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Oh Joy! Let’s Party!

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Oh Joy Garden Party for TargetOh Joy! Garden Party Tablescape

Have you seen it yet?! Joy Cho, the talented voice behind one of my favorite blogs, Oh Joy! has recently released the cutest entertaining collection at Target. Fresh and playful, the party supplies are sure to add a fun pop of springtime color for that Easter, birthday or graduation party coming up!

Oh Joy! party supplies at Target #party

string lights // noise blowers // gold confetti dots // paper cups // ice bucket // floral wall decals

I love it all, but the coral ice bucket with gold handle is my fave. If you love too, don’t delay… the Oh Joy! collection is only available for a limited time!

happy entertaining,

cristin

 

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Read full story By on March 27, 2014 in Birthdays, Easter, Entertaining, Parties

Gold Holiday Decor + Gifts

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Shiny metallics are everywhere this holiday season and I’m most drawn to the festive golden hues. A touch of gold communicates elegance, warmth and richness. Yet, if overdone, can be gaudy, tasteless and down right tacky. So be careful not to go too crazy!

Here are some of my gold holiday decor and gifts for the season…

gold holiday decorations and gifts // Simplified Bee

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It’s Cyber Monday too, so if anything catches your eye, be sure to drop by the associated link today because many of these items are on sale!

Happy *golden* holidays,

Cristin

*some of these links are to Simplified Bee affiliates, but of course I only select items I love!

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Read full story By on December 2, 2013 in Christmas, discounts, Entertaining, gift guide, Holiday, holiday decor, Parties

Summer Entertaining :: Tablescape with Villeroy & Boch

There is still plenty of summer left for entertaining family and friends and so today I’m sharing a recent tablescape inspired by the warmth, color and bounty the season brings.

orange dinnerware tablescape - Simplified Bee

The beautiful plate with tangerine band by Villeroy & Boch, the creator of extraordinary dinnerware treasured worldwide, was the launching point for the vibrant color palette.

green and orange tablescape - www.simplifiedbee.comgreen and orange table setting

For a layered look,  the classic plate was placed atop a glazed stoneware in grey. It’s an eclectic look, but it works because the fine platinum trim of the plate is picked up in the grey stoneware and green tablecloth.

summer entertaining tablescape - Simplified Beepink and orange floral arrangement with succulentstangerines and flowers - www.simplifiedbee.com

The tabletop blooms are simply seasonal garden flowers and succulents that pull together the color scheme. They were arranged in a vintage milk glass vessel well below eye level so they wouldn’t impede conversation flow. I paired the floral arrangement with a bowl of tangerines also in a vintage milk glass bowl.

Hope this little tablescape inspires your next summer dinner party!

Cristin

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Read full story By on August 6, 2013 in color, dining rooms, Entertaining, flowers, product review, tabletop, vintage

Thanksgiving Family Photo Booth

Taking family photos when the whole gang is together over Thanksgiving is a must. I love the idea of creating your own photo booth with a solid drape background and handheld props. I’m smitten with these Pilgrim hats, Indian headdresses and turkey leg props by Silhouette Shop. This DIY collection is formatted to be printed on 8.5 x 11 heavy cardstock. Just print, cut, stick on a stick and have fun!
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I just ordered mine this morning and already received the PDF from the Silhouette Shop. Love!
Blessing to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Read full story By on November 21, 2011 in baby and children, Entertaining, holiday decor, Thanksgiving