Showing posts with label Local on the BBB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Local on the BBB. Show all posts

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!
More Home Renovations and
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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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Friends at the Table ~ Debi Shawcross

If you are looking for a healthy meal that is absolutely delicious, then I have the Summer Salad for you! A good friend of mine, Amy Ludwin prepared the Southwestern Caesar Salad for a girl's get together tonight. This fabulous salad is one of Debi Shawcross's recipes. Debi is a fellow Richmonder and is coming out with a new book, Friends at the Table. I will definitely be purchasing one!
"The success and fun Debi had with her first book, Signature Salads, inspired her to write a second book, a supper club cookbook titled Friends at the Table. Publication is now in progress with a projected release date in 2010." via Skirt! Richmond

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Frame of Mind

If you are located in Richmond or the surrounding area, you want to be sure and visit Frame of Mind. This adorable frame shop offers affordable custom framing and so much more! The owner, Inge Labuschagne, is a one of the nicest people you will meet, and extremely knowledgeable in her craft.
In addition to framing, Frame of Mind has one of a kind gifts and accessories for your home.The shop is located a half mile east of the Shops at Libbie and Grove.
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Custom Watercolor Paintings

You may remember Kirsten Nease's home tour that I featured. While I was at her house for the photo shoot, she commissioned me to paint some tulips for her downstairs powder room. She gave me a swatch of her beautiful shower curtain material in order to coordinate the color palette with the paintings.
Parrot Tulip
Parrot Tulips
Watercolor Tulip Paintings - Custom
Tulip Watercolor Painting
Thank you Kirsten! To view more of my watercolors, please visit my shop. For custom work, please e-mail me at laura.trevey@gmail.com
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Home Tour ~ Laura Trevey

Here I am, up close and personal in my home! Please come take a look around. I love fresh flowers and beautiful floral arrangements. They give me such inspiration in my paintings. All artwork seen in these photos are Laura Trevey originals.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Main Living Room
Main Living Room
Main Living Room
Main Living Room
Kitchen
Home Office
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{all photos and more home shots on my flickr page}

Local on the BBB ~ Mosaic Cafe

Local on the BBB will be a new section featuring the wonderful shops, restaurants, and lifestyle that Richmond, Virginia has to offer. I will start with one of my favorite lunch spots, Mosaic. They are also open for dinner and brunch. The new renovation is fabulous with spectacular light fixtures, a central bar area and comfortable booths. Their menu is full of scrumptious salads and pastas, and be sure to try the desserts as well! My favorite is the outside dining on a beautiful Spring and Summer day.



If you are in Richmond, be sure to check out Mosaic!

Colorwheel : Spring Mint ~ and many thank yous!

All these photos would look great in my new studio...
Can you tell that this is my new favorite color?
If you don’t know the trees you may be lost in the forest, but if you don’t know the stories, you may be lost in life.
A huge thank you to the following experts in their fields.
I could not be happier with their work!
Jeff Graeber of Graeber Homes: He is truly a professional builder and
a wonderful person to work with.
Rex Ficken : He custom built the island in the studio
among many other things! One of the nicest people and
an excellent trim carpenter.
Wayne Crump of Crump and Hughes, Inc: Professional painters
with an amazing attention to detail.
Mike Laroche of Laroche Construction, Inc: Truly a talented framer.
You can contact me via e-mail for their information.
laura.trevey@gmail.com
{photos via bbb flickr}