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: June 2011
Coastal Living Spotlights Metropolis Iron’s Drapery Hardware – Part I
Nothing makes more of a dramatic difference to a room after furniture is installed than window treatments, decorative pillows, and bedding. This blog post is going to focus on drapery hardware and introduce you to Metropolis Iron, Inc., owned and operated … Continue reading
Posted in Coastal Living
Tagged Drapery Hardware, Interior Design, Lely Resort, Metropolis Iron
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Foxfire Renovation – Naples, Florida – Beginning Of Tile Installation
Tile installation has begun…And what a day it was for me client. I am so happy that she felt comfortable “venting” to me. A day or two into the preparation for tile installation, there was a conversation between the general contractor, the tile installer and my … Continue reading
Posted in Renovations
Tagged Foxfire, Glass Tile, Master Bath Renovation, Tile Installation
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Foxfire Renovation – Naples, Florida – More Progress
More progress… The window is done and my client is thrilled with how it looks. Her husband wanted some clear blocks so that he could see out on to the golf course. The “icescape” blocks come up to just a smidgen above … Continue reading
Chicken Soup For The Home
I got a good chuckle out of this one… “It is the personality of the mistress that the home expresses. Men are forever guests in our homes, no matter how much happiness they may find there.” – Elsie de Wolfe
Fox Fire Renovation – Naples, Florida – 5.31.11
A busy day…. They started on the glass block window, but only got half way done. My client specified the “icescapes” for the lower 3 rows and a checkerboard pattern of “icescapes” and clear glass block for the top 3 rows. Contractor … Continue reading
Coastal Living In Lely Resort – Decorative Lighting And Fan Selections – Naples, Florida
Decorative lighting and ceiling fans are just like plumbing fixtures…I treat them like functional accessories!! And they are so much fun to select and even more dramatic once they are installed!! This was the next stop on our cruise…And here are is a … Continue reading
Posted in Coastal Living
Tagged Ceiling Fans, Decorative Lighting, Interior Design, Lely Resort
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Foxfire Renovation – Naples, Florida – Progress Slowing Down
There hasn’t been much action for a few days. My client is sitting around waiting for Inspectors. They are learning that there is a different inspector for each stage of the project. Here is a picture of the bare re-bar … Continue reading
Chicken Soup For The Home
“Decorating is not about making stage sets, it’s not about making pretty pictures for the magazines; it’s really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.” Albert Hadley, The Story of America’s Preeminent Interior Designer
Foxfire Renovation – Naples, Florida – Day 3
Day 3 The electrician showed up today and spent most of the day. He ended up changing the location of the switches and plugs two times on him. It was interesting to see what they found UNDER the old shower … Continue reading
Foxfire Renovation – Naples, Florida – Day 2
Day 2 Correction…Window didn’t leave until day 2. Big doings on day 2 was removing the platform under the tub…took it all the way to the dirt. Moved drain for new shower to middle of the shower area. The ceiling is … Continue reading
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