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Darling Boy’s Nursery Room

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I adored this  darling boy’s nursery room by Joni Lay so much, I had to share it with you. She designed it for her nephew and has some really sweet elements. The neutral palette (walls in Sherwin Williams’ Mindful Gray) is  perfect for a calming nursery. The giraffe artwork above the crib offers a great pop of color. The print is actually from a page of an antique  book purchased on etsy. It was scanned and then re-printed at a much larger scale. So cute, right?

safari nursery room for baby boyboy's nursery room - buffet as changing table

I also love that the changing table is a vintage dresser. Hanging above the changing table is a collections of family photos, graphic artwork, arrows and a darling triangle mobile made of leather. Love!

darling boy's nursery room

For all list of products featured in the nursery, be sure to visit Joni’s blog, Lay Baby Lay.

Shopping alert! There’s a Melissa & Doug Sale at One Kings Lane (simplified bee affiliate)perfect gifts for your next baby shower. child’s birthday or stocking stuffer!

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Read full story By on August 22, 2013 in baby and children, baby nursery room, Bedroom, interior design, Interiors, kids' art wall, Uncategorized

Summer Entertaining :: Tablescape with Villeroy & Boch

There is still plenty of summer left for entertaining family and friends and so today I’m sharing a recent tablescape inspired by the warmth, color and bounty the season brings.

orange dinnerware tablescape - Simplified Bee

The beautiful plate with tangerine band by Villeroy & Boch, the creator of extraordinary dinnerware treasured worldwide, was the launching point for the vibrant color palette.

green and orange tablescape - www.simplifiedbee.comgreen and orange table setting

For a layered look,  the classic plate was placed atop a glazed stoneware in grey. It’s an eclectic look, but it works because the fine platinum trim of the plate is picked up in the grey stoneware and green tablecloth.

summer entertaining tablescape - Simplified Beepink and orange floral arrangement with succulentstangerines and flowers - www.simplifiedbee.com

The tabletop blooms are simply seasonal garden flowers and succulents that pull together the color scheme. They were arranged in a vintage milk glass vessel well below eye level so they wouldn’t impede conversation flow. I paired the floral arrangement with a bowl of tangerines also in a vintage milk glass bowl.

Hope this little tablescape inspires your next summer dinner party!

Cristin

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Read full story By on August 6, 2013 in color, dining rooms, Entertaining, flowers, product review, tabletop, vintage

San Francisco Decorator Showcase :: The Salon

Even though the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase has come to a close, I wanted to share images a space I really enjoyed touring. The Salon designed by Matthew Leverone of Leverone Design is set just across from the Living Room on the mansion’s first floor. Initially I wasn’t sure how I felt about the design. The large pine trees caught me off guard. Growing up in the Sierra Mountains of Lake Tahoe it would have never occurred to anyone to bring a pine tree inside (unless of course it was Christmas!). But, it works here.

The Salon by Matthew Leverone Design(image via)

In addition to the non-traditional saplings, Leverone adds modern geometric and exotic elements to the otherwise classical, opulent gathering place.  Some of my favorite details include the vintage hand-knotted Moroccan rug, chrome & hide chair and rich velvet sofa & pillows.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase The Salonblack sequin pillows - San Francisco Decorator Showcasemoroccan rug - the salon - San Francisco Decorator ShowcaseSan Francisco Decorator Showcase - The Salonmarble fireplace with mirror and artwork - San Francisco Decorator Showcase

I loved the stately marble fireplace stuffed with logs and the mirror layered with contemporary art. Leverone packs a lot into this well designed,  intimate space.

And in case you missed it, here’s tours the showcase Living Room, KitchenDressing Room, Office and Maker’s Mark Retreat.

Cristin

*all images unless stated are property of Simplified Bee

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Read full story By on June 10, 2013 in contemporary decor, furniture, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, vintage

San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2013 :: The Living Room

San Francisco Decorator Showcase Living Room Catherine Kwong

San Francisco based interior designer, Catherine Kwong designed an elegant, yet edgy living room for the 2013 San Francisco Decorator Showcase. While researching for a client, Kwong came across photos of Mick and Bianca Jagger in the 1970’s – they were young and wild. The iconic rock royalty couple inspired the living room’s design for the Showcase.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase Living RoomStaying with tradition, Kwong kept the elaborate gilded ceiling and crown molding. She painted the walls a crisp white to complement the clean modern lines of the furnishings.

Cy Twombly inspired floors - SF Decorator Showcase

However, it’s the hand-painted floor takes center stage. Created by Stancil Studios, the free-spirited pattern was inspired by the paintings of Cy Twombly. It’s quite the juxtaposition to the ornate ceiling, marble fireplace and traditional architecture.

bronze feathers on marble mantelSan Francisco Decorator Showcase Living Room sofaA pair of vintage fringe light fixtures grace the floors and flanked the stately marble fireplace. They added a wonder soft, feminine touch.
San Francisco Decorator Showcase Living Room Deskvintage lucite candle stickThe vintage lucite candle stick stood out because I recently saw a similar pair at an estate sale.

San Francisco Decorator Showcase Living Room window treatmentThe leading edge of the floor length drapes had the most beautiful trim and fringe. Such an elegant touch.

lucite bar cartA modern lucite bar cart (fully loaded!) was placed at the entrance. Mick Jagger wouldn’t have it any other way!

In case you missed it, here’s Catherine Kwong’s “Her Office” she designed for last year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase.

* photo credit: Cristin Bisbee Priest // Simplified Bee

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Read full story By on April 30, 2013 in bar carts, interior design, Interiors, lighting, Living Room, living rooms, vintage, window treatments