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

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

Back to School Organization

Organization is an important factor of a successful school year. Get rid of junk - if your kids haven't used something in a year, they probably don't need it. Encourage everyone to have a place for everything - find a home for every item in the house. Open everyone's mail with a trash can handy and get rid of the junk mail immediately. Set up a laundry area and sort as you go. Keep soiled laundry separated so you can see what needs to be laundered first. When cleaning the house, assign chores, have a designated starting point and then go completely around the house.

Feng Shui your Child's Room

Children are very sensitive and respond to the energy that surrounds them in their bedroom. That's why Feng Shui can make a difference in a child's behavior. Children who have sleep disturbances, are extremely active or even suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from some basic adjustments in their environment. In an attempt to make a child's room cheerful and fun, some parents go overboard. We often find that parents who complain of their child not sleeping well or refusing to sleep in his or her own bed often have decorated their child's room with too many stimulating colors and artwork. Like adults, children tend to sleep better in a calming environment. So, while your child may love sports or cars, such items that depict action may be better suited in the playroom.