12.13.2009

Sixx Design & Downtown Chic Book Giveaway

Through the process of renovating a derelict town house in New York City over a decade ago, husband and wife team Robert and Cortney Novogratz realized they had a knack for interior design. Soon after their ambitious house project, they founded Sixx Design and have been turning funky spaces into fabulous ever since. Being parents of seven children, the Norogratz designs are not only stylish, they are kid-friendly and budget conscious.

I particularly like how the design couple decorates with both inexpensive flea market finds and high-end designer splurges. The bedside table above was $25 at a yard sale.

Sixx Design's new book Downtown Chic is a practical guide as well as inspirational source on building and decorating your dream home. There are tons of before and after images documenting several gut renovations.

Sixx Design would like to give you a copy of this gorgeous hardcover book. One lucky Simplified Bee reader will win a copy. Here's how to enter Simplified Bee's Sixx Design Book giveaway:

• Leave a comment (include email if you are not a blogger).
• Extra Entry - become a new Follower of Simplified Bee™ Blog (by adding yourself to the follower group on the sidebar).
• Extra Entry - mention this giveaway in a blog post or tweet with a link back and leave a comment letting me know you've done so.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at midnight PST, Sunday, December 20, 2009 and the winner will be announced Monday, December 21, 2009.

**Note: The winner will be drawn randomly using Random.org, notified directly via email and listed back at this post using first name only.

* images courtesy of Sixx Design

50 comments:

  1. Unknown12/13/2009 4:12 PM

    Love that book and the concept.... I know, I am pushing my luck, but he....

    XX
    Victoria

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  2. Karen 12/13/2009 5:22 PM

    I love, love, love the use of large art.

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  3. Pauline Wiles12/13/2009 5:34 PM

    They really do have an eye for very unique lighting, don't they?
    I like the sound of kid-friendly, too - not because I have children, but because for me, that translates into realistic, unprecious design.

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  4. Anna12/13/2009 7:12 PM

    i love this family! and i have only heard good things about this book. great giveaway!

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  5. Mary12/13/2009 7:52 PM

    Count me in!!!

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  6. Unknown12/13/2009 8:56 PM

    I love this :)

    beachbrights@gmail.com

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  7. Unknown12/13/2009 8:57 PM

    I am a follower!

    XOXO-
    beachbrights@gmail.com

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  8. Unknown12/13/2009 9:02 PM

    Tweet Tweet: http://twitter.com/BeachBrights/status/6652554958

    beachbrights@gmail.com

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  9. Chic Coles12/13/2009 10:17 PM

    Love this giveaway! Thanks so much!

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  10. Ali12/14/2009 12:06 AM

    Oh that sounds like a great book! Thank you for the giveaway!
    gibbylet21(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  11. Chacoy12/14/2009 3:36 AM

    Great book! Ibet it would give me som great ideas on how to fix my spaces:)
    Thanks for the opprotunity:)
    chacoyaguayo at yahoo dot com

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  12. Chacoy12/14/2009 3:38 AM

    I follow Simplified Bee:)
    chacoyaguayo at yahoo dot com
    Ma21cuteboy

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  13. kottagekara12/14/2009 5:07 AM

    Looks like a great book.

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  14. Alicia B. Designs12/14/2009 9:48 AM

    I love Sixx design!! I was just looking at this book last week and would love to win it. Great giveaway!

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  15. bazaarofserendipity12/14/2009 11:00 AM

    Love it~ hope i win :)


    ginakates@gmail.com

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  16. Linda @ theLENNOXX12/14/2009 12:13 PM

    Ohh, cool designs! I would love to see the fluffy lamp in the second pic turned on.. Wonder how much light it gives off?!

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  17. Dayka Robinson12/14/2009 4:18 PM

    I've been struggling with how to best tackle my huge stairway wall, so I'm amazed to see that they were able to hang photos at the ceiling! I'll have to check this out.

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  18. Blayne Macauley12/14/2009 9:29 PM

    Ohhh! I love these photos! I would really enjoy having this book!

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  19. Blayne Macauley12/14/2009 9:29 PM

    I am a follower!

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  20. Blayne Macauley12/14/2009 9:31 PM

    I also shared this on Twitter... I obviously really want the book!
    -Blayne

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  21. Unknown12/15/2009 9:39 AM

    Looks like a great book... and very useful too!!

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  22. kakihara12/15/2009 8:31 PM

    Yes please, the book looks amazing!
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  23. Heather12/15/2009 9:44 PM

    Oh fun...love to get some fun decorating ideas!

    heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. Splendid Willow12/16/2009 12:21 AM

    Cristin, I am so obsessed with this couple and you prompted me to write more! And of course I would love to win the book. Put my name in the hat! Hope you are doing great. OX Monika

    http://www.splendidwillow.com

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  25. Unknown12/16/2009 6:34 AM

    Ooh I would LOVE this book! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  26. MMW12/16/2009 10:00 AM

    I keep signing this book out of our library. About once a month it's in my rotation. It would be LOVELY to own a copy and let others at the library have a turn to borrow it!

    What a lovely giveaway - and a FANTASTIC family for a blog feature!

    xoxo MMW

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  27. Nicole D.12/16/2009 1:02 PM

    Looks like it has some great ideas - please enter me!

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  28. Janell @ House of Fifty12/16/2009 9:31 PM

    I somehow missed this post! I would be delighted to win this book...
    Janell

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  29. wendy wallach12/17/2009 2:22 AM

    would love to use this in redesigning some of the rooms in my house.

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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  30. Unknown12/17/2009 10:31 AM

    I would love this book!

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  31. Anonymous12/17/2009 11:23 AM

    I am dying over this book! I love your little additions to the photos, so cute :) love the yellow shutters. dang.

    carey@corksandcaftans.com

    http://corksandcaftans.wordpress.com

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  32. Hope12/19/2009 6:56 AM

    This sounds like a great book that I'd love to get! Please enter me!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  33. Hope12/19/2009 6:57 AM

    Follower!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  34. Anne12/19/2009 8:00 AM

    trying to get into home decor! great prize.
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

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  35. Anne12/19/2009 8:03 AM

    I follow!

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  36. LittleEagle12/19/2009 5:16 PM

    I could so use this book as I have no talent for visualizing a space. sharonaquilino at hotmail dot com

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  37. Aik12/19/2009 6:56 PM

    I'd love to win this book!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  38. Aik12/19/2009 6:58 PM

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/6848245362

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  39. leena12/19/2009 11:19 PM

    I would love to win this book. I desperately need help decorating my apartment.

    contestleenaATgmailDOTcom

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  40. kristi.w.12/20/2009 3:30 PM

    I'm a new follower! :)

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  41. Giovanna12/20/2009 5:55 PM

    I love Robert and Cortney's designs, and I'd love to win their book. I'm moving into a new apartment and desperately need some inspiration!

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  42. Giovanna12/20/2009 5:56 PM

    I'm a new follower! I'd love it if you followed me back at my blog, www.swoon-online.com

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  43. Angela12/20/2009 6:15 PM

    Wow what great designs!I need some help in decorating:) angelapaigem@hotmail.com

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  44. Unknown12/20/2009 7:27 PM

    I tweeted about this! (@likelydesign) :)

    Lindsay

    lindsay@lindsaychristensendesign.com

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  45. Unknown12/20/2009 7:28 PM

    I would love a copy of this book!!

    Lindsay @ Likely Design

    lindsay@lindsaychristensendesign.com

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  46. Megan B4/16/2010 11:10 AM

    LOVE these guys!
    megleg1313@gmail.com

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  47. Megan B4/16/2010 11:11 AM

    Just started following you! @megleg1313

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  48. Megan B4/16/2010 11:17 AM

    Aaaand just re-tweeted the contest!

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  49. The Betsy4/26/2010 3:22 PM

    I love how they use high/low in their design. Not because it's practical and works for the budget but how it adds to the whole. Also in awe how they manage what obviously is an immense workload with 7 kids. They have help but it still takes a lot to manage a family around construction/design/books etc. Inspiring.

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  50. Eighty-Eight Ideas5/05/2010 7:55 PM

    They are amazing!!! All the best, Connie

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