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March is a funny month; there are still winter storms in
the East while in the West are beginning to see tulips,
daffodils and cherry blossoms bloom. Add to that St.
Patrick's Day, March break vacations and spring
celebrations and we have a pretty full month of
activities. This month, we're mixing it up with tips on
being green and good Feng Shui greenery.
P.S. Do you have friends who are wild about design?
Feel free to forward our newsletter to them so they can
get some great ideas and join in on the fun!
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As you know, Melanie's work is frequently featured in
the media. You can get updates on media coverage
and see pictures of many of her projects on her web
site: www.redesignyourhome.com
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| Redecorating By Melanie's Services |
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Melanie is proud to offer a variety of services to her
clients. From a quick decorating fix to full-service
design, Redecorating By Melanie can assist you with:
- Room Redesigns
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Window Treatments
- Paint Color Refinements
- Accessory Refinements
- New Home Set-Up
- Apartments and Vacation Homes
Melanie is also a valuable resource for carpenters,
electricians, plumbers, painters, faux painters,
wallpaper specialists and upholsterers. She has the
resources to get your job done!
Just a quick reminder that custom orders can take 8
to 12 weeks for completion so be sure to
schedule your projects accordingly. Also, please
remember Redecorating By
Melanie gift certificates make a unique, thoughtful
and useful gift for any occasion.
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| It's Easy Being Green |
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Today's eco-friendly products are built to last
longer, saving materials and expense. Keep in mind,
when repairing or building a house, consider not only
the materials but how they're used.
- Renewable Flooring. All-natural materials include
bamboo, cork wool and linoleum. You'll also find
recycled flooring, such as salvaged wood planks,
glass tile, carpet made from melted-down plastic
bottles and doormats made from old tires.
Water-wise plumbing. The EPA's new
Water Sense-labeled toilets use under 1.3 gallons per
flush - 20 percent less than the current federal
standard and 60 percent less than toilets made
before 1992.
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| Feng Shui Tip of The Month |
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Bringing the Outdoors in.
Having plants around the house or office is beneficial
in many ways. Plants clean and freshen the air you
breathe and bring beneficial energy to your
surroundings. Living and working in such an
environment improves your results. Green is the
color of growth. Green plants reflect peace and
harmony and will ease troubled minds. They alleviate
stress, and represent balance.
Spiky plants can bring bad energy, but they can also
reactivate areas of sluggish energy in the home, thus
moving chi around. Having energy flowing around the
house or office is good.
Round-leafed plants encourage good energy and
bring good fortune. Jade plants or money trees are
particularly auspicious.
Jasmine and Gardenia are the plants of friendship
and a good gift to take when visiting. Also they are very
good to have at home.
Daisies in the north add tranquility, in the northwest
dignity and in the northeast motivation. Depending on
what you need most, daisies can really have a positive
effect on you.
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News From Melanie |
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St. Patrick's Day is a great time to discuss green
design. Earth-friendly products are a huge
trend in design and contruction these days. There are
many wonderful new options for environmentally
friendly projects including low-odor paints, all natural
uphostery materials and fabrics, sustainable wood
flooring and furnishings.
Enjoy this
month's newsletter with some great ideas on going
green this St. Patrick's Day!
Happy
Decorating!
Melanie
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