Bright Ideas: Beat The Winter Blues and Smile

Are the Winter Blues getting you down? Here are some tips to be happy and energized! For me, I instantly feel happier when I make my bed, get outside, connect with friends, do something good for someone else every day, and smile! Even if your smile is a fake one, it will instantly make you a little bit happier. Go ahead, try it right now...A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~

Decorating Ideas - How to Arrange Art on Your Walls

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

Bright Ideas: Creative Work Spaces and Organizing Tips

With the coming of a New Year, I am always inspired to clear out the clutter, and organize! Just remember this tip: There is a place for everything. Create your own work space filled with character and imagination, the sky is the limit...What are your organizing tips?Hey ~ I have this same IKEA trestle desk in my art studio! I love the cups full of pens and pencils...Organizing Tips : Home

"No Peeking" Holiday Gift Tags

Today I am busy busy wrapping away, but just took a few minutes to browse the net and found these adorable and free printable "No Peeking" holiday gift tags from paper Crave ... how cute!How about you? Are you finished shopping, wrapping, and baking? Later on we are making cupcakes... yummm... I love the holidays!Don't miss out!** $100 CSN Stores Giveaway - enter by Christmas Eve! **** $40.00

Bright Ideas: Turner Pocock Wallpaper

If you are looking for classy and elegant, yet funky and different wallpaper, look no further. Turner Pocock is an interior design company providing the highest quality design services for residential and commercial projects, and I was thrilled when Sally introduced me to this wonderful animal print collection. They have everything from Zebras to Polar Bears. This lovely ostrich wallpaper is