bright, bold and beautiful: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Color Inspiration : Pink and Orange

Awaken your senses... Pink and Orange is a refreshing color combination with zest!

Original watercolor paintings and prints available on Etsy.

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photo: lauratrevey.com, bhg,com

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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, which will be on view from February 19 through May 15, 2011, is co-organized by the Musée National Picasso, Paris and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Interesting fact: It is rumored that Picasso’s first spoken word was, "piz," short for lápiz, the Spanish word for pencil. The first clue that this baby would grow up

to be an artist!

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Anthology Magazine

Have you heard of the new Anthology magazine? It's a new quarterly shelter and lifestyle print magazine that takes a narrative approach to its coverage of home décor, travel, design, entertaining, and culture. I am instantly drawn in by the wonderful front cover!

Follow Anthology on twitter to receive giveaway notifications they are offering to promote the launch this October 2010 and you can subscribe here.

If you are new to BB&B, thanks for joining! Be sure to sign up for the complimentary newsletter out this November {to your right}, and enter the fabulous giveaway hosted by Pillows and Pillows.

New Watercolor by Laura Trevey

Spruce up your favorite nook, work space, or bookshelf with a splash of color!

Original watercolor paintings and prints available on Etsy.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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 fabulous wet bar they converted from a small closet in their own home.

Bradley states, "In the original build, this was simply a closet to fill the wasted space under the staircase. After some time, I realized the lack of use this closet was receiving and came up with the idea to create a small wet bar." The cabinet door front was built to resemble the inset cabinets used in the nearby kitchen and den built-ins. They found a remnant of Vetrazzo recycled glass and concrete counter top which is gorgeous and so unique. They chose a hand hammered stainless steel under mount bar sink from Elkay.

The shimmering green glass tiles are spectacular and the coordinating green glass door pulls {from Restoration Hardware} tie it all together! Bradley and Niki design everything first class. Even the glass shelves are floating on two stainless clips.

Can you believe the before and after shots?

Thank you Bradley and Niki for sharing this amazing transformation with us!

Next up with the Davidsons is the updated Mud Room with hard wood seats,

so stay tuned!

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Decorating Ideas for Halloween

Think black for Halloween. Here are some easy and affordable decorating ideas from Country Living to celebrate the Halloween holiday. I love the black tapers

in the silver candelabra!

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Monday, September 27, 2010

Pillows and Pillows Giveaway

** Update: Michelle, you are the winner! Congrats **

Today I am thrilled to announce the giveaway hosted by Pillows and Pillows! Choose from a huge selection of modern, striped, solid, floral, and retro designs. The winner will choose two of his/her favorite 16"x16" square pillows from Pillows and Pillows, a leader in decorative custom size throw pillows!

To qualify, visit Pillows and Pillows and leave a comment below of your favorites!

Let me know if you Tweet it, Blog it and/or share it on Facebook.

Include how you follow BB&B : F acebook, bloglovin, or Google friend connect. Winner will be announced on Friday!

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Monday Inspiration

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive

- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." Marcus Aurelius

I often get caught up in the daily routine and what I am working to achieve, that I have to stop and appreciate what I already have. Happy Monday to you!!

photo: southernliving.com