interior design home

One of the earlier posts I made on this blog was called, "Love the One Your With" and pointed out some things I love in my own house. It is human nature (and doubled if you read blogs) to want to change your house or wish for more. Sometimes it is good to sit back and focus on what we already have that we love. So I decided to do a guest blogger series with this theme and I am so pleased to start with Laura from Bright, Bold & Beautiful! By now I am sure you know I think Laura is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S, of course as an artist but also as a dear blogger friend!

Thank you Marianne for including me in this lovely series! I guess you can say that I really do practice what I preach... In every room in my home, there are bright, bold, and beautiful colors... found in my upholstery, wall color, and yes, my watercolors!

This photo is my favorite corner in the main living room. With the bright yellow wall color as the back drop, the tropical watercolor paintings really stand out.
In the same room, my abstract watercolor painting with rich jewel tone colors makes a statement above the mantle.
In my dining room, I painted simple florals and framed them all the same for a symmetrical look around the mirror.
Last, but certainly not least, my art studio is where I get my inspiration.Thank you Marianne for allowing me to invite you into my home!
Wow, thank you Laura! That was so fun, especially seeing the studio, I love to see where creative people work and I dying for a big work table.

For more from Laura be sure to visit her blog, Bright, Bold & Beautiful and her shop on Etsy!

I will be on my sweet friend Paula's blog..
Discussing one of my favorite things...here is a hint...

Today I will be guest blogging in 2 different places!

I will be on Ally's blog...
Discussing one of my favorite trends- wallpaper.

I will also be on Averill's blog...
With some of my "go-to" resources.

Hope you enjoy!

Today I will be on....The home of a dear blogger friend of mine. If by some chance you aren't familiar with Lauren's blog already you are missing out. I will be showing before and afters of a nursery I recently finished. It came with several challenges but it is one of favorites to date.
Thanks Lauren for having me!

You will have to excuse me this morning, I am behind! We came home yesterday evening after 4 wonderful days on the beach and I am playing catch up! I will be back later with the giveaway winner and more. Until then you can find me on my wonderful friend Camila's blog...She left town last week and I am sure is having a wonderful trip!
** Speaking of- we just went to Perdido which is on the Gulf Coast and it was wonderful. The weather was great and the water was fine. I had several people e-mail me who have upcoming trips planned who were worried about the oil spill. I say don't cancel future trips just yet!

Today is a good day. Not only is it one of my favorite holidays (I could eat Mexican every night of the week, every week of the year) but I am also guest blogging on Velvet & Linen, one of my favorite blogs!
I will be discussing one of the first lessons I learned in this business. A lesson I learned again when working on this kitchen...Thank you Brooke so much for having me!!!!

I will be guest blogging on...See you over there! Thanks Bailey!

Guest Post HERE.

This morning I am guest blogging over on so.chic, the blog of my good friend Sidney. Next time I throw a party, Sidney will be planning it for me. What was going to be a post on gifts for others turned into gifts for me, oops.

Hope you are having a great day!

Today I leave for Market in Atlanta, I hope to come back next week with some great new items and ideas from Market! Until then though I will keep posting. Anyhoo, today I will be over at Project Pretty with some before and afters from my new BFF- okay we don't know each other but in my head we get along famously!
Have a great day!