Bright Ideas: Beat The Winter Blues and Smile

Are the Winter Blues getting you down? Here are some tips to be happy and energized! For me, I instantly feel happier when I make my bed, get outside, connect with friends, do something good for someone else every day, and smile! Even if your smile is a fake one, it will instantly make you a little bit happier. Go ahead, try it right now...A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~

Decorating Ideas - How to Arrange Art on Your Walls

When a customer purchases one of my watercolor paintings, I often get asked the question, "How should I arrange the art on my wall?". Even though this is a very good question, there is no right or wrong answer. Some formal dining rooms call for symmetry, while modern living room spaces might entertain a mix matched collage. It simply is a matter of your personal taste. After all, people buy art

Bright Ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips

With the coming of a New Year, I am always inspired to clear out the clutter, and organize! Just remember this tip: There is a place for everything. Create your own work space filled with character and imagination, the sky is the limit...What are your organizing tips?Hey ~ I have this same IKEA trestle desk in my art studio! I love the cups full of pens and pencils...Organizing Tips : Home

"No Peeking" Holiday Gift Tags

Today I am busy busy wrapping away, but just took a few minutes to browse the net and found these adorable and free printable "No Peeking" holiday gift tags from paper Crave ... how cute!How about you? Are you finished shopping, wrapping, and baking? Later on we are making cupcakes... yummm... I love the holidays!Don't miss out!** $100 CSN Stores Giveaway - enter by Christmas Eve! **** $40.00

Bright Ideas: Turner Pocock Wallpaper

If you are looking for classy and elegant, yet funky and different wallpaper, look no further. Turner Pocock is an interior design company providing the highest quality design services for residential and commercial projects, and I was thrilled when Sally introduced me to this wonderful animal print collection. They have everything from Zebras to Polar Bears. This lovely ostrich wallpaper is

Top 10 of 2010 Favorite Blog Posts

It's not the end of 2010 yet, but I was reflecting on some of the most popular fashion, color inspiration, bright ideas, home renovation and interior design blog posts on Bright Bold and Beautiful this year. Here are the top 10 posts {most visited by you} of 2010.1. Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors2. Art Studio / Home Office 3. Home Renovation: Paint colors4. Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors5. Bold

DIY ~ Make Your Own Christmas Cards

I used to spend a fortune on Christmas cards, but for the past couple of years I love to make my own. They are more meaningful and so easy to make! This year I picked one of my favorite "winter wonderland" paintings to be on the front. Most of us add a personal photo to our cards, but do you upload a personal image too? I uploaded my image to Vistaprint, but there are so many you can choose from

Bright Ideas: Stress Free Holiday Tips

Holidays are supposed to be joyful, right? If so, then why are we always so stressed out? I found some great tips around the web to ease your mind and focus on what is important ~ family.1. Plan ahead and make lists. Organize and prioritize.2. One tip I stand by every year is getting my holiday cards out in the beginning of December. Actually, my friends will tell you it is December 1st. After I

Bright Ideas: Freeze Your Candles

I love this list of 101 Party Do's and Don'ts via House Beautiful. "Freeze Your Candles" is a bright idea that is new to me! A couple of days before your holiday party, stick your candles in the freezer. This will eliminate most of the the dripping wax.photo: pottery barnMore Christmas decorating ideas and more ways to follow BB&B... and a glimpse of a winter wonderland ~ watercolor paintingsMore

Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors

Sparkling light reflects off the chandelier crystals and two large mirrors. I need to add this gorgeous image to my list of "Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors". This room is the definition of elegance. photo: Southern AccentsMore BB&B mirror posts:Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors, Decorating with MirrorsBright Ideas: Using Mirrors, Bright Ideas: Using MirrorsMore Chandeliers and More ways to follow BB&Bshop

Bright Ideas: Large Abstract Paintings in Full Color

Do you have a wall that needs something to fill that LARGE empty space? "Colors" on Canvas will bring your space to life with vibrant color. "Colors" is a giclee print on gallery wrapped canvas from my original watercolor painting.Measurements are 16" by 24" by 1.50"Giclee print on gallery wrapped canvas ~ Watercolors by Laura TreveyReady to hang/ No framing required!Be sure to enter your e-mail

Decorating Ideas: Beautiful Autumn Wreaths

I love a beautiful Autumn wreath on my door to celebrate the Season. I have this wreath up from now until January. It has the apples and feathers of Fall, yet festive enough to keep up throughout the Holiday season.Have you ever made a Pumpkin wreath? This one is colorful and fun... Add some black ribbon and a spider and you are ready for Halloween!How about this gorgeous Bittersweet Autumn

Bright Ideas: Sign up for the BB&B Newsletter

Would you like to know about select discounts and exclusive BB&B giveaways? Would you like to win these fabulous acrylic knobs?or perhaps an original watercolor painting?Sign up for the BB&B newsletter by typing your e-mail in the box to the right.For your protection, you will be sent an e-mail which contains a link you need to click in order to confirm your subscription.More ways to follow BB&

Decorating Ideas: Halloween Etsy Finds

I love to browse through Etsy especially for Halloween decorating ideas. Black and orange color inspiration, decorative wreaths, top hats, invitations, banners and pillows galore! Watercolor art paintings, gift tags, candles and magnets too!Have you signed up for the free quarterly newsletter? Updates and exclusive giveaways from your favorite Etsy shops sent directly to your email inbox! Sign up

Beautiful Wallpaper ~ Thibaut

I wish I had more wallpaper in my home. This preview of the new collection, Avalon from Thibaut is giving me inspiration!More beautiful living posts and more ways to follow BB&Bshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblr

Bright Ideas: Lucite Knobs for your Home Decor

Have you heard of Ghost Nest? Reid, a San Francisco based artist, recently launched a company that puts the power of design back in the hands of the customer by enabling them to create personalized products for the home. I sampled my blue crab, red crab, and several hydrangeas on these cool lucite knobs. What do you think? The pink handbag knob looks quite adorable on my daughter's bedside

Colorful Front Doors ~ What Color is Yours

Riding around the neighborhood, I noticed how many front doors are painted bright and beautiful colors. What color is your Front Door?Be sure to enter the beautiful brooch giveaway if you haven't already!New! Sign up for the quarterly BB&B newsletter {to your right } and be automatically entered for exclusive giveaways. The Premiere issue this November will be sent directly to your in box.More

Decorating Ideas: Bold and Beautiful Fabrics

If you are recovering your dining room chairs, making decorative pillow covers, designing a memory board, or crafting your own DIY project, look on Etsy for bright and beautiful fabrics! More ways to follow BB&Bshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblrsources: strawberry fabric, chirpy design, down shadow lane, blue olifantje, fabricnoodle

Decorating Ideas: Fall Leaves and Assorted Pumpkins

Time to break out the Fall decorations... For an easy and affordable centerpiece, purchase a couple of brightly colored pumpkins and add a tall vase with a few branches of turning leaves. Food for decoration is festive and colorful! Try different nuts and berries as well.New! Sign up for the quarterly BB&B newsletter {to your right} for holiday decorating tips, seasonal recipes, exclusive

Bright Ideas: Fireplace Mantels

Your mantel and fireplace are usually the key focal points in your living room and you want them to make a statement. These fireplace mantels add character to your wall and raise your eye level up. Place a large mirror on the mantel to create even more depth to your room. Voila!Either a fireplace surround or shelf will make a dramatic change to the look of your room. The warm tones in the wood