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Decorating Ideas: Neutral Living Room

<div style="text-align: center;">As much as I love color, a neutral color palette in the living room is a comfortable place to unwind from the day. I love the casual interior design of the room with cool art prints to give a pop of color.</div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/mjw080610.jpg" style="display: block; height: 720px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 540px;" /> <div style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">Check out the Watercolor Prints in my shop.</div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"> <div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"> <div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div></div><div style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"> <div style="color: black; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></div></div></div></div> <div style="text-align: center;">photo: apartment therapy</div>

Decorating Ideas: Neutral Living Room

As much as I love color, a neutral color palette in the living room is a comfortable place to unwind from the day. I love the casual interio...

7:16 PM

Decorating Ideas: Fall Leaves and Assorted Pumpkins

<div style="text-align: center;">Time to break out the Fall decorations... For an easy and affordable centerpiece, purchase a couple of brightly colored pumpkins and add a tall vase with a few branches of turning leaves. <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/10/food-for-decoration.html">Food for decoration</a> is festive and colorful! Try different nuts and berries as well.</div><div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6ief0lHir1qatvvoo1_400.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 560px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New! Sign up for the quarterly BB&B newsletter {to your right} for holiday decorating tips, seasonal recipes, exclusive discounts and giveaways galore! The Premiere issue this November will be sent directly to your in box.</div><div style="text-align: center;">** Original Watercolor Painting giveaway ~ enter <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/original-watercolor-painting-giveaway.html">here</a>. **</div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BBB</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div><div style="text-align: center; ">photo: <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/">tumblr</a> via <a href="http://justinetaylor.tumblr.com/">justine taylor</a></div></div></div></div>

Decorating Ideas: Fall Leaves and Assorted Pumpkins

Time to break out the Fall decorations... For an easy and affordable centerpiece, purchase a couple of brightly colored pumpkins and add a t...

4:00 AM

Bright Ideas: Fireplace Mantels

<div style="text-align: center;">Your mantel and fireplace are usually the key focal points in your living room and you want them to make a statement. These <a href="http://www.fireplacemantels123.com/">fireplace mantels</a> add character to your wall and raise your eye level up. Place a large mirror on the mantel to create even more depth to your room. Voila!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Fireplace mantels" height="497" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4947691931_dbde1e528d.jpg" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Either a fireplace surround or shelf will make a dramatic change to the look of your room. The warm tones in the wood also give an inviting and comfortable feel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">Do you need a large piece of art to display over your mantel?</div><div style="text-align: center; ">Enter to win <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/01/take-survey-and-win-200.html" style="text-decoration: underline; ">$200.00 towards a Watercolors by Laura Trevey purchase</a>,</div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); ">such as my large giclee on canvas: "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45254944/caribbean-time-giclee-on-gallery-wrapped" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; ">Caribbean Time</a>".</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4948280414/" title="Fireplace Mantels by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><img alt="Fireplace Mantels" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4948280414_52fc41d3dd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">For more options, visit <a href="http://www.fireplacemantels123.com/">Fireplace mantels</a> here.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">For More Interior Design tips ~ search <a href="http://www.brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/search/label/BBB%20beautiful%20living" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">BB&B Beautiful Living</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/decorating-ideas-paint-colors.html">Decorating ideas: Paint Colors</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">Interior Design ideas: <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/01/beautiful-living-design-ideas-for.html" style="color: rgb(85, 136, 170); text-decoration: none; ">Painted Floors</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/06/bright-ideas-using-mirrors.html">Bright ideas: Using Mirrors</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">My <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html">Art Studio/ Home Office</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center; font-size: 11px; font-family: Georgia, serif; "> </div><div style="text-align: center; font-size: 11px; font-family: Georgia, serif; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "></div></div></div></div>

Bright Ideas: Fireplace Mantels

Your mantel and fireplace are usually the key focal points in your living room and you want them to make a statement. These fireplace mante...

6:15 AM

Bright Ideas: Bud Vases Centerpiece

<div style="text-align: center;">I love the look of multiple glass vases with bright and colorful flowers for a festive centerpiece like this one! The sunlight bounces off the glassware and reflects the warm rich jewel tone colors of the dahlias and zinnias.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/latratrevey/4901093719/" title="blog1 by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><img alt="blog1" height="450" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4901093719_6b34312d94.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In case you missed it </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/07/butterfly-bouquet.html">Butterfly Bouquet</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/bright-ideas-bud-vases-centerpiece.html">Bud Vases Centerpiece</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/03/beautiful-bouquets.html">Beautiful Bouquets</a></div><div><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/bright-ideas-bud-vases-centerpiece.html"></a><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; ">Did you enter the <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/perricone-md-giveaway.html" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">$150.00 Perricone giveaway</a>?</div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">photo: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/lauren-and-craig?backto=true#slide_22">marthastewartweddings</a></div></div>

Bright Ideas: Bud Vases Centerpiece

I love the look of multiple glass vases with bright and colorful flowers for a festive centerpiece like this one! The sunlight bounces off t...

8:50 AM

Mix and Match: Bold Prints

<div style="text-align: center;">I am loving this photo from stylist, <a href="http://www.2c.com.au/photograph.cfm?ArtistID=16&showPhoto=8&CategoryID=">Amanda Moore</a>. Mix match patterns, </div><div style="text-align: center;">bold prints, and beautiful rich colors...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4881904583/" title="Amanda Moore Stylist by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><img alt="Amanda Moore Stylist" height="317" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4881904583_3c45a38806.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Be sure to enter <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/monday-giveaway.html" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">$70.00 gift certificate</a> giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>

Mix and Match: Bold Prints

I am loving this photo from stylist, Amanda Moore . Mix match patterns, bold prints, and beautiful rich colors... Be sure to enter $70.00 gi...

4:20 PM

Decorating Ideas: Original Watercolor Paintings ~ Laura Trevey

<div style="text-align: center;">The Fall season is approaching soon, and this is a great time to spruce up your home. An easy and affordable decorating idea is to replace those dusty old posters with <a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/">bright, bold, and beautiful art</a>. You can purchase any of these affordable <a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/">original watercolor paintings</a>, pop them into your favorite frame, and voila! Add a pop of color to your room with a watercolor below, or give one as a wonderful "back to school" gift. View the entire selection in <a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a>.</div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.153450963.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.153450963.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 613px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.157561818.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 311px;" /></div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.154427894.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 153px;" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.150179901.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 379px;" /><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.156453972.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.156453972.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 357px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.151578429.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 463px;" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.157585794.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 522px;" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.118558735.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 594px;" /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.157578226.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 457px;" /></div><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.154380256.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 591px;" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a> for more originals as well as many prints!</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">See where it all happens ~ view <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/04/art-studio-home-office.html">my art studio</a>.</div><div><div style="text-align: center; "> </div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Decorating Ideas: Original Watercolor Paintings ~ Laura Trevey

The Fall season is approaching soon, and this is a great time to spruce up your home. An easy and affordable decorating idea is to replace t...

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Bohemian Flair ~ Coastal Living

<div style="text-align: center;">Shake things up with adding accessories with a bohemian flair. This </div><div style="text-align: center;">adorable umbrella with its batik-style print and fringe trim </div><div style="text-align: center;">is chic and fun for this outdoor space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauratrevey/4878486871/" title="Coastal Living ~ Bohemian Flair by lauratrevey, on Flickr"><img alt="Coastal Living ~ Bohemian Flair" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4878486871_38c7f964f3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{via <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/essentials-modern-casual-style-00414000067244/page3.html">coastal living</a>}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">More beautiful living</div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/cozy-bedroom-nook.html">Cozy Bedroom Nook</a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/05/bright-ideas-bedroom-benches.html">Bright Ideas: Bedroom Benches</a></div><div style="text-align: center; "> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Be sure to enter <a href="http://brightboldbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/monday-giveaway.html">$70.00 gift certificate</a> giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">More ways to follow BB&B</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.lauratrevey.etsy.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">shop</a> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bright-Bold-and-Beautiful/97289702690?ref=ts" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">facebook</a> * <a href="http://twitter.com/lauratrevey" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">twitter</a> * <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/701019/bright-bold-and-beautiful" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">bloglovin</a> * <a href="http://lauratrevey.tumblr.com/" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153); text-decoration: none; ">tumblr</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Bohemian Flair ~ Coastal Living

Shake things up with adding accessories with a bohemian flair. This adorable umbrella with its batik-style print and fringe trim is chic an...

5:15 AM

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