Bright Ideas: Bookshelves and Storage

What do you display on your bookshelves? To create a pleasing arrangement, scatter your albums and books throughout. Place your favorite trinkets,

treasures and pictures in between.

I have keepsakes in these fabric covered boxes from Exposures. As well as being functional, these beautiful storage boxes add color to the room!

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Beautiful Living : Outdoor Lighting

Aren't these fun? White Lantern string lights from West Elm! String them anywhere for a festive atmosphere... I might hang them around our screened in porch. They are perfect for any outdoor dinner party or get together.

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Bright Ideas: Creative Easter Eggs

I found these creative ideas for your Easter eggs in Readers Digest. With a little glitter, grosgrain ribbon and acrylic paint, look what you can create!

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Bright Ideas: Bull dog clips

How do you organize your stuff? I like to have plenty of bull dog clips around to group items together and even attach to the wall.

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Bright Ideas: Bedside Chair

Have you seen the DIY project on Design Sponge? Check out the creative way to make your very own "bedside chair" complete with a drawer and light!

Spring Cleaning

Spring is usually when you think about ways to refresh your home.

It's time to clean out those closets, kitchen cabinets, and garages.

A fresh coat of paint is an inexpensive way to transform a room

without breaking the bank!

Slipcovers, new accent pillows, and colorful throws are another way to give your room a new look. Take a day to visit local antique shops and thrift stores. You never know what treasures you will find!

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Bright Ideas: Fresh Cut Tulips

I am a lover of tulips... You can tell, because I paint them often! Tulips make excellent cut flowers and usually last about a week in a vase. Don't forget to add a little suger to your water to prolong the life of your bouquet.

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Plants make you Happy

"House Plants do more than just brighten up a room with color and living energy. Along with being pleasing to the eye, they bring real health benefits to your body. House plants make people feel calmer and more optimistic, says Bruno Cortis, M.D., a Chicago cardiologist. According to a University of Agriculture in Norway study, indoor plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold-related illnesses by more than 30 percent, partially by increasing humidity levels and decreasing dust." (to read more click here)

I love this idea of a plant chandelier... it brings joy to this delightful room!

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Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors

This room is fabulous! Not only do I love the cool sign with the mention of Richmond, but the large mirror in the back gives the room added depth.

{A great decorating tip for small areas}

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Bright Ideas: Initial It

Bold letters seem to be a popular trend in home decor lately and I love it! I am looking for some really cool letters to post B B @ B on my desk.

These are some fun ones I have found.

Anthropologie has cool chunky letters in matte metal.

This cast metal letter collection is found at Restoration Hardware. These are perfect for your desk, bookshelves or walls.

If you need a pop of color, Anthropologie also carries fun letters in fabric!

Fresh Finds for Spring

We are all excited for Spring. Here are some fresh finds

for your wardrobe and home decor!

I am loving the beautiful colors in the Sparrow pillow cover from Pottery Barn paired with an adorable Canary for your tabletop from Ballard Designs. (and of course, a sweet hydrangea for your walls). Throw on your white skirt and sunglasses, grab your coin purse and you are ready to go!

Incorporate your TV into your Home Decor

Do you have a flat panel TV? Their slender shape and light weight make them ideal for wall mounting. The next question is: How do you incorporate your TV into your home decor?

As seen in my home, we have arranged a collage of paintings around the TV. Below the TV, we placed a mahogany wooden drop leaf table to fill the space. We have two ladder back chairs on either side of the table for balance.

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Container Gardens

I am so excited for Spring around the corner! Container gardens are perfect for any space, small or large. You can find beautifully decorated pots to add another element of design
to your favorite sunny spot.

images: thisoldhouse, apartment therapy

Simple Floral Arrangements

Making your home a little sweeter for Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a chore! Simply add any of your favorite blooms to a fun and colorful mug for an instant floral arrangement.

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Bright Ideas: iPad

So what do you think? I am already addicted to my iPhone,

so this iPad looks amazing! If you’d like to be notified when iPad will be available to order, just click here.

It's in the Details

When sending a gift to that someone special, don't forget about the details in your packaging. Remember, presentation and first impressions are everything!

magpie tags, envelope seals, pink gift boxes

Bright Ideas: Go Geometrical

Have fun with bold shapes and bright colors!

I love the different shaped pillows grouped together.

Add the pop to your room with a bright and beautiful quilt.

This fabulous clock is the focal point on the wall.

More pretty patterns on the bedding in this fresh and airy room!

Try these fun pillows to spruce up the couch!

sources: bhg.com, coastalliving.com, realsimple.com, housebeautiful.com

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Bright Ideas: Nesting Boxes

Find these adorable Toile nested stacking boxes at Wrappables.com

What a stylish way to store and organize your items!

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Bright Ideas: Using Books for a Table

I love the look of using books as tables.

It turns your house into a home.

Unique while looking quite intellectual too!

resources: realsimple, apartment therapy, myliving

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