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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

Playroom Ideas & Essentials

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kids playroom with Ikea shelving - Simplified Bee

You may know if you’ve been following Simplified Bee on Instagram that I’ve been working on several kids’ playrooms recently. All needed to be functional and organized, yet fun, creative and imaginative.

organized craft supplies on a tray - Simplified Bee

Designing a playroom isn’t that much different than other spaces, however there are a few key items that make up a great room for kids to play…
playroom ideas & essentials - Simplified Bee

storage bins // play table // rug // play kitchen // tee pee

For more playroom ideas, be sure to follow Simplified Bee’s Kids’ Corner board on Pinterest!

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Read full story By on September 19, 2013 in baby and children, Interiors, Playroom, playrooms, simplified bee portfolio, storage

Design Reveal :: Traditional Boys Bedroom

Do you remember this client’s traditional boy’s bedroom with the vintage airplane art? Today I’m excited to share images of his brother’s bedroom. It too is traditional in style and super cute.

traditional boys bedroom in blue and orange // Simplified Bee

The bedding, all from Serena & Lily set the blue, orange and green color palette for the room.  Benjamin Moore’s Paradise View was selected for the walls. It’s bright, beachy and energetic.

boys bedroom art cityscapes // Simplified Bee

A trio of cityscape graphics printed on natural wood by Petit Collage were hung above the bed. Skylines of the families’ favorite cities – Paris, New York and San Francisco were selected. I love how the artwork adds a personal touch, while pulling the color scheme together too!

kids bedside book holder rack

A simple, yet functional book rack was hung beside the bed. A great way to organize books and magazines if you have a tight space like this!

boys bedroom toy storage and pin board // Simplified Bee

As parents know, toys can take over a child’s bedroom. Here, a shelving unit keeps the toys stored neatly in bins and orange baskets. A large cork board hangs above and is great for displaying kid’s art, awards and party invitations.

boys bedroom toy storage // Simplified Beestar wall hooks - simplified bee

A pair of star hook for hats, backpacks and coats flank the toy storage unit. Hooks are a great way to keep these items off the floor!

traditional boys bedroom in blue // Simplified Bee

I hoped you enjoyed this peek into my client’s home!

Have a great day!

xo

Cristin

*photo credit Plumlily Photography

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Read full story By on April 15, 2013 in baby and children, Bedroom, bedrooms, beds, bookshelves, Boy, boy's bedroom, gallery wall, interior design, Interiors, kids' art wall, Organization, simplified bee portfolio