Back to School Supplies

I love back to school days, and not because I am heading back to school. I give my home office an affordable makeover by updating my supplies and accessories every year. Time to get organized with style! Refresh your work space with colorful magazine files, a cool table lamp, a colorful calculator, and my favorite: the magnetic wipe boards! All of these found at Crate and Barrel.

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Home Office Organization and Storage Tips

Wall Organizer :

Storage Solutions 12-Piece Organizer

Pegboard Room Organizer, White Pegboard

Home Office Organization via Martha Stewart

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4 Time Management Tips

We are all busy every day... It is imperative to use your time well ~ so we can spend that extra time for our family and friends.

1. Make a "to-do" list every night before you go to bed. If you write it down, your mind will relax and you don't have to worry about forgetting!

2. Go through your emails in the morning. Delete the ones you do not need,

and respond to the ones you do need.

3. Prioritize. Get the important things done first. If you need quiet time for your calls,

be sure to make them when the kids are at school. Save the laundry

and other household duties for later in the afternoon.

4. Delegate. We all want to do everything ourselves. However, this is not productive, and it will wear you down. Focus on the big picture, and decide which items you can pass on to someone else.

If we get our work done, we will have more time to play!

Beach Chairs watercolor print

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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 Storage Ideas

If you do not have built in cabinets, where do you store your stuff? In keeping with my Vintage theme for the day, I love these storage ideas from the archives.

Don't you just love the suitcase idea?

photos: Apartment Therapy

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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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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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Beautiful Home Living: Pegboards and Bulletin Boards

How are you doing with your New Year's goal to get organized? For your inspiration, a collection of bulletin boards and pegboards to keep you on track!

photos: my home office, pinterest, pinterest

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How to Organize Your Jewelry with Decorative Bowls

How do you organize your jewelry? I love my decorative bowls, and I use them to keep my jewelry separated and in groups.

When I saw the above image on Emily Clark via Martha Stewart, I went right upstairs and took a photo of my Anthropologie bowls.

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Organize Your Home with Pottery Barn

If "getting organized" is one of your New Year's resolutions, then don't miss the $400.00 Pottery Barn Daily system Giveaway. Also, I love this Pottery Barn Home (Pottery Barn Design Library) to get ideas and tips for your rooms... now let's get to work!

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