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Lonny Mag’s Latest and Black + White Decor

Lonny Mag’s March issue is here, gorgeous as ever and centered around designing for  kids and growing families. Love! It takes us on a tour of two family homes. The first is a retreat in Connecticut designed by Lisa Sherry. Then we tour the adorable Swedish home of Jennifer Jansch (creator of a reusable gift bag company). Although not kid-friendly, I also loved the tour of Editor-in-Chief’s Michelle Adam‘s new pad in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It’s a girl’s dream!

I know black and white is trending both on the fashion runways and in interiors. So I’ve pulled my favorites from Lonny’s latest to celebrate the classic color combo.

black and white playroomblack chandelier black and white designer bedroom table skirt in Leo Pierre Frey linengray botanical wallpaper girls roomswedish roman shade

I was surprised and bummed to learn Michelle is leaving Lonny. She has done such an amazing job creating the inspiring online magazine. Lonny has truly been a trail blazer and has changed the landscape of they way we view all shelter magazines. She will be missed! Can’t wait to find out what she has planned!

Cristin

*images via Lonny

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Read full story By on March 10, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, Girl, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, living rooms, Playroom, wallpaper, window treatments

Rustic, Elegant Row House in Brooklyn

Recently Vogue featured the Brooklyn home of  landscape designer and Vogue Contributing Editor, Miranda Brooks and her architect husband, Bastien Halard. Lead by Harlard, the rundown row house was completely renovated from head to toe in just six months. The interior design is American pastoral with rustic, yet elegant touches. And although new, the rooms are inviting and have a lived in feel I love. Speaking of love, it was the custom de Gournay wallcovering in the master bedroom and hand-painted/printed wallpapers in the girls’ rooms that had me looking twice at this home. (swoon)

de Gournay wallpaper in bedroomblack claw foot tubliving room with mint wallseclectic home office with bookshelvesMarthe Armitage wallaper girls bedroom with butterflieskids playroom with art wallblue floral wallpaper girls bedroombeautiful cottage garden with bench

Isn’t this a charming garden seat? Designed by Brooks of course!

To see more, visit Vogue.

Cristin

*photo credit: Francois Harlard

 

 

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Read full story By on January 16, 2013 in Bathroom, Bedroom, chinoiserie, gallery wall, Garden, Girl, interior design, Interiors, kids' art wall, Living Room, Playroom, wallpaper

My Favorite Posts of 2012

Didn’t this year fly by fast? With 2013 just days away, I wanted to take time to reflect back on a busy and rewarding year here at Simplified Bee. It’s been wonderful and I’m so blessed. To celebrate, I’ve selected twelve of my favorite posts of 2012.

elegant foyer designed by Suzanne Tucker

1. Interview with Interior Designer Suzanne Tucker

 organizing school paperwork tips

2. Guest Post: Organizing School Paperwork

 organized medicine cabinet

3. Organized Medicine Cabinet

teen girls hangout room

4. San Francisco Showcase 2012 :: Sneak Peek

 hexagon tables

5. High Point Market Spring 2012 :: My Faves

kids playroom with world map wallpaper

6. Playroom Design with Centsational Girl

Hamptons Designer Kitchen

7. Hampton Designer Showhouse 2012 :: Favorite Details

honeycomb pattern daily planner 2013

8. Top 7 Stylish Daily Planners for 2013

Union Jack decor for home

9. Summer Olympics Tribute :: Union Jack Decor

vintage swim suits

10. Peek Into The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show 2012

green and white kitchen nook

11. My Kitchen Nook Reveal

thanksgiving table setting

12. Thanksgiving Table Setting

It’s a pleasure to write this blog every week. I also hope that it inspires you as it does me. Thank you so much for reading!

Wishing you a joyous 2013!

Cristin

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Read full story By on December 28, 2012 in foyers, High Point Market, interior design, Interiors, Kitchen, Organization, teen rooms, Uncategorized

Client Reveal: Kids’ Playroom Design

Last year I had the pleasure of working with a darling family of four in Dallas, Texas. The young family sought out my virtual design services to help decorate their new 4,000 square foot home. From furniture to wallcoverings, rugs to accessories, we worked together over the course of a few months to create a design that was kid-friendly, budget conscious and yet still reflects the family’s personal style.

Recently some of the rooms I designed were photographed and today I wanted to share the kids’ playroom with you. I love this space because it’s super functional, yet stylish too. The playroom features wide orange and white stripes on the ceiling, floor-to-ceiling book display and tons of smart storage for all the toys. The art wire is perfect for showcasing the kids’ masterpieces and can updated in minutes.

Playroom Book Wall and Orange Striped Ceiling by Simplified Bee

Playroom Storage by Simplified Bee

*all photos by Savannah Franklin Photography

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Read full story By on September 10, 2012 in baby and children, Interiors, kids' art wall, Organization, Playroom, simplified bee portfolio