Step into October with Jewel Tones

Beautiful rich jewel tone colors of Autumn... Frilly feathers, succulent wreaths and bright watercolors. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with exciting plans or some much needed quiet time. Whichever the case may be,

have a bright bold and beautiful one!

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to plant and care for a succulent wreath. Other favorites this week ~ A beautiful hue of blue and plum pretty too... A wonderful post on making Basil Pesto, cool double wrap bracelets from Stella and Dot, far East pinks, bold and romantic rooms.

Love this post on Home is where the Art is... and I am dying over these fabulously chic dresses! Love the black and white ballgowns, hmmm... maybe some inspiration here to paint more dresses.

Porch swings and a piano engagement shoot...

photos: dustjacket attic, bhg.com, lauratrevey.com

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Decorating Ideas for Halloween

Think black for Halloween. Here are some easy and affordable decorating ideas from Country Living to celebrate the Halloween holiday. I love the black tapers

in the silver candelabra!

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Monday Inspiration

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive

- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

Marcus Aurelius

I often get caught up in the daily routine and what I am working to achieve, that I have to stop and appreciate what I already have. Happy Monday to you!!

photo: southernliving.com

Monday Inspiration

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Have a wonderful start to your week!

More Monday Inspiration... and Fashion inspiration.

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photo: anthropologie

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.

Related links for Virginians and visitors:

Virginia apple picking

Virginia Living ~ Events around the State

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photos: Cannelle et Vanille

Unique Gifts ~ My Little Chickadee

I love My Little Chickadee Creations... a sweet shop full of unique gifts: tile coaster sets, coaster wedding favors, save the date magnets, personalized trivets and more! I picked a few of my favorites to show you...

These coasters are perfect for Fall birthday gifts!

My Little Chickadee is offering a 25% off discount thru September 19th. Mention

"Bright, Bold, Beautiful" in the comment box when ordering and you

will be refunded the discount via PayPal within 24 hours.

Would you like to be a sponsor of Bright, Bold, and Beautiful?

Contact me for rates

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Monday Inspiration

A good friend is one who knows you're a good egg,

even though you're slightly cracked! unknown

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Decorating Ideas: Fall Leaves and Assorted Pumpkins

Time to break out the Fall decorations... For an easy and affordable centerpiece, purchase a couple of brightly colored pumpkins and add a tall vase with a few branches of turning leaves. Food for decoration is festive and colorful! Try different nuts and berries as well.

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September in the Air

I can feel the energy of September, and the upcoming Fall season... lots of to-do lists and organizing... but for now, enjoy the rest of your long weekend... and be sure to enter for an original watercolor painting!

Best of the week on BB&B:

Pretty in Pink and Plum Pretty

So refreshing and Bright and Beautiful

... and a past "best of the week" ~ wedding weekends

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Ruffles, Lace-Ups and Menswear ~ Fall Fashion Trends

Ruffles, lace-ups and menswear inspired herringbone... leather, skinny belts and short skirts... all the latest fashion trends for Fall 2010. Fabulous ads from Banana Republic with great words of wisdom ~ multitask, exceed expectations, form strategic partnerships...

Enter the $150.00 Perricone giveaway

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photos: banana republic advertising September 2010