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One Kings Lane $100 Giveaway

September 27, 2013 · Comments are closed
Life isn’t lived in one day and either should your approach in decorating your home. I actually prefer rooms that evolve over time. They tend to be more personal, inviting and multi-layered. You never know what might spur a design change in your home. Inspiration is everywhere and there are always new and beautiful things to discover. One Kings Lane is an online shopping destination that provides me with daily inspiration. I’ve also found so many fabulous items there for my own home.  One Kings Lane changes the way you shop for home decor by helping you discover new styles and new products/brands.

I’d love for you to try out too and I’m thrilled to be offering Simplified Bee readers the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to One Kings Lane.

One Kings Lane $100 GiveawayHere’s how to enter to win the $100 gift card to One Kings Lane:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post with a link to your favorite product on One Kings Lane (provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you).
  • Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s Blog, Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook Page.
  • Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, Facebook link, tweet or pin an image from this post, then leave a comment letting me know.
  • Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.

Entry period closes at midnight PST on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Friday, October 4, 2013.

In addition, if you are new to One Kings Lane you can sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more!

Best of luck and happy decorating!

Cristin

*One Kings Lane is a proud affiliate of Simplified Bee

 

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Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: Chinoiserie Foyer

May 17, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

Interior Designer, Mary Linn Coldiron of Coldiron Interiors creates a stunning entry for the Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside, California. The two-story foyer features beautiful quarter-saw wood paneling, a wall of French doors and a grand staircase. Under layers of paint and paper the original French wallpaper with Chinoiserie bamboo motif was discovered and restored. The wallpaper’s blue hue was repeated in the rug, accessories and wall leading to the second floor. Bamboo furnishings and blue and white Chinese pottery add to the room’s chic Chinoiserie style. In the room’s center, an elegant settee in tangerine velvet is paired with a resting dog statue and charming hoofed side tables.

Foyer - Woodside Decorator Show House 2013blue and white Asian ceramicsElegant Foyer - Woodside Decorator Show Housebamboo display cabinet - foyervintage trophy collection displaychinoiserie chic foyer with bamboo wallpapervintage French palm wallpaper - foyerChic Chinoiserie FoyerNot only do I love the Chinoiserie elements in this space, it has a wonderful curated feel. Perhaps it’s because the design is closely aligned with my own aesthetic.

Hopefully you get the opportunity (if in the San Francisco Bay Area) to tour this gorgeous Woodside estate. It’s only open one more week until May 24th, so don’t delay!

And in case you missed it, here’s a tour of the Show House’s Guest Bedroom , Mother-in-Law Suite and Card Room.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Cristin

*all images by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplfied Bee

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Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: The Card Room

May 8, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

Inspired by the preppy, glamorous style of 1960’s Palm Beach, San Francisco-based interior designer, Scot Meacham Wood of SMW Design has transformed a corner room for the Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House into a delightful Card Room. With stunning views of the pool, waterfall and magnificent Woodside hills, it’s the perfect spot for an afternoon bridge match, refreshing drink and good old fashion girl talk.

preppy card room by Scot Meacham Wood

Using nearly 100 yards of fabric,  the room is tented from ceiling to floor in Lilly Pulitzer’s “Tail Lights” in emerald green (available at Lee Jofa).  Each of the four card tables are covered in “Happy Plaid” also by Lilly Pulitzer, topped with darling polished chrome lamps by Circa Lighting and circled with varied antique chairs. The grand chinoiserie secretary (love!) from Baker Furniture was placed opposite the French doors. It balances the r

preppy card room designed by Scot Meacham Woodyellow bar cart - card room by Scot Meacham Wood

A cheery yellow custom designed bar cart from the Gilded Stag  is stocked with summertime drinks. I love that this piece was a bit over-sized. It’s the right scale for the space.

Lilly Pulitzer Card Room designed by Scot Meacham Wood

Scot incorporates wonderful artwork throughout the space including photography by famed photographer Slim Aarons and several works from local photographer James Scott Geras.

Lilly Pulitzer Card Room - by SMW DesignCard Room - SMW DesignBlack French Doors - Card Room - SMW DesignInterior Designer - Scot Meacham Wood  I love everything about this preppy, playful room. I hope you have a chance to tour it yourself.

Cheers to Scot!

And in case you missed it, here’s the Guest Bedroom for the show house.

Cristin

*all images by Nicolas Smith Photography

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Sneak Peek :: Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House 2013

May 3, 2013 · Comments { 17 }

cobblestone driveway with fountain - Woodside California

One of the last great estates on the San Francisco Peninsula is the home of the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Inc. Decorator Show House. Located in Woodside, California just south of San Francisco, the 11,000 square foot 1930’s Monterey Colonial features 20 beautifully decorated designer rooms and is situated on a 21-acre estate with breathtaking vistas of the hillside.  This is the first designer home event on the Peninsula in a decade, so it’s quite special for us that live nearby.

Charcoal grey front door - Woodside Decorator Show House

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the spaces decorated:

 

Foyer - Woodside Decorator Show House

Foyer designed by Mary Linn Coldiron of Coldiron Interiors

Living Room - Woodside Decorator Show House

Living Room – Warren Sheets of Warren Sheets Design, Inc.

Dining Room - Woodside Decorator Show House

Dining Room designed by Blair Morgan of Morgan Design Group

chinoiserie fabric - window treatment

Library (drapery detail) designed by Emily Taylor of Emily Taylor Interiors

Woodside Decorator Show House - Master Bedroommarble mosaic shower // Woodside Decorator Show House // MJM Interior Design

Master Bedroom & Lady’s Master Bath designed by Johnny Moallempour of MJM Interior Design

shagreen desk & lucite chair // bedroom

Mother-in-Law Suite designed by Christine Sheldon of Christine Sheldon Design

live plant wall - Woodside Decorator Show House

Sunroom designed by Sabrina Alfin of Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Lilly Pulitzer Card Room by Scot Meacham Wood

Card Room designed by Scot Meacham Wood of SMW Design

Guest Bedroom - Woodside Decorator Show House

Traveler’s Bedroom designed by Melodie Rubin of House of Ruby Interior Design

lavender vanity and ikat chair - Woodside Decorator Show House

Dressing Room & Bath designed by Jana Meewes Fung of Julianne Quelle Interior Design

I love blogging pillow // Teen Girl's Room // Woodside Decorator Show House

Girl’s Bedroom designed by Teresa “Teri” Pollard of Designworks Morgan Hill

The Decorator Show House benefits the Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., a pioneer in senior services and the first volunteer organization to receive a HUD grant to develop and build low income senior housing in the United States. For more than 65 years, Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. has created and provided high quality and nurturing programs for the aging in South San Mateo County, allowing them to pursue long and useful lives.

Each year Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. delivers over $5 million in services, including over $150,000 hot meals to seniors and the homebound, and impacts over 4,500 households through its programs: Meals on Wheels, Little House, The Roselyn G. Morris Activity Center; Rosener House Adult Day Services; and, through Peninsula Volunteers Properties, Inc., provides 82% of the affordable senior housing in Menlo Park at Crane Place and Partridge/Kennedy Apartments.

Open May 4th through May 24th, visit Peninsula Volunteers Inc. for more information and tickets.

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s worth the trip!

Cristin

 

*photo credit: Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

 

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