a wood burning fireplace for the focal point in your yard.