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Christmas Tree for the Cook

December 12, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Christmas Tree for the Cook

  If you’re anything like me, you’ve already decorated more than one Christmas tree in your home. As much as I love trees, they do take up a lot of space. A simple solution is a small tabletop (or counter top) tree. This one is perfect for the kitchen and the person who loves to cook.   I started with a little tree that will fit in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas Chic, Holiday Tablesettings, Kitchen Chic, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Christmas Chic, Christmas decorating, Christmas Tree, Christmas Tree for the Cook, Color Chic, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

Patio Gardens with a Twist

June 19, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 3 Comments

Patio Gardens with a Twist

It's been a cool, rainy spring, but planting season has begun.  I love a flower garden; I just don’t have much of a green thumb.  I can, however, get plants to grow in pots and love to welcome guests with lots of flowers at my back door. This year, instead of the traditional clay pots or glazed pottery I decided to try something different. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen Chic, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Antique lighting, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen gadgets, light shades

Roman Shades

May 28, 2013 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

There are so many choices when it comes to designing window treatments. One idea that's often overlooked are Roman Shades. They're simply fabric shades that hang flat against the window when closed and fold up in horizontal pleats when raised. The shades can be mounted inside the window frame (like the photo on the left) or as an outside mount (on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bathroom ~ Chic, Color Chic, Dining Room ~ Chic, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen Chic, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Drapery, Fabric, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Roman Shades, window treatments

Kitchen Islands ~ Repurposed

April 18, 2013 By Merri Cvetan 1 Comment

Kitchen islands might have been originally designed to give the baker an extra work surface, but over the years they've evolved into so much more. A spot for breakfast or homework, a gathering place during dinner preparation. They used to look just like the rest of the cabinets but today matching is not a requirement. I love to see a kitchen island … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen Chic, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Upcycle~Chic, Vintage Chic Tagged With: Furniture~Chic, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Kitchen islands, vintage

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