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View From The Window Seat

Cozy Window Seat – Sterling, MA

Cozy window seat - Sterling, MA Custom window seat framed with swags and cascades, window seat cushion and decorative pillows. Yellow gold, rose pink and green with tassel trim. See more www.windowdesignsetc.com Marie Mouradian

Swags and cascades embellished with tassels and trimmings frame the view of this cozy window seat.

A cozy window seat comes into focus in a Sterling, MA home library.  The addition of a thick bench cushion and lots of custom pillows add to the comfort.  Custom swags and cascades frame the view on this window seat. Window “coverings” do much more than cover the window.  The focus becomes the view out the window.  

A harmonious mix of patterns is a sign of good interior design.  How many fabric patterns do you see here?  Six various trim styles embellish four different fabrics.  Each one is strategically selected to coordinate and flow with the others.  The use of trimming is the perfect finishing detail.

What frames your view this sunny spring morning?

Happy Sunday

xoxo

Marie

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Spring Decorating Tips You Can Use Today

Freshen Up Your Home For Spring

It’s time to freshen, brighten and update all the rooms in your house.  Follow these Spring home decorating tips for a few quick changes this weekend. They will improve the outlook of your entire family. Changing up your decor is a great way to wipe away those winter blues.

Spring Home Decorating Tips

1. Clear away the clutter.  Are there things on your coffee table, kitchen counter or nightstand that have piled up since the first of the year?  Go thru the stacks.  Purge what you don’t need.  Put away the winter-themed items. Create a folder for the items that require action. While you are clearing, now is the time to pack away any leftover holiday decorations.  Please take the Christmas wreath off your front door and put those long-lasting poinsettia near a sunny window in the basement.

2.Freshen up your reading materials.  Break out the gardening books and magazines.  Even if you don’t get excited at the thought of digging in the dirt; you can still be inspired by the beautiful photography. 

Spring home decorating tips - English Cottage Gardening For American Gardeners. Gardening books Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian www.windowdesignsetc.com

Amazon has a gardening book for every style.

3.Front door decor.  Add a pretty spring wreath to your front door.  A basket of silk tulips, daffodils or hyacinths says Spring.  Choose materials that are a high contrast from your door color.  Add a pretty bow that will blow in the breeze. Nothing adds a welcoming touch to your home as an inviting entrance does.

So there you have a few things to get you going on refreshing your decor for Spring.  If you find it confusing whether something is a decorating do or a decorating don’t, email me a photo.

 I am always happy to help make your house into a home you love to live in.  

You deserve it!

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Room of the Week ~ Cozy Oasis

Cozy up with a cup of tea as you armchair travel to exotic places 

Worcester garden room with brown silk relaxed Roman shades and Hunter Douglas Silhouette

Worcester Garden Room

The anti-room off a formal living room was designed as a garden room with three walls of windows and a tile floor.  The Worcester Massachusetts homeowner wanted a warmer feel for quiet conversation and reading.

The window treatments are mock relax Roman shades.  The bottom swoop makes them more relaxed than straight fold Romans.  The shades are stationary so they are more like valances.  The fabric is a rich chocolate-brown dupioni silk.

A Hunter Douglas Silhouette window shading protects the furnishings from harmful UV rays while still letting in the light.

The room gets its pop of color from the love seat that is reupholstered in the warm fiery shade of Tangerine Tango.  Decorative throw pillows with down filling of the window treatment fabric have black brush fringe to pull the room together.

What do you think of this room?

Where would your armchair adventures take you?

Contact me to begin transforming your house into the oasis of your dreams.
 
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Tangerine Tango For Your Interiors

Sophisticated~Dramatic~Seductive

Tangerine Tango Interiors

Tangerine Tango Pantone 2012 color of the year

Pantone’s Tangerine Tango

Tangerine Tango is IT.

“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

A few more of my favorite rooms and custom window treatments I’ve done featuring Tangerine.

Tangerine Tango Interiors Walls, window seat, relaxed Roman shades and pillows in Worcester, MA Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian

Vibrant Tangerine walls are the backdrop to this cozy window seat with custom-made cushion, pillows and relaxed Roman shades.

Tangerine Tango Interiors - Concord New Hampshire master bathroom over a soaking tub Triangle Valance with Tangerine Tango banding. Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian

The addition of a Tangerine border transforms this custom valance from a neutral brown and beige to WOW! The contrasting banding not only adds a great punch of color, it also highlights the shape of the triangles.

Tangerine Tango Interiors - Concord, Massachusetts dining room featuring tangerine tango walls. Box pleated valance with contrasting seafoam green banding over a sheer Roman shade.

Tangerine walls add warmth and whimsy to this dining room. Heirloom furniture and an art deco light fixture add personality to a room. The custom window treatments are made of a multi color fabric that includes Tangerine Tango. The bottom edge features a contrasting band of teal. The sheer Roman shades diffuse the light and offer a little privacy.

See more Tangerine Tango interiors here and here.

What do you think of this dramatic and edgy color?

Would you be able to live in a Tangerine room?

Have you purchased anything in this trendy color yet?

Expect to see lots of Tangerine Tango Interiors in 2012

Leave a comment or shoot me an email and I’ll show you how to transform your house into a home you will love in 2012.

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Room of the Week-It’s All About Comfort

Family Room Comfort

A professionally designed family room comfort. Red, green and navy blue

Family room comfort is the goal for this Rye, New Hampshire vacation home. A professionally designed room that incorporates many patterns blending together. The window treatments are a simple design that is made unique by the creative combination of fabrics. Pillows repeat the fabrics from the window treatments. Each of the accessories have special meaning to the homeowner.

The family room BEFORE. this does NOT have family room comfort

A major remodel of the home was well underway for my first decorating consultation with the architect. There was only a vision of what this room would look like completely decorated.

Installation of custom window treatments to give family room comfort

Custom window treatments at installation.

Comfortable seating in family room comfort

This room is about making everyone feel comfortable. The colors are rich and vibrant. The design is simple. There are lots of pillows for comfort and a chenille throw to snuggle with.

Family room comfort with lots of pillows, patterns and texture

The homeowners accessories highlight the colors in the window treatments and pillows.

What do you think of this room?

See several other rooms in this home here and here.

Would you like to have a room like this in your home for your family to enjoy 365 days a year?  Contact me to begin making your house the home of your dreams.

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Use what you’re passionate about in your decor

Interior Design Accessories

Interior Design Accessories, fitz and floyd interieurs plates, design books, finial, tassel black and gold.

The details in these interior design accessories are a reflection of my passion. I LOVE window treatments!

I collect some of my favorite things I use in design to create a vignette for my own home.  The Interieurs by Fitz & Floyd salad plates feature different window treatment designs.  

I love to get my hands on design books, especially window treatment books.  Stacking books is a great way to elevate items on display.

The large cone finial is from a past project.  It fits at the end of a 3″ diameter rod. It becomes an interesting art object when added with other like theme items.

Use interior design accessories that evoke meaning and bring connection to others.  The black and gold check “pillow” is filled with wonderful herbs.  A friend gave it to me as a gift after we toured a Boston Junior League Showhouse.  The sweet scent reminds me of her and the fun we had that day.

The large tassel adds softness and texture to all of the other hard surfaces.  Let’s face it, tassels are fun!

 

“I am going to make everything around me beautiful.  That will be my life” ~ Elise de Wolfe

Do you have what you are passionate about displayed in your home? Contact me today to begin transforming your house into the home you love to live in.

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Best Home Decorating Services 2011 – Landmark Reader’s Choice

Thank You, Central Massachusetts Landmark Readers! 

Best Home Decorating Services 2011 The Landmark Readers' Choice

Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian Best Home Decorating Services 2011 Joyce Roberts – The Landmark Photographer

Wow! This is the third year in a row Window Designs Etc. by Marie Mouradian wins The Landmark Readers’ Choice award for Best Home Decorating Services.  Readers of The Landmark are asked to nominate and vote for their favorite local business. I am truly grateful to all those in Holden, Sterling, Princeton, Rutland, Paxton, Worcester and beyond who voted for me. I also won in 2009 and 2010.

You have my commitment to helping you transform your house into the home you love to live in.

Best Home Decorating Services 2011

The Landmark Readers' Choice Best Home Decorating Services 2011 awarded to Window Designs Etc. By Marie Mouradian

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Friday Favorties

Sharing a few of my Friday favorites

Farm fresh strawberries are one of my Friday favorites.

One of my Friday favorites is farm fresh strawberries.

Fresh local strawberries, so sweet and oh how I love that color!

Red White and Blue dishes - Friday favoritesPolka dots, cherries and white cutwork; the memories of 4th of July weekend linger.

Daisies

He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me…..

“Here, I picked these just for you.” I hope they make you smile.

Happy Friday!

What are some of your favorite things this week?  I would love to hear from you.  Just leave a comment below.

What?  You don’t have any favorite things about your house?  I can help you uncover the simply hidden treasures to make your house into the home you love to live in.  Contact me today.

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Happy 4th of July!

A few ways to celebrate our great country’s independence

4th of July red, white and blue. Wooden flag on wall in white dining room

Pottery Barn

Start the day with a big family breakfast.

4th of July red, white and blue. White bowls with blueberries and red raspberries

Pinterest via Flickr

Plump fresh berries in pure white bowls satisfy any patriotic get together.

White family room with navy blue trim and red flowers. White drapes and valance with blue banding. 4th of July red, white and blue

Elle Decor

The white canvas cushions are the perfect backdrop to colorful pillows and accessories.  These would be so easy to change for each season.

Guest room or kids room in red, white and blue. Framed flag, red sofa. 4th of July red, white and blue

House Beautiful

A multi-purpose room or maybe a guest room at grandma’s house.  It says all American boy.

Creative Ways To Celebrate 4th Of July

White cottage family dining room with blue sofa and dining chairs. Red pillows on sofa. 4th of July red, white and blue

Kathryn Forest Design

http://kathrynforestdesign.com/properties/squam_2_large.html

This looks like the perfect vacation home to me.  I love the white efficient kitchen and the blue wicker chairs at the table.  The denim sofa with contrasting white piping is inviting.  A great all-purpose room where the family can spend good quality time together.

Americana at it’s best.  Makes me want to break into song.

America the beautiful lyrics for 4th of July red, white and blue

A-Ladys-Findings.tumbler.com

4th of July red, white and blue porch

Country Home

4th of July red, white and blue drinks in mason jars with flags

JennySteffens.Blogspot.com

A beverage anyone?  I have these mason jar glasses (from Christmas Tree Shops years ago)

4th of July red, white and blue margarita

Blogs.Babble.com

Red, White and Blue Margaritas would be so refreshing.  You can find the recipe here http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2010/07/02/frozen-margaritas-for-the-4th-of-july/

Hot dogs in shape of American flag. 4th of July red, white and blue

http://mintnclandycreate.blogspot.com/

Of course the All American food is on the menu today.  Why not arrange the lowly hot dog into an artful flag?  Check out those star chips, they’re home-made!  The recipe is on the Mint and Clandy blog.

Red lobsters on blue and white shell plates 4th of July red, white and blue

Hither and Thither

Or maybe lobster is on your menu for today.  Yum!  I stumbled upon this photo and tagged it for the patriotic color scheme.  I did some investigating on the source (I try my best to give credit where it’s due) and found this great blog travelogue on Chatham, MA, one of my favorite places.  Looks like they had a great visit last July.  Their photos capture the charm of Chatham perfectly.  http://www.hitherandthither.net/2010/07/travelogue-chatham-ma-cape-cod-july.html

Red, White and Blue Decorating

0's white kitchen with aqua blue walls and red and white curtains. 4th of July red, white and blue

Bhg.com

I love this charming kitchen from Better Homes and Gardens.

Vintage table cloth in outdoor party setting. 4th of July red, white and blue

A-Ladys-Findings.tumbler.com

Everything is better when served outdoors.  These vintage table linens remind me of my childhood.

4th of July red, white and blue dessert trifle with blueberries and strawberries

Skinnytaste.com

Red, White and Blueberry Trifle.  I think I will make this for Ryan’s birthday.  I’ll get those fun sparkler candles too.  You can find the recipe here http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/red-white-and-blueberry-trifle.html

4th of July red, white and blue beach house. Blue and white sofa with red pillows.

Coastal Living

White twin bedroom with blue and white stripe Roman shades. 4th of July red, white and blue guest room

tinywhitedaisies.com

Wishing you all a great 4th with family and friends. and the many blessings we have living in this beautiful and free country.

Enjoy the many blessings of living in this beautiful and free country.

See some great 4th of July red, white and blue pillows here.

Happy Birthday, America!

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Did You Know……I Do Custom Bedding Too?

One aspect of the Etc. is custom bedding

A quick post on a Friday evening before I leave the studio.

I recently purchased new software that will help people envision their custom bedding options.  There are hundreds, yes hundreds, of choices to cover your bed.

Pillow options for custom bedding. Bolster or neck roll, Flanged Euro Shams, Wide Euro Sham

I spent the afternoon playing working on these pillow options for an 8-year old boy’s room in Holden, MA.  The tailored coverlet will have cording along the top edges so it will be fool-proof when he makes his own bed.  I’m giving him 3 pillow options, a bolster, 2 European shams or 1 wide European sham.  

Which option would you choose?

RM Coco Fabric for a Holden, MA custom bedding project

This beautifully textured woven stripe from RM Coco is the fabric we selected for the bedding.

Contact me today to begin transforming your house into a home you love to live in.

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