Simply Grove: July 2009

Thanks.....

Thank you so much Grace from Design* Sponge for posting my bathroom yesterday! Check it out here.

Its been awhile since I have posted a Style Test. This particular one is for a great friend of mine known as A Merry Mishap. I prefer calling her by her first name Jennifer or I even sometimes call her "prego".
Its always hard doing these Tests for friends and especially for friends who have GREAT taste.
Hope you like Prego!!

Jennifer's Style- A mix of Chic Nature with modern, mid century modern and Scandinavian modern.

These spaces reflect natural textiles and surfaces but not leaving chic out of the equation. The bones of these spaces are simple and serene filled with graphic textile, pops of soft and bold colors and personal accessories. Pieces are both sculptural and straight lined. A collision of modern styles that make for the perfect backdrop for a perfect day.

via Roland Bello, Joanna Henderson, Elisabeth Dunker and unknown.

Don't forget to enter the dress GIVEAWAY!

Giveaway.....

Leave a simple comment and you could win this sweet dress from shabby apple. Giveaway will be open until Sunday at midnight. Make sure you visit shabby apple and if you do some shopping enter simplygrove10off in the coupon box at checkout to receive 10% off any purchase.
Hope you win!!!

Get to work....

I love Studio Violet's studio. I would work there any day!

Did you see the Boise Idaho Guide on Design* Sponge? Check it out and see how cool my city is!

Cirque du Stella......

This last weekend my friends and I threw a shower at my house for our bestie who is prego with "Stella". We have been waiting a long time to throw this particular shower so it had to be a good one. The theme was "Cirque du Stella". We had to have a cotton candy machine because what circus party doesnt?? A full candy bar was a must and to even out all of the sugar we had a yogurt bar from heaven. All in all it was very successful. To bad Stella wasnt there to experience her party.

Enid....

Happy beginning of a great week!
I found this site on Scoutie Girl....love love Enid. I want to throw a party every time I find a website I love this much! They have a great story so make sure you read it and read there fun blog while your at it. xx

3 things to love....Black and White

1. Meaningful wall art.

2. Another great Playhouse.

3. Re-purposed Light.

via Definitely golden, Design Fix and Design* Sponge (Laura Pregger).

Take a look....Tracy

Have you ever driven by a house, saw something you loved, got out of your car, approached the homeowner, asked if you could take pictures of there lovely home and exchanged numbers? Well I have!!! And boy was I right about seeing something I loved!! Tracy Cochran is an Interior Designer here in Boise. She is married to Bart and together they have a fantastic abode. Tracy not only has an eye for commercial but she knows what she wants in her personal home. She did confess to being more comfortable with big commercial projects over her own home. (What??!! She is a true designer!!) I honestly could have stayed and lounged in her amazing abode. Especially in that kitchen. Great job Bart and Tracy!

Name: Bart and Tracy Cochran
Occupation: Interior Designer
What inspires you when decorating? Mid Century modern aesthetic, Scandinavian Design. Nature.

Describe your decorating style: Modern with respect to historic styles, fresh and crisp.
What is your favorite room and why? Kitchen, it's bright and happy and it seems to be the place where we gather the most.
Where do you but most of your furniture and accessories? Thrift Stores, Consignment stores, Ikea. Any funky place i can find.

Best design advice ever given to you? Mies Van Der Rohe didn't give this advice to me directly (i wish he had!), but "Less is More"
What is your favorite furniture piece in your home? Our sofa, a great vintage find that we recovered in awesome wool felt.