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Upcycling DIY Projects with Windy City Live

June 17, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Upcycling DIY Projects with Windy City Live

Upcycling DIY projects with Windy City Live. I did another segment on Windy City Live in Chicago for Goodwill. This time I showed a variety of DIY upcycling projects: Bowls from vinyl albums! All you need is an oven and 60 seconds! Denim tote bag and I Pad cover. Even the beginning sewer can do these. Various message boards made from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Amazing Goodwill, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Color Chic, DIY, DIY Denim Tote Bag, DIY message board, Goodwill SEW, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Vinyl Album bowls, WIndy City Live

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work

June 16, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work

Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work! One of the biggest issues homeowners, renters and students living in dorm rooms struggle with is storage. It doesn't matter how many closets we have, we always seem to need more. If building an addition onto your house just to have a place for your stuff isn't in your plans, it's time to get creative. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: By Special Arrangement, DIY, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Room Service~Design Tips, Upcycle~Chic Tagged With: Chairs, Color Chic, DIY, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Repurpose, Storage, Storage Solutions, TV Stand cabinet

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

6 Deck Styles: Which One is Right for Your Home?

June 10, 2016 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

6 Deck Styles There are many reasons to build a deck in your yard. Besides the added value to your home, a deck gives you plenty of extra living space. Nothing is better than stepping outside onto a beautiful deck to enjoy a good meal, relax or entertain friends and family. When choosing the appropriate deck style for your home, assess your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architecture ~ Chic, Outdoor Living, Post, Rooms We Live In Tagged With: Backyard, Decks, Entertaining, Furniture arranging; space planning; design on a budget; no cost decorarting;, Home Depot, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design ~Chic Tips, Outdoor living, party planning, Patios

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

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