Serena & Lily Beach Market

June 27, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Have you heard? Serena & Lily recently opened a traditional brick and mortar flagship store in the Hamptons! Although I haven’t seen it in person (dying to though!), the 3,200 square foot open floor-plan store with white crisp walls is the perfect backdrop for the brand’s fresh California style. Serena & Lily’s signature bedding, custom upholstery, statement artwork and outdoor collection are just some of the many items on the floor. It appears as if you are walking through a photo-shoots for an upcoming S&L catalog.

Serena & Lily - Hamptons Beach MarketSerena and Lily - Hamptons Beach Storeeclectic art gallery wall displaychic hanging chairs - Serena and Lilyhand-painted surfboards

 

The store features some unique items like these hand-painted surfboards. Love!

A BIG congratulations to Serena and Lily and the entire S&L team!

xo

Cristin

*images via Habitually Chic

**Serena & Lily is a sponsor and affiliate of Simplified Bee, but did not pay for this post 

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Design Crush :: Cynthia Brooks Design

June 24, 2013 · Comments { 4 }

While getting my daily dose of Pinterest, I came across a kitchen designed by Cynthia Brooks. I loved the simple, fresh and timeless feel of the white painted cabinets, carrara marble countertops and hicks light pendant. The dark stained wooden floors are a lovely contrast to all the white.

white designer kitchen with hicks pendant

The image lead me to Cynthia’s portfolio, which is also full of beautiful interiors she has designed. Here are a few of my faves…

lime green doorelegant pink sofa - living roomgirl's bedroom with orange+pink roman shadesweet boy's bedroom with orange accentsbookshelf - styled by colorkitchen with brass and neon yellow lantern

The brass and yellow neon lanterns by Urban Electric in the all-white kitchen (above) are the best. Love, love, love.

And don’t forget, there’s still time to enter to win a copy of Country Living’s book, The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas!

xo

Cristin

*images via Cynthia Brooks Design and Urban Electric

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Friday Find :: Motivational Art

June 21, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

Sometimes we all just need a little motivation to finish a project, get to the gym or simply get through the day. One thing that helps motivate me is artwork. Art is optimistic, inspiring and moving.  Adding art in your home not only boosts your mood, it bring personality to the space.

inspirational art1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 //7 // 8 // 9

 

What helps motivate you?

Happy weekend!

Cristin

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Book Review & Giveaway :: The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas

June 19, 2013 · Comments { 43 }

Recently I received a copy of Country Living’s The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas. Indeed it’s a little square book measuring only 7 x 7 inches, but don’t let the size fool you. This pint sized edition is loaded with big inspiration. It features a hand-picked collection of the magazine’s best advice (and how to instruction) on ways to organize, decorate or add a personal touch to your space. There’s even a chapter for gardeners giving smart secrets for growing lush, abundant landscapes. This book would make a fabulous house warming gift!

Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas REVIEW

With over 280 ideas presented, it wasn’t easy narrowing down my faves …  but here’s a few that caught my eye!

driftwood cabinet pull for fridgeblack painted china cabinetart wall from book illustrationsDIY toy barnyard animal candleholdersdiy wallpaper dressershadow box ribbon collectionDo you remember seeing this fun idea at work in the decorator show house equestrian bedroom?

Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas GIVEAWAY

I enjoyed reading this new DIY decor book and think you will too. The publishers have agreed to give one lucky Simplified Bee reader their own copy of The Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas!

Here’s how to enter to win:

  • Simply leave a comment on this post (provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you).
  • Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s Blog, Twitter, Pinterest 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 Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

Best of luck and happy decorating!

Cristin

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