Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year!

THIS POST IS FROM ROOM REMIX - THE BLOG .


This photo of a local turquoise barn that I posted last January was a big hit and, even though it really has nothing to do with decorating, I thought I would end the year with it for those of you who haven't seen it.

I REALLY appreciate all of you taking the time out of your day to check in on my little corner of the blog world, and I'm so looking forward to posting new inspiration and ideas for you in 2011!

I hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve/Day and that the coming year is your best ever...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year and May all your dreams come true!

Be sure to meet back here on Monday for a fabulous giveaway from Pottery Barn.
You won't want to miss it, believe me!
2010 In Review ~ Best of Blogs of 2010
Top 10 of 2010 Blog Posts on Bright Bold and Beautiful
and more Best of 2010 posts... See you next year!

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Without A Hitch

My 'unofficial' school reunion went as planned.
It was a small group of us, just about 35 or 40.
The Island gang.
Me - 2nd. from the left
This is only a small portion.
It was a lovely event
 held in the most appropriate place imaginable for this gifted group.
Most of the gang learned to sail right here at the above yacht club.
This is where the party was.
It was at night, and it was beautiful.
You could have actually thrown a baseball to the house I grew up in.
We could just glance across the water and see our childhood homes,
where we played as kids.
We all water skied, sailed, and spent out days on this bay.
Beautiful Biscayne Bay.
There is NOTHING like it.
It is what makes Miami & Miami Beach so amazing. 

More girls from The Islands.
starting on the left; Debbie, Missy, Janine
Debbie ....the doll.
In spite of the lovely night that went off 'without a hitch.....'
(thank you lisa and howie)
I woke this morning feeling sad 
and 'out of my stirrups'.
I was once again filled with all the old feelings
 that I would rather not feel.
You know the ones....

But they come 
and they go.
Just as my confidence and sense of security does the same.
It was extremely difficult for me to place names with faces.
I wasn't great at making friends with EVERYONE.
Mainly because I was only close with 2 or 3 girls all through 12yrs -17.
I felt 2 or 3 was plenty. I was a bit moody and private.
My 3  friends are 'mixers' and were comfortable 'mingling.'
I am still no 'mingling freak'
'One on One' is my comfort zone.
My one friend kept saying;
"how can you not remember 'so and so' ?"
"we all walked home from the bus..." or
"don't you remember when we all....?"
I started to think, 
am I senile already?
Or
 was I just in my own world?
....which is much more likely.
But.....
 
 I didn't really feel comfortable in my own skin back then.
My skin today suits me just fine.
I have a whole new set of issues....
hahahahah

I am so proud of the individuals that I grew up with.
They are all 'SOMEBODIES'

Do you like reunions?
Do they leave you feeling off your game??


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A Personal Message and Inspiration for 2011

Have you ever felt like you belonged on the "island of misfit toys"? Well, I have... I was at dinner last night with two great friends, and they were telling me about the high-school reunion that I recently missed. The truth is, I actually went to one school from 1st-9th, another for 10th and 11th, and we moved to a different city for my Senior year, thus a third school. So, which school class reunion am I supposed to attend? If you have really read this far, I promise there is a point to my story.
For a brief moment at dinner last night, I did feel sorry for myself, feeling like I did not belong to one certain group. Then, I snapped out of it. Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful for all of my friends and experiences I have encountered along the way. But, I am a firm believer of living in the present. I am 43 years old, and last year I would have told you that 2009 was the best year of my life. However, now that we have come to the end of 2010, I would say that this year has been even better.
So to all of you ~ If you are not doing what you love, change your ways.
If there is a hobby you want to try ~ try it!
Dream...
Imagine...
Believe in Yourself
Cherish your family and friends
Live, Laugh, and most certainly Love

Here is to being grateful for our past, and looking ahead to 2011!
I hope you will join me here each and every day on Bright Bold and Beautiful.
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Watercolors by Laura Trevey 50% off Sale - 2 days left

Help me reach my goal of 1000 sales by the end of the year...
What's in it for you? Well, a lot!
You receive 50% off every item or items in my Etsy shop until December 31st. {Last sale until July 2011}. Below are some examples of original paintings and prints. These make wonderful Valentines Day, Birthday, and any time gifts... Everything from custom home paintings to sweet note cards for just $6.00! Click on each link to purchase.


Container Garden Watercolor Print $9.00 {regular price $18.00}
Custom Painting of your Home $72.50 {regular price $145.00}
Custom Painting of Your Home - Watercolor

Beautiful Day Original Watercolor Painting $27.50 {regular price $55.00}
Beautiful Day, Original Watercolor Painting
Note Cards - Set of 12 - 3 different hydrangea paintings $6.00 {regular $12.00}
Pink, Green, and Blue Hydrangea Note Cards
Happy New Year from Bright Bold and Beautiful!
Meet me here on Monday for the BEST GIVEAWAY to date...
I can't wait to share with you.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

home improve

home improve

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...
Last year's post: Organizing Tips
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Don't forget to enter the $40.00 Watercolors by Laura Trevey
and take advantage of my 2 year anniversary SALE
Ends December 31, 2010

I could stay in bed....

But I must suit up and show up at work....
This is exactly the kind of bed suits my mood today.
Bethany::She actually looks like this,
and dresses like this.
But she stands upright at all or meeting.....promise

My dear sweet client whom we shall call Bethany
is anxiously waiting the installation of her NEW home.
Which will take place part of this week and most of next.
We are all excited.
It is going to be 'HOT".
The colors are granny smith apple green, peacock, and a touch of fushia.
The carpets are wild.

At the end of my day 
I will be driving to Miami Beach to reunite
with the kids I went to elementary school with.
I will be exhausted, but it should give my heart a 'rush!!!'

XXXXX just me
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Unique Wall Art

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If you've followed this blog for more than 5 minutes, you're probably aware that I really like numbers and letters in decorating.  Which is why this interesting PEACE arrangement (above) from Lori at the Round Barn Potting Company (a fellow Minnesota blogger - yea, Minnesota! :-)) immediately caught my eye.  I love the way she used different sized letters and put the letters in and outside of the frame.

I also like the creativity in this wall grouping behind her sofa.  Not only do the various items she used make it interesting, but I like the added dimension created by the empty frames over the clocks!

Related Posts:
1. Decorating With Letters and Numbers
2. Decorating With Letters, Words and Numbers

Have a great day!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Color Inspiration: Beige Stripes

This is such a cozy spot with the natural light pouring in... I love the beige stripes with the blue and green wallpaper... very soothing... and check out the gorgeous lantern too!
photo: decorpad

Carré Kitchen at Eurocucina 2010 in Milan




 Carré Kitchen at Eurocucina 2010 in Milan




Are you bored with the rigid style of kitchen minimalist design? That would not be found again here. At Eurocucina 2010 in Milan, Italian kitchen manufacturer Ernestomeda introduced the Carré kitchen that was designed by Marc Sadler. Carré, brand new kitchen bearing the name of Marc Sadler, results from three years of intensive collaboration between companies and designers, producing a new concept in kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with the perfect furnishing elements. Marc Sadler gives many choices of colors with modern furniture. There was a touch of red, white, and modern silver. Every kitchen interior design from Marc Sadler always have a stylish bookshelf. This is the uniqueness of kitchen design from Marc Sadler.

Modern and Stylish Kitchen Interior Design




 Modern and Stylish Kitchen Interior Design




You will get an interior design of kitchen with a modern and stylish design when you can have an attractive cabinet design, because the cabinets design greatly affect the kitchens interior. Italian design has always been associated with flair and creativity. Cabinets By Design presents a modern and stylish cabinets for your kitchen. There are several color options, which can be adjusted with other furniture. For example, there is a black cabinet with orange hue, there is also an elegant red. Hope can be your inspiration.

Sweet and Charming Teenage Girls Bedroom Design




 Sweet and Charming Teenage Girls Bedroom Design




Children’sr furniture producers Dielle from Italy has many amazing designs for you. You can turn your daughters room with beautiful furniture like the photo above. This latest collection can decorate the room perfectly. Color choice is very varied. Not too many details and has a minimalist style. You can also enhance your child’s room with a decorative wall or desk chair creative. If you want to design a living space truly stylish, elegant and modern for your children, hopefully the picture above can be your inspiration.

Adorable Bathroom Interior Design




 Adorable Bathroom Interior Design




Do you like spa? And could you include one person who liked the roses in
the tub baths luxury? Imagine if you normally find in hotels now exist
in your home. Impressive. You will definitely spend much time in the
bathroom of your home if the bathroom is in the luxurious and beautiful
scenery as possible. Be it the intricate ceiling artwork or the
seemingly unreal lighting floor, each one of them has thrown in
something special. Do not forget to put the air freshener that you like
so that when in the bathroom, you’ll be more relaxed.

modern interior design

modern interior design

modern interior design


modern interior design

modern interior design

modern interior design

modern interior design


modern interior design

modern interior design


modern interior design


modern interior design

Italian bathroom by pibamarmi

In addition marble is a very strong material and baths from it will be beautiful after long years of using. Pibamarmi is a firm with 40 years of experience in manufacturing products from stones and mostly marbles. Pibamarmi offers amazing variety of stone applications for the bathroom environments. Cobe Esterna bath created by Hikaru Mori is one of their gorgeous products. It shows us marble in its full splendor. This is a big bath surrounded by special slabs for overflowing water. Thanks to having a back support, this bath is also very comfortable. It is available in different colors of marble. You can see them on Pibamarmi site.
Nowadays there are a lot of materials for baths, but marble baths remain the most luxury.
Bath From Marbles By PibaMarbi
Bath From Marbles By PibaMarbi
Bath From Marbles By PibaMarbiBath From Marbles By PibaMarbi

Bathroom collection design from laufen

Magnificent white in the finest ceramic, punchy pink or style-setting black are combined with simple bubbles and lack of sharp edges in order to create the perfect bathroom. Curvy and occasionally asymmetrical ceramic, a lot of storage space and easy to clean surfaces – what could be better in a minimum of space? Ceramic part of the collection has charm, right down to the faucets, featuring joystick lever for perfect water control.Mimo bathroom furniture by Laufen is wall-mounted, scratch-resistant and made of recycled materials.“Swiss Made” not only guarantees premium quality, but also high standards in terms of sustainable products and product utilization. The Mimo collection is full of color inspiration for designing stylish bathroom
Laufen Mimo Bathtubs Black
Laufen Mimo BathtubsLaufen Mimo Washbasin
Laufen Mimo Washbasin
Laufen Mimo Shelves