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Patio Gardens with a Twist

Pin It It’s been a cool, rainy spring, but planting season has begun. I love a flower garden; I just don’t have much of a green thumb. I can, however, get plants to grow in pots and love to welcome...

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Color Block-Yellow

Pin It Looking for an instant update? Paint the lower half of a wall a bright, cheery yellow. What a difference a little bit of paint makes in this home office. This room is successful because the...

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Book Launch Party ~ Unintended

Pin It My friend Roberta Boczkiewcz wrote and published her first book, Unintended by Irene Stewart (her pen name). She told me about it several months ago, but swore she would never reveal the...

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J’adore France

Pin It I discovered Pinterest last fall and it quickly became my new obsession! One of the things that surprised me (a little) is how many women are francophiles like me. Totally in love with...

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Roman Shades

Pin It There are so many choices when it comes to designing window treatments. One idea that’s often overlooked are Roman Shades. They’re simply fabric shades that hang flat against the window when...

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Tickle Mom Pink!

Pin It I always serve brunch on Mother’s Day for my Mom and Mother-in-law. This year, I plan to set a very girly table. Shades of pink, lots of bling and pearls. A few weeks ago, I started looking...

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Bathroom Vanities for Two

Pin It The bathroom is one of the most challenging rooms to remodel. It can be a very expensive project if you gut the space, enlarge the footprint or move the plumbing. A quick and less expensive...

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Denim Tote ~ Make Your Own

Pin It April is Earth Month. Using fewer plastic bags is one way to help save Mother Earth. I love tote bags and use them every time I have to carry or haul something. When you make your own, you...

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Kitchen Islands ~ Repurposed

Pin It Kitchen islands might have been originally designed to give the baker an extra work surface, but over the years they’ve evolved into so much more. A spot for breakfast or homework, a...

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Photograhpy Art

Pin It I just discovered two free web-sites that allow you to manipulate and change your photos. I know, I know, they’ve been around for quite awhile, but I decided to finally try them out. I’m...

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By Lamp Light (French Style)

Pin It One of the biggest mistakes people make when decorating their home is to overlook or ignore lighting. A room isn’t successful or finished until appropriate lighting is installed. I love...

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Colors of the Sea

Pin It The snow is finally melting! Hurray! Spring might really be here soon. I can’t wait to clean, clear, rearrange, paint, open the windows, etc (maybe not the clean part!). Time for...

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Easter Brunch

Pin It After the Easter egg hunt, treat the family to a yummy and festive Brunch. Keep it simple and let everyone serve themselves. But do it with style! I found some fun supplies at Goodwill....

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Bedrooms

Pin It The bedroom. Our sanctuary, the place where we end the day. A room to sleep, relax and the other thing! Designers usually recommend calm and soothing colors so you can unwind. That’s why you...

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St. Patrick’s Day ~ Pot ‘O Gold Treats

Pin It It doesn’t take lots of time or effort to make special treats for St. Patrick’s Day. Fill little plastic cauldrons, (left over from Halloween), with candy coins and they become the...

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Sofa ~ Which Color Would You Choose?

Pin It Sofas are available in a myriad of colors, textures and fabrics. If you work with an interior designer, the selections number in the thousands. So why is it that most people stick with...

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The Color Purple

Pin It Purple. Traditionally, the color of royalty, vanity and faith. This mixture of blue and red (add more blue and it’s called violet) has been popular in the fashion world for years. Today...

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Pin It We got a big snow fall earlier in the month. The Midwest has had a lot of snow this year. Not the 3 foot blizzards like New England had, but enough snow to make driving a pain and way too...

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Table Talk

Pin It You just never know what you will stumble across when shopping at a Goodwill store. I found this adorable little table. Might have been used next to a bed or chair or even an old telephone...

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French Dining Rooms

Pin It Food and the art of eating are very important to the French. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that lots of thought goes int the design of the dining room. After all, they take time to enjoy and...

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Safari Valentine’s Day Dinner

Pin It Serve up a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day without a bit of red! Be adventurous- set a safari table. So often trends in home interiors come from the fashion industry. Animal...

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Fireplace~ Stay Warm and Cozy all Winter

Pin It Winters are so long. I don’t mind the snow, but I really hate the cold. To get through the long, dark months, we light a fire almost every night we’re home. We burn wood ( l love the sound...

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hand-Crafted Cards

Pin It I’m announcing the grand opening of MEC Design Boutique! This month’s feature are one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day “cards”. I’ve custom designed each one using vintage greeting cards, keys,...

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Chair Lift

Pin It After! You know the old adage “you get what you pay for”? I tell my clients that all the time. Buy the best quality you can afford. Especially when it comes to upholstered furniture. It’s a...

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Super Bowl Party

Pin It For football fans, the Super Bowl is the biggest game of the season. Green Bay Packer fans would enjoy it a lot more if our team was playing, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be watching. If...

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Interior Design Trends for 2013

Pin It Interior design trends don’t change as fast as fashion. We certainly don’t buy new furniture, reupholster old chairs, change draperies or even paint every season. Unless you are redecorating...

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Rotating Display

Pin It Whether you have a bookshelf, fireplace mantle or little ledge, displaying your collections can be a challenge. And if you’re anything like me, you change things up, rearrange and re-do more...

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New Year Goals

Pin It Happy New Year! It might be two weeks into the new year, but good wishes are better late than never! We had a white Christmas and some snow stuck around for the beginning of the year. I’ve...

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Storage Solutions for Holiday Decor

Pin It Decorating for Christmas is a lot more fun than taking down the tree, safely storing your ornaments and finding a place to put everything until next year. You’re on your own for...

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Design Coach

Patio Gardens with a Twist

Color Block-Yellow

Book Launch Party ~ Unintended

J’adore France

Roman Shades

Tickle Mom Pink!

Bathroom Vanities for Two

Denim Tote ~ Make Your Own

Kitchen Islands ~ Repurposed

Photograhpy Art

By Lamp Light (French Style)

Colors of the Sea

Easter Brunch

Bedrooms

St. Patrick’s Day ~ Pot ‘O Gold Treats

Sofa ~ Which Color Would You Choose?

The Color Purple

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Table Talk

French Dining Rooms

Safari Valentine’s Day Dinner

Fireplace~ Stay Warm and Cozy all Winter

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hand-Crafted Cards

Chair Lift

Super Bowl Party

Interior Design Trends for 2013

Rotating Display

New Year Goals

Storage Solutions for Holiday Decor

Retro Chic Christmas Tablesetting

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