Best of the Week on BB&B

I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far! Here is a re-cap of the week on BB&B plus some extra links around the web.

Pretty Table Setting Color Inspiration: I see PINK

Color Forecast for Spring 2011 : Etsy Finds

Home Tour A Beach Cottage in Namibia

Decorating Ideas Vintage Papers and Branches

In the News Has the Internet run out of Space?

Interior Design / Home Inspiration Beautiful Living Rooms

Where We Blog ~ Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Food and Recipes Super Bowl Hot Wing Dip

DIY Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Hot Picks for Totes and Handbags:

MICHAEL Michael Kors Tote

Women's Michael Kors Purse Handbag Tote

Kate Spade Barrow Street Mini Anabel Tote

photos: Bianca Balti for Blanco Spring 2011 campaign by Hunter and Gatti via fgr

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Beautiful Living Rooms

While I was thinking about where everyone would sit in my living room for the Super Bowl, I was inspired to see where others gather, hang out, and enjoy each other's company. These living rooms are certainly inspiring with wonderful decorating ideas.

bright bold and beautiful via house beautiful, bright bold and beautiful

via apartment therapy, house of turquoise via gorgeous shiny things,

real simple, country living, coastal living

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Decorating Ideas - Vintage Papers and Branches

Be Romantic this Valentines day ... with Vintage papers ... love notes and poems

~ a fresh idea for your tabletop.

photo: eclectic dining room design by French Larkspur

Related: Bright ideas ~ Bud vases centerpiece

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Beautiful Home Living: Using Lemons for Decoration

When using arrangements to add a pop of color to your room, think fruit in addition to flowers. A vase of bright yellow lemons or limes will add zest and energy to your space! See Color Inspiration: Citrus for more ideas if you missed it!

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photos: houzz

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Color Inspiration: Citrus

I was thrilled to open my new Better Homes and Gardens mag and find the burst of color in the Fresh Squeeze article. They even list the palette as "Bold and Beautiful" {hmmm, where have I heard that before?}

"Energy Boost: Tropical colors uplift and energize." {BHG Feb 2011 issue}

photos and links: Better Homes and Gardens Feb 2011 issue, Candyland original watercolor painting, West Elm fruit dessert plates, West Elm duvet cover and shams

Related: Pack a Punch with Lime

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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

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Beautiful Living: Design Ideas for Painted Floors

If you like the look of painted floors, here are some really cool design ideas for any room. Everything from geometric shapes, stripes, diamonds and creative patterns... for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bath.

photos: house of turquoise, elle decor

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Decorating ideas: Paint Colors

Bright ideas: Using Mirrors

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Valentines Day is around the corner

... so don't get stuck without a gift for your loved one. What a sweet heart and pearl ring!

If you need to do a little shopping, check out these other lovely Etsy shops and sponsors : Vintage Relics, The Accessory Lady, Tizzalicious, En La Lumiere, Bena Basil Designs, My Little Chickadee Creations...

and for your home living, room furnishings and interior design needs, look no further: Spacify, Cottage and Vine, My Design Guide, and Cottage - a coastal store.

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Best of 2010 : Mirrors and Chandeliers

If you have been reading Bright Bold and Beautiful for a while, you know my fascination with mirrors and chandeliers... glamorous and shiny, sparkling light reflecting off the crystals and stylish mirrors ... Here are some of my favorites from this year.

photo credits: found in the mirrors and chandeliers posts

a couple more: bright ideas ~ using mirrors

another bright ideas ~ using mirrors

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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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Color Inspiration: Honeysuckle Holiday

Fill this holiday season with the bold and cheerful color of Honeysuckle. Found in fashion, design, art, holiday decorations, and interiors... and even desserts!

photos: lulus.com, house beautiful, marthastewart.com, apartment therapy, laura trevey watercolors on etsy

related links: Casa Sugar - Goodbye Turquoise, Hello Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle 2011 color of the Year on Etsy

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Honeysuckle ~ Pantone 2011 Color of the Year

Stop the show! Pantone just announced Honeysuckle as the 2011 Color of the Year.

As you can see in my watercolor paintings, it is one of my favorites. Here are some decorating ideas for your room when choosing Honeysuckle for your paint color.

“In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Honeysuckle derives its positive qualities from a powerful bond to its mother color red, the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum.”

Watercolors 1. pansies original 2. "Summer Breeze" print 3. party dress original

4. bright flowers original 5. trees original

7. girlie girl print 8. mary mary quite contrary print

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