Halloween Decor :: Decoupage Pumpkins

decoupage pumpkin for Halloween

This black and white decoupage pumpkin by County Living has me thinking. To create the eye-catching look, they used a faux pumpkin and over 120 photocopied images from Pictoral Webster’s.  It’s a brilliant no carve solution perfect for kids that could be used year after year. I just might have to try it this Halloween!

Happy Decorating!

Cristin

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Read full story By on October 7, 2013 in baby and children, Entertaining, Halloween, Holiday

Design Crush :: Black and White Kitchen

kitchen with stainless steel countertop and black window

Black & white. It’s a classic color palette for kitchen design. This chic kitchen by Tommy Smythe features upper cabinets in white and lower cabinets in black. The timeless color combo is paired with industrial stainless steel countertops, appliances and hood. The movement in the white Carrara marble subway tiles backsplash pulls it all together beautifully. The most striking element in this kitchen vignette however, is the window pane painted black. Love!

For more black and white kitchens and so much more, visit my Designer Kitchens board on Pinterest!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Cristin

*image via DecorPad and Pinterest

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Read full story By on October 4, 2013 in contemporary decor, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, tile

Book Review :: Suzanne Tucker Interiors – The Romance of Design

San Francisco’s award winning interior designer, Suzanne Tucker co-founder of Tucker & Marks Design is hailed for developing elegant, enchanting and always perfectly balanced spaces. Her timeless designs are inviting and draw us in with layered art and antiques transitioning between classic and contemporary, casual and formal.

Following the huge success of her first book, Rooms to Remember, I was thrilled to learn of Suzanne’s newest publication to be released October 15th. Suzanne Tucker Interiors: The Romance of Design by Monacelli Press is truly inspiring. Suzanne offers readers a view into her design process and intimate glimpses into her clients’ luxurious homes (including Tucker’s own home). With over 280 stunning images, selecting ones to share with you was the hardest part of of this review, however here are a few of my favorites:

Marin Living Room - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsDining Area - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsSpanish chinoiserie leather screen - living room - Suzanne TuckerEntry Hall - Suzanne Tucker Designssuzanne tucker quote18th c Spanish Vargueno desk - Suzanne Tucker Designkitchen - Suzanne Tucker Interiorsformal dining room - Suzanne Tucker InteriorsElegant Entry - Suzanne Tucker Interiorsaqua-colored grasscloth wallcovering - bedroom - Suzanne Tuckercouture dressing room - Suzanne Tucker Interiors

 

I’m thrilled to add this wonderful book to my design library … it’s a must for any design aficionado and would make a lovely gift!

Cristin

*all images used with permission // Tucker & Marks

 

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Read full story By on September 30, 2013 in Bedroom, bedrooms, book, book review, chinoiserie, Closets, foyers, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Living Room, traditional

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