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Transform Stock Kitchen Cabinets

January 8, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Transform Stock Kitchen Cabinets

Transform stock kitchen cabinets! It really only takes a few simple steps to change basic and boring into high-end kitchen cupboards. My easy how-to article was recently featured on the Home and Garden page at TwinCities.com.  See the before and after to find out how to turn your old cabinetry into something special. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Signature Style~Chic, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Brunch, Contemporay Design, dinner party, DIY, DIY kitchen design, Entertaining, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, kitchen cabinets, Kitchen cupboards, Kitchen remodeling, white kitchen cabinets

Key Chain Christmas Tree

December 24, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Key Chain Christmas Tree

Key Chain Christmas Tree! I collect key chains from every place I visit. They're perfect souvenirs.  Small (easy to pack), colorful and always bring a smile to my face, just remembering the trip. I have so many that I often thought they would be perfect on a Christmas tree. This year I finally did it. Since many of my fobs are silver, I decided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Christmas Chic, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post Tagged With: Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Christmas Tree, Christmas Trees, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Key Chain Christmas Tree, Key Chains, Souvenir key chains

Thanksgiving Dinner Table Setting

November 24, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Dinner Table Setting

Thanksgiving Dinner ~ the table setting and the food, two of my favorite things! This year, I plan to set a rustic table using green and gold (not that green and gold!). I decorated a basic charger (purchased at Goodwill) with decoupage and magazine clippings. It's so easy, you still have time to make your own. Get all the details on how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Amazing Goodwill, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, DIY, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners Tagged With: Brunch, Color Chic, dinner party, Dinnerware, DIY projects, DIY table setting, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Thanksgiving

Personalize the Family Message Board

November 24, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Personalize the Family Message Board

Personalize the family message board with decals. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it's never too soon to start making your Christmas gifts. This personalized message board is perfect for every busy mom on your list. I'll show you how to make your own plus how decals can update a clip board. Follow this link to get the details on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Christmas Chic, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Christmas Chic, Christmas gifts, Clip boards, Decals, DIY projects, Home Depot, Home office, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Message Board

Amazing Halloween Costumes!

October 9, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Amazing Halloween Costumes!

I created some new Halloween costumes this year: Leg Lamp ~ a major award straight out of A Christmas Story Spaghetti and Meatballs ~ an easy no-sew costume The Little Mermaid made simple Rabbit-in-the Hat ~Every magician needs a rabbit in a hat trick! Find out how to make these easy costumes! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amazing Goodwill, DIY, Halloween ~Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic Tagged With: DIY Halloween Costumes, Entertaining, Goodwill SEW, Halloween, Halloween costumes, Halloween ~Chic, Holiday celebration, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Leg Lamp costume, Little Mermaid costume, Rabbit in the hat costume, Spaghetti and meatballs costume

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