And The Winner Is…

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

The Modern Woman, designed by Eddie Ross for ELLE DECOR

 

 

2nd Place:  Apartment Therapy

writer romantic supper

The Writer’s Romantic Supper, designed by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan

 

 

3rd Place:  Bloomingdale’s

urbane traveler

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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Dandy Display for this week’s Studio Pick

February 4th, 2010

Dandy Display_bottlerack

 

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’s Product Pick: Oh Tiffany

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). 

Feb Product Pick

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This Week’s Shop the Studio Pick

January 28th, 2010

Flamestitch Designer pillow in aqua

 

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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Studio Pick of the Week: Original Artwork for Under $40

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. 

11x4 original floral watercolor

 

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floral watercolor 3

 

floral watercolor 4

 

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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Vote for Bloomingdales Big Window Challenge

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]

Big Window Comp eileen-joyce-window-2

 Designed by Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdales.

 

[Window B]

Big Window Comp elle Eddie Ross -420

 Designed by Eddie Ross for Elle Decor

 

[Window C]

Big Window Comp Maxwell Ryan Apt Therapy-420

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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Studio Pick of the Week

January 15th, 2010

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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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Dry Erase Paint

January 14th, 2010

Dry Erase Paint

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 Designer Dish: Top 5 Dishes of 2009

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]

Celerie Book sign_w

 

#4: December’s Top 10 Favorites from Coastal Living’s Idea House

nottingham honeycomb in veil from ann sacks

 

#3: April’s Fashion to Furnishings  [in partnership with CHARLIE mag's resident stylist  for our picks from Charleston Fashion Week]

Swapnali Adhere fashion april

 

Swapnali Adhere interior april

 

#2: July’s Woody Wallcoverings [and we still love this birch wallcovering]

Birch wall covering july

 

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]

Vintage Vogue covers march

 

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’s Link We Love: It’s That Time Again…

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.]

 

Pantone 2010 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. 

allora.chair.BEAUFAIN

 

windsor smith ocean front oceanfront beach house dining room glossy turquoise floor banquet seating

Glossy turquoise-painted flooring works well against the subtle, neutral striped banquet in this beach home designed by Windsor Smith.

[photo: cococozy]

 

Turquoise Mirror foyer

This beautiful antique turquoise pier mirror adds vivid contrast to these hallway walls.

[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]

 

Retro Kitchen from Coastal Living

What a fitting watery backsplash for a beach house.  Even better, matching appliances.

[photo: Coastal Living via myhomeideas]

 

Vintage fireplace turquoise

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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