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Showing posts with label watercolor art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label watercolor art. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thank you Spearmint Baby for featuring my watercolor dress prints on your site yesterday! What a treat. You can check it out here, and be sure to visit their new site, Spearmint Decor too!
Seen above are Plum Pretty and Turquoise - View all of the dress prints in my Etsy shop.
Related: Dressed in Watercolor by Laura Trevey as seen on MadeByGirl
Would you like to feature my work? Send me the link, and I will
be happy to thank you on Bright Bold and Beautiful.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
With Earth Day approaching tomorrow, let's take a time out and think about
what we can do to help the environment. Did you know that the 1st Earth day
was on April 22, 1970?
According to earthday.org, "It activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world."
Reuse your water bottle... Wash your clothes in cold water.
Turn off and shut down your electronics when not in use.
Use a push mower... Please share more tips in the comments section.
Celebrate Earth Day tomorrow and learn more at earthday.org
photos: black eyed susans watercolor painting, marthastewart.com
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
I am so excited to invite you into the home of Lee & Melinda Henry. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melinda, because she is one of my best supporters of my watercolor art, as you can see in these beautiful interiors.
My Caribbean Time print is on the left in this gorgeous sunroom. The cobalt blue and bright yellow color combination is one of my favorites!
Their daughter, Laurie, sent me these photos and had a little to say about her parents. "They love St. Lucia and we take a Caribbean cruise every year and add a little more to the collection. The shelf above your little painting has items from my travels in college that I've given them, mostly from Morocco, Italy and China. Everything seems to have a story in there. I love going home. They are pretty amazing people all around."
Lee owns a furniture store (hence the beautiful furniture!) and Melinda used to be a teacher for seventeen years and a gift shop owner/freelance interior designer (without a degree, she just has a knack for it). They live in small town Selmer, Tennessee which is about 90 miles east of Memphis. The landscape original watercolor in this photo was the first piece of art Melinda purchased from me, I believe. See how her stunning frame really shows off the painting? Framing your art can be just as important as the art itself. This beautiful nook looks like a design house on display!
I'm always a fan of the classic blue and white china seen throughout. Another one of my watercolor prints, Mystic River, is seen above this beautiful table display.
The last photos show their custom home painting that I painted for them for Christmas this year. You can see from these photos how to frame the paintings in a pleasing way that shows off the work. Perfection!
I am so grateful for wonderful clients such as Melinda, and thank you Laurie for sharing these stunning images of your parents bright bold and beautiful home.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Feeling cozy with crochet, love signs, a warm cup of tea and a promise of Spring on the way! With the cold sleet and rain in the forecast, I say it's a perfect day to
cuddle up and stay warm inside.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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.
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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