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Happy Valentine’s Day

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Give yourself a big hug today and then pass it along!

Thanks a million for reading Simplified Bee. I love my readers!

xo,

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Read full story By on February 14, 2012 in blog, flowers, pinterest, quote, Valentine's Day

Announcement: My Way Home …

Today, I’m over the moon to share some exciting news about a new venture. I’m now contributing for Wayfair’s new blog, My Way Home! It was an honor and a bit humbling to be selected along side a such  talented group of homemakers including Matthew Mead, Erika Johnson, Katie Bower, Katie Rosenfeld, Cynthia BogartLiren Baker, Susan Serra, Kate Smith and Justin Cave.
I wanted to share some links to a few articles that have been already published on the new blog. You will have to drop by … I know you’ll be inspired!
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Matthew Mead – Simple Winter Sundays

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Kate Smith – High-Spirit Hues

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Katie Rosenfeld – Throw Pillows Pack a Punch

Happy Monday!
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Read full story By on February 13, 2012 in blog, color, food, home accessories, Wayfair

San Francisco Chronicle: Stylemaker Spotlight

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One of my New Year’s resolutions is to stay “unplugged” on Sundays. However, yesterday was too tempting. Although I didn’t blog, tweet or pin, I did log in to see an article the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about me. The article by special contributor, Anh-Minh Le {who is also the editor of Anthology Magazine} , talks about a few of my favorite items, one of which is my Grandmother’s oil painting above, and includes my “cheat sheet” for a beautiful, functional home.
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I am so flattered to be selected for the spotlight. The printed version of the article includes a very large photo of me {smaller scale above}. When I arrived at the photo shoot, I remember panicking when Russell Yip {the photographer} told me that it was going to be full-length and nearly eight inches tall in print. I felt awkward taking the shot, but think in the end it turned out! 
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Read full story By on January 16, 2012 in blog, mantels, original artwork, simplified bee portfolio

Changes… Can we still be friends?

I was bummed to find out that Google will be shutting down Google Friend Connect. Here are more details on other Google products on the chopping block. This means that after March 1, 2012, you will no longer be able to follow Simplified Bee or receive updates this way. 

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Sadly, I will be removing the Google Friend’s Connect widget from my blog next week. I’d love however if you’d continue to follow along and have several ways to do so. My blog posts are distributed on Facebook, Twitter, Bloglovin, Feedburner and via email:

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If I find another “friend” type of vehicle that makes it easy for you to follow blogs, I will certainly be adding it!

Thanks for your patience and support!

xo,
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Read full story By on January 10, 2012 in blog