Sugar and Spice

and everything nice... that's what girls are made of. This looks like my kind of "tea party"... It has been a successful month of June thanks to you, and I am looking forward to exciting things to come in July! Let's celebrate with some yummy cakes and macaroons...More ways to follow BBBshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblr{via pinterest}

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A Confession

Beatlemania, NYC, 1964.   Some things never change. In 1964, I was crazy over one boy – well, he was a young man then.  I lived and breathed for Paul McCartney.   That year, on Aprils Fools Day, my mother woke me up for school, screaming excitedly - “The Beatles are coming to school today!  Get up,  get up!!!”  Sad to say, I truly believed her and jumped up, got dressed immediately, plotting

A Confession

Beatlemania, NYC, 1964.   Some things never change. In 1964, I was crazy over one boy – well, he was a young man then.  I lived and breathed for Paul McCartney.   That year, on Aprils Fools Day, my mother woke me up for school, screaming excitedly - “The Beatles are coming to school today!  Get up,  get up!!!”  Sad to say, I truly believed her and jumped up, got dressed immediately, plotting

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Game Tables

Barrier Reef Game Table w Pieces

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Nassau Game Set, Table & 4 Chairs

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Antique Carved Game Table Set

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Biltmore Leather Sofa Set

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Olympia Sectional Sofa

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Beautiful Inspiration Boards

... so much inspiration, you cannot help but want to be creative and make something! The first image is my board in my studio. As you know, I love butterflies. The center print is from my friend, Katie Daisy! I just love the vibrant colors flowing into each other in such a graceful way... and the two prints on either side are from my friend Colette over at Raw Art Letterpress. I am in awe of the

Making Your Career Soar - Interior Design Degree

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Fresh Home Magazine mention

A huge thank you to Fresh Home magazine for mentioning Bright, Bold, and Beautiful in the latest issue, Summer 2010! The turquoise colored pegboard I designed for my Art Studio as well as a few of my watercolor paintings can be seen on page 12. I am beyond excited, flattered, and honored...Purchase your subscription here Fresh Home (1-year)Another huge thank you to all the Bright, Bold, and

Living Room Sets

Regency Park Living Room Set

Princeton Tri Color Leather Living Room Set

Chateau Collection Living Room Set

Christina Stone Velvet Living Room Set

Elizabeth Brown Fabric Living Room Set

Grey Microfiber Three Piece Set

Millstone 3 Piece Living Room Set

Hampton Collection Living Room Set

Area Rugs

Furniture has a vast selection of area rugs. From popular name brands such as Ashley and Foreign Accents. You are sure to find the right rug to fit your lifestyle.

Entertainment Centers

New Castle Home Theater Wall Unit Up to 55 inch Television

Villa Florence Cherry Three Door Console Entertainment Wall Unit Set

Lawrence Home Theatre Entertainment Wall Unit

Butler Flat Screen Entertainment Center

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