“Style is a matter of being yourself on purpose”.
G. Bruce Boyer
I’m a woman of a certain age…
I live a “Casual Chic” lifestyle in an antique farmhouse that my husband Tom and I restored and decorated inch-by-inch. I loved the space planning, choosing finishes, antique furniture and accessories so much, I went back to college to get a degree in interior design.
I’ve styled my life and business around the things I’m passionate about: design and architecture, travel, photography and entertaining. And France… I must have been a French Countess in another life, because I adore everything French and have been studying the language for years.
- My design philosophy is simple: the home should reflect the personalities of the people who live in it. You walk in my front door and immediately know it’s my house.
- I travel often and photograph everything from magnificent cathedrals charming doors with chipped paint.
- Although I love to entertain, I hate to cook. My party mantra is, “if the table looks fantastic, it doesn’t matter what you serve!” Theme parties are my specialty.
I want to inspire other women of a certain age who are ready to re-invent the next chapter of their lives: go buy that white sofa you always wanted, plan an adventure to a new country or city and invite friends to gather around the dining room table for food, wine and conversation.
Embrace your future and create a lifestyle that indulges your passions. Let’s take the journey together.
Contact me at: merri@mecdesignstudio.com