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My Favorite Posts of 2013

December 29, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

With the new year just days away, I’ve been reflecting on what a wonderful year it’s been (and how fast it went by!?). 2013 was another busy, yet rewarding year here at Simplified Bee. To celebrate, I’ve selected some of my favorite posts of 2013.

Design Reveal: Traditional Boy’s Bedroom

Valentine’s Day hot coco bar & diy XOXO banner

Interview: Interior Designer Graciela Rutkowski

Butterfly Themed Fiesta Party

Peninsula Decorator Show House :: Guest Bedroom by House of Ruby

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: Living Room by Catherine Kwong

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: The Family Kitchen by Jute Interiors

Modern Prince Nursery Design Board

Summer Tabletop

Playroom Ideas & Essentials

Design Reveal :: Playroom + Guest Room

I’ve been blessed to have amazing clients, faithful readers and loving friends and family who have supported this blog from the very beginning (May 2014 will be mark the 5 year anniversary!). Thank you so much!

Wishing you a happy, healthy 2014!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on December 29, 2013 in Bedroom, Boy, brass, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, Living Room, Playroom, playrooms

Friday Finds :: Black and White Interior Design

November 8, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

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Lately I’ve been in a minimalist mood and drawn to simple black and white interiors. Although simple, these spaces are chic, sophisticated and timeless. Here are a few striking interior designs in this classic color combo…

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The holidays will be here before you know it, so its not too early to prep. This elegant myrtle wreath (perfect for chair backs at the holiday dinner table) is currently on sale with loads of other holiday decor and gifts at One Kings Lane!

Have a great weekend!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on November 8, 2013 in bookshelves, color, dining rooms, Features, Friday Finds, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, Uncategorized

Design Crush :: Black and White Kitchen

October 4, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

Black & white. It’s a classic color palette for kitchen design. This chic kitchen by Tommy Smythe features upper cabinets in white and lower cabinets in black. The timeless color combo is paired with industrial stainless steel countertops, appliances and hood. The movement in the white Carrara marble subway tiles backsplash pulls it all together beautifully. The most striking element in this kitchen vignette however, is the window pane painted black. Love!

For more black and white kitchens and so much more, visit my Designer Kitchens board on Pinterest!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Cristin

*image via DecorPad and Pinterest

Read full story By Cristin on October 4, 2013 in contemporary decor, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, tile

Book Review :: Suzanne Tucker Interiors – The Romance of Design

September 30, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

San Francisco’s award winning interior designer, Suzanne Tucker co-founder of Tucker & Marks Design is hailed for developing elegant, enchanting and always perfectly balanced spaces. Her timeless designs are inviting and draw us in with layered art and antiques transitioning between classic and contemporary, casual and formal.

Following the huge success of her first book, Rooms to Remember, I was thrilled to learn of Suzanne’s newest publication to be released October 15th. Suzanne Tucker Interiors: The Romance of Design by Monacelli Press is truly inspiring. Suzanne offers readers a view into her design process and intimate glimpses into her clients’ luxurious homes (including Tucker’s own home). With over 280 stunning images, selecting ones to share with you was the hardest part of of this review, however here are a few of my favorites:

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