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Design Crush :: Christine Dovey’s Home

Did you see Christine Dovey’s home featured last week on Style Me Pretty? Hello gorgeous. Christine, a stylist, mother of three and the voice behind the Bijou & Boheme, collaborated with interior designer, Meredith Heron (who I had the pleasure of hanging out with while in Vegas for BlogTour -love her!!!) on the project. The result is simply stunning. With a balanced mix of various period styles from mid-century modern to Art Deco, the home is all glam and all Christine.

You’ll see from some of my favorite images that Christine has embraced several current decor trends including the use of brass (hardware, lighting and furnishings), wallpaper (foyer, girl’s bedroom) and geometric patterns (textiles, rugs throughout). Love it!

white kitchen with brass and marblemid-century modern meets glam kitchen nookchic foyer with ostrich wallpaper chic black and white living roomchic brass etagere - family roomgirls bedroom with petal pusher wallpaperchic teen girls bedroom

happy decorating,

cristin

*photo credit: Ashley Capp via Style Me Pretty

Graham & Brown Wallpaper and Decor

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Read full story By on February 19, 2014 in baby and children, Bedroom, brass, breakfast nooks, foyers, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, mid-century modern, vintage, wallpaper

One Kings Lane $100 Giveaway

Life isn’t lived in one day and either should your approach in decorating your home. I actually prefer rooms that evolve over time. They tend to be more personal, inviting and multi-layered. You never know what might spur a design change in your home. Inspiration is everywhere and there are always new and beautiful things to discover. One Kings Lane is an online shopping destination that provides me with daily inspiration. I’ve also found so many fabulous items there for my own home.  One Kings Lane changes the way you shop for home decor by helping you discover new styles and new products/brands.

I’d love for you to try out too and I’m thrilled to be offering Simplified Bee readers the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to One Kings Lane.

One Kings Lane $100 GiveawayHere’s how to enter to win the $100 gift card to One Kings Lane:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post with a link to your favorite product on One Kings Lane (provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you).
  • Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s BlogTwitterPinterest or Facebook Page.
  • Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, Facebook link, tweet or pin an image from this post, then leave a comment letting me know.
  • Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.

Entry period closes at midnight PST on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Friday, October 4, 2013.

In addition, if you are new to One Kings Lane you can sign up today for a $15 credit for purchases of $30 or more!

Best of luck and happy decorating!

Cristin

*One Kings Lane is a proud affiliate of Simplified Bee

 

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Read full story By on September 27, 2013 in antiques, curated look, discounts, Features, furniture, Giveaways, home accessories, lighting, vintage

Summer Entertaining :: Tablescape with Villeroy & Boch

There is still plenty of summer left for entertaining family and friends and so today I’m sharing a recent tablescape inspired by the warmth, color and bounty the season brings.

orange dinnerware tablescape - Simplified Bee

The beautiful plate with tangerine band by Villeroy & Boch, the creator of extraordinary dinnerware treasured worldwide, was the launching point for the vibrant color palette.

green and orange tablescape - www.simplifiedbee.comgreen and orange table setting

For a layered look,  the classic plate was placed atop a glazed stoneware in grey. It’s an eclectic look, but it works because the fine platinum trim of the plate is picked up in the grey stoneware and green tablecloth.

summer entertaining tablescape - Simplified Beepink and orange floral arrangement with succulentstangerines and flowers - www.simplifiedbee.com

The tabletop blooms are simply seasonal garden flowers and succulents that pull together the color scheme. They were arranged in a vintage milk glass vessel well below eye level so they wouldn’t impede conversation flow. I paired the floral arrangement with a bowl of tangerines also in a vintage milk glass bowl.

Hope this little tablescape inspires your next summer dinner party!

Cristin

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Read full story By on August 6, 2013 in color, dining rooms, Entertaining, flowers, product review, tabletop, vintage

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: The Salon

Even though the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase has come to a close, I wanted to share images a space I really enjoyed touring. The Salon designed by Matthew Leverone of Leverone Design is set just across from the Living Room on the mansion’s first floor. Initially I wasn’t sure how I felt about the design. The large pine trees caught me off guard. Growing up in the Sierra Mountains of Lake Tahoe it would have never occurred to anyone to bring a pine tree inside (unless of course it was Christmas!). But, it works here.

The Salon by Matthew Leverone Design(image via)

In addition to the non-traditional saplings, Leverone adds modern geometric and exotic elements to the otherwise classical, opulent gathering place.  Some of my favorite details include the vintage hand-knotted Moroccan rug, chrome & hide chair and rich velvet sofa & pillows.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase The Salonblack sequin pillows - San Francisco Decorator Showcasemoroccan rug - the salon - San Francisco Decorator ShowcaseSan Francisco Decorator Showcase - The Salonmarble fireplace with mirror and artwork - San Francisco Decorator Showcase

I loved the stately marble fireplace stuffed with logs and the mirror layered with contemporary art. Leverone packs a lot into this well designed,  intimate space.

And in case you missed it, here’s tours the showcase Living Room, KitchenDressing Room, Office and Maker’s Mark Retreat.

Cristin

*all images unless stated are property of Simplified Bee

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Read full story By on June 10, 2013 in contemporary decor, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, vintage