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Nesting Tables

October 24, 2013 · Comments { 2 }

nesting table in living room

I’m always on the lookout for multi-functional furniture, and there is nothing more versatile than a good set of nesting tables. These practical pieces work in a variety of settings from living rooms to bedrooms. I like to use them as extra drink tables for guests in our living room, while the kids like to use them as desks when playing school. However you use them, I promise: Once you have some, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them! Here are some of my favorite nesting tables in a variety of styles.

nesting-tables-designers-love

Top to bottom: new-trad, modern, chinoiserie, rattan, minimal, contemporary, glamorous, scandinavian

To check out more stylish nesting tables, head to the Simplified Bee ideabook at Houzz!

Happy Day!

Cristin

*image source Lauren Liess

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

September 30, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

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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5 Faves from Lonny Mag’s Latest Issue

September 3, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Hello September! You are one of my favorite months; The kids are back in school, the weather is perfect and college football is in full swing (that last one is for my hubby!).

In addition, Lonny’s September issue is live and is loaded with inspiration. I’ve pulled five images that feature some current (and some longstanding) decor obsessions ….

chic marble bathroom tile

(marble bath)

cane furniture in living room

(cane furniture)

designer wallpapers

(designer wallpapers)

lucite chair - home office

(lucite chair)

red chinoiserie decorative cabinet

(chinoiserie cabinet)

Happy new week!

Cristin

*images via Lonny Mag

*photo credits: Ball & Albanese, Coral von Zumwalt and Genevieve Garruppo

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Goodbye Google Reader & Hello Bloglovin’

June 30, 2013 · Comments { 2 }
chinoiserie office - Lonny
In case you haven’t heard, Google Reader’s is shutting down tomorrow, July 1st. So, what does this mean? If you use Google Reader to follow your favorite blogs (and assuming want to continue following) you will want to import those  feeds into another reader asap.If you are still in need of a new feed reader, there are two I would recommend — Bloglovin’ and Feedly. Both provide a one-click migration from Google Reader. It’s really that easy. As for which one I like best, I’m going to be using Bloglovin’. It’s super easy to use and I prefer the user interface.And if you are not already following Simplified Bee and would like to, here are links to both recommended readers:

Thanks for following the bee!

Cristin

* image via Lonny

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