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• Food Presentation, Rustic Style

  

  I recently went to a restaurant in my neighborhood where they served my sandwich in a rustic way. They served it on a small cutting board with a sheet of wax... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Decor Inspiration: Whimsical Wallpaper

  

  Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of wallpaper that has a touch of whimsy. This kind of wallpaper can add a sense of fun, character and personality to just about an... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Saturday Inspiration: The Beauty of Orchids

  

  Welcome to February! My weekend has started with a beautiful, sunny and relatively warm Saturday. I’m taking advantage of it to go my local nursery for some... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Thursday Fashion Blog: Valentine’s Day Wedding Dress

  

  Valentine’s Day is two weeks away and love is in the air! What could possibly be more romantic than to be married than on Valentine’s Day? Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• Color Snapshot: Sherwin-Williams Exclusive Plum

  

  Even though it’s still winter, I know that many of you are thinking about and updating your home for spring. For those of you thinking about what colors to... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sunday Musings And Wishes

  

  Well, it’s already the last Sunday in January. Can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the beginning of a New Year and putting... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Saturday Inspiration: Dream A Little Dream

  

  Coffee and soup served in elegant china cups. Flowers presented in a beautiful bouquet. Gold-glitter cupcakes. A trip to Paris. These are a few of my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Touring Homes During My Travels

  

  It’s Friday and the weekend is here! It’s been quite a week for me, going on a marvelous long-weekend jaunt to Key West, Florida, with my husband Christopher. W... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fashion Inspiration: Actress Lupita Nyong’o

  

  Lately, I’ve become enchanted by a woman whose grace, style and beauty just draw me in: Lupita Nyong’o. She’s an actress that’s gaining accolades for her role i... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Crafting Your Own Yearly Calendar

  

  I’m so pleased and thrilled to introduce to you one of my blog contributors: Natalie. She’s going to be the genius behind the monthly crafting blogs. Happy... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Color Spotlight: Light Blue

  

  It’s chilly outside but at least the polar vortex chill is one for the history books and one we won’t soon forget it. I’m here to cheer you up, I want you to... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Fashion Thursday: Holiday Weekend Getaway

  

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  Posted on 16 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Luxurious Furniture Designs

  

  Drum roll, please. I’m pleased and excited to introduce you to my newly redesigned blog site. There are so many wonderful improvements to tell you about that I... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A New Year: New Changes

  

  For this new year, some wonderful changes are coming to Simone Design Blog. The site is going to have a fresh look that’s modern, clean, and unique, and there... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Wishing You A Happy New Year!

  

  Well, the time has come to say “adieu” to 2013 and “bonjour” to 2014. It’s almost surreal that I’m sitting here writing my very last post of 2013! Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Wishing You A Merry Christmas!

  

  In the spirit of the season, I’ll be taking the next few days off, celebrating Christmas in North Carolina with my husband Christopher’s family and ringing in... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Delightful Break From Christmas Activities

  

  Yesterday I took a break from all my Christmas activities. I needed to relax, and I found the perfect place to do just that: a newly opened wine-bar/café in my... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Christmas Inspiration::Enjoying the Beauty of the Season

  

  “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” Norman Vincent Peale Happy Holidays, Simone Posted in... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Pantone::Radiant Orchid is the 2014 Color of the Year

  

  Pantone announced yesterday that their choice for the 2014 color of the year is: Radiant Orchid! I’m a huge lover of orchids, so I was hooked on this color... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design Inspirations: Winter White Interiors

  

  Winter is nearly here! The falling snow of last week reminded us that we’re going to be seeing it for the next few months. Soon we’ll be having “snow days” wher... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN