About Me
Melissa G Allen
I have two beautiful daughters and a wonderful husband. Being the best mom and wife I can be is my first priority. I have been given an incredible opportunity to open up my own Interior Design company doing what I love. For over 19 years I have been designing breathtaking spaces, working with outstanding clients, and building long lasting relationships.
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Eco Chic
On my journey down sample lane for green products, I can’t help but share how far green fabrics have come in the past five years. I have a new passion for eco-friendly design that is both sustainable for the earth … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Designing Green Interiors, Eco-Friendly Awareness, Eco-Friendly Products, F. Schumacher, Fabrics, Green Fabrics, MGA Interior Design, Organic Cottons, Organic Fabrics, Sustainable Design
8 Comments
It is so easy to "green" your home…
There is no technical definition for Sustainable. Green, eco-friendly, environmentally safe, and sustainable are all used interchangeably. Sustainable meets the needs of the present with out compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Using products that are … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Designing Green Interiors, Eco-Friendly, Green Design, Minimize E-Waste, Recycled Furniture, Reduce Energy Use, Reduce Reuse Recycle, Sustainable, Ways To Green Your Home
7 Comments
Happy Gratitude Day!!
Via I wanted to wish all my friends, family, loyal followers, and clients a very Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. While I am wondering why it takes a special holiday to thank all of you for being a part of my life, … Continue reading
Paris Ceramics
Today and tomorrow I am going to be manning the Paris Ceramic showroom at the Miromar Design Center. Take a look at some of these magnificent materials I am going to be surrounded by!! ANTIQUE BLACK AND WHITE MARBLE … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Antique Jerusalem Stone, Antique Stone, Antique Terracotta, Fench Limestone, Floors, Jerusalem Stone, Marble, Miromar Design Center, Paris Ceramic, Santa Rufina, Spanish Marble, Stone, Unique Floors
3 Comments
Staging – Take One
The past few days have been quite busy for MGA Interior Design with my sick children, a visit from Juan Montoya, and getting Angela Fine Furnishings ready for season!! I can’t wait to tell you all about Juan Montoya…Come back to see my … Continue reading
Recylce a Bicycle!!
Check this out!! How cool is this? Bike Furniture Design is a design and manufacturing studio specializing in contemporary, modern furniture made primarily from recycled steel and aluminum bicycle rims, handlebars, and mixed matched with components from other transportation industries. … Continue reading
Posted in Furniture
Tagged Bicycle, Bike, Contemporary Furniture, Modern Furniture, Recycled Furniture
Leave a comment
ASID Florida South Showhouse
As you can tell, I have not made much head way on researching those green products for my presentation. I did feel that this was more important to share with you at this time. Susan G. Komen for the Cure in South … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2011 Oscars, ASID Showhouse, Breast Cancer Awareness, CBIA, Collier Building Industry Association, e Bella Magazine, Lakoya, Lely Resort, Parade Of Homes, Stock Development, Susan G. Komen
Leave a comment
The Sustainsia Work Pod
I think I found my new office!! What do you think? It is funny how this blogging world works. This week my plans have been to prepare for my seminar titled “Designing Green Interiors” that I am delivering for the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Designing Green Interiors, Environmentally Friendly Design, Home Office, Natural Home, Office, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Work Pod, Sustainsia, Work From Home, Work Pods
Leave a comment
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
GooglePlus