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Neutral Home Accessories

January 28, 2013 · Comments { 9 }

The right decor accents certainly makes styling a bookshelf an easier task. Selecting decorative objects in tones that coordinate with the room’s color palette helps the bookshelf have a harmonious look. For example, the accents used in the above bookcase are all neutral tones (even the books!). This stylish bookshelf inspired me to round-up some fun neutral home accessories for your bookcase:

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How cute are those ceramic Pug dogs?

Happy decorating,

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on January 28, 2013 in bookshelves, Features, Friday Finds, home accessories, Uncategorized

Garage Organization :: Monkey Bars Bike Rack Giveaway & Discount

January 23, 2013 · Comments { 51 }

Planning to organize your garage in the New Year? Typically the best way to keep your garage organized and clean is to get items off the floor. Using the walls and ceiling space to create additional storage options is key and the Monkey Bars garage organization system can help you do it. They offer a versatile shelf-rack system that allows home owners to customize storage solutions based on their needs. I’ve seen it first hand in action and it’s so simple and so brilliant.

Utilizing a patented design and all-steel components, the Monkey Bars system is designed to last and hold a lot of storage in a little amount of space. They seem to have a solution for most everything including bikes, golf bags, skis, folding chairs, camping gear and gardening tools.

If getting your garage organized in on your to do list, you’re in luck! The nice folks at Monkey Bars are giving away their garage bike rack to one lucky Simplified Bee reader. Sold for $99.99, this wall mounted bike rack is the best way to store bicycles and can be installed in just 15 minutes.

Here’s how to enter to win the garage bike rack:

Simply leave a comment on this post (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, Pinterest or Facebook Page.
Extra Entry – mention this giveaway in a blog post, Facebook link, tweet or pin an image from this post, then leave a comment letting me know.
Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.

Entry period closes at midnight PST on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on the Simplified Bee Facebook page on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

Monkey Bars is also giving all Simplified Bee readers 15% off their products from now until February 6, 2013. Simply use the promo code: BEE2013 Thanks Monkey Bars!

Happy organizing & good luck!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on January 23, 2013 in Features, garage organization, Giveaways, Organization, organization tips, Uncategorized

Valentine’s Day Inspiration & XOXO Banner

January 8, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day falling in the chilly month of February, why not warm the hearts of your loved ones with hot chocolate? Creating a festive hot cocoa bar with marshmallow toppings and treats is easy – both kids & adults will love too! I simply used my vintage bar cart, a tray and filled it with hot cocoa essentials. The heart mugs are my fave!

And who doesn’t remember this darling hot cocoa stand?

The hugs & kisses banner was homemade. Starting with red glitter paper purchased at Michaels, I simply cut out the Xs & Os (here’s where I found the template). Then I taped each cut out letter to pink and white baker’s twine. Super simple. Super cute!

xoxo,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on January 8, 2013 in craft, DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

My Favorite Posts of 2012

December 28, 2012 · Comments { 0 }

Didn’t this year fly by fast? With 2013 just days away, I wanted to take time to reflect back on a busy and rewarding year here at Simplified Bee. It’s been wonderful and I’m so blessed. To celebrate, I’ve selected twelve of my favorite posts of 2012.