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Dear Melissa,
Changes afoot . . . Movie and book
reviews are moving! I am going to include them in a
separate postcard in the last week of each month,
along with a restaurant review. It is just too much
living to include in one ezine! So be sure to look
for the end of month update and know that the ezine
here will be a bit briefer but still packed with
design tips, life philosophies, fresh inspirations
and design trend updates.
Another ezine on the way! No, you
won’t be added to another list, no worries. But I
did want to let you know that I am creating a short
monthly ezine for my speaking audiences entitled
Signature Success. It will include motivations &
musings and tips & secrets for the best in designing
your life, not just your interiors. I’ll include
proven formulas for career success, the keys for
connecting both professionally and personally, ways
to establish your passion and purpose, and how to
start leading a life of intention and inspiration
rather than impostering (I make up words as needed)
someone else’s dream.
Miami Heat! Just back from a two
day sojourn in Miami last week where I spoke on
Lifestyle Selling: More Than a Look. Travel details
from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel will be featured in
the next postcard . . . what a treat, and be sure to
look for the review of Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant.
Upcoming is an adventure in Pennsylvania at Marcia
Wieder’s Dream Camp.
Live well and beautifully,
MG
Fresh Inspirations:
Living Rich in a Readymade World, part II |
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6. Add greenery ... Whether a silk
plant or you've got a green thumb, greenery in every
room really adds a sense of life to the space. This
isn't a license to run wild with flowers, and no
dried arrangements please (they look dead and are)!
7. Readymade isn't always cheap ...
Consider your sources and instead of being
locked into bargain basement and everyman looks, try
the more exclusive catalogues like Horchow, Gumps,
and Chambers. Whatever you can imagine is likely
already there for the ordering and living.
8. Know who to call to make it happen
... Even if you aren't going custom it
still makes sense to call in a professional
decorator or designer and have them work with you,
creating a master plan to avoid expensive mistakes
and lost time in returns.
9. Plan a celebration ... Plan a
housewarming for each room or the whole house. This
gives you added incentive to get the project off the
ground and move forward. Remember, too, that no one
is coming to visit your stuff, but to visit you - so
relax and let them bring something to contribute.
10. Make a road map ... Map out
each of the changes and improvements you want to
make in each room. This can be a list by room or
even a sketch if you are feeling artistic. Keep a
file by room of favorite finds in catalogues and
magazines (be sure to look up the resource in the
back of the publication).
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“Melissa listened to what we wanted and offered the
artistic and creative touch that we so desperately
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“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls
blossom.”
- Marcel Proust
“Whatever you want to do, you must do it now; there
are only so many tomorrows.”
- Michael Landon
"You are not guaranteed more than the moment you are
in - make it count!"
- MG
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