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5 Questions Before Starting a Bathroom Remodel

June 27, 2018 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

5 Questions Before Starting a Bathroom Remodel

 Answer these 5 questions BEFORE starting a bathroom remodel! The bathroom is probably the most used room in the house. And often one of the last to be remodeled. There are as many excuses as there are homeowners from "where do I start?" to "can I afford it?". So before you begin, answer these 5 questions: Why remodel the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Accessories, Architecture ~ Chic, Bathroom ~ Chic, Color Chic, DIY, Post, Re~Style ~Chic, Style By Design Tagged With: Bathroom design, Bathroom remodeling, DIY, Interior Design, Style By Design

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

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

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