Raven Symoné Presents…
I’ve been seeing so much about Ms. Raven-Symoné lately, and she is certainly doing her thing, living out her dreams and pursuing her creative passions. I posted a few days ago about her interview on Donny Deutsch, and I just read about her online on The Los Angeles Times (CEO Raven-Symoné, chief entertainment officer) and Black Enterprise (Raven-Symoné Gets Real About Fame, Flops, And The Pressures Of Young Hollywood).
She also appeared on Oprah a few weeks ago with the rest of the Cosby Show cast (click here to read about the show on the Oprah website) , and that’s when I found out about her new website, Raven Symoné Presents. In the she has videos showing how to make crafts, recipes, and all types of fun and practical things. Check it out!
Enchanted Paintings
Some of the artwork I have hanging on the wall in my art studio (aka my desk) for inspiration are mystical, surreal prints painted by Josephine Wall. Below are some of her paintings that are my favorites. I love the details, colors, and the magical fantasy scenes she creates. Click here to visit her website and see more of her work.
A Little Room for the Kid in You
I’ll admit that I’m a big kid. In between college, running my business and doing all of the “adult” things in life, I still watch the Disney Channel sometimes (ok, alot) and like to embrace my inner child. One of my many interests is interior decorating. I love watching decorating shows, and one is Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls on the Discovery Kids Channel, a spin-off of the adult Trading Spaces. The room makeovers the kids and designers do on the show are so imaginative and whimsical. They inspire me bring a creative theme into my own bedroom or art studio. Here are some of my favorite rooms from the show (the link will come up in a new window, and you can click the arrow to see the before and after of the room):
One of my very favorites the Broadway Theater. I love the purple and gold combination, the wall painting and the lights!
Another one of my favorites, an “Underwater Dream.” I wish my room looked like that!
Another favorite, the Actress Dressing Room. I love the elegance of the gold and red silk drapery and pillows.
I’m loving the canopy in this African Safari!
This South Beach room takes me back home to Miami. I’m loving the lighting, palm trees and colors.
Here’s a room that was transformed into a Princess Tower. I love the shades of purple, the arch over the bed and the realistic landscape on the wall.
If I were this kid, I’d love to be sent to my room as “punishment” in this Beach Paradise.
It looks like a real Jungle!
Back in the day, to an early American General Store and a Rustic Log Cabin
Here’s a cool “High-tech Spy Warehouse”
Here’s an African and Puerto Rico inspired room and a colorful India inspired room
This one doesn’t even look like a bedroom! It’s a funky Jazz Lounge.
Here’s a quirky Animal Palace. I love the patterns.
He can wake up in the middle of the night to make tracks in this Recording Studio
A future President?
An indoor Skater and Mardi Gras Queen
A delicious and colorful Candy Factory
An “Imperial China” feel and “Japanese Style”
Making Ancient History and preparing for lift-off
You can check out the show’s homepage for more pics, some DIY craft ideas, and the TV schedule. Too bad I’m too old to apply to get my room made-over!
