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Ultra Violet ~ Color of the Year

May 11, 2018 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Ultra Violet ~ Color of the Year

Ultra Violet ~ the color of the year was chosen by Pantone, the ultimate color organization. On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color between red and blue ( a bit more red, while violet is closer to blue). Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes it as "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, England, History, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen Chic, Lifestyle, London, Post, Re~Style ~Chic

Mary Poppins Inspired Table~Great Gatherings

May 6, 2018 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Mary Poppins Inspired Table~Great Gatherings

Mary Poppins inspired table setting~another Great Gathering. ACAP's theme luncheon and wine fundraising event was a huge success. Last week I showed you my Rooftops of London table and today my 17 Cherry Tree Lane table. For those of you who aren't Mary Poppins nerds, that's the address of the Banks family home. Cherries, of course, were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bedside Manner, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Table Manners

Great Gatherings by Design~ACAP Theme Luncheon

May 2, 2018 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Great Gatherings by Design~ACAP Theme Luncheon

Great Gatherings by Design. I put a lot of thought into my table settings when entertaining, In case you didn't know, I love to entertain but hate to cook. Creating a fabulous table is my specialty. Don't you think food tastes better when served on a pretty plate than a paper one? Recently I participated on one of my favorite fundraising events … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Table Manners

I am the Queen

April 10, 2018 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

I am the Queen

Someone once gave me a princess magnet. One of my sons, when he was little, said, "that's you Mom, a princess." I quickly replied, "oh no, honey, I'm not a princess, I am the Queen!" I've always been outnumbered in my house with 3 sons and a husband, so it's a title well-deserved. And really, who is going to argue with me? On display in a guest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Denmark, England, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Jewelry, London, Post, Sweden, Travel By Design

Upcycling DIY Projects with Windy City Live

June 17, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Upcycling DIY Projects with Windy City Live

Upcycling DIY projects with Windy City Live. I did another segment on Windy City Live in Chicago for Goodwill. This time I showed a variety of DIY upcycling projects: Bowls from vinyl albums! All you need is an oven and 60 seconds! Denim tote bag and I Pad cover. Even the beginning sewer can do these. Various message boards made from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Amazing Goodwill, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Color Chic, DIY, DIY Denim Tote Bag, DIY message board, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Vinyl Album bowls, WIndy City Live

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