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article about mead

October 14, 2018

I loved a recent article from The Style Saloniste about Mead Quin Design. They captured the essence of Mead - both in her work and how she is as a person.

I have learned 2 great lessons from Mead. The first, is be true to yourself. If you look at the photos in this article, you will understand Mead. Her work reflects her personality. She is serene, , elegant, understated. As you get to know her and get to know her work, it just makes sense. She plays to her strengths and doesn’t try to be anyone else.

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The second is the importance of negative space. Every wall does not need to be filled. Less is more. Less stuff = more calm. Editing is important. Sometimes it makes sense to take something away to allow things room to breathe. Your eyes need places to rest.

Mead started her own design firm 5 years ago, and I couldn’t be more proud of my dear friend! Check out the article to learn more.

link to article about mead
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In chateau Tags mead quin design, mead quin, interior design, calm
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mead quin bathroom 2017 sf decorators showcase

April 24, 2018

Remembering the elegant serene bathroom Mead Quin designed for last year's SF Decorator's Showcase.  Excited to see her Living Room this year!

SF Showcase opens this weekend and runs through May 28.

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In chateau Tags bathroom, mead quin design, showcase
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vignette: flowers and disco ball

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As you're creating vignettes around your house, think outside the box!  My dining room has a gold sideboard, blush pink

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In chateau Tags disco, sideboard, vignette, dining room
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how to style a credenza from emily henderson

April 17, 2018

You have a credenza-congratulations!  Now what in the world should you put on top of it? 

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cut your tags

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Do you notice anything wrong with this picture?  Hint: bottom left.  That tag!  Wow, sometimes I am oblivious.  I had been using this extension cord

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In chateau Tags tag, lamp, tip
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bed pillow options

April 9, 2018

One thing I learned in design class: try lots of options.  And then try some more.  Try the complete opposite.  Take some things away.  Add some things.  As many variations

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In chateau Tags bedroom, pillows, bed
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interesting pattern: tile grout should blend

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If your tile has a killer pattern, your grout should probably blend.  Some examples for you to show how grout can give you a larger continuous pattern.

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interesting shape? contrasting grout

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If your tile has an interesting shape, you may want to consider contrasting grout.  It doesn't have to be white tile with dark charcoal grey grout...i

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ayers davis little girl's bedroom

March 10, 2018

How adorable is this little girl's bedroom?  I would live in this space created by Ayres Davis Interiors.  Here's what I like:

  1. Pink!  But not too bright or childish
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In chateau Tags girls room, pink, bedroom, lise
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March 7, 2018

While researching SunWoven, I came across some great before and after photos of Erin's home. 

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sunwoven

March 4, 2018

SunWoven is a company that hand makes woven wall hangings.  This photo is of my SunWoven in my living room.  I wanted some texture

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vote on living room layout

March 1, 2018

Ok-I could layout my living room a few different ways.  Which do you prefer?  Anything else you would change?

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evolution of my living room

February 7, 2018

moved into this house about a year ago, and as you know, it takes time to get settled.  Here is the transformation of my living room.  I had lots of advice from Mead and Mom...

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In chateau Tags living room, paint, sofa, coffee table, plant, fig, art
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one lamp or two?

February 6, 2018

've noticed a trend of one lamp on long sofa tables or entry tables instead of the traditional two.  Now that I think about it, it makes sense.  Typically these lamps aren't very apart, why do we need two?

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stylish trash cans

February 2, 2018

Everyone has trash cans....you may as well have nice ones.  Especially if they aren't in a cabinet and are out in the open in your kitchen.

I love my rose gold simple human trash cans.

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