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Join me at the Bizarre Bazaar Spring Show

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Join me at the Bizarre Bazaar this weekend ~ booth #35
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Color Inspiration with Pablo Picasso

Okay, I am really inspired by the Pablo Picasso exhibit currently at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts here in Richmond. What a better subject for my weekly color inspiration post! Here are some of my favorites.
Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts proudly announces a landmark exhibition in honor of its 75th anniversary, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition’s seven-city international tour. The exhibition, which will be on view from February 19 through May 15, 2011, is co-organized by the Musée National Picasso, Paris and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Pablo Picasso
Last week's color inspiration ~ Steel Blue and Grey
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Magical Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Robin Kranitsky and Kim Overstreet are the artists and designers of these magical handmade Christmas ornaments. Their designs of intricate, stylized pins and precious metal pieces have gained a national reputation and their work has been chosen for museums, private collectors (such as Robin Williams), and galleries across the country.
lost and found1
The creations you see here are smaller versions of their intricate pieces. The result are these amazing ornaments of all kinds of material and personalities. Antique dominoes are magically transformed into beautiful figures. They use light weight materials such as balsa wood and foam as well as items from nature such as pine cones and thorns from plants. Old tins and assorted objects are recycled into an amazing works of art.
lost and found3
Each and every piece is decorated by hand, with added costumes and accessories. Some are innocent and some are slightly mischievous.
lost and found2
Their work can be seen at Quirk Gallery in Richmond as well as the
Va. Museum of Fine Arts during the Picasso exhibition in the Spring 2011.
You can contact them here ~ info@lostandfoundstudio.com.

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Interior Design Ideas: Black and White Kitchen

Black and white kitchens are always so striking to me. Thank you to the Davidsons for sharing this remodeled kitchen. The bench seat and little nooks for special photos add charm to this lovely space! Perfect timing with the splash of
orange for Halloween!
black and white kitchen
black and white kitchen
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VMFA ~ Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musee National Picasso, Paris

Now is the time to visit the newly renovated Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia. I was so happy to hear that in February 2011, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will host the most important exhibition in its history, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition’s seven-city international tour. The exhibition, which will be on view from February 19 through May 15, 2011, is co-organized by the Musée National Picasso, Paris and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Interesting fact: It is rumored that Picasso’s first spoken word was, "piz," short for lápiz, the Spanish word for pencil. The first clue that this baby would grow up
to be an artist!
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Home Renovation: Small Closet to Wet Bar

Meet the Davidsons! Niki and Bradley Davidson, of Davidson Builders Inc., are established Class A contractors specializing in additions for indoor and outdoor living, and renovations ranging from whole house to individual kitchens and bathrooms. On Bright Bold and Beautiful, I will be sharing with you some of their DIY home projects, renovations and decorating ideas. Today, I want to show this fabulous wet bar they converted from a small closet in their own home.
Wet Bar - Renovation
Bradley states, "In the original build, this was simply a closet to fill the wasted space under the staircase. After some time, I realized the lack of use this closet was receiving and came up with the idea to create a small wet bar." The cabinet door front was built to resemble the inset cabinets used in the nearby kitchen and den built-ins. They found a remnant of Vetrazzo recycled glass and concrete counter top which is gorgeous and so unique. They chose a hand hammered stainless steel under mount bar sink from Elkay.

Closet to Wet bar Home Renovation
The shimmering green glass tiles are spectacular and the coordinating green glass door pulls {from Restoration Hardware} tie it all together! Bradley and Niki design everything first class. Even the glass shelves are floating on two stainless clips.
Closet to Wet bar Home Renovation
Can you believe the before and after shots?Closet to Wet bar Home Renovation
Thank you Bradley and Niki for sharing this amazing transformation with us!
Next up with the Davidsons is the updated Mud Room with hard wood seats,
so stay tuned!
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Home Tour ~ Cindy Spangler

From the moment you step into Cindy Spangler's home, you feel welcome. The foyer is filled with French-inspired pieces such as an antique table with a marble top, a beautiful crystal sconce, and faux Venetian plaster covering the walls.
C'est Magnifique!
beautiful foyer
The formal dining room is decorated with harlequin painted walls and a painted ceiling in dusty blue with a gold faux finish to coordinate with the gold accents in the room. The vintage crystal chandelier is a beautiful focal point over the table.
Dining room
Cindy loves her Yorkie, who is represented throughout her home.
Dining room
In the kitchen, the family gathers around a French Country table. In each chair, there is a needlepoint pillow for each member of the family. ..So adorable!
Home Tour
Home Tour
... and another Yorkie siting on the back splash tile in the kitchen!
in the kitchen ~ Yorkie painting
Cindy's beautiful Living room is filled with sentimental family heirlooms. She has three framed wedding announcements from her own wedding as well as announcements from her Mother and Grandmother's wedding.
Home Tour
Home Tour
Home Tour
Home Tour
She recovered the couch and wing chair {which came from her Grandmother} in luxurious fabrics. But, my favorite piece has to be this gorgeous zebra print chair!
Home Tour
Cindy has some beautiful art throughout her home.
This is one of my favorites, located in the posh downstairs powder room.
Art in Powder Room
Her decorated mantle in the family room is shabby-chic and very inviting.
Mirror above mantle
In this room, she has beautiful jewel tones throughout. I love her style and flair with mixing and matching patterned pillows.
Pretty Patterned Pillows
Pretty Patterned Pillows
chic green pillow
This green and blue sitting area in the upstairs hallway is so delightful! Hey, that print looks familiar :) I am in love with the tufted ottoman in the center too.
Green and Blue Living Room
Green and Blue Living Room
Isn't he the cutest little thing you have ever seen? No wonder Cindy fills her home with Yorkie art everywhere... He was saying good-bye to me as I left...
Yorkie
Thank you Cindy for sharing your beautiful home with us!
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Apple Picking and Fall Festivals

Have you ever been apple picking? Juicy, fresh picked apples... hiking trails and Fall Festivals... There are so many ways to enjoy the spectacular views and wonderful activities of the season.
Apple picking in Fall
in the field
Apple picking
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