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Flamingo Decor Frenzy

June 23, 2014 · Comments { 3 }

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As part of my home’s expansion project, I’ve been designing a few rooms for my own family. One is a bedroom for my little one that will feature flamingos. This process has been a lot of fun and has me scouting flamingo decor. There is a lot of cheesy flamingo stuff and it’s easy to go overboard with the theme, so I’ve narrowed down a few of my favorite here.

One way to incorporate flamingos in your decor is through artwork. This photo taken by Sharon Montrose captures a solo flamingo with wings outstretched. It’s a little a typical of the iconic one legged stance that flamingos are known for. Perhaps that’s why I like it so much.

In this living room by Sarah or Smitten Studio, another flamingo photo by Sharon is featured above mid-century modern inspired console. Love!

However, I still adore this Flamingo Mingle print by Cozamia.

Furbish Studio features one of my favorite flamingo wallpapers in a bedroom vignette.

flamingo wallpaper

The flamingo wallpaper by Cole & Sons is available in a lovely toned-down color palette at Anthropologie. It would be so much fun in a powder room.

Not home decor, but I’ve noticed that flamingo party themes are trending too. Loved this sweet flamingo 1st birthday party for Penny. How cute are these sugar cookies?

happy decorating,

cristin

*first image via Lonny

Read full story By Cristin on June 23, 2014 in Bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, original artwork, wallpaper

Design Crush :: Lulu DK

June 18, 2014 · Comments { 0 }

A few years ago a butterfly fabric by Lulu deKwaitkowski for Schumacher inspired the color palette and theme for a family party. I spotted the playful pattern in another textile of Lulu’s that was used to cover walls. It’s hard to see from the image below, but the fabric is a gorgeous linen and the butterflies are in shades of blue with gold metallic accents. It is quite striking.

The image, found on Lulu’s blog reminded of how much I love her aesthetic – colorful, chic and always inviting. Her sophisticated, yet relaxed style is a result of her polar upbringing in bustling Manhattan and the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Hamptons and Bahamas. It’s most apparent in her LULU DK collections of fabrics, rugs, bedding, artwork and other decor items.

This sweet child’s room features LULU DK’s heart rug and artwork.

LULU DK linen pillows in wavy blue pattern top Lulu’s own sofa.

Lulu always hand draws and paints her motifs and patterns before they are transformed into beautiful textiles. Her artwork is stunning!

Recently, Lulu launched a line of adorable wall decals. My fave are the butterflies. So cute for a baby’s nursery, don’t you think?

I’ve never been a tattoo girl, but Lulu’s new metallic jewelry tattoos are so chic. Available in gold, silver or black the tattoos will last about 4 days in and out of the water. I just might have to try them out this summer!

happy decorating,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on June 18, 2014 in Bedroom, girl's bedroom, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, original artwork, pattern, rugs, tabletop, textiles, throw pillows, wallpaper

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2014 – Dining Room

May 28, 2014 · Comments { 1 }

Last week I finally had the opportunity to tour this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase. One room that stood out as a personal favorite was the formal dining room by Cecilia Sagrera-Hill and George Brazil of SagreraBrazil. The room’s elegant design was inspired by the existing beautiful wood detailing and gorgeous hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper installed by interior design icon, Michael Taylor (1927-1986). Mixing up period styles, the design duo added modern elements including the rug, upholstered chairs and geometric shaped dining table covered in a form fitted golden cover. The most eye-catching element however was the modern art hung above the fireplace – a magical infinity mirror with suspended butterflies in colors pulled from the wallpaper. I tried capturing an image of the artwork, but failed (so sorry!). These images don’t do the room justice, but I pulled some of the best ones I took and found:

*photo credits: 1st and 2nd photo by Janet Paik via Houzz, 3rd & 5th photo by Cristin Priest via of Simplified Bee, 4th photo via Domaine

Read full story By Cristin on May 28, 2014 in chinoiserie, dining rooms, interior design, Interiors, lighting, original artwork, vintage, wallpaper

CanvasPop Review & Discount Code

September 5, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

Sometimes the best artwork is the most personal. Having family photos reproduced on canvas (large or small) is a wonderful way to preserve and showcase travel, loved ones and life’s precious moments.

When CanvasPop, a leader in canvas photo prints, asked if I would review their product I was thrilled. In fact, I asked a client (who is also an excellent photographer), Suzanne O’Brien if she would be willing to help me out with the review. She picked a sweet photo of her daughter holding some of my favorite flowers, pink peonies. Here’s the amazing result and what Suzanne had to say about it:

I couldn’t be more pleased with my new CanvasPop photo canvas. The colors are rich and vibrant on the textured canvas. When I showed the piece to my family, my son remarked, “wait, did you paint that?” It does have a beautiful artistic quality to it. The 20×20 size is large enough to make a statement, yet small enough to fit easily on an existing gallery wall. Perfect for my daughter’s “personality wall” that I’ve been slowly adding to for the last few years. My vision for this space is for her to go to sleep at night with a visual reminder of all the good things that make her her. – Suzanne O’Brien

Did you know CanvasPop can even work with your low resolution, instagram or facebook photos and format them to any size canvas? They also offer a digital proof before the image goes to print to ensure it’s just right and you are 100% satisfied – love this!

The lovely people at CanvasPop would like you to create a canvas too and are offering all Simplified Bee readers 30% off any product on their site. Simply use CanvasPop discount code: SIMPLIFIEDBEE30

The following restrictions apply:

– It can not be combined with other discounts/offers

– It applies to the subtotal of the order only (does not discount shipping)

– The code will expire October 1, 2013

– For US and Canada orders only

little girl's bedroom - Suzanne O'Brien Photography

Suzanne O’Brien is a natural light lifestyle photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specializes in family sessions that capture the details of your everyday life. Think Saturday morning snuggles in bed, your breakfast routine and favorite coffee mug, all preserved in a beautiful coffee table book that tells the story of your family. For more information, click on over to Suzanne O’Brien Studio and mention Simplified Bee sent you for a special discount!

Thank you CanvasPop and Suzanne!

Happy decorating,

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on September 5, 2013 in discounts, Features, flowers, original artwork, product review

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