Attitude: Thought for the Day

The longer we live, the more we realize the impact of ATTITUDE on life. ATTITUDE is more important than facts. It is more important than education, money, or successes. ATTITUDE is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. We have a choice everyday regarding the ATTITUDE we will embrace for that day. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it.

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"Bright Flowers" ~ original watercolor painting

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Spring Tulips ~ New Watercolors by Laura Trevey

Tulips are sure signs that Spring is here.

"Tulips in Watercolor"

"Abstract Tulips" ~ Modern Home Decor

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Bridesmaids Luncheon Ideas ~ Dress Watercolor Prints

With the Spring 2011 Wedding Season approaching, I have been getting many requests for my Dress watercolor art prints. You can create a lovely table setting for your luncheon and these prints make wonderful gifts for each bridesmaid.

I also welcome custom orders of your specific bridesmaids dresses. You get to keep the original painting for a wonderful personalized keepsake, and each bridesmaid gets a wonderful party favor. Contact me ( laura.trevey@gmail.com ) for details and pricing.

View the entire selection in my Etsy shop.

Related: Beautiful Wedding Dresses

More wedding inspiration and and

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Punch Buggy!

Inspired by the extremely popular and completely adorable Volkswagen ad "The Force"

{aired during the Super Bowl 2011}.

"Cobalt Punch Buggy"

"Yellow VW Bug Watercolor Painting"

To view more new works by Laura Trevey, visit my shop.

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Monday Inspiration - Turquoise and Orange

"Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely. Light and colour, peace and hope, will keep them company to the end of the day." Winston Churchill

Turquoise and Orange Splash - original watercolor art painting

More bright paintings for your living room and home decor.

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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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Take the Survey and Win $200

What do you love about Bright Bold and Beautiful? Is it the Monday Inspiration and Giveaways... the Tuesday Color Inspiration... Wednesday Bright Ideas.. or Thursday Etsy finds and Fashion updates? What about the Friday Beautiful Living posts and the new Bright Finds feature? Saturday is Best of the week and of course Sunday is saved for Entertainment and Celebrity posts...

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What makes you keep coming back to BB&B?

How often do you visit BB&B / How often do you comment on posts?

Tell me a little about yourself... and if you are new to BB&B, welcome...

please leave a comment to say hi!

This Survey will be ongoing, and I will select a winner per every 75 comments to receive $200.00 towards the purchase of any items in my shop: Watercolors by Laura Trevey. For example: You could purchase a custom watercolor painting of your home, or a 24" by 36" Gallery Wrapped Canvas of Caribbean Time, and even have enough credit left for prints and note cards to keep for yourself or give to friends!

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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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Color Inspiration: Pack a Punch with Lime

Pack a punch with the color Lime... Fresh, invigorating and full of zest! From art, interior design, and living room spaces, to paint colors, paper goods and fashion

~ lime it up ~

photos and links: green hydrangea watercolor painting, vinyl wall sticker decal, bunch of tulips handprinted lime green card, sleeveless sorenson dress

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Color Inspiration: Soft Yellow and Grey

Color Inspiration: Nautical Navy and White

Decorating ideas: Paint colors

More color inspiration and

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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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** did you enter the Pottery Barn giveaway?

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.

Personalized Love Birds Original Watercolor Painting $19.00 {regular price $38.00}

Container Garden Watercolor Print $9.00 {regular price $18.00}

Custom Painting of your Home $72.50 {regular price $145.00}

Beautiful Day Original Watercolor Painting $27.50 {regular price $55.00}

Note Cards - Set of 12 - 3 different hydrangea paintings $6.00 {regular $12.00}

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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Watercolors by Laura Trevey Giveaway

** Update: Shari, you won! Congrats **

The last Monday Giveaway for 2010 is a $40.00 gift certificate towards the purchase of any item or items in my Etsy shop - Watercolors by Laura Trevey. {includes prints and original paintings} In addition to the giveaway, check out the 50% off SALE going on now ~ until December 31, 2010

Please Read Instructions Below

Best selling watercolor print ~ Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab

To qualify, visit Watercolors by Laura Trevey and leave a comment below.

Also Click on the Facebook

"like" button (right above the comments)

for an extra entry...

Winner will be announced on Friday!

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