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Holiday House NYC 2012 :: My Faves

November 14, 2012 · Comments { 0 }

In it’s fifth year, Holiday House is a holiday-themed designer showhouse benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Twenty-seven top-tier interior designers were asked to decorate a room around any holiday theme (many non-traditional such as “everyday’s a holiday”). Over the course of several months, the designers transformed the masionary-like mansion at Two East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side of New York City. From modern to traditional, each room has a look and feel of it’s own, yet all are so chic. I’ve pulled a few of my favorite images:

For those of you in the New York area, the Holiday House is open for touring now through Sunday, November 25th.

*photo credits: Rikki Snyder via Houzz

Read full story By Cristin on November 14, 2012 in Bedroom, charity, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, mantels, office/study, textiles, wallpaper

Hampton Designer Showhouse Faves

July 2, 2012 · Comments { 6 }

The Hampton Designer Showhouse is one of the premier interior design showcases in the country. In anticipation of this year’s Hampton Designer Showcase (opening July 22nd and running through September 3rd), I thought it would be fun to pick some of my favorites designs from last year’s showhouse.

Living Room by Skye Kirby Westcott

What I love: The gentle play of pattern and texture.

Foyer by Nina Freudenberger

What I love: The wall panels painted in a whimsical chevron pattern.

Dining Room by Robert Stilin

What I love: The 3-arm chandelier.

Kitchen by Bob Bakes

What I love: The high-functioning cabinetry – like the vertical niches in the center island for serving trays.

Pantry by Meg Braff

What I love: The “Sasa” wall paper in robin’s egg on white by Meg Braff is a standout.

Rear Hall by Katie Ridder

What I love: The sea-inspired teal-and-white wallpaper from Katie’s collection for Holland & Sherry.

Guest Living Room by Eddie Lee

What I love: The ceiling covered in teal grasscloth and the 1960s Venini glass chandelier.

Master Bedroom by Ron Fiore

What I love: The serene feeling and elegant bed.

Guest Bedroom by Joy Tribout

What I love: The beautiful black-and-white chair by Century Furniture and all it’s lovely details.

Rec Room by Tilton Fenwick

What I love: The copper detail in the hemp wallcovering.

Guest Bedroom by Tobi Fairley

What I love: The jade green, coral and chartreuse color scheme and bold stripe on the ceiling.

Pool House (Main Floor) by Eileen Kathryn Boyd

What I love: The storage nook for pool essentials.

What do you love about this showhouse?

*all photos via Traditional Home

Read full story By Cristin on July 2, 2012 in bedrooms, foyers, interior design, kitchens, living rooms

Favorite Pix from Lonny’s Latest

May 11, 2012 · Comments { 6 }

Yesterday, Lonny Magazine released 243 pages full of beautiful, inspirational and simply magical images. In this May issue, Lonny travels to exotic Marrakech, tours the home of Furbish Studio’s Jamie Meares, gets design tips from mother/daughter design duo, Suzanne & Lauren McGrath’s new book and so much more.

It was hard to narrow down, but here are some of my favorite pix for this issue…

{Lonny’s travels to Marrakech, page 90}

{Christy & Ryan Ford’s home, page 129}

{Jamie Meares’ home, pages 136-183}

{Kelly Carter’s apartment, page 192}

{Suzanne & Lauren McGrath’s book, Good Bones. Great Pieces, pages 118-119}

I was also inspired by Lonny’s Global Giving initiative. This spring Lonny teamed up with Kate Spade New York to support Women for Women International who provides employment, empowerment training and business to women in war-torn countries. Kate Spade’s Hand in Hand collection features items that are created through this program. My personal fave, the “Play Hooky” beaded bracelet.

On another note, I would like to thank {and hug} each and every one of you who have voted for Simplified Bee for the Circle of Moms’ Top 25 Design Moms award. The contest is open a few more days, so you still have time to vote if you haven’t or want to again 🙂

Have a wonderful weekend!

*all images via Lonny Magazine

Read full story By Cristin on May 11, 2012 in baby nursery room, bedrooms, interior design, living rooms, office/study

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2012 – Sneak Peek

April 26, 2012 · Comments { 4 }

With breathtaking views, box beamed ceilings and a double-curved grand staircase, the historic mansion at 2020 Jackson Street in the coveted Pacific Heights neighborhood is this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. The Classic Revival home was designed by Julius Krafft and built in 1902 by Wells Fargo Bank President Isaias Hellman as a wedding gift to his daughter. However, after the 1906 earthquake and fire, the 11,500 square foot home was the temporary headquarters of Wells Fargo.

{Entry Garden by Living Green}

This year’s Showcase features a roster of both seasoned and emerging designers. Wallpaper, neutral color palettes and extraordinary light fixtures were design trends that kept repeating from room to room. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful spaces:

{French Art Deco sideboard and aubergine fabric by Classic Cloth covers the City Salon designed by BAMO}

{Ceiling detail of Timorous Beasties botanical print wallpaper cut-out in the Gentleman’s Study by Geoffrey De Sousa Interior Design}

{Shell & brass chandelier and lilac lucite tables in the Dining Room by ScavulloDesign}

{Terrace designed by Frank Holbrook}

{Union Jack painted wall in the The Modern Pantry designed by Dehn Bloom Designs and Tinsley Hutson-Wiley Interior Design}

{Walker Zanger “Tracciato Diva” tile in Power Room by KCS Estates}

{Urban-chic Kitchen & Great Room by Green Couch Interior Design – Photos provided by Green Couch}

{Abstract art by Paul Burlin featured in the Guest Bedroom designed by Matt Murphy Studio}

{Lots of neon in the Teen Girl’s Room designed by Em Design Interiors}

{Fashion Design Blogger’s Office designed by Catherine Kwong Design}

{Hanging hats and bike in the Teen Boy’s Room designed by KGB Interior Design}

{DuChamp inspired Bathroom by Ma( i )sonry Napa Valley}

{Eclectic The Listening Room designed by Maccaul Turner Design}

{Hand-crafted bed and chenille wallpaper by Romo in The Tailor Made Suit( e ) by Brian Dittmar Design}

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{Collector’s Library designed by Jonathan Rachman Design – Photo by John Merkl}

With over 30 rooms, I couldn’t possibly cover it all in today’s post. I will dive into some of the rooms in more detail over the next coupe weeks – so stay tuned!

If you are in the San Francisco area, I encourage you to tour this exquisite home. It will be open to the public from April 28 – May 28 {Tuesday through Sundays}. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here. It’s all for a great cause too and benefits the San Francisco University High School’s financial aid program.

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*all photography by Simplified Bee or otherwise noted

Read full story By Cristin on April 26, 2012 in bathrooms, container garden, dining rooms, interior design, kitchens, lighting, living rooms, office/study, original artwork, patio furniture, teen rooms, tile, wallpaper

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