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Beautiful Southern California Home Tour

It’s a new week and I’m thrilled to be sharing a beautiful project by Corona del Mar, California-based interior designer, Ohara Davies-Gaetano. The emerging designer (recently published in Veranda) helped a family remodel and settle into their new Newport Beach home (downsizing from their previous one in Virginia). Ohara created an inviting, comfortable, yet elegant space reflective of her clients’ casual lifestyle. She also wanted a very open feeling where all areas of the house seamlessly flow into the next. Because the home was much smaller than what the owners were used to, each room had to serve its purpose and be functional. European antiques found throughout the home add small but elegant touches, which epitomize Ohara’s passion for mixing a little old with the new. I also love how her design  embraces the gorgeous light, landscape and outdoor living Southern California is known for.

california home with stone fence #curbappealrelaxed + elegant california living room designelegant living room designwhite modern kitchen // marble coutertops and backsplash // Ohara Davies-Gaetano elegant kitchen // california homedining room // upholstered chair details #nailhead #slipcoveredelegant california bedroom #bedside #bedroomswhite marble bathroom // Ohara Davies-Gaetano #bathroomsserene white bedroom designmodern stainless steel tub #bathroomsgorgeous southern california patio #outdoorliving

 

 *images published with permission via Ohara Davies-Gaetano Interiors

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Read full story By on September 8, 2014 in antiques, Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, dining rooms, Garden, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, living rooms, patio furniture, tile

5 Favorites :: Serena & Lily Fall 2014 Collection

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Serena & Lily // Indigo Blue Bedroom // Fall 2014

A Simplified Bee favorite, Serena & Lily recently debuted their new fall 2014 collection. And if you haven’t seen it, you’ll need to take a peek. It’s fabulous! They have introduced several new custom upholstery pieces, tons of gorgeous lighting fixtures and decor accessories and linens in deep indigo – a personal fave. Here’s my top five picks from the collection.

5 Favorites // Serena & Lily Fall 2014 Collections // Simplified Bee

 

 1 // Carson Armchair in Ebony

2 // Painted Basketweave Pillow in Inkwell Blue

3 // Whitman Pendant in Brass & Bronze

4 // Palmetto Wallpaper in Inkwell Blue & Khaki

5 // Savile Tray Side Table in White

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Read full story By on September 4, 2014 in 5 favorites, Features, furniture, home accessories, lighting, throw pillows

Favorites :: West Elm Fall 2014

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coffee table styling // west elm

How cute this mid-century modern inspired marble coffee table with chic home decor accessories? The metallic banded vase is my fave! It’s all part of West Elm’s recently released collection for fall 2014. Scouring the globe from Peru to India, Haiti to the Philippines, this collection delivers authentic artisanal pieces to make your house a home. The most exciting part? For me it’s their introduction of over 50 collections of lighting in a wide variety of style from deco to mid-century to industrial. And as always, West Elm delivers stylish, fresh and practical home furnishings and decor that’s affordable. Here are a few other items for fall that caught my eye.

white mid-century modern inspired buffet // west elmacrylic waterfall chandelier // West Elm Fall 2014

Hello! Isn’t’ this acrylic waterfall chandelier stunning?

chic white tray // west elm #trayswhite, brass and glass lamps // west elm #lampschic console table // west elmsimple, colorful writing desks // west elmcolorful triangle pattern bedding // west elm

This colorful triangle pattern bedding is currently on sale too!

gray stone lamp // west elm

For more from their fabulous fall 2014 collection, visit West Elm!

happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on July 9, 2014 in contemporary decor, discounts, furniture, home accessories, lighting, mid-century modern, tables

Kitchen Design Crush

A kitchen doesn’t have to be massive to be functional and beautiful. This all white kitchen designed by Jute Home is a perfect example. With the custom cabinetry well planned out, the space has room to accommodate gourmet appliances and touches. Although not enough room for an island, a peninsula does the job of housing the under-mount sink and barstools for three.

all white kitchen design // Jute Homechevron backsplash - designer kitchen - Jute Home #kitchens

Here you can get a better look at the chic marble chevron backsplash and all white countertops (most likely a quartz). Love the open shelving too. They help break up the space visually.

all white kitchen design - jute hometea time - kitchen - Jute Home

 Drinking tea is a daily ritual for me, so I love this last image. 🙂

Isn’t’ this a lovely designed kitchen? And if Jute Home sounds familiar, it might be because  Simplified Bee featured their lovely family kitchen for the San Francisco Showcase.

happy decorating,

cristin

*all photo via Jute Home

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Read full story By on June 30, 2014 in color, contemporary decor, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, lighting, pattern, tile