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Do What You Love – Designer Philip Gorrivan’s NYC Home

Life is too short; do what you love. New York City self-taught designer, Philip Gorrivan does just that. Before designing, Gorrivan worked at Hearst Magazines, an Internet start-up and a venture capital of sorts. The tragedy of 9/11 made a profound impact on him and he then decided to do what he loved – interior design. And aren’t we glad he did! 
Here’s a tour of his beautiful NYC home as seen in an interview with Gorrivan in New York Social Diary last year. The first photo (above) is of Gorrivan’s living room with a rich color palette of chocolate browns and golden yellows. I want that gorgeous glass top and gilded base coffee table!

The beautiful Duncan Phyfe sofa is upholstered in a Clarence House striped silk – it’s a family antique from Maine and looks stunning in front of the staircase original to the apartment.

This colorful and eclectic room serves multiple purposes – it’s a dining room when the family is entertaining and a family room when not. The Hexagon Dining Table is one of Gorrivan’s designs and it expands into an octagon when open, seating ten. I love the color and texture variation on the Jansen Dining Chairs – upholstered in Kidd Leather from Edelman and leaf motif embroidery by Elitis.

The sweet banquette is covered in Bergamo multi-striped velvet and the lovely wallcoverings are custom tinted by China Seas.

The master bedroom is my favorite room in the apartment and I originally saw it on Erin’s blog – House of Turquoise. It’s richly sophisticated, but not stuffy. The color palette sets a soothing, tranquil tone. The chocolate brown tufted headboard looks great with the complimenting lavender tufted bench at the foot of the bed. The muted turquoise seagrass wallcovering is extraordinary.

This chaise – in the style of Jean Pascaud – is Gorrivan’s favorite reading nook.

The daughter’s bedroom is fit for a princess. The soft pink & white stripes in the canopy, bedding and Roman shade look great with the contrasting bold brown & white houndstooth bed-skirt and roll-neck pillow.

The focal point of Gorrivan’s young son’s room is the gorgeous 18th century French bed framed by a beautiful striped canopy. I’ve never seen a canopy in a little boy’s room, but it looks fabulous here.

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Read full story By on July 24, 2009 in bedrooms, boy's bedroom, dining rooms, girl's bedroom, interior design, living rooms

Hooked on Girls’ Bedrooms – Oh So Pretty

When I came across these gorgeous designer girls’ bedrooms, I knew I had to share them with you.

New York-based designer Thomas Jayne cleverly added feathers atop the canopy bed for a bit of whimsy. To make the room feel larger and to allow for more storage, he brilliantly lined an entire wall in mirror-fronted, touch-latch cabinets. Love that idea for a small space. The monkey hanging from the canopy seems to be enjoying the room too.

San Francisco-based designer, Palmer Weiss created this tween girl’s room for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2009 home. I was able to tour it in person and thought the bed canopy was gorgeous and was drooling of the lucite coffee table. Great mix of styles.

Pretty in pink! Usually I don’t like this much pink in a girl’s bedroom, but designer Steven Miller pulls it off beautifully here by adding hints of orange and blue to deliver a harmonious color palette. I love the crisp & clean lined linens on the trundle. The ceiling to floor harlequin drapes and toile chair & ottoman are my favorite elements.

If you have a favorite girl’s room, please send it my way.

*all images from decorati

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Read full story By on June 26, 2009 in baby and children, bedrooms, beds, girl's bedroom, interior design, storage

WallCandy Arts Special Discount

The darling folks at WallCandy Arts (see my post I Want Candy) would like to offer all Simplified Bee readers a special discount on their stylish wall decals. Please use the promotion code blogsupport20 to get 20 off any purchase at WallCandy Arts. Now that’s a sweet deal!

Peel, Stick, Decorate!!!

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Read full story By on June 18, 2009 in baby and children, baby nursery room, discounts, girl's bedroom, kids' art wall

I Want Candy – Wall Decals

Wallcandy arts. Stylishly yummy. I guess this is one way for me to satisfy my sweet tooth. I don’t eat any refined sugar and yep it’s tough.

Let your little girl’s bedroom take flight with Wallcandy’s Fly Society sweet wall art. These delightful modern bluebird vinyl decals are reasonably priced and best part, they are reusable.

Whooo wouldn’t like these Nightly News decals? They would be great in a gender neutral nursery. I am diggin‘ the full moon.

You gotta love it when decor accents provide beautiful form and function. This Rococo chalkboard decal (my personal favorite) inspired by mirrors and furniture from the period of French Regence would certainly make the likes of Louis XIV smile.

Do you have a sweet tooth too?

For a special discount to Simplified Bee readers, go here.

all images from wallcandy arts
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Read full story By on June 15, 2009 in baby and children, baby nursery room, discounts, girl's bedroom, kids' art wall