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November 6, 2009
Alkemie
Mae Brunken Design
Talk about earthy, homey with a touch of the exotic. This is combination that Brunken dreamed up for this Santa Monica home is killer. See it here.

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November 6, 2009
Decorate & Renovate
Mae Brunken Design - LA, Santa Monica and a Moroccan Fantasy
Earlier in the week, I had a post showcasing Mae Brunken’s Hollywood Hills Mediterranean styled home. I would also like to share some of her work. Her style is rich and homey. I just love the colors in the living room of this L.A. home that she designed. Read more here.

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September 24, 2009
AphroChic
Mae Brunken's Glam Home
I recently read about the home of interior designer Mae Brunken in the Los Angeles Times, and had to share these fabulous photos with you. Nestled in the Hollywood hills, Mae's home is a testament to the old hollywood glamour of the 1930s and 40s. Read more here.

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June 8, 2009
Like Lola
Mae Mauve
After several seasons of obsessing over Bastard Pinks (remember the blog?) I have found a sister color that plays nice with the pinks, grays and other muted pastels that are amazing for Spring/Summer. Read about Mae Mauve here.

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April 10, 2009
Apartment Therapy
Daybeds For Double-Duty Guest Rooms
"Having a guest room with a full-size bed is a nice luxury, but for most of us lucky enough to have a spare room, that room needs to serve several purposes at once. When you're trying to address so many different needs in a single space, it's tough to make allowances for a giant bed. Which is why a daybed is often the next best thing..." Read the rest of the blog here.

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April 9, 2009
Design * Sponge
Before & After: Mae Brunken
"This before & after comes from designer Mae Brunken - she recently made over a guest quarters home in Pacific Palisades, CA. I love all of the yellow in the space - it’s the perfect accent color for such a sunny space." See the before and after here.

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April 9, 2009
Casa Sugar
Before and After: Guest Quarters By Mae Brunken
"Desire to Inspire recently posted a makeover of the poolside guest quarters of a Pacific Palisades estate by interior designer Mae Brunken, and I was completely floored by the project." Read about (and see) the transformation here.

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April 7, 2009
Desire to Inspire
The Latest From Mae Brunken
"Hot off the presses - Mae Brunken is at it again. Jo posted about this talented interior designer the other day and her peeps emailed us this evening to show us Mae's latest project." See the full blog, complete with images and comments here.

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March 25, 2009
DesireToInspire.net
"Bold, stylish and very eclectic Mae Brunken's interiors embrace colour and drama to create rooms that are showstoppers but still so very livable. Glamour and function with lashings of LA. Whether dark and moody overloaded with drama or dazzling white with a crisp modern edge her spaces are unique and beautifully crafted."
See the blog posting, complete with a full gallery and comments, here.

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March 25, 2009
Once Upon a Tea Time...
Love At First Sight With Interiors Designed By Mae Brunken
"I came across Mae Brunken on desiretoinspire.net and am in love with her styling of this house in Scottsdale. Before reading further, find yourself a chair and sit down or the pictures might just knock you over!" See them here.

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March 11, 2009
Decorated Life
Mae Brunken Design
"I recently discovered the website of an amazing California-based designer named Mae Brunken. Her style is eclectic but well edited." Read more here.

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September 23, 2008
Design * Sponge
Interior Designer Mae Brunken
"I am loving this shiny silver dining room from LA designer mae brunken. Now that would be a great way to wake up in the morning- everything around you would be shiny and sparkly. An elegant disco breakfast, I love it." Click here to read the full blog.

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May 9, 2008
Design Undercover
LA Style
"Once an Hollywood set decorator, orirginally from Arizona, Mae has a very well established interior design firm in LA servicing the glam and laid back land. Mae creates interiors that mix style with functionality , her signature style is " classic with an edge " , I really like her use of bold colors, striking patterns and imaginative lighting." To see why, click here.