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Month: November 2022

My Dollhouse Christmas Holiday House Tour

February 16, 2023November 30, 2022 by Linda Merrill
Linda Merrill Dollhouse christmas holiday house tour lit exterior

Have you ever wanted to do something but kept putting it off? Maybe due to lack of time, lack of funds – whatever it is. For me, despite my forays into many different craft projects, the one I never did, but secretly wanted to, was to build a dollhouse. Well, to be more specific, to … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags dollhouse, holiday house tour 15 Comments

Holiday Hostess Gifts & Regifting for 2022

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 by Linda Merrill
holiday hostess gifts 2022 hands offering small wrapped gift

Hello – well, despite my usual reticence to acknowledge it – we are officially into the holiday season. With lots of upcoming social events on the calendar from now through the New Year, holiday hostess gifts are important to stock up on. Do you like to personalize the gift to reflect the interests of your … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags holiday 5 Comments

Long and narrow living room? Tips on what to do.

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022 by Linda Merrill
Overhead empty long narrow living room

I’ve recently had two interior design clients coming to me with the same dilemma. What to do with their long and narrow living room? Is this something you struggle with? I wanted to share my suggestions and why I love a four chair seating group. My first example are long-time clients who are early retirees. … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags decoration, livingroom 4 Comments
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