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A Tisket A Tasket

April 5, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

A Tisket A Tasket

Glam-up your Easter basket this year! Forget the messy Easter grass, cradle your eggs in feathers! What could be more fitting than to use feathers to cushion your Easter eggs?  You can find packages in every color at craft stores.  I used a feather boa I found in my costume box.  Perfect for the glamour girl! Egg-Cellent! A fast and easy way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Easter Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Easter, Easter eggs, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, party planning

Lovely Easter Table Setting

March 19, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Lovely Easter Table Setting

Setting a spring time table for your Easter breakfast or dinner should become part of your annual tradition.  Remember your dishes or tablesetting don't have to match the decor of your dining room. I started with a sage green sheer curtain over a basic white cloth.   Yes, a curtain panel. If you can't find a tablecloth that goes with your color … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Easter Chic, Great Gatherings, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Easter, Easter eggs, Entertaining, Great Gatherings, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Napkin folding, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

Luck O’ The Irish

March 6, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Luck O’ The Irish

Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s Day, but that doesn't mean you’re limited to shamrocks and green beer.  I love to shake things up especially at the dinner table.  This year, I’m doing St. Patrick’s Day with an Asian Twist. (Sounds like a great name for a cocktail!) I’m keeping it simple by using only two colors, white and lime green and building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Great Gatherings, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, party planning, Place settings, St. Patrick's Day, Tablescape Thursday

Fabric Inspiration in a Home Office

February 10, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Fabric Inspiration in a Home Office

The best part of redecorating a room from scratch is the unlimited possibilities.  When you aren't obligated to use a particular color or piece of furniture, you can do anything.  Of course, it can also be a daunting task if you don’t know how to begin. Starting with paint is an option if you need to match existing furniture or draperies.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Home Office, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Signature Style~Chic Tagged With: Choosing color, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Fabric, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Home office, Interior Decorating, Interior Design

Heart~Felt

February 6, 2012 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Heart~Felt

Show the love with a special meal this Valentine's Day.  It doesn't take much more work to set a beautiful table than to lay out paper plates and the results are always appreciated. Red is a powerful color.  A little bit goes a long way especially when its paired with black and white. Instead of the usual charger, I found old records at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color Chic, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Signature Style~Chic, Table Manners, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Brunch, Contemporay Design, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday table settings, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Table settings, Tablescape Thursday, Valentine's Day

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