New Paintings & New Inspirations

Hi Everyone,

I'm happy to finally announce that I've added a few more original paintings to my Velvet Throne Shop. You can check them out below and HERE.

Commission pieces inquiries are available again, if you're interested please contact me at kathy@glimmerofgold.com

Have a great week!
Kathy

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Emerald Green with ENVY - 2013 Pantone Color

I've always been a lover of color and working in product development as a colorist for a number of years has definitely given me my fair share of looking at very many Pantone swatches throughout my career.  This years Pantone color of the year for 2013 is EMERALD green! What a beautiful color - rich, vivid, classically elegant and timeless. It's one of my favorite shades of green, so I've added a couple more pieces to my VTD Shop for you.

Available HERE

Available HERE

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How are you going to add some green into your life this year?

Cheers to 2013,

Kathy

Sitting on a Velvet Throne

VTD (Velvet Throne Designs) has been my baby for a while now.  It's evolved so much, just as I have, and I'm so excited and proud that Etsy has selected my Line22 painting to be on the main Art section page on their ETSY.com website! Woo Hoo!!!

We did it!  Through this blog and throughout my time within the Etsy community I felt that I've been surrounded by so much love and positive energy and I've been so blessed to always hear your lovely words and positive comments.  When I say "WE" did it - I really mean we because a lot of my inspiration comes from you guys and how happy I feel when I read my emails or hear how excited my clients are when they receive their pieces.  It constantly inspires me to be able to create something that brings happiness into someone else's home.  I love creating beautiful pieces with vibrant colors because without color our world would be a pretty bland place to live.  So, I hope to keep bringing color into your lives and your homes - so please keep the positive energy flowing! ;)

Speaking of, here's a few more pieces that I was able to put up in my shop today.  I'll be quite busy within the next few weeks working on commission pieces, so there's a little bit of a wait time at the moment, but if you're interested please don't hesitate to email me with any questions at velvetthronedesigns@gmail.com

* P.S. - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, don't forget to give your walls a "Pink" me up this V-Day with one of my lovely pieces! wink wink ;) 

XOXO,

Kathy

Snakes, Leopards, and Paintings...Oh My!

I've been super busy with VTD and work these days, that it's been so tough to get back on LMS posting so I really apologize for the delays.  I've added a few more items in my shop and am still working on a few other pieces. I did promise some "wearable art" pieces so that will definitely be coming soon - p.s. there's a clue in the pics below ;)

* Photos by ME

These framed pieces can be purchased HERE

(Yup, these gorgeous curved frames are included!)

Love Is In The Air & On Your Walls

I received my Kate Spade book in the mail this week and it's beautiful HOT PINK hardcover reminded  me that one of my favorite holiday's is just around the corner.  YES! Valentine's Day! So, I've added a few Valentine's Day paintings to my SHOP. They are lovely to enjoy in your own home or to share with a loved one. Snatch em' up before it's too late.

XOXO,

Kathy

DVF Inspired Abstract Artwork

Abstract art prints are being seen on the runway more and more these days.  If ya love fashion, what better way to glamorize your walls than with these new DVF inspired abstract art pieces in my SHOP.   Come and check them out! :)

inspired by this...

inspired by this...

inspired by this...

xo,

Kathy

New Looks & A Sneak Peek

Hi All!

You may have noticed that the LMS website has been changing up a bit.  I'm working on a few new things for Living My Style and Velvet Throne Designs so I might be switching it up a bit more within the next few weeks.  I've just finished working on a large commissioned piece and am currently in the middle of another large project (I'll keep you posted on that one shortly). If you're interested in a commissioned piece - large or small, please email me velvetthronedesigns@gmail.com 

*All photos were taken by Kathy Michon for VTD - Please site accordingly.

I'm also working hard on this really awesome collection that I'm just so excited to share with you all really soon....ahhh I can't wait to show you!  That collection should be launching by the end of the month.  For now, here's a sneak peak of a couple things coming soon to Velvet Throne Designs.

The "Two Faces" Collection - (Acrylic on Acrylic Box)

Each piece from this collection can be displayed two different ways

this side...

 or this side...

There will only be a couple pieces in this collection so please subscribe to my blog for updates on the launch.

Up Next: My Black & White Bedding Pics 

Thursday Treasures - My Velvet Throne Gallery

Hi Everyone,

I've launched my Abstract Art Collection of paintings in my SHOP this morning.  Please come by and take a look at my online gallery.  I've been working hard putting a collection of art pieces together that would bring a bit of glamour to your walls.  To me, a good piece of art compliments the space around me and makes me smile every time I look at it.  I hope that my pieces can make you feel that way also.

If you're searching for a specific piece you may have seen in a previous posting and can no longer find them in my shop, it might have already been sold - but if there are any specific colors you are drawn to and would like me to do a special piece for you please send me an email. 

Thank you to all of you for all of your lovely words and support.  

I hope you enjoy the collection.

Love & Cheers,

Kathy

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY FOR THE FULL COLLECTION

See more HERE

*all photos by ME

How to Dress Up Your Dresser

My dresser is probably the first thing I look at when I get up in the morning and the last thing I look at before I go to bed at night.  Aside from having it just be a set of drawers that house my clothes, it's also a display area for my perfume bottles and some of my everyday jewelry.  So, since I look at it quite frequently, it's important to me that I keep it organized, clean, and of course really pretty to look at!

Adding the perfect piece of artwork can really help brighten up your day, or evening.  Here are some ideas for dressing up your dressers ;)

*All artwork shown below are my own and I will be launching 14 new pieces on my Etsy Shop tomorrow.  I hope you all enjoy it and I can't thank you enough for all your support.

Love,

Kathy

Lean it as a colorful backdrop...

...or use it as a jewelry tray!

Find a piece that makes you smile every time you look at it! ;)

*all images by Me.

Sneak Peak at my Velvet Throne Abstract Art Collection

Hi everyone,

Here's a peak at a few of the pieces that I've been working on for my Velvet Throne Designs Abstract Art Collection.  It should be up in my shop by mid next week.  Please subscribe to be notified when it's released.

Thank you once again for all of your love and support, it means a lot to me. 

Kathy

My Paintings - Coming Soon to Velvet Throne

Happy Monday!

I was asked to do a couple commissioned paintings so my workspace at home is now covered with paint splatter (which is actually looking pretty cool with all the colors mixed together)!  Here are a few pieces that I've been busy working on lately.  I've also decided to add some original 8x10 paintings to my Velvet Throne Shop soon since I've had some readers email me inquiring about them.  Hopefully within the next week or two I'll be able to launch them online.  

Please subscribe above to get more info on the launch date or if you're interested in larger commissioned paintings please send me an email at kmichondesign@gmail.com.

Thank you everyone for all your positive support and emails.  I always love hearing from you guys!

I hope you have a great week!

Kathy

 

with my Swarovski Crystal signature jewel

Photo Credit: Me