Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Color Inspiration: White Christmas

I am dreaming of a white Christmas... glitter and sparkle, stars and tinsel, beautiful chandeliers reflecting the winter light... white linens, silver and gold... mixed with an assortment of evergreens...
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White Christmas inspiration
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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.
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The creations you see here are smaller versions of their intricate pieces. The result are these amazing ornaments of all kinds of material and personalities. Antique dominoes are magically transformed into beautiful figures. They use light weight materials such as balsa wood and foam as well as items from nature such as pine cones and thorns from plants. Old tins and assorted objects are recycled into an amazing works of art.
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Each and every piece is decorated by hand, with added costumes and accessories. Some are innocent and some are slightly mischievous.
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Their work can be seen at Quirk Gallery in Richmond as well as the
Va. Museum of Fine Arts during the Picasso exhibition in the Spring 2011.
You can contact them here ~ info@lostandfoundstudio.com.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Earrings Nation Giveaway!

**Update: Julie, you are the winner ~ Congrats **
Today's giveaway from Earrings Nation is this pair of gorgeous
orchid flower and seafoam glass drop earrings! I wish I could enter myself...
I would wear these with everything.
Today, you can also receive a 10% Discount Storewide. See shop for coupon code.
To qualify for the giveaway, visit Earrings Nation and leave a comment below.

For a second entry, tweet it, blog it, and/or share it on Facebook and
leave the link on a separate comment to increase your chance to Win!

You must follow BB&B via Facebook, bloglovin, or Google friend connect.
Winner will be announced on Friday!
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It's Cyber Monday!

Deals and steals on the web... everywhere you turn. Today is the day to get shopping online. At Crate and Barrel, get 15% off plus free shipping!
Cyber Monday event on Amazon.com 25% off $75.00 orders in shoes.
Cheers wine glasses from CB2- set of 6 - $19.95
"Summer Breeze" watercolor print $18.00 - choose from 35 different prints
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An example of the Summer Breeze print framed.
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Happy Shopping!
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Monday Inspiration

I just couldn't pass this one up! Everyone is so crazy trying to get their word out in cyber space... Speaking of that, it's Cyber Monday! Coming up next are some great deals and a free giveaway you won't want to miss, so stay tuned.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular

Last year we saw the Radio City Rockettes perform their popular Christmas spectacular show. The Parade of wooden soldiers has to be my favorite number. View this video about the iconic soldier costume or a glimpse at behind the scenes rehearsals. Click here for tickets in New York or a city near you.
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Etsy 2010 Gift Guide: Cyber Monday deals

Are you looking for deals this season? Check out some of the cyber monday sales going on now on Etsy. Choose from fingerless gloves, a cool bottle stopper, wedding dress note cards, beautiful hoop earrings, ipad sleeves,
and so much more...
Don't miss the SALE in my Etsy shop for original watercolor paintings as well as many prints. See where it all happens ~ view my art studio.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Best of the Week on BB&B

Isn't this the perfect Winter Wonderland photo? It makes me excited for the winter and snow season. It's the weekend... enjoy these links from the best of the week on BB&B. Color inspiration: warm hues of Thanksgiving
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Visit my Etsy shop for original watercolor paintings as well as many prints!
See where it all happens ~ view my art studio.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Beautiful Living: Chalkboards

Chalkboards are not only for the office these days. Great inspiration for your interior design ideas. Hope you are enjoying your long weekend!
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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday Deals

Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday...
and be sure to take advantage of the Black Friday Sales already going on!
Country Lane
SALE: Buy any 2 items and get a 3rd for $1,
plus FREE SHIPPING on the 2nd and more.
See my profile for details:
Visit my Etsy shop for original watercolor paintings as well as many prints!
See where it all happens ~ view my art studio.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Bright Ideas: Stress Free Holiday Tips

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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 check that task off the list, I can focus on the decorating and meal planning for the
Christmas get-together.

3. Keep your "reality check" meter close. Even though you dream of the perfect "Norman Rockwell" celebration, most familys have a couple of dysfunctional characters in the mix. That is why we love movies such as Christmas Vacation.
Do you have someone similar to Cousin Eddie, or Aunt Bethany in your family?

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going on now in my shop ~ Enter this week's giveaway too!