Magical Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Robin Kranitsky and Kim Overstreet are the artists and designers of these magical handmade Christmas ornaments. Their designs of intricate, stylized pins and precious metal pieces have gained a national reputation and their work has been chosen for museums, private collectors (such as Robin Williams), and galleries across the country.The creations you see here are smaller versions of their

Interior Design Ideas: Black and White Kitchen

Black and white kitchens are always so striking to me. Thank you to the Davidsons for sharing this remodeled kitchen. The bench seat and little nooks for special photos add charm to this lovely space! Perfect timing with the splash of orange for Halloween!More Home Renovations and More ways to follow BB&Bshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblr

VMFA ~ Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris

Now is the time to visit the newly renovated Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia. I was so happy to hear that in February 2011, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host the most important exhibition in its history, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition’s seven-city international tour. The exhibition,

Home Renovation: Small Closet to Wet Bar

Meet the Davidsons! Niki and Bradley Davidson, of Davidson Builders Inc., are established Class A contractors specializing in additions for indoor and outdoor living, and renovations ranging from whole house to individual kitchens and bathrooms. On Bright Bold and Beautiful, I will be sharing with you some of their DIY home projects, renovations and decorating ideas. Today, I want to show this

Home Tour ~ Cindy Spangler

From the moment you step into Cindy Spangler's home, you feel welcome. The foyer is filled with French-inspired pieces such as an antique table with a marble top, a beautiful crystal sconce, and faux Venetian plaster covering the walls. C'est Magnifique!The formal dining room is decorated with harlequin painted walls and a painted ceiling in dusty blue with a gold faux finish to coordinate with

Apple Picking and Fall Festivals

Have you ever been apple picking? Juicy, fresh picked apples... hiking trails and Fall Festivals... There are so many ways to enjoy the spectacular views and wonderful activities of the season.Related links for Virginians and visitors: Virginia apple pickingVirginia Living ~ Events around the StateNew! Sign up for the quarterly BB&B newsletter {to your right} for holiday decorating tips, seasonal

Friends at the Table ~ Debi Shawcross

If you are looking for a healthy meal that is absolutely delicious, then I have the Summer Salad for you! A good friend of mine, Amy Ludwin prepared the Southwestern Caesar Salad for a girl's get together tonight. This fabulous salad is one of Debi Shawcross's recipes. Debi is a fellow Richmonder and is coming out with a new book, Friends at the Table. I will definitely be purchasing one!"The