HUGE Sale at Mod Green Pod!

Just wanted to alert everyone to a huge sale going on now at Mod Green Pod, an eco-friendly fabric and wallpaper company based in Austin, Texas. Everything, yes, everything is currently 50% off. Fabrics are now $15/yard for solids and $20/yard for prints. Wallpaper is currently $55 a roll. Hurry while supplies last! I'm thinking of picking up some fabric to recover a small bench I bought on One King's Lane a few months ago.

And no, I'm not a paid promoter, just a big fan. A few years ago, I used their Grand Jubliee fabric in cream to recover a wingback chair. It's now one of my favorite pieces of furniture -- and where I nurse Baby G. every night!

Happy weekend!

And the winner is...

Simplified Bee reader, Rachel left comment #36 and wins two throw pillows of her choice from Pillows & Pillows.  Congrats to Rachel and enjoy!

 

 

Pillows & Pillows is also offering Simplified Bee readers free shipping on any orders over $75. Simply use coupon code, “free-shipping” at the checkout.  

A big thank you to Pillows & Pillows for hosting this wonderful giveaway!

Decorating with Throw Pillows & Giveaway

Need a change? For an instant room makeover, add throw pillows. Create a layered look by combining different fabrics, shapes and sizes. Throw pillows are also a great way to add pops of color or pull together a color palette in a room. Don't be afraid to mix florals, stripes, textures and solid colored pillows for more visual interest.

If you are craving change and need some fresh throw pillows at a great price, you are in luck! Pillows & Pillows is giving away two 16" square pillows {your choice} to one Simplified Bee reader. Here is how to enter {open to US residents only}:

• Leave a comment with your favorite pillow from Pillows & Pillows {leave your email if I don't have a way to contact you}.

• Extra Entry - become a new follower of Simplified Bee's Blog, Twitter or Facebook Page.

• Extra Entry - mention this giveaway in a post or tweet, then leave a comment letting me know.

• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.

• Entry period closes at midnight PST, Sunday, September 12, 2010.

Pillows & Pillows is also offering Simplified Bee readers free shipping on any orders over $75. Simply use coupon code, “free-shipping” at the checkout. 

Happy decorating and best of luck!

10% off at D. Lawless Hardware

Back in April, Camila of High-Heeled Foot in the Door shared with us her secret source for beautiful, budget-friendly hardware: D. Lawless Hardware. I'm excited to announce that Derrick Lawless has graciously offered 10% off everything on his site to all Odi et Amo readers. To take advantage of this discount, simply enter the coupon code odietamo at checkout. I've been meaning to jazz up my Pottery Barn dresser and side tables and some new, colorful glass knobs are a quick, easy way to give these basic pieces a bit of character.

Happy shopping!

Eco-friendly Woodland Birthday Party Supplies & Acme Discount

 

There is something so special and innocent about this delightful woodland themed birthday party by Acme Party Box Company. Perhaps it's because there are no mass marketed cartoon characters? {sorry Mickey!} When I found out it was eco-friendly too, I loved it even more.

Based here in the San Francisco Bay Area, Acme Party Box Company was born out of the desire to create unique parties for loved ones while while honoring both guests and the environment. 

Acme Party Box comes with custom designed letterpress invitations are printed with soy based ink on 100% recycled paper and include coordinating envelopes made from post consumer recycled paper.

Designed to be used again and again, the party kit also includes washable 100% cotton fabric table linens and decorations designed and manufactured in San Francisco. The biodegradable tableware and beeswax candles are made from renewable materials with sustainable practices.

The kids' collections of heirloom quality toy centerpieces are made in Germany from sustainably managed forests and toxin free water based paints. They are intended to be played with and passed down to the next generation.

No child's birthday would be complete without a little goodie bag for guest. Acme's is filled with responsibly manufactured gifts including a puppet, pencils and tin filled with organic seeds. Bravo!

Visit Acme's website to see more darling themes for parties including circus and kingdom.

And in celebration of the launch of their new website, Acme Party Box is providing all Simplified Bee readers a 10% discount off all orders now through July 12, 2010. Simply use the code ACMEPB-SIMPBEE at checkout. Enjoy!

*photography by nicole hill gerulat

10% off at Rugs USA!

If you enjoyed Janell's recent guest post in the Shop like a Design Blogger series, then you'll be excited to hear that Rugs USA has offered Odi et Amo readers 10% off their entire order from now until July 4th. Simply enter coupon code WINRUGS at check-out.

I've been searching for a rug for my master bedroom for some time now so I'm off to check out their inventory.

Happy shopping!

Friday Find: Toss Designs & Special Online Discount Code

In need of a chic stylish beach tote, cosmetic case or travel bag? Look no further. The girls at Toss Designs have been creating fashion-forward handbags since 2004. Their collection features fresh patterns, bold colors and functional designs, all at very reasonable prices. And just in time for summer entertaining, Toss Designs has added beautiful tunics, cocktail shakers and bar essentials to their collection.

Toss Designs is happy to offer Simplified Bee readers a 15% discount off online purchases. Simply can use the code: SFSB15 {expires Friday, June 18, 2010}. Also when in San Francisco, please be sure to drop by their new {gorgeous} store at 2185 Chestnut Street {image above}.

Happy Friday, Happy Shopping!

Liz Levin Nesting - Your Kid-Friendly Furnishing Resource & Special Discount

Recently, we toured DC-based interior designer Liz Levin's stylish, yet kid-friendly home. Not only is Liz a talented decorator, she also is the creative force behind Liz Levin Nesting an all-in-one resource offering fashion-forward furnishings for living spaces where kids, pets or life in general make high performance products a must.  Nesting's hand-picked high quality collection of  child-friendly custom upholstery, tables and home accessories are designed to streamline your design process. I have included some of my favorite pieces from the collection above.

Differentiating them from the rest, Liz Levin Nesting offers a wide variety of cutting edge, stain-resistant upholstery fabrics using Nano-Tex technology. To ensure you get the aesthetic and style you envision, Nesting will also work with textiles you may have in mind or already purchased {COM}. 

Simplified Bee is excited to announce an affiliate partnership with Liz Levin Nesting and is happy to offer you a 10% discount off all orders. Simply used the coupon code: BEE.

Who said your home can't be stylish with kids, pets and even husbands?

Celebrating Arbor Day, Giveaway Winner and Hugging Trees...

Happy Arbor Day! Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April and encourages tree planting and care. To celebrate here are some tips, facts and ways to help or our beloved trees.

Take care of your trees by pruning them. It is important to prune both ornamental and shade trees for our safety, the tree's health and of course to keep it beautiful. Pruning is also used to stimulate fruit production and increase the value of timber. For more tips on how and when to prune trees, please visit the National Forest Service.

Plant a tree. I didn't know this, but if a tree is planted correctly, it will grow twice as fast and live at least twice as long as one that is incorrectly planted. Go to ArborDay.org to find out how to plant a containerized tree the right way.

Teach our youth about the importance of trees. ArborDay.org has fun & educational online games for children to learn such things as how seeds take root, the anatomy of a tree and the life of the forest. Teachers and parents also have access to volunteer opportunities, school curriculum and other educational resources that get kids excited about learning and caring for trees.

On another earth-friendly note, the winner of the waste-free lunch Food Kozy from Kids Konserve is Lauren. She was lucky comment #6. Congrats!

It is not too late to receive the 15% discount off all products at Kids Konserve - please use coupon code: "earth15" at checkout (expires 5.8.10). And many thanks to Kids Konserve for sponsoring such a wonderful giveaway and for helping keep our planet healthy.

Happy Arbor Day! Now go hug a tree...

*image source.

Happy 40th Earth Day and Kids Konserve Discount & Giveaway

Forty years ago today marked the first Earth Day with a focus on our environment and its future. The celebration asks us to educate, raise awareness and make a difference. Earth Day is a perfect day to get children involved and review the three R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle {although some of our kids end up reminding us!}. We can do our part by buying green products, recycling, conserving water and using waste-free products.

Did you know that the average school-age child using a disposable lunch generates 67 pounds of waste per school year? And the average sized elementary school generates 18,760 pounds of lunch waste per year? {yikes} We can all make a big difference by packing waste-free lunches and snacks. Kids Konserve has a wonderful Waste-Free Challenge for Schools that not only reduces waste, but teaches children about environmental stewardship and raises money for schools.

To help us celebrate Earth Day 2010, Kids Konserve is offering a 15% discount on their products until 5/8/10. Please use coupon code: "earth15" at checkout. In addition, Kids Konserve would like to giveaway a food kozy {set of five} to one lucky and eco-friendly Simplified Bee reader.

The food kozy is a reusable alternative to plastic baggies, plastic wrap and foil. We have a set and use them to wrap our kids' sandwiches. In the process we have saved countless plastic baggies. I also like the kozy because it is made from recycled, FDA approved, non-toxic and non-leaching recyclable PE plastic. It does not contain Bisphenol-A (BPA) and is Phthalate free - yippee!

Here is how to enter to win the Food Kozy by Kids Konserve:

*Leave a comment (sorry, US residents only).
*Extra entry - Follow Simplified Bee™ Blog or follow Simplified Bee on Twitter.
*Extra entry - mention this giveaway in a post or tweet and leave a comment letting me know you've done so.
*Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
*Entry period closes at midnight PST, Thursday, April 29, 2010 and the winner will be announced Friday, April 30, 2010.
*The winner will be drawn randomly using Random.org, notified directly via email and listed back at this post using first name only.

Happy Earth Day!

PS ~ Hop on over to A Soft Place to Land for some great DIY tips...

*earth image source.

Friday Find: Gump's Spring Sale

Gump's of San Francisco is having a Spring sale and look what I found!

Hello sunshine! This illuminated sunburst sconce in matte gold finish would add light as well as visual interest to any room. The light bulb is mounted behind the fixture, creating an intriguing play of shadows and light on the wall. Was $395 - now $299.99.

Glossy luahnus shells make lovely decorative accents in vases, bowls or planters. Two pound bag now $9.99 {from $19}.

This elegant antiqued rosette mirror would make a beautiful focal point above a fireplace mantel. It is truly a work of art - each etched with flowers - surround the beveled central glass while burnished golden metal frames the rosette's handset pieces. Was $295 - now $154.99.

The Macao Settee is part of Gump's white ash collection and features handcrafted details that reflect the influence of the Chinese Chippendale style. The settee has lovely geometric fretwork backs and handwoven solehia seats. Was $995 - now $599.99.

Happy Friday and decorating to you!

Beautifully Organized - Custom Ribbon Display Boards

Finally an easy and beautiful way to organize and display invitations, family photos and children's artwork! Designed by San Francisco Bay Area mom, Jodie Strecker, Strecks Collage Boards are stylish, functional and adaptable. Select from over 50 designer fabrics and choose two ribbon colors to create a custom board that coordinates perfectly with your existing decor. There is even an option to supply your own fabric for a one-of-a-kind look.

Sliding ribbons are used to frame photos or artwork. There are no tacks, magnets or push pins that can be dangerous for children {thank goodness}. Display boards can be changed by simply taking it down and sliding the ribbons around to any configuration.

Strecks is offering all Simplified Bee readers 10% off all orders over $50. Simply enter the coupon code: BEE. Hurry, this offer is only good through December 13, 2009. Just in time for the holidays!

Organizing Household Paperwork and Buttoned Up Giveaway Winners

Tackling household paperwork is certainly a chore. Even in this electronic age, most of our paperwork is generated from snail mail. If you buried in mail and need simple tips on managing and reducing the amount household mail, you may want to take a look at a previous Simplified Bee post - Snail Mail Organization With Style.

For those of you that need a jump-start in organizing household paperwork and don't want to bother with labeling, the File.starter set from Buttoned Up is for you. It comes with ten labeled, color-coded, file folders grouped into three simple categories; Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. Also included are two blank files for you to fill in with whatever suits your needs. The modern, brightly colored files are easy to find in hanging files and will help get your desk under control for the New Year.

I am also thrilled to announce the winners of the Buttoned Up giveaway. The winner of the Buttoned Up.coupons are Jayme (comment 9) and Carla (comment 23). Congratulations!

The winner of the trio of organizing products by Buttoned Up - Pet Care Package, Fitness.doc and Collision.doc is Kellie (lucky comment 13 picked by random.org). I have a feeling she is going to love the Pet Care Package for sure - the darling Cavalier King Charles Spaniel above is Kellie's Lily. She writes about Lily and more on her lovely blog, Ada & Darcy.

In addition, Buttoned Up is offering all Simplified Bee readers 25% off $20 or more at Buttoned Up. Please enter promotional code 25OFF at checkout - expires 12/26/09. Their products would make great stocking stuffers! Have you started your holiday shopping?

Friday Find: One Kings Lane Invitation

Have you heard about One Kings Lane? It's a fabulous online destination for private sales on home decor, accessories and gifts. Prices are up to 70% off every day! If you want an invitation, please go here. Take a look at some of my favorite items currently on sale:

This Contemporary Sunburst Mirror in ebony and gold leaf caught my eye and so did the One Kings Lane price tag for $299.00 - retailed for $649.00!

With the holidays just around the corner, I couldn't resist including this darling John Robshaw Elephant Stocking on One Kings Lane for $59 (retails for $125). Hurry this sale ends on 11/23 at 11am EST.

This lovely reversible fringed throw made of Merino wool is woven into a striking jacquard pattern. I love the subtle, rich colors. This is a classic. Available at One Kings Lane for $129 - beats the $245 retail price any day!

Are you ready to shop amazing deals at One Kings Lane? Happy Friday and happy shopping!

2010 Goal Setting, Getting Organized and Buttoned Up GIVEAWAY

With 2009 wrapping up in the next month, many of us are looking to set goals for 2010. Getting your home organized may be top of your list. In previous posts I have featured Button Up's excellent organizational products for disaster preparedness and medical documents. Today, I am thrilled to announce a special giveaway sponsored by Buttoned Up - just in time for holiday gift giving and your New Year's resolutions! One lucky Simplified Bee reader will receive a trio of fantastic products by Buttoned Up - Pet Care Package, Fitness.doc and Collision.doc.

The Pet Care Package includes the Pet.doc and Petsitter.pad. The Pet.doc is an agenda-aized notebook with sections of two pets. You simply fill in the forms provided and you'll have everything from basic license numbers and immunizations records to detailed medical histories and training notes in one, easy to find spot. And the Petsitter.pad™ makes it a little easier to vacation without worry – its detailed form ensures no instruction is overlooked, from feeding times and walking schedules to favorite toys. Wouldn't this make an excellent stocking stuffer for those with pets?

Need some help getting back on the fitness wagon? Help yourself or someone you love get fit with the Fitness.doc™ from Buttoned Up. This bright orange book will help anyone who uses it set realistic fitness and weight loss goals, plan how to reach them and implement them in everyday life. Another great organizational tool to help you reach your 2010 goals and you can't beat the $4.95 price tag!

No one is prepared for a car wreck, but they happen every day. Unfortunately, most don't realize they're woefully unprepared to deal with them until afterward. Thankfully, the compact Collision.kit™ stows everything you need to document the situation in a handy zippered case you can keep under your seat or in the glove compartment. This brilliant kit includes a 12-exposure disposable camera with flash, preformatted forms for gathering information from all parties (including the police), pen and clipboard for easy writing, and an envelope for storing registration and insurance documents. An excellent gift for a teenager who just got their driver's license!

Two other Simplified Bee readers will win Buttoned up.coupons! This fun, friendly little coupon book has 20 cleverly illustrated coupons that enable you to lighten the load of someone you love – mom, dad, roommate or friend. The set includes coupons for everyday tasks like taking out the trash, doing the laundry and running the errands. Each one is perforated, so you can give one coupon at a time, or the whole book at once. What a nice way to give back to the one's you love this holiday season!

In addition, Buttoned Up is offering all Simplified Bee readers 25% off $20 or more at Buttoned Up. Please enter promotional code 25OFF at checkout - expires 12/26/09.

Here's how to enter Simplified Bee's Buttoned Up giveaway:

• Leave a comment (include email if you are not a blogger).
• Extra Entry - become a new Follower of Simplified Bee™ Blog (by adding yourself to the follower group on the sidebar) or follow Simplified Bee on Twitter.
• Extra Entry - mention this giveaway in a post or tweet with a link back and leave a comment letting me know you've done so.
• Extra Entry - sign up for Buttoned Up's e-newsletter.
• Please post a separate comment for each extra entry.
• Entry period closes at midnight PST, Sunday, November 22, 2009 and the winners will be announced Monday, November 23, 2009.

**Note: The winners will be drawn randomly using Random.org, notified directly via email and listed back at this post using first name only.