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I am taking a few days off from blogging to enjoy summertime and be with with family.

xo,
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Read full story By on August 17, 2011 in blog

Invite: Decor8 Book Signing in San Francisco



The very popular design blogger, Holly Becker of Decor8 recently released her first book with lifestyle writer, Joanna Copestick. Appropriately titled, Decorate contains over 1,000 design tips, 500 beautiful color photographs and features some of the world’s top designers including Kelly Wearstler, Amy Butler and Jonathan Adler. For every room and budget, the book delivers a blend of design inspiration with step-by-step instructions for beautiful results. 



This month Holly Decor8 will be zig zagging the US this month on her official Decorate Book Tour.  Anthropologie is hosting various book signing parties, so look for one near you.

decor8 book signing event san francisco
I will be attending the one in San Francisco on August 25th. I hope you will be able to join me!

*images via Decor8 & Amazon.com

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Read full story By on August 15, 2011 in blog, book, DIY, interior design

I’m Inspired… New House of 50!

Earlier this year my blogger friend Janell Beals, a Portland, Oregon-based interior designer and editor of Isabella & Max Rooms blog, launched a new online lifestyle magazine, House of Fifty.

house of 50 issue 2 2011

The second issue has hit the virtual newsstands and is so inspirational! It includes a little something for everyone including how to organize incoming mail, decorating with kids’ art and a look at getting fit with pilates.

I loved seeing articles featuring some of my favorite bloggers including:
centsational girl photo tips{photo tips from Kate at Centsational Girl}

lauren liess dc showhouse room

lauren liess dc showcase green room

lauren liess window seat matresses stacked
{Interview with Lauren Liess of Pure Style Home – these are images of her room in this year’s DC Design House – amazing stacked mattresses for the window seat!}
emily a clark boys bedroom
{Curtain Trend Alert by Emily A. Clark  – this little boy’s room is so sweet!}
I hope you get a chance to visit House of Fifty’s Fall issue – you will be inspired too. 
Congrats Janell!

**Planning an event and need flyers or an invite printed? 
You will have to enter the Uprinting giveaway!**
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Read full story By on August 1, 2011 in blog, interior design, organization tips

UPrinting Flyer GIVEAWAY

As a small business owner, I am always looking for ways to market my services, but at a reasonable price. Uprinting is a terrific site for anyone interested in creating business cards, flyers, invitations, canvas prints and much more. They have easy customizable options, free templates and super fast turn-around times. You can order promotional materials for your business, gifts for family or friends or new business cards for your business or blog.
 nightflyers
The kind folks at Uprinting.com are generously giving away 250 Nightclub Flyers/Flyers to one Simplified Bee reader. The flyers are available in 2 different sizes, 4.25″ x 5.5″, 4″ x 6″ and are printed on 14pt Cardstock Gloss {front only printing}.  Nightclub flyer templates and business flyer templates also available for download. UPrinting will turn around your order in just three days and provide free shipping!

I know you all don’t own a night club or a trendy bar {smile}, but how fun would it be to use these flyers as invites, announcements or menu cards? Can you think of other ways they could be used?



Here’s how to enter to win {This giveaway is open to US residents 18 years and older only}:


• It’s simple, leave a comment. {provide your email if I don’t have a way to contact you}.
• Extra Entry – become a new follower of Simplified Bee’s Blog, Twitter or Facebook Page.
• Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, FB link or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at midnight PST on Sunday, August 7, 2011. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.


Good luck!
* Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive night club flyers for hosting. For more information about flyers, please visit UPrinting.com *
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Read full story By on August 1, 2011 in blog, Giveaways