February 10th, 2010
The winner of the 2010 Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge has finally been announced, and we love the results…
1st Place: ELLE DECOR
The Modern Woman, designed by Eddie Ross for ELLE DECOR
2nd Place: Apartment Therapy
The Writer’s Romantic Supper, designed by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
3rd Place: Bloomingdale’s
The Urbane Traveler, designed by Eileen Joyce
Thanks to all of our readers who weighed in on their favorites for our reader poll. Here’s what you voted for…
3rd Place: Apartment Therapy
The bold wallpaper of this room isn’t for everyone, but the funky style of this Apartment Therapy design placed 2nd in the Big Window Challenge.
2nd Place: ELLE DECOR
You loved the bright colors and ornate coffee table, but the influx of “stuff” in the room turned some of you away. This design by Eddie Ross is a mix of classic and modern meant for a modern woman. An appealing interior to appreciate, but from your comments, some would rather admire from a distance.
And Our Reader Winner Is… Bloomingdale’s
Most of you said you could picture this design by Eileen Joyce in your home, and we had a feeling this would be the winner. The simple, stylish New York City inspired room looks comfortable and inviting, a room that most of you said you picture yourself living in.
Comment below to let us know what you think of the results!
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February 4th, 2010
This vintage bottlerack is an understatedly chic piece with rustic charm for holding your glasses. A welcomed accessory to your kitchen counter or bar. A dandy display indeed.
16″ w x 24″ h
$230 + shipping
Contact us for further details or to purchase at 843.278.8707 or info@parkersimsinteriors.com .
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February 1st, 2010
Forget your little black book this Valentine’s Day and try this little blue book from Tiffany & Co. The turquoise shade fits perfectly with the Pantone’s 2010 Color of the Year. Tiffany Blue is one color that will never go out of style. Not to mention…always a welcomed sight on Valentine’s Day (or any day for that matter).
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January 28th, 2010
Maybe turquoise is on our mind from our January post on the new color of the year, but we are smitten with this Aqua Flamestitch pillow.
20″ x 20″
Designer linen fabric with self welt and down blend fill
$375 + shipping
Contact info@parkersimsinteriors.com or the studio at 843.278.8707 for further details or to purchase.
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January 22nd, 2010
Dress your walls without an intimidating price tag with these pleasant original floral watercolors. At $36 each, hang one or better yet, make an impact with a series of four on your blank wall.
Each original watercolor is 11″h x 4″w, signed and dated, unframed*
$36/ea. + shipping; $144/series + shipping
Contact the studio 843.278.8707 or email info@parkersimsinteriors.com for further details.
*framing coordination available
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January 21st, 2010
We’ve been following the 2010 Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge over the past couple of weeks and finally saw photos of the installed window displays last night. Stunning.
Glance at the windows below to see if you can guess which window corresponds with the three “room titles” below. And…we’re curious to see your favorites. Please leave a comment below to share your favorite window – A, B or C.
[1] The Writers Romantic Supper
[2] The Modern Woman
[3] The Urbane Traveler
[Window A]
Designed by Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdales.
[Window B]
Designed by Eddie Ross for Elle Decor
[Window C]
Designed by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan for Apartment Therapy
Click here to cast you vote and see if you guessed the room inspirations correctly. Don’t forget to comment below on your favorite window!
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January 15th, 2010
Style meets function in this classic wooden tripod floor lamp.
20″ shade , 61′ h
$315 email info@parkersimsinteriors.com or call the studio 843.278.8707 to purchase or for further details.
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January 14th, 2010
We’ve seen the print ads for dry erase paint, but this you tube video demonstrating dry erase paint in action was pretty interesting. An imaginative option for conference rooms or employee brainstorming areas as well as restaurants and coffee shops for menu items or seasonal specials. We think of it as ever-changing wallpaper with lively potential.
Visit MDC Wallcoverings for more info.
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January 12th, 2010
To start the New Year, we thought we’d share the top 5 most viewed Designer Dishes. Now, the PSI team picked our top 5 favorites and interestingly enough, we were only one off from our viewers picks below. Challenge: see if you can guess which one while reading…
#5: May’s The Timeless Value of Luxury [maybe it had something to do with our meeting Celerie Kemble and Trina Turk]
#4: December’s Top 10 Favorites from Coastal Living’s Idea House
#3: April’s Fashion to Furnishings [in partnership with CHARLIE mag's resident stylist for our picks from Charleston Fashion Week]
#2: July’s Woody Wallcoverings [and we still love this birch wallcovering]
And…the most visited Dish and blog post of 2009 with 990 views
#1: March’s Simple Spring Spruce ups [ideas to easily update your walls]
Did you guess correctly? We were surprised by #5 May’s Timeless Value of Luxury. Our top 5 favorites were the other 4 above and November’s Market Recap.
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January 11th, 2010
Pantone’s 2010 Color of the year is…turquoise! A beautiful blend of two of our favorite colors, blue & green.
”An inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010. Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, effective escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at the same time restoring our sense of wellbeing.” – Pantone
[Click here to read more about the color and why Pantone chose it as the color of the year.]
See a few select photos of the color of the year in action below…
Looks like Mary Mac of Allora Home was thinking ahead when she created this chair. What a great use of the color of the year.
Glossy turquoise-painted flooring works well against the subtle, neutral striped banquet in this beach home designed by Windsor Smith.
[photo: cococozy]
This beautiful antique turquoise pier mirror adds vivid contrast to these hallway walls.
[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]
What a fitting watery backsplash for a beach house. Even better, matching appliances.
[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]
Vintage fireplace pulls watery hues from its surrounding charcoal tile for an eclectic look.
[photo: myhomeideas]
Which do you prefer: 2010’s Turquoise or 2009’s Mimosa?
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