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Giveaway :: Good Bones, Great Pieces Book

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Selecting furniture pieces that you will love for decades can be overwhelming. However, the mother-daughter designing duo, Suzanne and Lauren McGrath are making the selection process much easier in their book, Good Bones, Great Pieces. By focusing on seven essential, timeless pieces  – the love seat, demilune, bench, dresser, slipper chair, side table and occasional chair –  the McGraths have created a resourceful book that everyone including seasoned decorators will want in their collection.
For the McGraths decorating isn’t about following trends, but about following one simple rule: “Almost every piece you purchase should have the ability to take on more than one role in your current or future home.” Their multi-functional design philosophy is aligned with my own and perhaps that’s why I adore this book so much. Take a peek at some of the beautiful images, valuable advice and stunning illustrations…
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I know you are going to want this book and am thrilled to be giving a copy away to one lucky Simplified Bee reader!

Here’s how to enter to win a copy of Good Bones, Great Pieces:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post {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, FB link, tweet or pin one of these images on Pinterest, then leave a comment letting me know.
  • Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, August 9, 2012.
Happy Decorating & Best of Luck!
 

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Read full story By on August 1, 2012 in book review, Design Tips, furniture, Giveaways, interior design

Summer Olympics Tribute :: Union Jack Decor

With the 30th Summer Olympic Games just a couple weeks away, I thought it would be fun to pay tribute to the host country’s flag. Better know as the Union Jack, UK’s national flag has quite a history. Created in 1606, I loved this image the portrays how the famous pattern came to be.
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(image via Ward’s Book of Days)
Chairs, pillows and even a refrigerator are some home décor items I found that showcase this this handsome flag. It was hard to narrow down, but here are my faves.
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Thank you London for hosting!

And with that said – go team USA!

 
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Read full story By on July 11, 2012 in color, furniture, home accessories, union jack

San Francisco Decorator Showcase: Heather Hillard’s Master Bedroom

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography via Elle Decor)


Even though this year’s Decorator Showcase in San Francisco has come to a close, I wanted to share one of my favorite spaces in the house, the Master Bedroom by Heather Hilliard. The serene bedroom is a great example of Heather’s ability to integrate classic detailing with the order of modern design. She states, “My concept for the room was inspired by a quote I read by a French designer, “Sometimes the beauty of a space is the empty space.” That idea resonated with me. I edited the room down to the essentials and used luxurious materials to create a serene environment with accents of color and a focus on contemporary art”.
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Heather designed the room as an art installation, with white of cream 16” wide horizontal painted stripes integrated into the design of the space. To create softness against the striped walls, curvy, organic shaped furnishings like the kidney-shaped Vladimir Kagan-inspired sofa.

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)

The space displays the beginnings of an exquisite contemporary art collection. Over the mantel hangs “Storm King” by Robert Kingston, while in the entryway “Specks of Dust” by Gary Blum. Also in the entryway, hangs the Coquille Chandelier by Remains that was inspired by the legendary Tony Duquette. The fixture is hand molded of opaline resin and directly cast from the original pattern found in Duquette’s archive.

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)

A modern wooden sculpture by David Nash and brass fire screen by John Lyle add warmth and texture to the space. 

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The custom oxidized brass screen was stunning and the room’s piece of jewelry. Love!

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(Photo credit: Michele Lee Willson Photography)
The custom striped headboard by Heather seamlessly lines up with the painted wall stripes.

Heather also applied the fashion advice of Coco Chanel to the room’s design, “before you leave the house, remove one piece.” Such great advice!

Visit the other rooms in this year’s showcase:
 
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Read full story By on July 9, 2012 in bedrooms, beds, furniture, interior design, original artwork

Sale :: Land of Nod on Gilt

I’m always on the look out for a good sale and didn’t want you to miss this one. Today starting at noon ET, Gilt (discount flash site)  is featuring a large selection of children’s furnishings and décor items from The Land of Nod’s fall collection. These products aren’t even in stores yet! Here’s a peek at some of the items going on sale
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1. Transit Quilt, from $239 | 2. Fade to Pink Duvet Cover, from $159 | 3.  Not Your Grandma’s Quilt, $99 | 4. Once More with Felting Floor Bins, $19 (available in five colors) | 5. Crystal Ball Table Lamp, $149 (available in three colors) | 6. Home Sweet Play Home Canopy, $139 | 7. What Rabbit Play Chair, $99 | 8. Tall Together Now Wall Art, $199 | 9. Knit Variegated Pouf, $99

If you are not a member of Gilt, here’s an invite.

Happy shopping!

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Read full story By on June 25, 2012 in baby and children, boy's bedroom, discounts, furniture, girl's bedroom