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Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House :: Guest Bedroom & Bath

Melodie Rubin of House of Ruby designed the Traveler’s Bedroom, a serene guest retreat for the Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House in Woodside, California going on now until May 24th. The sunlit second floor bedroom as Melodie puts it, “offers the best seat in the house, providing an impressive view of the three-story birch tree and Woodside hills beyond.”

Guest Bedroom - Peninsula Decorator Show House - House of RubyEmbroidered linen window treatments inspired the room’s tranquil color palette of  lavender, blues, greens and ivory. It’s the gilded canopy bed however, that takes center stage. I love that it has a soft upholstered headboard – it’s a nice juxtaposition to the metal frame. An ornate hand-beaded floral chandelier (which reminded me of a birdcage) hangs elegantly above a seating area placed at the foot of the bed.

designer bedroom with canopy bed by House of Ruby

The pair of Bunny Williams table lamps beautifully mimic the movement and pattern in throw pillows on the sofa love-seat. Those table lamps are gorgeous and are a personal favorite.

blue chevron pillow + bunny williams lamp - bedroom design by House of Rubybedroom desk vignette - design by House of Rubycolorful archer sculpture - artMelodie Rubin of House of Ruby

Melodie (pictured above) designed a custom corner bookshelf lined in blue paint. It not only balances the room, but displays beautiful collections of art, books and worldly treasures. I also loved the sculpture of the colorful archer she selected and place just beside the bookcase.

lavender vanity and ikat chair - Woodside Decorator Show House

Just of the guest bedroom is the Dressing Room and Bath by Jana Meewes Fung of Julianne Quelle Interior Design. It’s restful sage, lavender and taupe color palette allows for a seamless transition between the two spaces. Standout elements in this space include an exquisite Venetian mirror, bamboo “Dynasty” chair and luxurious fabrics.

Bamboo Dynasty Chair - Bathroom by Julianne Quelle Interior Designlavender bathroom with Venetian mirrorThat’s me in the mirror, but I loved this vantage point so much that I wanted to include the image. Don’t you love the inset shelving units flanking the pedestal sink?

These spaces are so fresh, crisp and chic. Love! Don’t you?

Cristin

*all images property of Simplified Bee 

 

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Read full story By on May 6, 2013 in Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, bookshelves, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, lighting, mirrors, original artwork, textiles, wallpaper, window treatments

Sneak Peek :: Peninsula Volunteers Decorator Show House 2013

cobblestone driveway with fountain - Woodside California

One of the last great estates on the San Francisco Peninsula is the home of the 2013 Peninsula Volunteers Inc. Decorator Show House. Located in Woodside, California just south of San Francisco, the 11,000 square foot 1930’s Monterey Colonial features 20 beautifully decorated designer rooms and is situated on a 21-acre estate with breathtaking vistas of the hillside.  This is the first designer home event on the Peninsula in a decade, so it’s quite special for us that live nearby.

Charcoal grey front door - Woodside Decorator Show House

Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the spaces decorated:

 

Foyer - Woodside Decorator Show House

Foyer designed by Mary Linn Coldiron of Coldiron Interiors

Living Room - Woodside Decorator Show House

Living Room – Warren Sheets of Warren Sheets Design, Inc.

Dining Room - Woodside Decorator Show House

Dining Room designed by Blair Morgan of Morgan Design Group

chinoiserie fabric - window treatment

Library (drapery detail) designed by Emily Taylor of Emily Taylor Interiors

Woodside Decorator Show House - Master Bedroommarble mosaic shower // Woodside Decorator Show House // MJM Interior Design

Master Bedroom & Lady’s Master Bath designed by Johnny Moallempour of MJM Interior Design

shagreen desk & lucite chair // bedroom

Mother-in-Law Suite designed by Christine Sheldon of Christine Sheldon Design

live plant wall - Woodside Decorator Show House

Sunroom designed by Sabrina Alfin of Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Lilly Pulitzer Card Room by Scot Meacham Wood

Card Room designed by Scot Meacham Wood of SMW Design

Guest Bedroom - Woodside Decorator Show House

Traveler’s Bedroom designed by Melodie Rubin of House of Ruby Interior Design

lavender vanity and ikat chair - Woodside Decorator Show House

Dressing Room & Bath designed by Jana Meewes Fung of Julianne Quelle Interior Design

I love blogging pillow // Teen Girl's Room // Woodside Decorator Show House

Girl’s Bedroom designed by Teresa “Teri” Pollard of Designworks Morgan Hill

The Decorator Show House benefits the Peninsula Volunteers, Inc., a pioneer in senior services and the first volunteer organization to receive a HUD grant to develop and build low income senior housing in the United States. For more than 65 years, Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. has created and provided high quality and nurturing programs for the aging in South San Mateo County, allowing them to pursue long and useful lives.

Each year Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. delivers over $5 million in services, including over $150,000 hot meals to seniors and the homebound, and impacts over 4,500 households through its programs: Meals on Wheels, Little House, The Roselyn G. Morris Activity Center; Rosener House Adult Day Services; and, through Peninsula Volunteers Properties, Inc., provides 82% of the affordable senior housing in Menlo Park at Crane Place and Partridge/Kennedy Apartments.

Open May 4th through May 24th, visit Peninsula Volunteers Inc. for more information and tickets.

If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s worth the trip!

Cristin

 

*photo credit: Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

 

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Read full story By on May 3, 2013 in antiques, Bathroom, Bedroom, Garden, Girl, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, lighting, Living Room, living rooms, mantels, textiles, Uncategorized, window treatments

Friday Find: West Elm Summer 2013

Okay, I know. Spring just arrived and I’m rushing you into summer months! But, just had to show you images of what West Elm has in stores now for summer. One trends you’ll see in the collection is the use of vibrant color … from watermelon to lagoon blue there is sure to be a shade you’ll love! Adding a colorful new rug, chair or throw pillow is an easy way to give your home a fresh look for summer.

I’m leading off with my favorite image. I’m in love with these gorgeous silk pillows by Pauline Reyes (below).  A native of Mexico City, Pauline’s pillows were  inspired by the vibrant colors and patterns in the Talavera pots her mom had in the house.

mexican inspired throw pillows

pink and white paper flowerssouthwestern inspired pink and whtie rugmosaic tiled coffiee tableaffordable upholstered daybedsea glass bottleschic embroidered throw pillowsblue and white dip dye tabletop hanging laterns at night

And this last image of flickering lanterns and votives has me longing for warm summer nights!

Check it all out and more at West Elm!

Cristin

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Read full story By on March 22, 2013 in color, Features, Friday Finds, furniture, rugs, tabletop, textiles, throw pillows, tile

Friday Find :: West Elm’s New Upholstered Chairs

wing chair in palm leaf print by West Elm

An armchair in a fresh pattern is always welcome and can help add a punch of color to a living room, bedroom or home office. For a limited time, West Elm has their favorite chairs in four new signature patterns. I think you are going to love them too! Here’s the round-up including some of my own faves!

 

 

Happy Decorating & Happy Friday,

Cristin

 

 

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Read full story By on March 1, 2013 in chairs, Features, Friday Finds, textiles, upholstery