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Friday Find :: Coastal Art by Swiden

With summer in full gear, the Coast Collection by Australian-based artist, Charlotte Swiden grabbed my attention.  The designs and creative techniques are influenced by Charlotte’s Swedish heritage, love of nature and childhood spent on the southern shores of Sweden (and yes, she was born with the name Swiden). Colorful, playful and reminiscent of summer days by the ocean, these linen wall hangings come in two sizes.

Coastal Swedish inspired artwork #colorful #artColorful Swedish inspired artwork #swedish #art #colorful

Like most Swedes she likes order, structure, white space and more white space.

coastal artwork - Swedish inspired #colorful #artcolorful Swedish inspired notecards #stationary #swedish

Swiden also offers the collection as note-cards. I think these would be darling framed and hung as a series.

Happy Friday!

Cristin

 

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Read full story By on July 12, 2013 in color, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, home accessories, original artwork, stationary

Friday Find :: Motivational Art

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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Read full story By on June 21, 2013 in etsy, Features, Friday Finds, gallery wall, original artwork

Introducing … Shop Ten 25

Aaaaaa …  Summer. I love this time of year when days extend into the evening. The transition of seasons to warmer weather always puts me in a mood to entertain and spruce up the home. As I consider the options, I’m so happy to have Shop Ten 25 – a go to spot online for chic home decor. I’m also happy to announce they are a new sponsor of Simplified Bee (thrilled)!

With a huge array of two of items (including some of my faves … lighting, artwork & rugs!), Shop Ten 25 makes decorating easy allowing you to shop by the look, designer or color. With hundreds of items to choose from it was hard to narrow down, but here are some faves that stood out …

Shop Ten 25 - Simplified Bee Faves

chandelier | water birds | mirror | rug | tray | parrots

And I love this quote  found on the site… so true!

Billy Baldwin

Welcome Shop Ten 25!!!

Happy shopping,

Cristin

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Read full story By on June 17, 2013 in chinoiserie, furniture, home accessories, lighting, original artwork, textiles, throw pillows

Friday Find: There is Beauty in Simplicity

there is beauty in simplicity

There is just something about the understated. Sometimes the most simple image, statement or act can be the most beautiful and profound of all. – Bubby & Bean Art

Enough said.

Happy Friday!

Cristin

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Read full story By on February 22, 2013 in etsy, Features, Friday Finds, quote