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Friday Finds :: Ronda Carman Fine Fabrics

I’ve admired Ronda Carman for along time. Her blog, All the Best was one of the first design blogs I gravitated to when I started blogging six years ago. Last year, Ronda set sail on a new venture in textiles. While living in Scotland for eight years, she fell in love with the century-old textile mills of the region and found that American interiors designers had little access to these classic fabrics. As a result, Ronda Carman Fine Fabrics was born and offers traditional Scottish textiles with a modern twist. Her to the trade collection features over 350 wools and cashmeres in a variety of patterns including plaids, checks and pinstripes. But, what makes the textiles so special are the colorways Ronda’s selected. Icy blues, hot pinks and grey-blues are just some of the gorgeous colors that give these timeless patterns a fresh look. Love this!

I’ve rounded up just a few of my favorites today.

pink plaid // ronda carman fine fabricsRonda Carman Fine Fabricspink plaid // ronda carman fine fabricsblue-green check // ronda carman fine fabricsice-blue plaid // ronda carman fine fabricsgrey-blue plaid // ronda carman fine fabricsgrey houndstooth plaid // ronda carman fine fabrics

happy friday!

cristin

 

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Read full story By on May 29, 2015 in Features, friday find, Friday Finds, textiles

Friday Find :: Designer Outdoor Fabrics

outdoor living // california style

With warmer weather fast approaching our patios, decks and porches are going to get a lot more use. Here is California, our outside living is an extension of what’s inside and therefore its critical that the design flows from one space to another. In the past, outdoor fabrics have been ho-hum and frankly there hasn’t been much selection. Over the past few years however, I’ve seen a huge uptick in beautiful designer outdoor fabrics. And these chic, yet durable fabrics are great for indoors too. For a client with young children and pets, I recently installed several chairs, window cushions and pillows in outdoor fabrics.

Today I’ve rounded up a few of my current faves in designer outdoor fabrics:

designer outdoor fabrics // friday finds // www.simplifiedbee.com

product links:

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5

happy friday,

cristin

*first image via Traditional Home

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Read full story By on March 27, 2015 in 5 favorites, Features, Friday Finds, pattern, textiles

Girls Flamingo Bedroom & Caitlin Wilson Textiles

girls' bedroom with flamingo wallpaper and caitlin wilson textiles // simplified bee design

It’s been months in the making, but our new home addition is in its final stages. The master suite was all new construction, but some rooms were reconfigured. One such room was the bedroom of one of my kiddos. She’s an animal lover and can be found most of the time in the backyard talking to our hens. She has even knit them scarves. So it was totally in her wheel house to select a pink flamingo wallpaper for her new room (yes, there are tons of flamingos and yes, it’s adorable).  Pinks, corals and gray. Loved this color palette and looked to Caitlin Wilson Textiles first when sourcing throw pillows for her bed. I was in the process of narrowing down sizes and patterns when I received an email from Caitlin’s assistant asking if I like to review some throw pillows. (what?! I almost fell out of my chair.) It reminded me of the times when I would pick up the phone to call my mom, but she was already on the line because she was calling me.

So, of course I said yes and selected the Coral Fretwork and Greige Deco pillow. They are even more beautiful in person. The Coral Fretwork pillow has tiny gold metallic threads that create just the right sparkle. Love!

If you haven’t been introduced to Caitlin’s gorgeous pillow collection, I’ve selected a few of my current faves.

Caitlin Wilson Pillows

All my patterns can be juxtaposed for a bold, edgy look- I want you to have fun with the process! – Cailtin Wilson
rugs // caitlin wilson textilesRecently Caitlin launched a new colorful, fresh rug line. There are custom options too. Speaking of custom, many of Caitlin’s textiles are sold by the yard and are perfect for designing your own drapery, linens and cushions.

Thank you Caitlin for helping make my daughter’s room so special!

happy decorating,

cristin

 

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Read full story By on August 11, 2014 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, chinoiserie, Features, friday find, Friday Finds, Girl, Interiors, rugs, simplified bee portfolio, textiles, throw pillows, wallpaper

Design Crush :: Lulu DK

LuLu DK butterfly table runner and pink peonies // fiesta ideas

A few years ago a butterfly fabric by Lulu deKwaitkowski for Schumacher inspired the color palette and theme for a family party. I spotted the playful pattern in another textile of Lulu’s that was used to cover walls. It’s hard to see from the image below, but the fabric is a gorgeous linen and the butterflies are in shades of blue with gold metallic accents. It is quite striking.

butterfly wallcovering - Lulu DK textiles #butterflies

The image, found on Lulu’s blog reminded of how much I love her aesthetic – colorful, chic and always inviting. Her sophisticated, yet relaxed style is a result of her polar upbringing in bustling Manhattan and the laid-back beach lifestyle of the Hamptons and Bahamas. It’s most apparent in her LULU DK collections of fabrics, rugs, bedding, artwork and other decor items.

LuLu DK heart rug and artwork // girl's bedroom

This sweet child’s room features LULU DK’s heart rug and artwork.

inviting living room - Lulu DK

LULU DK linen pillows in wavy blue pattern top Lulu’s own sofa.

artwork by Lulu DK

Lulu always hand draws and paints her motifs and patterns before they are transformed into beautiful textiles. Her artwork is stunning!

butterfly wall decals // Lulu DK #butterflies

Recently, Lulu launched a line of adorable wall decals. My fave are the butterflies. So cute for a baby’s nursery, don’t you think?

gold removable tattoos // LULU DK #tattoos

I’ve never been a tattoo girl, but Lulu’s new metallic jewelry tattoos are so chic. Available in gold, silver or black the tattoos will last about 4 days in and out of the water. I just might have to try them out this summer!

happy decorating,

cristin

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Read full story By on June 18, 2014 in Bedroom, girl's bedroom, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, original artwork, pattern, rugs, tabletop, textiles, throw pillows, wallpaper