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Greetings!
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design? Feel
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join in on the fun!
| 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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| Decorating Tip: Gray Has Never Looked So Good! |
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At the recent Color
Marketing Group (CMG) conference, Editor
Jan Jessup participated in forecasting
workshops and the steering committee that
puts together the new palette for consumer
colors. The big news is the graying of
colors. They complement the bevy of gray
shades that are taking over on the neutral
front, but are much more appealing than the
corporate gray colors that seem a little cold
or commercial. Here are a few new hues to
watch for in the coming months:
Orange: A rich, sophisticated color that
moves away from earthy shades to an
optimistic orange seasoned with a touch of
gray
Banana: A mustardy yellow that is
comfortable and warm, perfect when paired
with platinum and charcoal grays
Voodoo Blue: A saturated peacock blue with
gray influences that is rich without being too
luxe.
Grape: A crossover color that lives between
purple, brown and gray.
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| Feng Shui Tip: Feel Calm and in Control |
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Stressed out? Feel like your life is headed
in the wrong direction?
Its all about you! Feng Shui decorating is
definitely not one-size-fits-all. Each
person has unique qualities, and Feng Shui
emphasizes creating positive energy in the
way thats most meaningful to you.
Take a look at the decorations you have
around your home, from posters to
knick-knacks to family photos. Each object
anchors you to a memory. If its not
supporting you, it shouldnt be in your home.
So toss out that figurine from your loser ex
and put out objects that you associate with a
positive experience.
Personalize your home to work for you, and
youll be amazed at the change in your energy
level. After all, your home mirrors your
being. When youre trying to decide whether
to keep an object, ask yourself these four
questions: Do I need it? Do I use it? Do I
love it? Does it make me happy and evoke a
positive memory?
This is one of Feng Shuis greatest
strengths. Revamping your home in small ways
can give you a more beautiful living space
and also bring peace. This sense of control
and fulfillment will improve many aspects of
your life.
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Personal Note from Melanie |
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In the middle of winter here in New England,
I was thrilled to have a wonderful week of
R&R in beautiful Cancun, Mexico. The water
and weather were glorious. My friends and I
loved the stunning beaches and swam with
dolphins -- an absolute must if you haven't
done that before! We also enjoyed the
tropical, Mayan decor at our resort, the
Omni, Cancun.
Of course, I did plenty of design work as
well. I recently installed some fabulous new
chairs and a wonderful rug in a living room.
The warm, spice-tone colors of paprika,
pumpkin, mustard, saffron and cinnamon are so
warm and friendly.
I am also keeping quite busy getting ready
for some television projects and also,
planning my association's conference which
will be in Boston in October.
Happy Decorating.....
Melanie
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