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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

Designer Mark Sikes Hollywood Hills Home

November 26, 2012 · Comments { 1 }

The latest Lonny Magazine tours the beautiful 1920s home of interior designer Mark D. Sikes located in Southern California’s iconic Hollywood Hills. The interior is chic, multi-layered and sensible. Sikes makes it look effortless and I’m swooning with every page turn.

“It doesn’t feel like a ‘decorated’ house. It’s very organic and open. In fact, that’s the first change I made to the house after we bought it. I had all the doors rehung to open out.'” – Mark Sikes via Lonny

designer mark sikes kitchen mark sikes chinoiserie dining room blue white designer bedroom mark sikes chinoiserie bedroom mark sikes blue white bathroom

I know you’re loving it too 🙂

To see more images of this gorgeous home and more, head to Lonny!

Cristin

*Photo Credit: Patrick Cline

Read full story By Cristin on November 26, 2012 in bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, bookshelves, chinoiserie, curated look, dining rooms, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, office/study

Client Design Reveal :: Kitchen Design Transformation

October 29, 2012 · Comments { 10 }

Today I’m excited to be sharing a client’s eat-in kitchen that was recently updated. I’ve provided before and after pictures so you can see the kitchen design transformation. It’s quite dramatic.

In the kitchen the counters and backsplash were replace with gorgeous carrara marble. The gray veining is really beautiful. The island originally didn’t allow for seating, so we extended the marble and provided space for three barstools. The base of the island was painted a stoney gray to provide contrast with the white marble.

Other updates in the kitchen included new cabinetry hardware, a pair of pendant lights and an under-mount sink in stainless steel. The cabinetry, flooring and appliances all remained the same.

To maximize the space in the dining area, I had a custom L shaped bench created (with storage drawers of course!). It is topped with a kid-friendly vinyl cushion in a metallic silver. A rectangular trestle table and bright yellow ladder back chairs were also added so that the whole family can enjoy the space.

The family was thinking of moving to a new home, but after the kitchen was updated they decided to stay. It makes me so happy to think I helped a client love their home.

I have more pictures of this clients home that I’ll be sharing soon!

A big thank you to Michaela and Summer for helping me with the photoshoot!

– Cristin

*Photo Credit: PlumLily

Read full story By Cristin on October 29, 2012 in breakfast nooks, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, storage, tile

My Kitchen Nook Reveal

October 3, 2012 · Comments { 27 }

Kitchen Nook with Manuel Canovas Wallpaper

Just off our kitchen, sits a nook where kids study, draw and eat snacks. I’ve been drooling over the fresh green and white Trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for some time and it was my starting point.

To stand-up to my kids, I had the bench cushions made in solid Kelly green patent leather – it’s topped with a crisp Bali pillow by Thomas Paul. The light pendant by Arteriors has a sunny yellow interior that pulls from the sunflower oil painting by my Grandmother, which hangs in the space. A grouping of framed art that my kids created is also proudly hung in the space and can easily be swapped out to feature their latest masterpiece.

To add texture, but no compete with the heavy patterned wallpaper, I selected a simple tortoise bamboo roman shade. To maximize the space, I also hung a chalkboard that displays my kid’s art, party invitations and school papers.

The bench and butcher-block table were custom built. I love the pullout drawers because they provide so much storage.

To corral the kids’ art supplies they use frequently, I painted a wooden tray and lined it with the Trellis wallpaper. Here’s how I did it and ideas for updating your own tray.

I love how this tiny space turned out. It’s now my favorite space in our home and one of the most used!

*Photo credit: Jen Jacobson

Read full story By Cristin on October 3, 2012 in breakfast nooks, DIY, Kitchen, kitchens, Organization, simplified bee portfolio, storage, Uncategorized, wallpaper, window treatments

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