South Charlotte Sitting Room

We completed an install yesterday for one of my repeat clients in south Charlotte- she and her hubby love their new sitting room!  Here are a few before pictures:

and after…

 

We were able to work with the neutral color on the walls, but updated furnishings and added lots of accessories to pull it together. 

                          Sofa and Slipper Chairs are all from my furniture line Simplicity!

Love the way these mirrors reflect in the mirror of the coffee table...

Aren't these ticking stripe slipper chairs the cutest? and the best part is they're slipcovered so you can wash them to keep them looking new! ...and they come standard with feather/down blend cushions-  soooo comfy your guests might not want to leave:)

Please visit our shop if you are interested in purchasing any of the furniture you see here!  

We hope everyone has a great rest of the week!

Simplicity Interiors 2013 Year in Review

What an exciting year it's been!  I was finally able to step away from the corporate world in May to pursue my passion for design full time.  This was not an easy decision, but I have to say, I've never once looked back.  Since then, my business has boomed and my hubby, Scott (policeman by trade) quit the force and we opened up a retail shop in Cornelius...  Finally the work/life balance I've been looking for and I get to spend way more time with the kids:)  Now don't get me wrong, most wives could not work with their husbands and it's not always easy, but I have to say I have really enjoyed these last two months.  Owning a business has it's advantages and disadvantages, but the positives certainly outweigh the negative- we were so blessed in 2013 and can't wait for 2014 and the new ventures it will bring!

With that being said, here is a brief glimpse into a few projects I completed last year and some very memorable moments!- in no particular order because that would take too long for me to figure out:)

Happy New Years to All and best wishes for a fabulous 2014!!!

p.s.  Don't forget to stop by our shop at 19801 S. Main St. in Cornelius!

Lake Norman Elegant and Classic Living Room

With all that's been going on with the new shop and our own remodel it must seem like I stopped doing design work:)… alas, I have not and don't know if I ever could because I enjoy it so much!  Here are some pictures from an install I completed today- I am so pleased with the results and so is the client which is always a good thing!

I had a blank slate to work with which always makes it fun.  This room overlooks the lake and can you believe there was no door to the outside?  So project number one entailed turning this large window into french doors.  The second project was to give it a little character- this room was begging for a coffered ceiling and as always, my carpenter delivered!  New paint was a given, then some gorgeous furnishings and accessories and voila, you have an elegant, classy room that's not only a joy to look at, but a great place to entertain!

Stay tuned for pictures from my own remodel/addition!

Simplicity Interiors Shop Pictures

I've been meaning to post some recent pictures of the shop so everyone can see how far we've come along.  It is just the way I envisioned it - casual, coastal, rustic and of course cozy!  As I write this blog, I am sitting in one of my white slipcovered gliders with my feet propped up on an awesome round barrel coffee table with a glass of wine in hand.  It's been a gorgeous day here at the shop- 75 degrees and breezy.  The doors have been open and people have been flowing in to check us out!

Can't wait to ride my new beach bike to my yoga studio that is opening a location right down the street!

Ahhh, relaxing after a long week:)

Simplicity furniture line - a visit to my manufacturer!

Hi All,
My husband Scott (shop owner) and I took a little road trip to our furniture manufacturer last week to pick up some furniture samples for our shop and for a client.  It was very exciting to tour the plant and to see the care and love that goes into making each and every piece of furniture.  They have been constructing quality furniture for over 20 years!
Here are some pics of our plant tour:

yup, I'm a Vermont girl and dress down every chance I get:)

Most of the pieces come slipcovered or fully upholstered

All packed up and ready to ship...

The inspection line

Love this coastal stripe!

Our frames are constructed of 7/8" kiln dried hardwood and guaranteed for life

An example of a fully upholstered sofa

Being in the business for quite some time I have carried and moved around my fair share of furniture and I am here to say my furniture line is some of the best quality, heaviest furniture I have ever lifted:)  When Scott and I delivered the sofa to our client it felt like we were carrying a sleeper sofa versus just a normal size sofa.  Needless to say, after this experience of visiting the plant and toting this furniture around I am so proud to say that this is my private label furniture line....Simplicity!  Our frames have a lifetime guarantee and you can easily change the look of your sofa or chair with a new slipcover!  So stop by our shop and try it out for yourself- 100's of pre-washed fabrics to choose from!

Simplicity Interiors Marketplace & Design

19801 S. Main St. Ste. 6

Cornelius, NC

Tues-Sat 10am-6pm

Better Homes & Gardens October Issue- Fabric Source Info...

I have had an overwhelming response to the October feature in Better Homes & Gardens and the one question everyone wants to know is the fabric I used for the valances so after digging through my files here it is- the pattern is Waverly Torino Vapor. Can be purchased here:http://www.joann.com/home-decor-print-fabric-waverly-torino-vapor-fabric/1500115.html#prefv3=false&prefn1=brand&prefn2=theme&prefn3=isProject&prefv2=Stripes&sz=90&prefv1=Waverly&start=38

I hope eveyone has a great weekend!

Another one of my Projects Featured in National Magazine- Cottage Style Magazine Fall/Winter 2013!!!

Yesterday was a very exciting day.  My husband and I officially opened our shop in Cornelius AND Cottage Style Magazine hit newsstands with my Vermont Project Featured!!!  What a great way to end the week:)
You won't be able to view it online for a while so I snapped some pics of the pages...

This project was very dear to my heart because I got to travel home to my hometown of Burlington, Vermont several times!  I'll post some behind the scenes pics of the photo shoot soon!