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Happy 3rd Birthday Lonny!

Lonny Magazine October 2012 Issue

Happy birthday Lonny Magazine! To celebrate the popular digital shelter magazine’s 3-year anniversary, Lonny is honoring its core commitment to accessible, inspirational, creative home design by dedicating its October 2012 issue to simple, easy home ideas that are sure to generate huge results.

Here are a few of my favorite featured in this birthday issue….

Charlotte Moss' Private Office

 Lonny tours design icon, Charlotte Moss’ office/studio, and picks up some worldly advice along the way.

Hotel du MarcHotel du Marc BedroomHotel du Marc Marble Bathroom

The issue takes a virtual visit to Reims, France for Veuve Clicquot’s annual fall harvest – complete with a quick look inside their exclusive newly renovated 19th century mansion, Hotel du Marc (swoon).

Miles Redd The Big Book of Chic

Lonny also takes a sneak peek inside internationally acclaimed interior designer Miles Redd’s first book, The Big Book of Chic highlighting his most show stopping bedroom designs with tips on recreating them at home.

Moroccan Rug Living RoomGirls Bedroom with Floral WallpaperLonny Pink Living RoomMary Nelson Living Room

This birthday issue also tours the beautiful homes of business woman, Melissa Culligan, actor, Emily Procter, and artist, Mary Nelson.

Lonny’s anniversary issue is a must read and just in time for the weekend! Enjoy!

Happy Friday,

Cristin


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Read full story By on October 12, 2012 in Bathroom, Bedroom, interior design, Interiors, Living Room, wallpaper

My Kitchen Nook Reveal

Kitchen Nook with Manuel Canovas Wallpaper

Just off our kitchen, sits a nook where kids study, draw and eat snacks.  I’ve been drooling over the fresh green and white Trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for some time and it was my starting point.

Simplified Bee Kitchen Nook with trellis wallpaper

To stand-up to my kids, I had the bench cushions made in solid Kelly green patent leather – it’s topped with a crisp Bali pillow by Thomas Paul.  The light pendant by Arteriors has a sunny yellow interior that pulls from the sunflower oil painting by my Grandmother, which hangs in the space.  A grouping of framed art that my kids created is also proudly hung in the space and can easily be swapped out to feature their latest masterpiece.

Kitchen Message Blackboard Kids

To add texture, but no compete with the heavy patterned wallpaper, I selected a simple tortoise bamboo roman shade.  To maximize the space, I also hung a chalkboard that displays my kid’s art, party invitations and school papers.

Simplified Bee Kitchen NookBench Seating Pull-out Drawer Storage

The bench and butcher-block table were custom built.  I love the pullout drawers because they provide so much storage.

DIY Art Tray with Wallpaper Detail

To corral the kids’ art supplies they use frequently, I painted a wooden tray and lined it with the Trellis wallpaper. Here’s how I did it and ideas for updating your own tray.

I love how this tiny space turned out. It’s now my favorite space in our home and one of the most used!

*Photo credit: Jen Jacobson

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Read full story By on October 3, 2012 in breakfast nooks, DIY, Kitchen, kitchens, Organization, simplified bee portfolio, storage, Uncategorized, wallpaper, window treatments

Adorable Kids’ Rooms by Designer House of Ruby

Melodie Rubin is the founder of the luxury San Francisco Bay Area  interior design firm, House of Ruby. Her timeless interiors balance classic aesthetic traditions with personalized, custom details, resulting in spaces that are exquisite, yet approachable. I was particularly drawn to the children’s spaces Melodie has designed. Each wonderfully created with kids in mind, but still have a sophistication that mom & dad’s love.

Boys Daybed in Blue and Red with Stars

In this boy’s room Melodie selects a charming daybed in navy with star detail. I love the layers of pillow in various colors, sizes and textures. Such an inviting bed!

Blue Tent Boys Designer Bedroom

In one corner a beanbag chair is placed in a canopy. What a great quiet time spot. A pair of red cubbies help keep books, games and collections organized – love that they are one wheels!

Pink and Yellow Girls Designer Bedroom

Yellow and pink is a beautiful color palette for a little girl’s room. Here Melodie chooses wallpaper in yellow with pink polka-dots covering the walls. The upholstered pink headboard with nailhead trim is a standout in the space.

Yellow and Pink Wallpaper in Girls Bedroom

Orange and White Painted Dresser

I love every inch of this nursery! It’s layered in beautiful pattern and color. The white dresser with persimmon accents is so chic! The sweet elephant artwork hanging above adds a touch of whimsy to the space.

Orange Designer Baby Nursery Room

An eye-catching four poster crib is draped in exquisite textiles in a variety of patterns. I love the crib skirt!

Orange Designer Glider Nursery Room

Melodie also seamlessly mixing styles in the space. A traditional tufted back upholstered glider is accompanied by a modern lucite side table and contemporary fish lamp.

kids Bathroom Fish Wallpaper

In a child’s bathroom, Melodie covered the walls in a darling fish patterned wallpaper. I am loving the shell and starfish mirror she added too!

Red Roman Shade with Blue Pom Pom Trim

Lucite Shower Curtain Rod

Melodie is a master with the details. I particularly like the blue pom pom trim she added to the red Roman shade and the lucite rod and hardware for the shower curtain.

What kid (or parent) wouldn’t love these spaces?

*photo credit: Kira Shemano Photography

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Read full story By on September 24, 2012 in baby and children, baby nursery room, bathrooms, Bedroom, bedrooms, Boy, boy's bedroom, crib, Girl, girl's bedroom, interior design, Interiors, wallpaper, window treatments