Interior Designer: 1940s Home by Angie Hranowsky

Inviting interiors with layered patterns, pops of modern and a pinch of vintage. This is what comes to mind when I think of  interior designs by Angie Hranowsky of South Carolina. The graphic designer, turned decorator overnight when images of her home graced the pages of Metropolitan Home.  Most recently, a 1940s home decorated by Angie was featured in the May/June issue of Lonny. I live in ranch home built in 1940, so I really enjoyed seeing what she created. Here are just some of the images of the stylishly eclectic, relaxed, yet sophisticated design.

{above: the living room with multiple seating areas – it’s inviting and I love that!}

{above: a cozy olive sofa by Lee Industries is tucked between built-in bookcases while wall-mounted scones frame the artwork above}

{above: yellow trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for Cowtan & Tout covers the walls in the white kitchen}

{above: soft gray accents are added to the all-white bath}

{above: in the dining room Angie continues to layer bold colors and patterns}

{above: in the master bedroom Angie places the chic mirrored, Eva side table by Oly by the bed covered in Indian block-print bedding – John Robshaw perhaps?} 

{above & below: these images of the little girl’s bedroom is one of my favorite. Perhaps it’s how the pink and tangerine toile wallcovering brilliantly hides the angles in the ceiling, the pops of black accent in the playful zebra rug and drum shades on the vintage bedside lamps or the repurposed love-seat surrounded by vintage lighting.}

Angie does an amazing job of making the spaces she designs approachable and comfortable. I loved her advice in Lonny on making every room livable:

Also, if you haven’t already, be sure to drop by Lonny to see their latest issue. It's a treat.

* Photography by Patrick Cline via Lonny Magazine May/June 2011

Annette Tatum’s New Little House Collection– Bohemian Inspired

Today I am thrilled to announce a new Simplified Bee sponsor, Annette Tatum’s Little House. Over fifteen years ago, Annette introduced her first collection of bedding with the goal of helping people create outstanding interiors inspired by their own personal layers. Little House was developed with the same philosophy of layering styles, but for baby and children’s rooms. The collection makes it easy create a one of a kind room by mixing and matching your favorite colors and patterns.

Annette also has some great advice for selecting bedding for a nursery or child's room:

“When choosing bedding for your nursery or child I always advise to stay with themes and colors that will grow with your child. Heavily themed rooms tend to be dated more quickly and end up having to be re-done instead of added to. Think down the road and leave room for your child's room to grow, and match your child's personality and creative spirit. Purchase your furniture in neutral colors that fit any age. Add color in textiles that you can change easily as your child's ideas and tastes change. Nothing too fussy. A well-lived in room is a sign of a happy child is my motto.”

For more of Annette’s ideas for blending fashion, lifestyle and personality into your home décor take a look at her book, The Well-Dressed Home.

Little House recently released a beautiful, new line that I am excited to debut today. I asked Annette what she finds most exciting about the new collection,

“I am a bohemian at heart, so this collection was so fun designing. Lots of color and almost anything goes. I love that a more adult theme is now available for the nursery. Ikats. Suzanis are a welcome addition to the traditional ensembles we see for children. The great part is that the colors are even more vibrant because they are for the child and therefore more playful and adventurous.”

INTRODUCING THE NEW LITTLE HOUSE COLLECTION BY ANNETTE TATUM. 

BOHEMIAN INSPIRATION.

 

Available Now at ANNETTETATUM.COM

Like a boisterous caravan of color this new collection of prints from little house by Annette Tatum dishes up a colorful plate of possibilities for your child's room or nursery.

{Inspiration Photography by Karyn Millet and Product Photography by Bret Gum}

Mix and match for baby and child to create a sensory sensation of sunny jewel tones and bohemian motifs. Ikat patterns dance with chevron stripes.  Mosaic tile like prints combine with suzani ensembles for a distinctive gypsy feel.  Travel through exotic color and bring the boho spirit into your child's world.

NEW LITTLE HOUSE CRIB SETS:

SUZANI ORANGE Three-Piece Crib Set

IKAT PINK Three-Piece Crib Set

IKAT LAVENDER Three-Piece Crib Set

IKAT TEAL Crib Set & CLOVER TEAL Crib Sheets

SUZANI TEAL Three-Piece Crib Set

LITTLE HOUSE BOHEMIAN-INSPIRED CHILD BEDDING (in all the same fabulous patterns) COMING SOON!

In addition to her Child & Nursery collections, Annette Tatum also offers a home decor collection. * AnnetteTatum.com

Interview at It’s So Fabulous! Blog & Gorgeous Children’s Rooms

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending a Design Blogger Conference in Los Angeles. There I met some of the most amazing and talented interior designers and bloggers. One such designer and blogger I had the pleasure of meeting was Kimberly Grigg of Knotting Hill Interior Design and “It’s So Fabulous!” blog. Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Kimberly is gracious, friendly and has a great eye for design. Here are just a few images of beautiful children’s and nursery rooms she has designed:

As a little girl, I would dream of having a canopy bed or playroom for my dolls like the ones Kimberly designed!


Today, Kimberly is interviewing me on her blog. She asked me some fun questions about myself and I have included one of the images from the interview below.

Hope you have the chance to check out the interview and visit Kimberly's fabulous blog!

Oopsy Daisy Art Giveaway

It’s no secret that Rosenberry Rooms is one of my favorite resources for chic baby nursery décor, so I was thrilled when they offered to sponsor a giveaway on Simplified Bee. Rosenberry Rooms features a huge selection of furniture, bedding, art, rugs and lighting – all perfect for decorating a child’s or baby’s room. In addition, many of their products are hand painted or crafted. Gotta love that!

Rosenberry Rooms has graciously offered to give away this playful & colorful Favorite Things Alphabet - Girl Canvas Reproduction by Oopsy Daisy – it retails for $159 and I think it would look darling in a little girl’s room. 

Here is how to enter:

• Leave a comment. {provide your email if I don't have a way to contact you}.
• Extra Entry - become a new follower of Simplified Bee's Blog, Twitter or Facebook Page.
• Extra Entry - mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at 9 pm PST on Monday, March 21, 2011. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. 

Good luck!

Tips on Decorating a Child’s Bedroom & Polka Dot Peacock

{image via Massucco Warner Miller}

Will you be redesigning or decorating a child’s bedroom soon? The designing process can get a little overwhelming, but having a plan will save you time and money. More importantly the end result will be a space you and your child will love.

Today I am sharing tips on how to decorate a child’s bedroom at Polka Dot Peacock. It covers the process step by step including advice on color, lighting, furniture selection and of course storage. Here is tip number one:

Ask Your Child

When designing a bedroom for your child, it’s important to get his/her opinion first. Here are a few questions parents should ask their child before starting the decorating:

1. Describe your dream bedroom.
2. What do you like about your current bedroom?
3. would you change about your current bedroom?
4. What are you favorite colors? 

Of course, not all of their ideas may be practical or fit in the budget, but this exercise helps make the child feel involved in the process. From their answers you will be able to pick up on colors and themes (i.e. trucks, butterflies, dinosaurs} that will help inspire the room’s look and feel.

For all the tips and the full article, go here.

Polka Dot Peacock is a premier online baby and children's store that offers just about everything you need to beautifully furnish & decorate your baby's nursery or child's room. It has been a great resource for me and I am proud to have them as a sponsor of Simplified Bee.

With fresh and stylish brands like Serena & Lily {bedding in image above}, DwellStudio, Oilo, Annette Tatum and Rikshaw Design, Polka Dot Peacock should be your first stop when shopping for your children's room! Check out just some of the fantastic items in the store currently:

{Small Lighting Sample at Polka Dot Peacock}

{Little House by Annette Tatum - Pinwheel Blue Crib Bedding Set}

{Petit Collage Poster My Favorite Things- Boy}

{Serena & Lily Rug}

{DwellStudio Storage Bins - Owls}

{Oopsy Daisy Sweet Yellow Whale Wall Art}

{Bratt Decor Antique White Iron Crib}

{Oopsy Daisy Personalized Princess Wall Art}

What fun, don't you think? It almost makes me want to have another baby.

Do you have a great tip for decorating a baby's nursery or child's room? Please share with us!