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Friday Find: Exotic Storage Bins & Baskets from Serena & Lily

September 17, 2010 · Comments { 14 }
Conquering clutter while still be style-savvy is important here at Simplified Bee.  So when I spotted these chic, worldly and functional storage options at Serena & Lily , my heart went pitter patter. Made of hand-hammered aluminum in Indonesia, the Kuta Tin Boxes {above} are gorgeous and would be a great addition in just about any room of the house. Mine would hold craft supplies.
Handmade in Africa, these zigzag patterned Senegalese Storage Baskets are a  fun way to store everything from toys to laundry. Each is unique and made from strips of recycled plastic – love that they are earth-friendly too!
 
Inspired by Indonesian wedding baskets used to hold offerings to the gods, the vibrant Bali Baskets are a winner in my book too. Available in mint {shown}, azure and cherry and made of  sturdy woven bamboo.
It’s hard for me to pick my favorite. Do you have one?

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Friday Find: Sang and Serena Inlaid Furniture & Hand-blocked Textiles

September 3, 2010 · Comments { 11 }
After writing this article on Bone Inlaid Furniture and Decor , I was introduced to a wonderful , eco-friendly company called Sang and Serena.  The company embodies three concepts when designing its furniture and textiles: eco-luxe, East-meets-West, and old world-new needs. Every item that they design and import is environmentally sensitive, rich to the eye and to the touch and a fusion of cultures.
Here is what Sang and Serena have to say about their stunning inlaid furniture pieces:
“The art of inlay work within India dates back to the 17th century. During that time, precious and semi-precious gemstones along with marble were used as the primary mediums for this form of craftsmanship.
Today, inlay work persists. Sang and Serena obtain their furniture from the Indian state of Rajasthan, where the art is practiced using regionally sourced bone and mother of pearl. The bone is extracted from camels that have passed on naturally; its cream-colored opacity manages to exude an elegant rusticity. Meanwhile, the mother of pearl is separated from the outer shells of water-dwelling mollusks; its shine is incredible, opalescent.”
 
Sang and Serena released a beautiful and vibrant collection of hand-blocked textiles. It includes six exclusive quilt designs available in king, queen and single sizes. The patterns are visually rich. And the texture {100 cotton} is soft to the hand. Here are my favorites:
 
To learn more about these one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces or to make an order, visit Sang and Serena.
Also, it’s not too late to enter to win two throw pillows of your choice! Go here to enter.
Happy Friday!
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Friday Find: Back-to-School Labels by Emily Press & Discount

August 27, 2010 · Comments { 7 }
Labeling items such as supplies, jackets and backpacks is another important step in organizing for back-to-school and increases the odds of items returning home at day’s end. Traditional sticky labels are easy to make at home, but don’t always hold up over time and aren’t always the right size. Emily Press Labels to the rescue! First seen on Project Nursery, these hip labels are today’s Friday Find.

Emily Press Labels are great because they are highly functional and durable, yet style-savvy. Available in a variety of sizes and types, the super stick-on labels are customizable with trendy color palettes, playful characters and fashionable designs.


Keeping cost in mind, I was instantly drawn to the value of the School Label Packets. There a few options to choose from, but the First Class School Label Pack is a winner and only available until Sept 30, 2010. It includes It includes 93 personalized including shoe labels, tag-a-tag clothing labels and dishwasher safe slim labels. The tag-a-tag labels are designed to stick right on clothing tags and not wash off in the laundry. 

The shoe labels are my favorite! Can’t wait to get my order. 
To get 10 off your next order, enter code PROJ10 at checkout. Order soon though, the offer expires September 7, 2010.
Happy Organizing & Happy Friday!
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Friday Find: Original Artwork by Nancy B. Westfall

August 13, 2010 · Comments { 6 }
This vibrant and fresh painting titled, ‘Rock Lobster‘ by Nancy B. Westfall is this week’s Friday Find. The playful patterns and textured brush strokes make this painting  so special. Westfall’s original art has been seen in House Beautiful and is now for sale online at Quatrefoil Design.  Unfortunately “Rock Lobster” has been sold, but  others are available and commissioned works in custom sizes and colors are possible. 
Quatrefoil Design, launched by Holly of Things That Inspire features beautifully framed intaglios, hand-picked antiques and customer pillows in addition to original art. You will want to bookmark her store.
Now to get those B-52’s lyrics out of my head!
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