design and style

The Anderson Collection

October 20, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | The Anderson Collection at Stanford University

I’ve been anxiously anticipating the newly opened Anderson Collection at Stanford University.  The collection is a gift from Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson and Mary Patricia Anderson Pence.  They have been collecting these pieces for more than 50 years.  Stanford built a magnificent building to permanently house this private collection for the public to enjoy. […]

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Weekend Round-UP

October 10, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | Weekend Roundup

Another beautiful fall weekend in California.  We are going to soak it all in as much as we can!  Lately, I’ve been reading all kinds of interesting articles.  It was so timely to come across this fun idea of a take on the Book Club with an “articles club.”  Wouldn’t that be a great way […]

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Inspiration | Fall Scarves

September 26, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple // Inspiration - Fall Scarves

With the temperature still in the upper 70’s in California these days, it feels like fall hasn’t quite arrived yet.  It feels funny to be wearing summery clothes despite October’s approach.  For the transition from summer clothing to fall, I like to add in more scarves to the mix.   A simple scarf can take […]

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Friday Favorites | Brass Floor Lamps

September 12, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | 5 Floor Lamps

I’ve been on the look out for floor lighting to add to my living room.  I am thinking a touch of vintage brass would be the perfect addition.  Here are a few that are catching my eye lately.  Which one do you like?  Have any favorites to add to my list? Vintage Koch + Lowy […]

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Henri Matisse: The Cut-outs

September 5, 2014
henri matisse

I have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. – Henri Matisse If your kids are like mine and love a good art show, take them to see the Henri Matisse exhibit.  If your kids […]

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Friday Favorite | Labor Day Weekend

August 29, 2014
A Bowl Full of Simple | Friday Favorites

Happy Weekend!  What do you have planned for the 3 -day weekend?  We are making our final summer trip to Lake Tahoe.  Looking forward to seeing my favorite blue water, spending time in the sunshine with good friends and savoring the last drops of summer fun.  I’ve rounded up a few of my simple favorites for […]

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Inspiration | Whites

August 15, 2014
Inspiration | Whites

This inspiration post is all about white.  Simple, clean, always pretty, white.  I just love how white allows room for emotion.  It leaves space in design and style for the imagination.  What isn’t there is as critical as what is present. Walls painted white showcase art and furniture more clearly.  White clothing expose a simple […]

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10 Favorite Summer Hostess Gifts

July 9, 2014
summer hostess gifts

Summer is filled with parties and gatherings, guests and hosts of every kind and for any occasion.  I still feel it’s best to offer your hosts a gift of gratitude.  Whether it’s a dinner party, backyard bbq or a weekend at the beach house, I have the perfect round up of summer time hostess gifts […]

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Enjoy your weekend

June 14, 2014
a bowl full of simple

I have been in an obsessed phase with my garden these past 2 months.  It just keeps on giving as the spring turns into summer.  Lately this Jasmine espalier has me smiling each time I return home.  It’s been a few years in the making and finally paying off.  Aren’t the little Armeria just the […]

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I’m Back!

June 10, 2014
a bowl full of simple

Wow!  Sincere apologies for my month long hiatus from this space.  A Bowl Full of Simple is almost two years old and I’ve never taken that much time away. May and the beginning of June were CRAZY for me.  I had 3 events I was working on for my kid’s school and one of them was […]

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