They are just plain fun. Lawn games are a great way to entertain family and friends over the holiday weekend while encouraging a little exercise and friendly competition. bocce ball, croquet, paddle-ball, horseshoes are some favorite garden games in my family.
bocce // hand-ball // croquet // horseshoes
What’s your favorite lawn game?
Here’s more great games for the whole family (inside & out!)… they would make great Father’s Day gifts too!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!
xo
Cristin
With summer camps just around the corner, it’s time to start labeling sweaters, backpacks and water bottles. But, I didn’t want to use just any old label. That’s why when the folks at KiDECALS asked if I wanted to try their personalized, durable labels, I jumped at the chance! I selected a fun, colorful chevron pattern and personalized it with our family name & email. This way if items get passed down to other kids in the family, the label doesn’t need to change.
KiDECALS’ name labels stick to any surface (including clothes) and better yet are waterproof, dishwasher & washing machine safe! With 80+ delightful designs to personalize, there is bound to be a style for everyone! KiDECALS also offers so much more including allergy alert labels (perfect for school lunches), keyboard stickers (fun for teens and to brighten up your laptop!) and chalkboard labels (great for kitchen & playrooms).
I would love for you to have the chance to try these labels out too! Here’s how to enter to win $21 worth of labels from KiDECALS:
Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, May 23, 2013.
Best of luck & happy organizing!
Cristin
Do you remember this client’s traditional boy’s bedroom with the vintage airplane art? Today I’m excited to share images of his brother’s bedroom. It too is traditional in style and super cute.
The bedding, all from Serena & Lily set the blue, orange and green color palette for the room. Benjamin Moore’s Paradise View was selected for the walls. It’s bright, beachy and energetic.
A trio of cityscape graphics printed on natural wood by Petit Collage were hung above the bed. Skylines of the families’ favorite cities – Paris, New York and San Francisco were selected. I love how the artwork adds a personal touch, while pulling the color scheme together too!
A simple, yet functional book rack was hung beside the bed. A great way to organize books and magazines if you have a tight space like this!
As parents know, toys can take over a child’s bedroom. Here, a shelving unit keeps the toys stored neatly in bins and orange baskets. A large cork board hangs above and is great for displaying kid’s art, awards and party invitations.
A pair of star hook for hats, backpacks and coats flank the toy storage unit. Hooks are a great way to keep these items off the floor!
I hoped you enjoyed this peek into my client’s home!
Have a great day!
xo
Cristin
*photo credit Plumlily Photography
This month’s Matchbook Magazine is not to be missed. The issue features interviews with several inspiring women entrepreneurs including Dabney Lee Woglom (home product designer), Kayce Hughes (fashion designer) and Erin Fetherston (fashion designer).
My favorite however an interview with fashion designer, Elizabeth McKay Jenkins. The Parson’s alum founded the Elizabeth McKay clothing company with women of all shapes and sizes in mind. It’s been a huge success. Matchbook also takes us on a tour of her family home. It’s adorable.
I love all the patterned wallpaper, chinoiserie fabrics and pops of color she used throughout. How cute is that crib for her baby girl? Love!
Drop by Matchbook Mag for more!
Cristin
*photography by Fred Castleberry
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