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Make a Personalized Welcome Mat

May 19, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Make a Personalized Welcome Mat

We’ve all heard the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” It applies to more than just how we look when meeting someone for the first time. Think about your house. When someone comes to your front door, what do they see-nicely painted trim? A light fixture? Flowers and a trimmed lawn (or a shoveled walk in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Color Chic, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Entry, Exterior decorating, Front Porch, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Home Depot, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Welcome Mat

DIY Table from Corner Bookshelves!

April 7, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

DIY Table from Corner Bookshelves!

I try to keep an open mind when I’m shopping at Goodwill stores or flea markets. Sometimes I find an item and have no idea what I will do with it, but can’t pass it up because I know at some point I’ll come up with a great DIY project. Other times, I spot something and an idea pops in my head immediately. That’s what happened when I found four  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazing Goodwill, Bedside Manner, Book Review, By Special Arrangement, DIY, Furniture~Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: antiques, Bedroom design, Bookshelves, Contemporay Design, DIY Furniture, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Furniture~Chic, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

Maison et Objets

April 1, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Twice a year in Paris, the interior design community is treated to a spectacular show called Maison et Objets. Furniture designers and decorative artists introduce their newest lines. It's an introduction of wonderful things to come! I love the sexy curve of this Otley Sofa from Matthew Hilton from England. How about a few funky acrylic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Furniture~Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Rooms We Live In, Table Manners Tagged With: Chairs, Color Chic, Dining, Fabric, France, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Lighting, Living Rooms, Maison et Objets

March Madness Party

March 31, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

March Madness Party

If you're a college basketball fan, then March is your month. I have some great decorating ideas for your March Madness party. Really wow your guests. Click here to get all the DIY details! Question: When is a basketball not a basketball? Answer: When it's a basket "bowl" Go Badgers! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Amazing Goodwill, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Basketball party, Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, March Madness, party planning

Easter Table Setting in Blue and Orange

March 30, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

This year I decided to do something totally different with my Easter table setting. Forget the traditional spring colors of pink and green, I chose the unexpected combination of blue and orange. It all started with my love affair with shades of indigo and the lovely eggs I dyed with red cabbage. (See how I did it.) I haven't use my pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Easter Chic, Great Gatherings, Holiday Tablesettings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, Easter, Easter eggs, Easter table setting, Entertaining, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Tablescape Thursday

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