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Farnsworth House ~ Mid-Century Marvel

July 25, 2017 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Farnsworth House ~ Mid-Century Marvel

I recently visited the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois. I seek out historical homes and house museums whenever I'm on vacation or passing through a city or town. This one, designed by Mies van der Rohe after World War II and built in 1951 is a hidden gem surrounded by corn fields. Really thousands of acres of corn. Dr. Farnsworth wanted to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, History, Lifestyle, Post, Travel By Design Tagged With: antiques, Archeitcture, Contemporay Design, Farnsworth House, Furniture~Chic, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, International Design, Mies Van der Rohe

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

Venice Tablesetting

May 25, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Venice Tablesetting

Venice Tablesetting I'm finally getting back to my last Ladies Lunch table ~ Venice table setting! My tour of Italy continued to Venice, another Italian city of art, architecture and Carnivale. Venice hostsĀ  one of the biggest pre-Lent carnivals in the world. So of course, decorated masks had to be a big part of the table. One night with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, DIY, Great Gatherings, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Table Manners, Wedding Chic Tagged With: antiques, Brunch, Carnival, chair covers, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, dinner party, Dinnerware, Dishes, Entertaining, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Holiday celebration, Holiday Decorating, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Italy, masks, Napkin folding, party planning, Place settings, Table setting, Venice, vintage

How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle

January 22, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle

A question I'm often asked as an interior designer is how to decorate a fireplace mantle. As the focal point of the living room, we orient our furniture around the fireplace even when it's hot outside. There are many ways to decorate it depending on your style and personality. I tend to prefer an asymmetrical balance. I also like to display a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, By Special Arrangement, Color Chic, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Rooms We Live In, Signature Style~Chic, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: antiques, Artwork, Color Chic, Contemporay Design, Decorating a fireplace mantle, Fireplace, Fireplace mantle, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips

Instant Antique ~ Update a Mirror with Chalk Paint!

June 2, 2015 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Instant Antique ~ Update a Mirror with Chalk Paint!

No matter what your design style is, every room should have a piece of history, an antique or vintage accessory. If you can't afford or find the perfect item, make your own instant antique with chalk paint! It turns plain old boring furniture into heirloom quality hand-me-downs. I revived a run-of-the-mill mirror into a special frame. Get … [Read more...]

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