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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

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

Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen

June 15, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen

Chawton Cottage ~ Discover Jane Austen During our recent trip to London, we had the opportunity to visit Jane Austen's home Chawton Cottage. It was an unexpected thrill. My husband Tom, was a good sport and went along without complaint. We spent the day with new friends who live in Southampton. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan, but didn't realize … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, England, Post, Travel By Design Tagged With: antiques, Bedroom, Chawton Cottage, Dining Room, England, European travel, House Museum, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Jane Austen, Southampton, Vacationing in England, vintage

Do the British Speak English?

June 7, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Do the British Speak English?

Do the British speak English? Vacations to English speaking countries are easy trips for Americans to plan. After all, there is no language barrier or is there? The Irish have an accent and so do the Brits, although they're always surprised when we mention it to them. On a recent trip to London, we spent a day in Southampton with our new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, England, Post, Travel By Design Tagged With: British Signs, English language, Europe, European travel, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Signage, Travel, Vacationing in England, Vacations

Travel~ Travel~ Travel!

June 1, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Travel~ Travel~ Travel!

Travel~Travel~Travel! Travel, I confess, it's become an obsession.  As soon as I return from one trip, I'm already planning the next. I don't know why it took so long for the light bulb to go on, but I decided to start a travel blog. It will get me through the months between trips and I can share  the things I've discovered, learned and love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, England, France, London, Post, Quebec, Travel By Design Tagged With: England, Europe, France, London, Paris, Travel

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