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Design Inspiration: Gumballs & Pinterest Contest

March 21, 2012 · Comments { 5 }

Design inspiration can come from just about anywhere. Why not from colorful, gumballs? Bold, bright and playful, it’s the perfect palette for any kids’ spaces. Here are some fun items inspired by gumballs…

Gumball Tree Art – Polka Dot Peacock

Gumball Felt Rug – Etsy

Red Gumball Lamp – Land of Nod

Gumball Party Bag – Etsy

Gumball Machine Cookies – Cookies & Cups

Skip Hop Mod Dot Nursery Blanket

Candy Dot Rug – Land of Nod

Gumball Gift Tag – Kate’s Paperie

Windsor Smith fabric for Kravet

What’s been inspiring your lately?

I also wanted to let you know about Wayfair’s “Pin It to Win It:: Dream Nursery” Pinterest Contest for a chance to win $200 in Wayfair rewards. I’m excited too because I love Pinterest and will be judging the finalists! If you are just starting to design a nursery or simply adding the finishing touches, this is a great opportunity!

Here’s more information on how to enter and it ends March 26th, so don’t delay! Please let all the mommies-to-be in your life know!

Read full story By Cristin on March 21, 2012 in baby nursery room, birthday party, color, kids' art wall, lighting, original artwork, pinterest, textiles

House of Fifty’s Latest

January 26, 2012 · Comments { 6 }

I am so proud of my friend and fellow blogger, Janell Beals. She dared to dream last year and launched the online shelter magazine, House of Fifty.

Today, she released the fourth issue and the “bountiful” theme shines through. The 2012 Winter/Spring issue is jammed packed with beautiful interiors, yummy recipes and ton of inspiring articles. You will love!

Here are some of my favorite images from the issue …

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What are you waiting for? … click on over to House of Fifty!

xo,

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Read full story By Cristin on January 26, 2012 in girl's bedroom, interior design, kitchens, living rooms, original artwork, wallpaper

San Francisco Chronicle: Stylemaker Spotlight

January 16, 2012 · Comments { 15 }

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to stay “unplugged” on Sundays. However, yesterday was too tempting. Although I didn’t blog, tweet or pin, I did log in to see an article the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about me. The article by special contributor, Anh-Minh Le {who is also the editor of Anthology Magazine} , talks about a few of my favorite items, one of which is my Grandmother’s oil painting above, and includes my “cheat sheet” for a beautiful, functional home.

cristin priest photo san francisco chronicle

I am so flattered to be selected for the spotlight. The printed version of the article includes a very large photo of me {smaller scale above}. When I arrived at the photo shoot, I remember panicking when Russell Yip {the photographer} told me that it was going to be full-length and nearly eight inches tall in print. I felt awkward taking the shot, but think in the end it turned out!

Read full story By Cristin on January 16, 2012 in blog, mantels, original artwork, simplified bee portfolio

Design Board: Coastal Chic Living Room

November 29, 2011 · Comments { 15 }

Creating design boards for clients is such a fun part of my job. So when Cassidy of Remodelaholic asked me to join her Good Mood Board challenge, I had to say yes!

For this round of her mood board challenge, she asked several design bloggers to create our dream living room. I dreamt of a modern beach house with rustic touches. The driftwood table with oval glass top was my starting point and from there the room took shape.