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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:

Marin Living Room - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsDining Area - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsSpanish chinoiserie leather screen - living room - Suzanne TuckerEntry Hall - Suzanne Tucker Designssuzanne tucker quote18th c Spanish Vargueno desk - Suzanne Tucker Designkitchen - Suzanne Tucker Interiorsformal dining room - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsElegant Entry - Suzanne Tucker Interiorsaqua-colored grasscloth wallcovering - bedroom - Suzanne Tuckercouture dressing room - Suzanne Tucker Interiors

 

I’m thrilled to add this wonderful book to my design library … it’s a must for any design aficionado and would make a lovely gift!

Cristin

*all images used with permission // Tucker & Marks

 

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Getting Organized :: Mudrooms

August 19, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

We are sadly counting down the days until the kids go back to school (yes, we haven’t started yet!). As you know, there is a great deal of preparation that goes into getting children ready for the first days of school. Getting the kids organized also motivates me to tackle other areas of our home and has me dreaming of a room we don’t have. A mudroom. In California, we don’t need a space for snowy boots and over-sized coats, but it sure would be nice to have a drop zone for shoes, backpacks and sporting equipment.

Here are a few organized mudrooms that I’d welcome in my home any day!

hallway-mudroom-design

(image via houzz)

Love this hallway mudroom and all the natural light!

color coded mudroom organization

(image via houzz)

Color coding cubbies for family members is a great way to organize a mudroom.

custom built-in for mudroom

(image via BHG)

This mudroom’s custom cabinetry features open shelving, drawers and hooks. So beautifully functional!

fabulous mudroom design

(image via houzz)

I really like this mudroom with open shelving and shoe storage on the stone flooring.

Organizing your home too? Remember the first step is to declutter! Conquering clutter isn’t easy, but here’s questions to ask yourself when decluttering.

Happy Organizing!

Cristin

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7 Stylish Daily Planners 2014

August 14, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links, which means Simplified Bee receives commission if you make a purchase using these links.

 

 UPDATE: Take a look at the new Stylish Day Planners 2015!

 

Keeping a calendar is a critical if not essential step in managing your daily activities and prioritizing your time. It’s also a great way to kick off a new school year and 2014 (I know! It’s not that far off!)  on the right foot. By logging appointments, events and assignments in a daily planner, you can reduce stress by knowing that you aren’t forgetting anything. When kept up-to-date, a planner allows you to find information quickly, prioritize effectively and schedule appointments on the spot.

Even with fabulous online calendar apps, I still enjoy writing down our household schedule in a  traditional daily planner. With so many super stylish designs available, the tough part is selecting one!
Stylish Daily Planners for 2014
Here’s my seven  favorite, stylish  daily planners for 2014:
most-stylish-daily-planner-2014Erin Condren’s Life Planner – known for it’s personalization (can add photos) and variety of colorful patterns
stylish daily planner 2014 // zig zag pattern by Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s 2013-2014 Agenda – because the zig zag pattern rocks!
Most Stylish Daily Planners 2014
Sarah Pinto’s 2013-2014 Academic Planner – known for it’s preppy style and perfect for students
Colorful Daily Planners by Lilly Pulitzer 2014
Lilly Pultizer’s Agenda (August 2013 – December 2014) – love the colorful, playful patterns and the large size. It’s a planner and notebook in one!
Stylish Day Planner 2014 // Gold Stripes
Whitney English’s Gold Day Designer (August 2013 – August 2014) – this super chic gold stripe planner is a limited edition, so act fast!
Stylish Daily Planners for 2014
momAgenda’s Mini-Daily (August 2013 – August 2014) – the compact design fits in most purses, backpacks and diaper bags which moms love.
simplified day planner / binder for 2014
Emily Ley’s Simplified Planner – for those who love binders… this planner you build yourself based on your lifestyle and needs.
time management quote // Simplified Bee
I also love this quote found on Emily Ley’s website stressing the need to prioritize and schedule time with loved ones.
If you can’t seem to find the time, here are some Time Management Tips that may help!
Happy Organizing!!!
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Friday Find :: Colorful Office Supplies

July 26, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Headed back to school, another day in the office or simply need to brighten up your day? Poppin, the online purveyor of colorful office supplies is here to save the day! With hundreds of products from monogrammed notebooks to colorful tape dispensers, they have it – and in very shade of the rainbow. I know. It’s the best.

colorful office supplies by Poppin

 

We’re not another office products company; we sell workstyle products. – Poppin

 

If vibrant pens or colorful filing cabinets doesn’t get you excited, how about a sleek conference table that converts into a ping pong table? Perfect for home or office! Brilliant right?

 Happy Friday!

Cristin

* this is not a paid post, but the folks at Poppin sent me some lovely product!

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