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Most Expensive Houses In The World

It's an exceedingly select few who may live the kind of life that the rest of us fantasize about. While even homes on the market for a few million dollars are out of grasp for most of us, there are some people for whom a home of a few million dollars simply wouldn't do. The very wealthy have spent what amounts to the gross domestic product of some countries on their homes. And their elaborate nests have inspired a competition of sorts: 

What are the most expensive homes in the world? We settle the issue here, taking a glimpse at the top 10.

Draculas Castle, Romania: $ 135 million - Draculas Castle seems like a bad name but Its actually a Romanian castle. The castle became a museum during 1980s. The owner of the castle, Archduke Dominic put up the castle for sale. He request for 80 million dollars. No one want to take the deal for that amount. Again, he want to sale 2 years ago for undisclose price. But Theres no news that it have sold till now. This amazing house, though named as a castle has 57 rooms, 17 bedrooms and unique and beautiful antique furniture.

Updown Court, Windlesham, Surrey, UK: $139 million - This amazing house built on 58 acre land in the Windlesham neighborhood. This huge structure offers 103 rooms with all facility you can imagine as a rich person. Theres a private cinemas in the north part of the house as well as bowling alley for recreation of the owner. You can find horse barn, squash and tennis courts in case you want to get some refreshing with sport. You can find a marble drive away as well that wait you every morning with a parking lot that large enough to park up to 8 limousines.

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19 Bizarre Houses In The World

Most of us have wildly different ideas about what a dream house should look like. For some, it's a Cape Cod-style cottage, while others crave the warmth of a Charles and Henry Greene California bungalow. But there aren't too many people we know who fantasize about living inside of a giant seashell. Or Bilbo Baggins' home in the Shire. Or a 110-ton steel pig. But, in the spirit of to each his own, rounded up some of the craziest houses in the world for your voyeuristic pleasure. 

Do you like to call one of these inventive designs home sweet home?

World War II Plane House - Cheras, Malaysia. Normal Terrace house but with awesome World War II Plane as decoration.

Casa Do Penedo - Portugal. The House of Stone was built as a rural retreat back in 1974 between four large boulders found on the site.

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Colorful Front Doors ~ What Color is Yours

When I was riding around noticing all the colorful front doors, I realized I will have to post this again when the Spring flowers are blooming! So stay tuned for a part II.

What color is your front door? Ours is black and I have always wanted to paint it fire engine red. It sounds like I have a new project!

Related: Beautiful Window Boxes

More Colorful Front Doors and one more here!

~ be sure to enter the Orient Watch giveaway ~

Mo

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

I really love this "Where We Blog" series! Not only is it fun to get a peek into where you blog, but it has introduced me to some wonderful NEW people and blogs to follow. Please send me your photo if you have not done so already! Today we get to peek into the home of Beatriz of That Girl in Pearls. She has a striking room with a deep, rich wall color

- a handsome wooden mirror (I will add this to my mirror collection)

- and a cool deer wall hanging.

I also received a great photo from Kathy of Never Enough Thyme. I love this photo for two reasons. Number one, look at Kathy's view... and number two, before we built my art studio - I also blogged from our kitchen!!

View more here, here, here, here, here, here, and here!

Please submit your "home office" or "favorite cozy spot to blog" by

e-mailing your photo to laura.trevey@gmail.com

Related: My Home Office / Art Studio

Bright ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips

Beautiful Home Living - Pegboards and Bulletin Boards

Interior Design and Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

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Color Inspiration: Stormy Blue and Yellow Ochre

I feel calm and relaxed just looking at this gorgeous color combination ~

Stormy Blue and Yellow Ochre. Have a peaceful Tuesday!

photo: traditional entry design by Smith & Vansant Architects PC via houzz

Last week: Color Inspiration ~ Easter Pastels

More color inspiration and

Mo

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A Beach Cottage in Namibia, Africa - Home Tour

I was so excited when my good friend Inge Labuschagne, owner of the best frame shop in Richmond - Frame of Mind, sent me her fabulous photos! Take a peek inside her gorgeous oceanfront condo in Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa.

Notice anything familiar? Yes, my blue crab and red crab paintings have made it all the way to Africa! Woo hoo ~

LOVE the polka dots and stripes....

and the gorgeous mosaic tile around the mirror... check out the fabulous wash basin too!

Thank you Inge for sharing your lovely condo with us. I only have one question...

When are we planning the girl's trip?

A huge thank you to CasaSugar for posting the slideshow today as well!

You can view it here.

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Bright Finds: Modern Mouse Pad

I am adding a new weekly feature to Bright Bold and Beautiful called Bright Finds. Tune in every Friday when I choose an item that is hip and stylish and perfect for you and me! I think this Scandinavian Modern Memo Mousepad will go great on my desk in

my art studio. What do you think? Only $11.99

Mo

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Custom Watercolor Painting of Your Home

Thank you to everyone for your Custom Home painting orders! I am busy getting them done; here is one of my latest. I can imagine sitting on that great front porch in a wooden rocking chair sipping on a large glass of iced tea... ahhh!

{Calling ALL Artists ~ I am hosting "A Painting a day" for the month of January. If you have a blog post of recent work, please visit me on my Watercolors by Laura Trevey blog. You can participate every day or just 1 or 2 times... Please join me!}

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A Cottage Coastal Store Giveaway!

** Update: Giselle, you are the winner, congrats!! **

I am very excited to announce today's giveaway hosted by my friends at Cottage ~ A Coastal Store. From Sugarboo Designs, a sweet "My Whole Heart" pillow in burlap!

The pillow measures 24" x 24" & comes with a poly insert.

To qualify, visit Cottage ~ a Coastal Store and their Facebook fan page.

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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

Buy 2 get a 3rd for $1.

An example of the Summer Breeze print framed.

Happy Shopping!

Mo

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