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Friday Finds :: Pineapple Decor Crush

July 24, 2015 · Comments { 0 }

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Holly Becker of Decor8 recently unveiled her adorable new entry showcasing the chicest pineapple wallpaper (swoon). A symbol of hospitality and friendship, the pineapple motif is a perfect choice for welcoming guests into the home. I particularity love the contemporary pattern by Aimee Wilder in gold metallic.

For today’s Friday Find I’ve rounded-up some fun home decor and fashion accessories featuring this tropical fruit.

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1 phone case // 2 jars // 3 wallpaper // 4 table lamp // 5 cross-body purse

Read full story By Cristin on July 24, 2015 in Features, foyers, friday find, Friday Finds, interior design, Interiors, wallpaper

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2015 :: Sneak Peek

April 22, 2015 · Comments { 5 }

This year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase is a beautiful Elizabethan-style home designed by iconic architect Julia Morgan (notable works include the legendary Hearst Castle and became the first woman to be awarded the American Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal). The residence located on Jackson street in the prestigious Presidio Heights neighborhood, was completed in 1917 for $20,000 for Abraham Rosenberg, the “Dried Fruit King” and his wife, Alice.

In the last few months, thirty-eight Bay Area interior designers have transformed the six bedroom, eight bath home for the San Francisco University High School’s 38th annual Decorator Showcase. Gorgeous light fixtures, exquisite furnishings and extraordinary wallcoverings had me visiting spaces more than once on my tour. Here’s a sneak peek of the showcase:

Grand Entry // Candace Barnes Design Studio // Christopher Stark Photography

Living Room // Phillip Silver // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Kitchen // Navarra Design // David Duncan Livingston Photography

Dining Room// Cecilie Starin // Margot Hartford

Powder Room // Julie Rootes Interiors // Christopher Stark Photography

His Office // Brittany Haines of Authenticity B. Designs // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Gentleman’s Bathroom// Evars + Anderson // Christopher Stark Photography

Laundry Room // Evars + Anderson Interiors // Christopher Stark Photography

Boy’s Bedroom // Willem Racke and Susan Lind Chastain // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Girl’s Bathroom // Nest Design // Christopher Stark Photography

Kids’ Playroom // Allison Caccoma // Photo by Cristin Bisbee Priest of Simplified Bee

Dressing Room // Heather Hilliard

Billiard Room // Green Couch Interior Design // David Duncan Livingston Photography

Do you love what you see? The home will be open to tour April 25 – May 25. Please visit www.decoratorsshowcase.org for tickets and more information.

happy decorating,

cristin

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Dining Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Kitchen and Family Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Powder Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Living Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: Laundry Room

Read full story By Cristin on April 22, 2015 in baby and children, Bathroom, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, boy's bedroom, dining rooms, foyers, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, kitchens, laundry room, laundry rooms, Living Room, office/study, Uncategorized, wallpaper

Five Favorites :: Fabulous Entryways

September 10, 2014 · Comments { 5 }

Entryways offer us first glimpses into a home. It’s where we welcome guests and in some cases store such things as coats, purses, keys and mail. Entryway design takes planning if you want to it to be both beautiful and functional, so I’ve rounded up a few fabulous entryways that do both.

Loving this elegant entryway by Erin Gates Design of Elements of Style. The linen wrapped dresser with nailhead detailing is a head turner!

Sarah Sherman Samuel of Smitten Studio (say that 5 times!) nails it here with modern and contemporary elements – console table, geometric mirror, stool and basket storage. Love!

Simple, yet sophisticated entry. Love the use of white. Design by Anisa Darnell via HGTV.

Perhaps one of my favorite entryways of the bunch. This one I spotted on Pinterest – I was drawn it’s elegance and chinoiserie touches.

Speaking of chinoiserie touches, here’s another fabulous entryway by Chloe Warner via Lonny. It’s on the small side, but so chic and functional! Love the mix of masculine and feminine, pattern and color too.

Need more entryway design ideas?

happy decorating,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on September 10, 2014 in chinoiserie, contemporary decor, foyers, interior design, Interiors, mirrors, pinterest, wallpaper

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:

kitchen - Suzanne Tucker Interiors Elegant Entry - Suzanne Tucker Interiors