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Book Giveaway: Southern Living Style

Gracious hospitality, monograms and effortless elegance are what come to mind when I think of Southern style. Southern Living magazine has long been an inspiration of approachable interiors with Southern sensibility. Last month, the magazine released Southern Living Style, a new home décor book. Not only does it offer inspirational photographs of gorgeous interiors, it provides room-by-room decorating solutions and advice that can easily be adapted to your own personal style and budget. I especially love the before and afters – it’s always amazing how a fresh coat of paint or graphic upholstery can transform a dated piece of furniture.
Here’s a sneak peek of this great book:
white kitchen with farm table designermonogrammed dining chair back upholsteredlong sawhorse desk with nailheadfabric pull for dresser diybathroom art wall display whitechalkboard painted laundry door framefamily room work stations built-in officeposter bed makeover designerred white blue kids bunkbed bedroom

The folks at Southern Living generously gave me a copy of the book to giveaway to a lucky Simplified Bee reader.

Entering is simple. Here’s how:
• Leave a comment. {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 or Facebook Page.
• Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Thank you so much for reading Simplified Bee & good luck!
*All photographs used with permission from Southern Living
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Read full story By on October 19, 2011 in antiques, bedrooms, book, DIY, Giveaways, interior design, kitchens

Friday Find: Lucile’s Kitchen Artwork {French}

I love Etsy! It’s one of my favorite spots to find artwork for clients. So I was thrilled when I stumbled upon Lucile’s Kitchen. The Parisian artist has a wonderful ability to illustrate some of our favorite sweets, recipes and teatime rituals. These prints would be darling hung in the kitchen individually or in a series. 

teapot illustration art french etsymushroom illustration french artworkfrench vegetable soup illustration artwork
colorful macaroon watercolor art
cupcake illustration artwork print etsy

How cute are those cupcakes?

Kids soccer game, birthday parties and yard work. This is how I will spend my weekend. How about you?

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Read full story By on October 14, 2011 in etsy, friday find, kitchens, original artwork

Home Tour: Eco-friendly, Healthy Home Design

Building healthier, more energy-efficient homes is in no way a passing fad. And if you think green homes are just ho-hum, take a look at the Concord Green Healthy Home.

all-american green home design
Interior design and owner, Lisa Kauffman Tharp and architect Stephanie Horowitz of Zero Energy designed the beautiful eco-friendly Concord, Massachusetts home.

all-american front porch green
all-american home front door white
eco-friendly home entryway slate floor
eco-friendly white designer kitchen
eco-friend home kitchen nook bench
eco-friendly designer home
eco-friendly designer living room
map wallpaper office
eco-friendly design bath sink lighting


Isn’t green beautiful? For more details and gorgeous pictures of this home, please visit Houzz.

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Read full story By on September 6, 2011 in bathrooms, breakfast nooks, foyers, green design, interior design, kitchens, living rooms

Veranda’s The House of Windsor

the house of windsor floor plans drawings

If you are in the Los Angeles area or plan to be there in the next couple weeks, don’t miss a tour through Veranda’s design showcase, The House of Windsor. Spearheaded by the very talented Windsor Smith, the house was designed inside and out with the demands of the modern family in mind, while being luxuriously beautiful.

the house of windsor entry foyer veranda
Ten LA-based interior designers were selected to be on the elite roster which included  Candace Barnes, Richard Shapiro, Peter Dunham, Tara Shaw, Richard Hallberg, and the fabulous Million Dollar Decorators, Kathryn Ireland and Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Martyn’s black and gray game room with kelly green accents is below. Love his daring use of the wallpaper!

house of windsor martyn lawrence-bullard game roomhouse of windsor kitchen veranda

And of course, Windsor Smith took a lead role in designing the home. The fabulous kitchen is her design and has a delightful mix of old and new. I just love the open shelving and stunning white marble farm sink.

house of windsor study leapord walls

“We call it a concept house, but it’s really more than that. It’s an intersection of heartfelt ideas and sophisticated execution, with results that are at once soulful, stylish and enlightening.” says Dara Caponigro, Veranda’s Editor-in-Chief.

It’s for a great cause too – all proceeds from The House of Windsor will benefit the Children’s Action Network and P.S. ARTS. Don’t delay! Tours run now through July, 17, 2011.

{hmm, I’m thinking of a way to sneak down there! Are you with me?}


*all photos and images via Veranda Magazine
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Read full story By on July 7, 2011 in foyers, interior design, kitchens, wallpaper