DIY ~ Mismatched Chairs

Check out the ideabook by Brian Flynn on the Houzz - DIY Mismatched Chairs.

I have always wanted to give my dining room some of that "Wow" factor,

and this idea will do the trick... and where can we get that cute doggie?

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Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors

More mirrors to add to my collection... Enjoy your Saturday!

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More BB&B mirror posts:

Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors, Decorating with Mirrors

Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors, Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors

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Home Tour ~ Melinda and Lee Henry

I am so excited to invite you into the home of Lee & Melinda Henry. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melinda, because she is one of my best supporters of my watercolor art, as you can see in these beautiful interiors.

My Caribbean Time print is on the left in this gorgeous sunroom. The cobalt blue and bright yellow color combination is one of my favorites!

Their daughter, Laurie, sent me these photos and had a little to say about her parents. "They love St. Lucia and we take a Caribbean cruise every year and add a little more to the collection. The shelf above your little painting has items from my travels in college that I've given them, mostly from Morocco, Italy and China. Everything seems to have a story in there. I love going home. They are pretty amazing people all around."

Lee owns a furniture store (hence the beautiful furniture!) and Melinda used to be a teacher for seventeen years and a gift shop owner/freelance interior designer (without a degree, she just has a knack for it). They live in small town Selmer, Tennessee which is about 90 miles east of Memphis. The landscape original watercolor in this photo was the first piece of art Melinda purchased from me, I believe. See how her stunning frame really shows off the painting? Framing your art can be just as important as the art itself. This beautiful nook looks like a design house on display!

I'm always a fan of the classic blue and white china seen throughout. Another one of my watercolor prints, Mystic River, is seen above this beautiful table display.

The last photos show their custom home painting that I painted for them for Christmas this year. You can see from these photos how to frame the paintings in a pleasing way that shows off the work. Perfection!

I am so grateful for wonderful clients such as Melinda, and thank you Laurie for sharing these stunning images of your parents bright bold and beautiful home.

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How To : Get Ready for Summer with Ceiling Fans

We love our Hunter Fan and use it all the time. My Home Ideas has a great post

with tips to get your home ready for Summer.

When the warmer weather arrives (hopefully soon!) don’t discount the value of a ceiling fan. Set fan blades to revolve counterclockwise, which forces the hotter air near the ceiling to mix with the lower, cooler air, leveling out the room temperature.

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Bright Ideas: Beat The Winter Blues and Smile

Are the Winter Blues getting you down? Here are some tips to be happy and energized! For me, I instantly feel happier when I make my bed, get outside, connect with friends, do something good for someone else every day, and smile! Even if your smile is a fake one, it will instantly make you a little bit happier. Go ahead, try it right now...

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~ Phyllis Diller

Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. ~ Charles Reade

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important. ~ Janet Lane

I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite. ~ Quote from ELF

So go ahead and Send Flowers to someone you love!

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Related "How To" be Happy during the Winter

Apartment Therapy: 1 Simple way to be happy in the New Year

Real Simple: 9 Things You Can Do to Be Happy in the Next 30 Minutes

Martha Stewart: Body and Soul Challenge

photo: Beautiful Smile

Decorating Ideas - How to Arrange Art on Your Walls

When a customer purchases one of my watercolor paintings, I often get asked the question, "How should I arrange the art on my wall?". Even though this is a very good question, there is no right or wrong answer. Some formal dining rooms call for symmetry, while modern living room spaces might entertain a mix matched collage. It simply is a matter of your personal taste. After all, people buy art that pleases them and makes them happy; therefore, do what feels natural and right to you. I have collected an assortment of wall displays to give you some ideas.

photos: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Enter to win $200.00 towards your choice of Watercolor Paintings.

Related ~ Done in a Day - Salon Wall via Southern Living

How to arrange and hang picture frames using butcher paper via apartment therapy

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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...

Organizing Tips : Home Renovation ~ Use Pegboards

Last year's post: Organizing Tips

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Ends December 31, 2010

"No Peeking" Holiday Gift Tags

Today I am busy busy wrapping away, but just took a few minutes to browse the net and found these adorable and free printable "No Peeking" holiday gift tags from paper Crave ... how cute!

How about you? Are you finished shopping, wrapping, and baking? Later on we are making cupcakes... yummm... I love the holidays!

Don't miss out!

** $100 CSN Stores Giveaway - enter by Christmas Eve! **

** $40.00 gift certificate to Friedasophie Jewelry Design - enter by Christmas Eve! **

Submit Your Favorite Blog post of 2010 from Your blog

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Bright Ideas: Turner Pocock Wallpaper

If you are looking for classy and elegant, yet funky and different wallpaper, look no further. Turner Pocock is an interior design company providing the highest quality design services for residential and commercial projects, and I was thrilled when Sally introduced me to this wonderful animal print collection. They have everything from Zebras to Polar Bears. This lovely ostrich wallpaper is subtle enough that it does not overpower, yet so interesting that it makes you look twice!

Wallpapers may be purchased through Turner Pocock and The Wallpaper Collective.

and Join Turner Pocock on Facebook too!

On the Hot list: Submit your favorite blog post of 2010

Don't miss the brooch and earrings set giveaway ~ enter here

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Top 10 of 2010 Favorite Blog Posts

It's not the end of 2010 yet, but I was reflecting on some of the most popular fashion, color inspiration, bright ideas, home renovation and interior design blog posts on Bright Bold and Beautiful this year. Here are the top 10 posts {most visited by you} of 2010.

1. Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

2. Art Studio / Home Office

3. Home Renovation: Paint colors

4. Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors

5. Bold Vision: This is Glamorous

6. Home Tour: Laura Trevey

7. Holiday Party Planning Guide

8. Bold Color: Red Lipstick

9. Beautiful Home Living: Black Banisters

10. Decorating ideas: Watercolor Paintings by Laura Trevey

Chandeliers, mirrors, Etsy finds and Monday Inspiration

are always at the top of the list too.

Thank you for your support this year and I am looking forward to a

wonderful 2011 filled with more inspiration and beautiful living!

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DIY ~ Make Your Own Christmas Cards

I used to spend a fortune on Christmas cards, but for the past couple of years I love to make my own. They are more meaningful and so easy to make! This year I picked one of my favorite "winter wonderland" paintings to be on the front.

Most of us add a personal photo to our cards, but do you upload a personal image too? I uploaded my image to Vistaprint, but there are so many you can choose from these days. (ex: Shutterfly, Snapfish), and ordered a large 5.5" by 8.5" card with a matte finish.

Choose your family photo, and tape it with Scotch double sided tape to the back side. Write your personal message, stamp it and mail it... done! fyi - mine are going out today. Just one more thing I can check off the list!

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Bright Ideas: Stress Free Holiday Tips

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?

5 minute workouts to keep you calm via Martha Stewart

29 tips for a stress free holiday season via Woman's Day

More holiday inspiration and don't miss the Black Friday SALE

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