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My Office + Organized Home Office Products

Once you get on an organizing roll, it’s hard to stop (at least for me!)  After organizing my desk, it motivated me to tackle my bookcases in my home office. They really weren’t bad, but needed to be streamlined and I wanted them to have a refreshed look.  To help me reach my goal, the folks at See Jane Work at Office Depot asked me to select items from their new collection. Combining fresh style and organization, the See Jane Work collection offers super stylish office accessories in a variety of fun patterns (chevron, herringbone, stripes florals, and more) and color palettes (aqua blue, shades of pink, black, white, and more). They are perfect for mixing and matching. Best yet, they are really affordable!

stylish home office bookshelves // simplified beekids art boxes - simplified bee and see jane work

To coordinate with items I already owned, I selected items from the See Jane Work Collection in hues of aqua and white. To corral my kids artwork and over-sized school papers, I picked at a pair of decorative art boxes. I love them. They have an overlapping magnetic lid closure which is really slick! I also added a few white magazine files to conceal mismatched file folders, shelter magazines and home decor catalogs. Adding pops of white can help a space look fresh, airy and modern.

stylish home office storage // simplified bee

To keep my active product samples easy to get to, I selected a fabric bin with fun grommet handles and herringbone detail inside.

home office storage ideas // www.simplifiedbee.com

My client projects are organized using binders. When I spotted the herringbone in blue, I knew they’d work with my shelf and company’s image. Next to the binders, I placed a series of white decorative storage boxes. They are now used to organize my fabric samples by color.

succulents and hexagons // simplified bee

I can’t tell you how many readers say, “I saw a hexagon or honeycomb pattern and thought of Simplified Bee.” As a nod to the shape, I added a new art print and placed it next to a current fave – succulents.

be brave art // simplified bee

I also picked up this darling “Be Brave” print as a reminder that God is with me at all times.

I love my “new” bookcase! What’s your favorite element?

Happy organizing,

Cristin

*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Office Depot, although all opinions are my own.

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Read full story By on January 21, 2014 in bookshelves, Decluttering, decorating small spaces, etsy, home accessories, home organization, interior design, Interiors, office supplies, office/study, organization tips, Organizational tips, Paperwork, simplified bee portfolio, storage, Tips/Tricks

Decluttering Tips & Family Circle

Have you been procrastinating and putting off those home organizing projects you wanted to tackle in 2014? It’s not too late to start. To get you motivated, I’d recommend reading Clutter-Free in 31 Days in this month’s Family Circle. It has some great decluttering tips and tricks from over a dozen mom bloggers.

decluttering tips // simplified bee

And yes, I’m thrilled to say that I was asked for a tip or two for the article. My tip for day 10 is above. You know I love those trays, so here are a few of my faves…

Happy organizing,

Cristin

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Read full story By on January 17, 2014 in Decluttering, home organization, Organization, organization tips, Organizational tips, Tips/Tricks

Getting Organized :: Stylish Desk Accessories

As we look forward to 2014, many of us are setting new year’s goals and resolutions. High on most lists is getting organized (no surprise here I’m sure!). For me I struggle with desk organization and aim to keep it more tidy this coming year. The right desk accessories are key to creating an efficient work-space, yet so many are ho-hum and aren’t pretty. That’s why I’m thrilled about teaming up with See Jane Work at Office Depot to help me create a beautiful, streamlined desk that reflects my personal style. Their collection combines fresh style and smart organization – can’t get better than that! See Jane Work’s chic office accessories come in fresh patterns and color palettes perfect for mixing and matching. I selected items in hues of blue, pink and white and love how it coordinates with the items I already owned.

stylish desk organization - simplified bee + see jane workstylish and fresh desk accessories - simplified bee

above: See Jane Work cup holder, tape dispenser and stapler – all in a crisp white

stylish desk organization and accessories - simplified bee + see jane workpink and turquoise desk accessories - simplified bee

Organizing Tip: Write down your list of to dos and cross them off as they are completed – prioritize them for even more efficiency! Here I’m using See Jane Work’s “To Do” sticky notepad!

stylish desk accessories - simplified bee + see jane work

See Jane Work’s desktop letter sorter in a blue and white herringbone pattern (above) is so chic and I love how it keeps my stationary close at hand. Awe, doesn’t it feel good to be organized?

Happy new year and happy organizing,

Cristin

*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Office Depot, although all opinions are my own.

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Read full story By on December 30, 2013 in home accessories, home organization, Interiors, new years, office supplies, office/study, Organization, organization tips, Paperwork, product review, simplified bee portfolio, stationary

The Gifter :: Last Minute Gift Ideas

Still have some people on your list to shop for? With only a few shopping days left until Christmas, it’s crunch time and can get downright stressful to find the perfect gift for those remaining on your list. But don’t you worry, #TheGifter is here to help! For our final mission, I’ve been asked to uncover fabulous last minute gift ideas.

When selecting gifts at the last minute, I still focus in on items that I’d purchase for myself and are of high quality, style-savvy and budget friendly. Difficult task? Not at my local HomeGoods where there’s endless variety of  high quality products at prices up to 60% less than specialty stores. With new items arriving daily, I spotted some AMAZING crunch time gift ideas for home decor lovers – sharing a few here and on Instagram!

blue & white ginger jars #thegifter

Chinoiserie ginger jars are beautiful home decor accessories and can set you back hundreds of dollars. This classic blue and white jar by a brand name designer has a luxe look without the price-tag. It makes my list for a great last minute gift for mom, your sister-in-law, or best friend.

faux croc tray in white - simplified bee

Animal patterns are all the rage in home decor, so I was drawn to this faux croc skin tray (that’s priced low enough to satisfy last week’s mission!). Fill it with homemade cookies and it makes a great last minute gift for the teachers, neighbors and co-workers on your list!

ornate round mirror from India

This ornate mirror made in India is so stunning and affordable (at $99.99 originally $200!), I had to include it as a last minute gift. It’s no stocking stuffer, but wouldn’t it make a fun surprise gift Christmas morning?

white porcelain pineapple - simplified bee

A symbol of hospitality, this chic porcelain pineapple (a super hot decor accessory!) makes a great last minute gift for the newlyweds, entertainer or home decor lover on your list.

red & white baseball storage bin #baseball

This adorable designer baseball bin is a win-win gift! Little boys will be over-the-moon because it’s so cool and parents will love it because it will help organize all those toys! Best yet, it’s half the price of a similar one I saw at a boutique.

I’d love to see your last-minute gift ideas you uncover at your nearest HomeGoods or TJX store! Simply tweet a picture of the item(s) you discover using #TheGifter and you just might win this week’s TJX $500 gift card! Wouldn’t that go a long way at HomeGoods!

Happy shopping,

Cristin

*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by TJX through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated to write this post about TJX #TheGifter, all opinions are my own.

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Read full story By on December 18, 2013 in baby and children, Christmas, Holiday, home accessories, home organization, HomeGoods, mirrors