Challenge yourself everyday to put your best foot forward and MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY!

Powder Room with Upholstered Walls!

Several months ago I was asked to upholster the walls of a powder room. It turned out fantastic and added so much interest to the small space. All of the hard work was worth it in the end! The finish product looked so glamorous with the hanging chandelier, bold mirror and of course the damask upholstered walls!

Me on the set of Friends!!!

Here are a few fun snapshots of me on the set of Friends in 1999! For several years I worked on a few sets, primarily Friends, for the holiday season. What a great experience it was. I met so many wonderful people and had a chance to decorate for some of my favorite shows!

Rustic Inspired Serving Tray..

Check out our new item up on Etsy! A black distressed serving tray... great for adding that little something special to any kitchen! http://www.etsy.com/listing/91186287/painted-distressed-tray

Happy New Year!!

2012 is finally here! I had such a wonderful holiday season but I am very ready for this new year. I am so excited to see what this year has to bring me and those around me.

Stay tuned because I have a lot to share this year, including my Leaf Design Co. furniture pieces...

I wish everyone and happy and healthy new year!

xo

Michelle

Holiday Table Setting

There are a few things that you need to know while setting up your table for the holidays:


1. Choose a runner that contrasts your table but also complements the look of the room.


2. Add height to your table without blocking people. Candles are a great addition to the table.


3. Purchase the few extra touches such as a serving tray and a glass pitcher filled with you 
favorite appetizers and beverages.


4. Add something extra to everyones place setting like a huge fall leaf or a favorite quote.


5. Have fun, it's the holidays! :)


Below are a few fun photos to pull a couple ideas from! Enjoy!

Fall 2011 Decorating Tips!

 Corn stalks found at a local pumpkin farm are the perfect
front porch touch for Fall decorating.

As many of you may already know. . . I LOVE Fall! It is the best time of year. The leaves begin to change, the weather gets cooler and football season starts. Not only that but the holiday decorating begins! I bring out my pumpkin decor, fall leaves, some hay stacks and corn stalks on the front porch! Oh, and most of all, you cannot forget the fall scented candles. Below are a few tips if you would like to start adding a few Fall touches to your home. 

Candles, magazine, and fall colored flowers tie
this coffee table together.

1. Decorate little parts of your home,  such as your chandelier and/or entry table/coffee table. 

A few other changes you may want to make are with your throws and pillows in your family room. Add warmer colors such as plum, burnt orange or mustard brown. 

Creamy nutmeg and Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin!?
YUM!

2. Candles! Candles! Candles! You want your home to have a cozy feeling and candles will add just the extra touch. A few great places to get candles this time of year are at Bath and Body Works (tons of scented candles from Pumpkin Spice to Apple Pie) as well as Anthropologie.

Orange lights are strung around the
birch tree for an extra festive look!

3. Decorate the exterior of your home with real pumpkins, lanterns, hay stacks or even tall corn stalks. I like to tie corn stalks to the posts on my front porch. Also, set out a few pumpkins leading up to your home or gather a few and put them on the ground as well as a few on a hay stack. Always remember it is important to keep the eye moving so don't just decorate in one corner!!

Happy Decorating! 

Michelle