Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Pretty in Pink

oh so pretty in pink... delicious creamy frosting and luscious peonies
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beautiful pink hotels and romantic hand-written love letters...
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party balloons against the bright blue sky and sweet ice cream floats...
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a glamorous night out or some quiet alone time...
Pretty in Pink
What are your "pretty in pink" pleasures?

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Original Watercolor Painting Giveaway

* Update: Cristin is the winner, Congrats! *
All the rich colors of Autumn ~ warm golds, greens, oranges and browns.
This is an Original Watercolor painting {painted today as a matter of fact} Giveaway! $95.00 value
Autumn Colors
To qualify: Become a fan on Facebook, and make sure you are a follower of BB&B.
Visit my shop and leave a comment below.
Winner will be announced on September 10th!
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thanks for the link Attic Mag

Monday Inspiration

"The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on.
It is never of any use to oneself" Oscar Wilde

Smokey blues and sparkles of sunlight to ease you into the work week...
and an original watercolor giveaway coming up next!
Smokey Blues and Sparkles of Sunlight
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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Colors of a Rainbow

When all the colors of a rainbow are put together, look what happens!

Be sure to check in tomorrow for an Original Watercolor Giveaway!
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Saturday, August 28, 2010

To Do Lists and Crisp Autumn Air

It's the weekend! I am already feeling the crisp Autumn air... and thinking of chunky long sweaters for upcoming football games and tailgating parties...
Crisp Autumn Air and Ralph Lauren Fall collection
Gardening and back to school organization are also on the to-do list!
Autumn Days
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Bright Bold and Beautiful: Flourish Design and Style

Sarah of Flourish Design and Style is the next host in my BB&B guest post series,
"What is bright, bold, and beautiful to you?" Thank you, Sarah!

Bright Bold and Beautiful, oh the things that come to mind. For me it’s simple.. doing what I love, being with those I love, and being surrounded by things I love.
Bright- I adore white and cream, even better is a mix of the two..then take a bold orange and add that to a neutral mix, stunning. Hints of vintage beauty add a generous but subtle dose of bright color, and white done right
is perfection on Reese.
Bright and Beautiful
Bright Interior
Bright and Sunny
Bold- Bold is color, bold is scale, and bold is what you love done well.. and if you’re going to do one thing well, aren’t Diane Bergeron’s bookshelves an amazing example? An oversized drum pendant demands attention, and a wonderful striped floor is quietly bold.
Bold Interiors
Bold Interior Kitchen
Beautiful- I love light rooms, but a little dose of color is key. A hint of pink here, a mix of tones there. Kids rooms are so important.. especially when they are put together so well. Mixing patterns is an art, but boy, when pulled off properly,
what fun!
Bright and Beautiful
Bright Bold and Beautiful
Bright Bold and Beautiful
Thank you so much Laura, for inviting me to share. I hope you enjoy my take on bright, bold and beautiful- xx
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Thursday, August 26, 2010

New Watercolors by Laura Trevey

September will be busy busy with two art shows on the calendar.
Here is a preview of some of my latest original watercolor paintings.
Hanging Laundry
Autumn Leaves
Leopard Print Shoe
Artichoke
Candy Land

Violet Hydrangea
Visit my Etsy shop for more originals as well as many prints!
See where it all happens ~ view my art studio.

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Back to School

sweet pencil me in cards from Anthropologie
Back to School
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Color Inspiration : Indigo and Wheat

I am in love with the work of photogapher Ditte Isager... indigo blues and wheat inspired neutrals ... dreamy and soothing, luxurious and rich...




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The Classic Camel Coat

The classic Camel Coat is number one on the list for me this season... So traditional, yet so stylish. I wish this elegant Alexander McQueen cashmere coat was in my budget...
The classic camel coat
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

A Single Rose and Tip of the Day

There is so much inspiration and beauty to be found in a single rose in the sunlight.
Hope you are having a bright bold and beautiful {almost Autumn} day...

Tip of the day: "Stop feeding and pruning your roses around the end of August to discourage new growth that will suffer from Winter damage. Leave the last of the flowers on, to turn into hips. The hips are the roses seed pods. By producing seed pods, the rose bush thinks it's done for the season and can start to go dormant." source
a single rose
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photo: Laura Trevey

The Honey Pot Shop ~ Etsy Find

With Fall approaching, I am thinking of candles, a cup of tea and cool nights. I stumbled upon this amazing Etsy shop, The Honey Pot ~ and I am in love with
all of Jessy's creations. She is so talented!
Would you like to be a sponsor of Bright, Bold, and Beautiful?
Please e-mail me for rates: laura.trevey@gmail.com
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Sparkle and Elegance

I am loving this outdoor setting.... so romantic and elegant. A perfect evening with sparkle and shine... and the chandelier is exquisite!
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Last days of Summer...

Trying to soak up the last days of Summer... how about you?
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