My Art Studio Featured in Studios Magazine Summer 2011

A huge Thank You to Linda Blinn for the amazing article in Studios Magazine ~ Summer 2011. The issue is full of inspiration and ideas for your art and craft space.

Also in this issue is "Get Found on Etsy" which has great tips for all Etsy shop owners. On page 36, the article is titled "Color is Primary" and features my art studio from the beginning stages. In the interview, I talk about the planning process of my art studio / home office as well as advice and tips for designing a space in your home that suits your craft - whatever it may be.

If you are a blogger, and spread the word about my work, please email me at laura.trevey@gmail.com with the link - and I will be sure to give your blog credit

in my Thank You post!

Visit my new works in my Etsy shop ~ Watercolors by Laura Trevey

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Home Office Design Feel Cozy And Stylish

Many people at this time worked in the house. And I one of the they. Work in the big house, that more found it easy, you might not go anywhere, you might not hurry, you worked in the house comfortably. But if you did not have your house office would not discipline. I thought if you not discipline, you will not work as you were not stimulated. The studio XSolve from the Netherlands offered the

Home Office Organization and Storage Tips

I can be more productive in the day, if my home office is organized. Here are a few tips to ensure that your work space stays de-cluttered for you.

The more shelves and cabinet drawers you have, the better chance your office will be organized. My rule I practice daily is "Everything has a certain place."

At the end of each work day, be sure to put all items back to their specific spot. This will de-clutter the counter tops and you will remember where your items are

when it's time to use them again.

Utilize wall space. As seen here, I built a custom framed pegboard to hang my "works in progress" as well as some of my framed watercolor art paintings.

I love the Pottery Barn daily system which keeps me on track. The magnetic/ dry erase board calendar is my favorite piece.

Here it is in my studio.

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Check out this great video from BHG.com for more tips!

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

I really love this "Where We Blog" series! Not only is it fun to get a peek into where you blog, but it has introduced me to some wonderful NEW people and blogs to follow. Please send me your photo if you have not done so already! Today we get to peek into the home of Beatriz of That Girl in Pearls. She has a striking room with a deep, rich wall color

- a handsome wooden mirror (I will add this to my mirror collection)

- and a cool deer wall hanging.

I also received a great photo from Kathy of Never Enough Thyme. I love this photo for two reasons. Number one, look at Kathy's view... and number two, before we built my art studio - I also blogged from our kitchen!!

View more here, here, here, here, here, here, and here!

Please submit your "home office" or "favorite cozy spot to blog" by

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

I am really loving all the responses I have received for this "Where We Blog" series!

Not only is it fun to get a peek into where you blog, but it has introduced me to some wonderful NEW people and blogs to follow. Please send me yours if you have not done so already! This is the 7th round of "Where We Blog" series featuring Susan's wonderful work room! {Days at Buttermilk Cottage}

Thank you for sharing your wonderful space with us Susan!

View more here, here, here, here, here, and here!

Please submit your "home office" or "favorite cozy spot to blog" by

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

I am really loving all the responses I have received for this "Where We Blog" series!

Not only is it fun to get a peek into where you blog, but it has introduced me to some wonderful NEW people and blogs to follow. Please send me yours if you have not done so already! This is the sixth round of "Where We Blog" series with some really cool spaces.

Be sure to check them out!

Heather from Falls Design

Sherri from Inside Out Design

Victoria Caqueo all the way from Chile

View more here, here, here, here, and here!

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Thanks for sending in your photos for "Where We Blog". It is fun to get a glimpse of where you live and work. Here is the fourth round of lovely home offices and favorite cozy spots. Stay tuned, more to come!

Sarah of Flourish Design and Style

Grace at Sense and Simplicity

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Color Inspiration: Tangerine and Orange

Color Trends of 2011 are leaning South to Oranges and Tangerines.

We all need a good does of Vitamin C!

Try Estee Lauder Gloss Stick in Orange Poppy or

Chanel Lip Colour Sari Dore

photos: the container store, theinsidesource

Last week: Color Inspiration ~ I see PINK

More orange - Orange and Pink color combination

and more color : Color Inspiration ~ Soft Yellow and Grey

More color inspiration and

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Where We Blog - Home Office / Favorite Cozy Spot

Thanks for sending in your photos for "Where We Blog". It is fun to get a glimpse of where you live and work. Here is the second round of lovely work spaces and home offices.

Stay tuned, more to come!

My Design Chic

Mr Goodwill Hunting

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Thank You for the Mention

Jen, the author of Made By Girl was one of the first blogs I started reading a couple of years ago. I am happy to call her a friend and I was thrilled to be a part of her holiday series: One Gift. The gift I chose was the Pottery Barn Daily System - and can you believe that I received it from my husband? See it displayed in my home office below. I love it and it keeps me organized!

Thank you Louise at Table Tonic for mentioning Bright Bold and Beautiful on your fabulous blog as well as purchasing a couple of my favorite watercolor prints! I can't wait to see them framed ...

Louise, the Sydneysider, is fun loving and she spills her enthusiasm for life into her incredibly entertaining and inspirational blog! Oh, and prior to that? The Creative Director of Cosmopolitan, Cleo and Dolly magazine in Australia. Also, check out the cool store, Table Tonic : Global Treasures for the Modern Bohemian.

Also, most of you are familiar with Erin's gorgeous blog, House of Turquoise. But did you know that she has so many others? Decor Green, Pop of Red, Everything Turquoise to name a few! If you are looking for any item with a certain color scheme, she has the blog for you. Thank you Erin for featuring my green hydrangea watercolor art painting on DecorGreen!

and in case you missed it, pick up an issue of Fresh Home magazine! I am thrilled to be a part of the Winter 2011 issue - on stands now.

If you have posted about Bright Bold and Beautiful and/or my Watercolor Art, please drop me an e-mail. Also, I would love to see your framed artwork purchased from my shop: Watercolors by Laura Trevey. Send photos and blog links to laura.trevey@gmail.com

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Pottery Barn Daily System Giveaway

** Update, Ellen - you are the winner - Congrats!!

Would you like to be better organized in 2011? Well, here is your chance! I have partnered with Pottery Barn to offer you the Daily System! {Yes, a $400.00 value!}

The Daily System allows you to create a customized system for supreme organization in any room. Love the magnetic calendar!

To qualify, check out the Daily System on Pottery Barn and leave a comment below.

Also Click on the Facebook

"like" button (right above the comments)

for an extra entry... 60 have so far

Winner will be announced on Friday!

** Interested in hosting a giveaway? Contact me here **

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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...

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