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Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: The Card Room

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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Read full story By on May 8, 2013 in antiques, bar carts, furniture, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Parties, tables, textiles, throw pillows, vintage, window treatments

One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale

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summer picnic table and boxed lunches

Eager to throw a backyard picnic, lounge poolside or dine alfresco? Me too. That’s why I’ll be hitting One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale. In partnership with the creative minds at HGTV.com, the mega sale (which starts today) features the best in outdoor entertaining products. Big or small, you will certainly find a product or two to enhance your outdoor living space – and at discount prices! Here are a few of my faves…

one kings lane outdoor sale

 Hurry, the One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale is only happening now until Friday, April 5th. Shop early so you don’t miss out!

Here’s a little extra incentive too … a discount code for 30% off.

one-kings-lane-discount-code

Happy shopping!

Cristin

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Read full story By on April 3, 2013 in discounts, Entertaining, home accessories, lighting, patio furniture, throw pillows, Uncategorized

Inspiring Easter Crafts and Decorations on Pinterest

I too have been scrabbling this week prepping for the Easter celebration. And for all of you looking for last minute ideas, I’ve pulled some of the most inspiring Easter crafts and decorations on Pinterest. I hope they inspire you too!

natural dyed easter eggsThese eggs are all naturally dyed. Love!

natural Easter eggs

Simple and sweet. These farm fresh eggs were decorated with a white paint pen. Yep, that’s it!

water color Easter eggs

These water color Easter eggs are so pretty and easy to do.

butterfly treat bag

Create darling butterfly treat bags using a sandwich bag, clothes pin, googly eyes and pipe cleaners.

bunny ear Easter bags

I also really thought these bunny ear Easter treat bags were super cute.

bunny_napkin_and_jars

Bunny ear napkins and jars filled with jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are perfect to decorate the table for Easter brunch.

diy paper flower wreath

Decorating the chair backs with a  paper floral wreath would also be a wonderful touch for an Easter brunch.

simple petits fours

Here’s a simple way to make pretty Petits Fours.

Easter lamb cake

This is an Easter lamb cake that my mom made a few years ago for an Easter brunch. The lamb cake mold was my grandmother’s, so it was extra special.

Wishing you and your family a joyous Easter!

Cristin

 

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Read full story By on March 27, 2013 in craft, Easter, Entertaining, event planning, flowers, food, Holiday

Simple Kids’ Craft :: Glitter Butterfly Garland

glitter butterfly garland - kids craft

My kids made some darling glittery butterflies to help us decorate the house for spring and Easter. Butterflies symbolize new life, which is perfect for the season.

The card stock butterflies were pre-cut and purchased at Michael’s. We used cookie sheets to catch all the glitter, but I’ll be honest… this is a messy project! I’d recommend glitter glue pens if you are concerned about getting glitter everywhere.

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To create the butterfly garland, we simply used everyday clothes pins to attached the butterflies to streamers.

Happy spring!

Cristin

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Read full story By on March 25, 2013 in baby and children, craft, DIY, Easter, Holiday