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Stylish Personalized Storage for Toys & More

Toys, toys, toys. We have a lot in our home. Most are dolls with all the super small accessories, puzzles of all sizes and princess dress-up clothing. I am constantly working to keep it all organized. Therefore, we have a house rule that if something comes in, something must go out and be donated. It helps keep the volume down, but I am always looking for stylish ways to store and organize all those little Calico Critters, purple ponies and glittered tiaras.

The MacBeth Collection to the rescue! This darling custom home and accessories line fuses functional home storage and organization with high-design. “The products are not just about storage – they are an extension of how we want to display ourselves and our homes to the world,” says Margaret Josephs, Founder and Owner of MacBeth Collection. And it’s so simple too – just pick your product, design (over 200 patterns), and add an cute icon or monogram for a one-of-a-kind look to compliment your decor.

Here are my recommendations to a client for her little girl’s blue & pink bedroom (I had so much fun pulling this all together!):

So cute! Love the pail for storing crayons or other art supplies. A series of bins would be great for organizing dress-up clothing and accessories. The large oval tub would be perfect way to show off all those stuff animals neatly.

Lovely. Here are several patterns that would look great in a little girl’s blue & pink bedroom. I’m curious to find out which one my client will like best. My favorites are the Blue & White Harlequin (middle top) and Chain Link Pool (bottom left) designs.

I love how the MacBeth Collection offers monogram and icon options. Such a great way to further personalize one’s space. I am going to recommend that my client monograms her daughter’s storage accessories, but any of the four icons above would work stylishly too. Isn’t that seahorse darling?

Who says home storage can’t express your personal style!

*all images from The MacBeth Collection

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Read full story By on July 13, 2009 in baby and children, home accessories, home organization, organization tips, storage

Pack It Up – Organizing For Kids On The Go

At last, Packtoozi! A simple, eco-friendly way to stock, pack and tote all those things you need when you’re on the go with your kids.

The Packtoozi Organizational System was created with busy families in mind. It was designed to help keep you prepared, organized and save valuable time. This patent-pending system includes the Packtoozi Supply Headquarters, Packs, Tote and PacktoShop Note Pad.

The Packtoozi Supply Headquarters hangs over-the-door and is the in-home centralized storage area for everything your family needs on the go. It includes spacious pockets arranged in four color-coded and functionally labeled rows: PacktoEat, PacktoPlay, PacktoPotty and PacktoA-Z.

Like the Packtoozi Supply Headquarters, these four coordinating packs are color coded and functionally labeled: PacktoEat, PacktoPotty, PacktoPlay and PacktoA-Z. I especially love that these Packs are made in the USA with 100 organic cotton and contain no nasty chemicals or PVC that can be harmful to you and your kids.

Packs are stored conveniently in the Packtoozi Tote Bag or use side handles to grab individual packs for a quick outing or for a diaper change while you’re out.

This handy sticky note pad helps keep track of the supplies you need to restock the Supply Headquarters and Packtoozi Packs. Each row is color coded to coordinate with the rest of Packtoozi System. How handy is that!
Are you in need of one of these amazing organization systems? Packtoozi is offering all Simplified Bee readers a 10 discount. Please enter code: PacktoBee10

Voila! You are ready to go. Now don’t forget the kids!

*all images from Packtoozi
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Read full story By on June 29, 2009 in baby and children, healthy home, home organization, organization tips, storage

Hooked on Girls’ Bedrooms – Oh So Pretty

When I came across these gorgeous designer girls’ bedrooms, I knew I had to share them with you.

New York-based designer Thomas Jayne cleverly added feathers atop the canopy bed for a bit of whimsy. To make the room feel larger and to allow for more storage, he brilliantly lined an entire wall in mirror-fronted, touch-latch cabinets. Love that idea for a small space. The monkey hanging from the canopy seems to be enjoying the room too.

San Francisco-based designer, Palmer Weiss created this tween girl’s room for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2009 home. I was able to tour it in person and thought the bed canopy was gorgeous and was drooling of the lucite coffee table. Great mix of styles.

Pretty in pink! Usually I don’t like this much pink in a girl’s bedroom, but designer Steven Miller pulls it off beautifully here by adding hints of orange and blue to deliver a harmonious color palette. I love the crisp & clean lined linens on the trundle. The ceiling to floor harlequin drapes and toile chair & ottoman are my favorite elements.

If you have a favorite girl’s room, please send it my way.

*all images from decorati

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Read full story By on June 26, 2009 in baby and children, bedrooms, beds, girl's bedroom, interior design, storage

WallCandy Arts Special Discount

The darling folks at WallCandy Arts (see my post I Want Candy) would like to offer all Simplified Bee readers a special discount on their stylish wall decals. Please use the promotion code blogsupport20 to get 20 off any purchase at WallCandy Arts. Now that’s a sweet deal!

Peel, Stick, Decorate!!!

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Read full story By on June 18, 2009 in baby and children, baby nursery room, discounts, girl's bedroom, kids' art wall