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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.594-SNAPSHOT-1 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:10:31 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Bien Living Blog</title><subtitle>Bien Living Blog</subtitle><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2017-11-28T18:21:54Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.594-SNAPSHOT-1 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Bien Living Design Instagram</title><category term="Bedrooms"/><category term="Instagram"/><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Kids Rooms"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2017/11/28/bien-living-design-instagram.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2017/11/28/bien-living-design-instagram.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2017-11-28T17:25:51Z</published><updated>2017-11-28T17:25:51Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Follow the latest on all of our design projects on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bienlivingdesign/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Bien%20Living%20Interior%20Design%20Kids%20Room%20Chicago%20Austin.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1511890207674" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The One Kind of Fauxidermy That I Can Get Behind!</title><category term="Decor"/><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Kids Rooms"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2016/2/26/the-one-kind-of-fauxidermy-that-i-can-get-behind.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2016/2/26/the-one-kind-of-fauxidermy-that-i-can-get-behind.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2016-02-26T20:04:35Z</published><updated>2016-02-26T20:04:35Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>How adorable is this unicorn head? I can honestly say that I a sentence I never imagined uttering, but now I have a 3 year old...so there you go.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Target kids decor fauxidermy faux taxidermy unicorn.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1456517219040" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Target has an adorable new line of kids home decor, and I am loving it!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Target kids decor fauxidermy faux taxidermy unicorn 2.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1456517266613" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It's called <a href="http://www.target.com/c/pillowfort-brand-shop/-/N-4vp6f#?lnk=L1L2_22116_kidHom_HERO|HERO|T:Template B-DVM|C:CMS&amp;intc=3232558|null" target="_blank">Pillowfort</a>, and the many selections for boys &amp; girls are A+. Very trendy, but I love trends, so no worries there!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/kids bedroom decor explorers woodland.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1456517523109" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/kids bedroom decor ice cream cones sprinkles fabulous.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1456517544350" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Overdyed Rugs - An "Old" Trend that I Still LOVE</title><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Living Room"/><category term="Rugs"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2016/1/25/overdyed-rugs-an-old-trend-that-i-still-love.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2016/1/25/overdyed-rugs-an-old-trend-that-i-still-love.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2016-01-25T16:57:11Z</published><updated>2016-01-25T16:57:11Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Some people get so bent out of shape over trends in design. I cannot count how many times I've read about chevron being "played out" - there is a reason you still see it everywhere - it is a classic pattern and it's here to stay (Chevron for Life!).</p>
<p>Another trend that I expect will continue to stick around is over-dyed rugs. I've used them in two projects in the past year - one dining room, one living room. And I'm currently coveting one for our own living room.</p>
<p>This is one of my favorite images &amp; has been for quite some time. And is also the reason I want one for myself!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/pink%20over%20dyed%20rug%20persian%20turkish%20oriental.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1453742129288" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>The room has my favorite color scheme as well (and was the colors we used for our wedding in May 2009) - navy and deep pink.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can find (usually) smaller sized rugs at an affordable price through websites like <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/rugs?sort=" target="_blank">Chairish</a>&nbsp;and even <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=overdyed%20rug&amp;ref=auto1" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC2.A0.H0.Xoverdyed+ru.TRS0&amp;_nkw=overdyed+rug&amp;_sacat=0" target="_blank">Ebay</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/overdyed teal turquoise aqua rug turkish oriental.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1453741708463" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/overdyed teal turquoise aqua rug turkish oriental over dyed.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1453741726738" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>For the dining room design, I needed a large rug and also one that we didn't have to worry about getting dirty. We went with a reproduction from <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Over-dyed-Distressed-Traditional-Teal-Grey-Area-Rug-710-x-1010/6650179/product.html" target="_blank">Overstock</a> and it really looks incredible - more pictures to come, once the new table and chairs are in. And window treatments, wallpaper, storage.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Bien%20Living%20Interior%20Design%20Chicago%20Interior%20Designer%20Overdyed%20turquoise%20rug%20dining%20room.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1453742114761" alt="" /></span></span>&nbsp;</p>
<p>So, trend away! Your floors will thank you.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Look for Less: Upholstered Stools</title><category term="Furniture"/><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Seating"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/8/5/the-look-for-less-upholstered-stools.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/8/5/the-look-for-less-upholstered-stools.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-08-05T14:10:55Z</published><updated>2014-08-05T14:10:55Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I was searching for stools for a foyer I'm designing and came across these cute clover shaped stools on <a href="http://www.target.com/p/clover-accent-stool-cherry-white/-/A-15639621?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&amp;AFID=google_pla_df&amp;LNM=15639621&amp;CPNG=Furniture&amp;kpid=15639621&amp;LID=30pgs&amp;ci_src=17588969&amp;ci_sku=15639621&amp;kpid=15639621&amp;gclid=CI_ppp2s_L8CFQMMaQodpw0Akw" target="_blank">target.com</a>:</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Clover Quatrefoil entry bench stool look for less.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1407249193095" alt="" /></p>
<p>I then searched by image and found the same exact stool on <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Hillsdale-Furniture-Clover-Vanity-Stool-HF5273.html" target="_blank">wayfair.com</a> for $50 cheaper! &nbsp;Typically, you think of Target as having the best prices, but not in this case! &nbsp;It pays to search around before buying! &nbsp;And if you don't <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=bMVdUN93xVXuBUwFsQQaOw%3D%3D&amp;eeid=26471" target="_blank">ebates</a> yet, what are you waiting for?? &nbsp;<a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=bMVdUN93xVXuBUwFsQQaOw%3D%3D&amp;eeid=26471" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>! &nbsp;I hope this helps someone save a little bit of money :)</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/black gray uphosltered entry bench look for less.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1407249661342" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/tiffany-accent-stool-black/-/A-15631475#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton" target="_blank">target.com</a> / <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Elegant-Home-Fashions-Tiffany-Upholstered-Vanity-Bench-ELG-45-EHF1805.html">wayfair.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Gilt Group Promotion!</title><category term="Interior Design"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/6/13/gilt-group-promotion.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/6/13/gilt-group-promotion.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-06-13T23:50:52Z</published><updated>2014-06-13T23:50:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Bien Living Design is currently on promotion at <a href="http://www.giltcity.com/chicago/bienlivingdeschijune">Gilt City Chicago</a>! &nbsp;We're running summer specials that range from 40% - 50% off. &nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Gilt Group Gilt City Interior Design Chicago Bien Living Design.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1402703622370" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>If you're thinking of refreshing your space for summer, now is the <a href="http://www.giltcity.com/chicago/bienlivingdeschijune">time to buy</a>!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Tom Brady &amp; Gisele Bundchen's Brentwood Manse</title><category term="Celebrity Homes"/><category term="Interior Design"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/6/4/tom-brady-gisele-bundchens-brentwood-manse.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/6/4/tom-brady-gisele-bundchens-brentwood-manse.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-06-04T20:40:27Z</published><updated>2014-06-04T20:40:27Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>As seen in <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2013/gisele-bundchen-tom-brady-los-angeles-eco-conscious-home-slideshow?mbid=synd_yhomes" target="_blank">Architecture Digest</a>, here are a few images from Tom Brady &amp; Gisele Bundchen's LA/Brentwood chateau. &nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915226675" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre 3.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915247554" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Their home is surprisingly warm &amp; cozy for being such a large space. &nbsp;It was designed with eco-conscious materials in mind and I think that adds to the feel of liveability of the space.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre 1.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915281816" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre 2.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915307486" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>It recently sold for $40 million dollars to Dr Dre - so it's too late for us to purchase it. &nbsp;Too bad!&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre 5.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915404901" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Eco conscious home gisele bundchen tom brady dr dre 4.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1401915434344" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>All photos by <a href="http://www.rogerdaviesphotography.com/#/interiors/covers/1/" target="_blank">Roger Davies</a> for Architecture Digest</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>"Oh, what a feelin'! When we're wallpapering the ceiling..."</title><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Wallpaper"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/4/28/oh-what-a-feelin-when-were-wallpapering-the-ceiling.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/4/28/oh-what-a-feelin-when-were-wallpapering-the-ceiling.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-04-28T16:20:12Z</published><updated>2014-04-28T16:20:12Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Sorry about that. &nbsp;;)</p>
<p>I came across this image when searching for gold, removeable wallpaper for a current client of mine. &nbsp;I love this room so much.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Wallpaper on the ceiling.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1398702187445" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decoist.com/2014-02-05/wallpaper-ceiling-ideas/" target="_blank">source</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">While in this case we're using the wallpaper for the walls on either side of a fireplace, I did recently use grasscloth in the tray ceiling of another client. &nbsp;Will have to get a picture of that soon!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Spring is Here! (right?)</title><category term="Interior Design"/><category term="Paint"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/4/25/spring-is-here-right.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/4/25/spring-is-here-right.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-04-25T12:31:20Z</published><updated>2014-04-25T12:31:20Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Finally, I feel like I've come out of the deep hibernation that was the winter of 2013/14. &nbsp;Please let it be here to stay!</p>
<p>I was searching for colors for my mom's front door when I came upon this image and felt like it was breath of fresh spring air. &nbsp;Bright greens &amp; blues, and classic navy - of which I've long been a fan.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Spring paint colors navy turquoise lime green.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1398429541448" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ah, lovely.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Quick Before &amp; After Progress Shots - Long Distance Design</title><category term="Bedrooms"/><category term="Before &amp; After Photos"/><category term="Interior Design"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/1/20/quick-before-after-progress-shots-long-distance-design.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/1/20/quick-before-after-progress-shots-long-distance-design.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-01-20T16:05:59Z</published><updated>2014-01-20T16:05:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I worked with A on a birthday present surprise for her daughter, E. &nbsp;We wanted to take her room from little girl &amp; clutter to grown-up &amp; organized. &nbsp;She recently sent me a progress picture that shows a few simple changes - new bed, bedding, end tables, lighting &amp; an organized closet - what a difference! &nbsp;There are still a few things to complete, like wall art, a desk &amp; seating area, but I just wanted to show an example of what a difference thoughtful design can make.</p>
<p>BEFORE...</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Girls bedroom before and after tiffany blue.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1390234241135" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>...AFTER!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/Girls bedroom before and after tiffany blue 2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1390234263778" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>From A - "<span>My daughter's bedroom was transformed from an overstuffed cluttered juvenile mess, to a serene sophisticated Tiffany inspired space, all thanks to you. As time allows, we are slowly adding items from your expertly thought out and thorough design format. The pictures do not do justice to the actual space. My daughter loves her new room, and we can't thank you enough."</span></p>
<p>If you're interested in Long Distance Design - working with an interior designer without breaking the bank - please, <a href="http://bienliving.squarespace.com/contact-me/">contact me!</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Nailhead Trim</title><category term="Furniture"/><category term="Interior Design"/><id>http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/1/8/nailhead-trim.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/blog/2014/1/8/nailhead-trim.html"/><author><name>Kristin</name></author><published>2014-01-08T21:12:58Z</published><updated>2014-01-08T21:12:58Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I recently came across this image and had to share it! &nbsp;I know, nailhead trim is everywhere &nbsp;- what's so special about it? &nbsp;Well, the detail here kicks it up a notch:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/nail head sofa trim.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1389215687366" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://studioten25.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/rustic-glam-sneak-peek/#comments" target="_blank">source</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Further searching for interesting nailhead design led me to the images below - very pretty!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/nailhead trim detail ceiling.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1389215889138" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2012/02/botb-2-12-12/" target="_blank">source</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.bienlivingdesign.com/storage/nailhead%20trim%20on%20cabinet%20doors.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1389216028091" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cococozy.com/2010/02/design-idea-nailhead-trim-on-closet.html" target="_blank">source</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It's been eons since I've blogged, but I hope to pop in more often as I come across things that I love :)</p>]]></content></entry></feed>