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5 Questions Before Starting a Bathroom Remodel

June 27, 2018 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

5 Questions Before Starting a Bathroom Remodel

 Answer these 5 questions BEFORE starting a bathroom remodel! The bathroom is probably the most used room in the house. And often one of the last to be remodeled. There are as many excuses as there are homeowners from "where do I start?" to "can I afford it?". So before you begin, answer these 5 questions: Why remodel the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Architecture ~ Chic, Bathroom ~ Chic, Color Chic, DIY, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Style By Design Tagged With: Bathroom design, Bathroom remodeling, DIY, Interior Design, Style By Design

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

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

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work

June 16, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work! One of the biggest issues homeowners, renters and students living in dorm rooms struggle with is storage. It doesn't matter how many closets we have, we always seem to need more. If building an addition onto your house just to have a place for your stuff isn't in your plans, it's time to get creative. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: By Special Arrangement, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Chairs, Color Chic, DIY, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Repurpose, Storage, Storage Solutions, TV Stand cabinet

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