Bright Bold and Beautiful: Cottage and Vine

Rene of Cottage and Vine is the next host in my BB&B guest post series,"What is bright, bold, and beautiful to you?" Thank you Rene!

Thanks so much for inviting me here Laura! I am truly honored to be a part of your "What is Bright, Bold and Beautiful to You" series! It was a lot of fun to narrow my selections down to just three photos - and not as easy as it sounds. I hope you like them!

Bright

Bold

Beautiful

Other guest posts you may have missed:

Maggie of Black White {Side by Side}

Sue of The Zhush

Sarah of Flourish Design and Style

Paloma of La Dolce Vita

Marianne of Haven and Home

and to view the whole list, click here

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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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Have you heard of Bamboopink! It's coming your way soon!!!

Time for Some Link Love

just because :)

I want this chic umbrella

cool metallic pillows and killer metallic dress - wow!

the colour issue from ideal home

romantic classics and the room

I love pink roses, this comfy outfit and this denim dress

Congrats Lauren, very exciting news!

cool collections.. but and organizing tip of the week, let go of one item

and a fun guilty pleasure post... what's yours?

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Calling All New Bloggers

Do you have a new blog? Are you wanting to attract more attention?

I have a way for you to earn free advertising on Bright Bold and Beautiful. Interested? {limited time only}

Give me a shout at laura.trevey@gmail.com or use this contact page.

Calling All Bloggers

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Thanks for sending in your photos for "Where We Blog". It is fun to get a glimpse of where you live and work. Here is the fifth round of lovely home offices and favorite cozy spots. Stay tuned, more to come!

Chassity from Look Linger Love

Mandi from Interior Design Musings

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

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

Related: Neutral Living Room

Decorating ides: How to arrange Art on your Walls

Beautiful Home Living - Beautiful Living Rooms

Another Where we Blog post and another

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Thanks for sending in your photos for "Where We Blog". It is fun to get a glimpse of where you live and work. Here is the first round of lovely work spaces and home offices.

Stay tuned, more to come!

Emily of Emily A Clark

Sarah of La Maison Boheme

Sarah Matthews of Monaco Interiors

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

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

Related: Beautiful Home Offices

Interior Design Ideas: Comfortable Living

Decorating Ideas: Paint Colors

... and whatever your plans may be, have a bright bold and beautiful weekend!

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Has the Internet run out of Space?

According to CNN - On Thursday(today), the Internet as we know it (kind of) ran out of space. Read more here. Now we know there is a back up plan, but yikes - could you imagine? Interesting to think about.

Speaking of our livelihood...Show me where you blog, surf the net, etc... and I will post them here on Bright Bold and Beautiful. Do you sit on the couch with your iPad? Do you blog at your desk in your home office? E-mail your photos to laura.trevey@gmail.com

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Monday Inspiration and Blogging Success Tips

I have seen so many inspirational blog posts that have come from attending the

Alt Design Summit. I think I better join the forces and attend one of these amazing conferences soon!

I love these tips from Tina of SwissMiss via Design for Mankind

1. Nobody can tell you what’s best for you.

2. Surrounding yourself with smart people is key.

3. Don’t just talk; do it. (If it fails, move on.)

4. Be kind and generous. It comes back to you.

5. Your enthusiasm and integrity are your biggest assets.

6. It is possible.

This list from Erin of Apartment34 is just as thought provoking!

1. Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate
2. Hold regular kickin' resource parties
3. Aspire to be uber-nice (like Erin Loechner, aka the human sparkler)

– it’s so much better than the alternative

... and one more list (too long to copy and paste, but definitely worth the read)

is by Marisa on Creative Thursday.

A fantastic list of resources on Not Martha that you don't want to miss!

I hope this inspires you today! Have a super week, and

stay tuned for a fabulous giveaway!

photos: pinterest, little blue deer, pinterest

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Modern Elegance ~ Armonia Decors

I found Emily Ruddo, the designer behind Armonia Decors via a new blog find,

Coco Pearl. Strikingly handsome interiors with bold color ~ which I love!

Check out Emily's blog too.

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Thank You for the Mention

Jen, the author of Made By Girl was one of the first blogs I started reading a couple of years ago. I am happy to call her a friend and I was thrilled to be a part of her holiday series: One Gift. The gift I chose was the Pottery Barn Daily System - and can you believe that I received it from my husband? See it displayed in my home office below. I love it and it keeps me organized!

Thank you Louise at Table Tonic for mentioning Bright Bold and Beautiful on your fabulous blog as well as purchasing a couple of my favorite watercolor prints! I can't wait to see them framed ...

Louise, the Sydneysider, is fun loving and she spills her enthusiasm for life into her incredibly entertaining and inspirational blog! Oh, and prior to that? The Creative Director of Cosmopolitan, Cleo and Dolly magazine in Australia. Also, check out the cool store, Table Tonic : Global Treasures for the Modern Bohemian.

Also, most of you are familiar with Erin's gorgeous blog, House of Turquoise. But did you know that she has so many others? Decor Green, Pop of Red, Everything Turquoise to name a few! If you are looking for any item with a certain color scheme, she has the blog for you. Thank you Erin for featuring my green hydrangea watercolor art painting on DecorGreen!

and in case you missed it, pick up an issue of Fresh Home magazine! I am thrilled to be a part of the Winter 2011 issue - on stands now.

If you have posted about Bright Bold and Beautiful and/or my Watercolor Art, please drop me an e-mail. Also, I would love to see your framed artwork purchased from my shop: Watercolors by Laura Trevey. Send photos and blog links to laura.trevey@gmail.com

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Christmas Wishes ~ Best of Blogs

What an amazing year this has been! I have made so many wonderful relationships through the blogosphere, and want to thank you for that. I appreciate each and every comment you leave and wish you the very best this holiday season. Below are links from my fellow bloggers as well as some new friends I have recently made through blogging.

I look forward to a wonderful 2011 with you guys...

For the absolute most glamorous ~ visit {this is glamorous}, Dustjacket Attic,

little blue deer, Haute Design, Everything Fabulous, Dress Design & Decor ...

I am always inspired by you!

For inspiration from the most talented business women ~ Made by Girl, Isabella and Max Rooms, decor8, Colour me Happy, La Dolce Vita, Table Tonic, House of Turquoise, Plush Palate, The Love List, Ada & Darcy, coco+kelley

I learn so much from you!

For the ultimate in Fashion, Design and Style blog ~ The Zhush, The Decorista, Simplified Bee, Couture Carrie, Haven and Home, Pure Style Home, Flourish Design and Style, A Diary of Lovely, Lovely Clusters, Bon Bon Rose Girls, So About What I Said..., Casa Bella, Bright Bazaar, Emily Clark, La vie J'aime, Brunch at Saks, Decorology, apartment 34, escapade, everything LEB, deliciously organized

You are always on the cutting edge!

and Amazing Artists who always inspire ~ CREATE, Annechovie, Katie Daisy

Love your creative style!

~ Submit Your Favorite Blog post of 2010 {from Your blog} if you have not already ~

Top 10 of 2010 Favorite Blog posts on BB&B

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Happy Holidays from me to you... Wishing you all the success for 2011 too!

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