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Mary McDonald Fabrics for Schumacher

January 10, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Season two of the Million Dollar Decorators show wrapped up this week and had me wanting more! However, I was thrilled to see that one of the shows stars, interior designer Mary McDonald, launched her fabric collection with Schumacher today. On the heels of Marytn Lawrence Bullard‘s collection (which I love), Mary’s line is sure to be a huge success. The high-style collection features exquisite velvets, printed linens and some fabulous embroidered tapes and appliques.

Blending her love of Chinoiserie, color and bold patterns Mary reinterprets traditional textile designs in a clean and graphic style. Enhanced through dramatic scale this collection brings a strong sense of glamour and sophistication to any space. – Schumacher

Don’t you just love it all?!

Happy decorating,

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on January 10, 2013 in interior design, textiles

My Favorite Posts of 2012

December 28, 2012 · Comments { 0 }

Didn’t this year fly by fast? With 2013 just days away, I wanted to take time to reflect back on a busy and rewarding year here at Simplified Bee. It’s been wonderful and I’m so blessed. To celebrate, I’ve selected twelve of my favorite posts of 2012.

1. Interview with Interior Designer Suzanne Tucker

2. Guest Post: Organizing School Paperwork

3. Organized Medicine Cabinet

4. San Francisco Showcase 2012 :: Sneak Peek

5. High Point Market Spring 2012 :: My Faves

6. Playroom Design with Centsational Girl

7. Hampton Designer Showhouse 2012 :: Favorite Details

8. Top 7 Stylish Daily Planners for 2013

9. Summer Olympics Tribute :: Union Jack Decor

10. Peek Into The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show 2012

11. My Kitchen Nook Reveal

12. Thanksgiving Table Setting

It’s a pleasure to write this blog every week. I also hope that it inspires you as it does me. Thank you so much for reading!

Wishing you a joyous 2013!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on December 28, 2012 in foyers, High Point Market, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Organization, teen rooms, Uncategorized

Kelley Moore’s San Francisco Flat

December 19, 2012 · Comments { 3 }

I’ve mentioned before that through blogging I have met the most amazing people. One such person is Kelley Moore. Kelly’s a designer, party planner and lifestyle guru. Her amazing career has had her on the go. You may have seen her on Rachel Ray, The Nate Berkus Show or even her own show, Moore to Life in Seattle! Recently she moved to San Francisco to be the Home and Lifestyle Anchor at Joyus. Do you remember when I participated in Joyus’ designer challenge? Through the experience Kelley and I became friends. I’m telling you, she is an amazing person. Love her!

I was thrilled to see Kelley’s new San Francisco flat that she designed so beautifully featured in Rue Magazine’s October issue. It’s a home that inviting and has a wonderfully curated feel. Kelley also brilliantly blends pattern, textures and bold color (even red). Here’s a peek at the stunning interior:

dining room with kelly wearstler chairs While at her housewarming party, Kelley showed me this hallway closet she is using to store her china, glassware and other tabletop decor. Loved every inch!

Kelley shared some of her dinner party and entertaining tip & tricks with Rue too. She encourages us to mix it up – which I love!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on December 19, 2012 in Bedroom, Closets, dining rooms, Entertaining, event planning, foyers, interior design, Interiors, joyus, Living Room, Organization, Parties, Tips/Tricks, Uncategorized

Client Reveal :: Black, White & Gray Living Room

November 29, 2012 · Comments { 15 }

This was the living room of a darling client with young children. It’s where they spend the majority of their time (dancing to Wii, reading books and watching TV). It’s also the first room you see when you enter the home, so they wanted a more sophisticated, pulled together look. The black leather, kid-friendly sofas were the only items in the room that the family wanted to keep (although, the sofa table and round end table ended up working with the design). Custom sofa pillows in Martyn Lawrence Bullard’s Darya Ikat cotton/linen fabric in stone for Schumacher was the inspiration for the room’s black, white and gray color palette. Everything from there just flowed naturally. They love the result and so do I…

My client’s husband grew up on the beaches of Southern California, so I wanted to include elements of the sea in the space. A series of coral prints by Kerri Shipp of Driftwood Interiors was selected, framed and hung above one of the sofas. It’s a simple, yet sophisticated look. Just want the family wanted!

– Cristin

*photo credit: PlumLily Photography

Read full story By Cristin on November 29, 2012 in etsy, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, simplified bee portfolio, textiles

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