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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. - Subscribe by RSS
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Chicken Soup For The Home
Chicken Soup “I see design as a way to create the dreams that my clients haven’t dreamt yet.” – Suzanne Tucker, Rooms to Remember: The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker Via Share and Enjoy:
Home Makeover: A Portfolio Of Before and After Photos
February of last year, I started a project in Lely Resort in Naples, Florida. I took you through various stages of the process throughout the year and now I can’t wait to unveil my very own extreme make-over. My clients … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Area Rugs, Artwork and Mirrors, Bathroom Renovation, Bedrooms, Before And After, Client Relationships, Coastal Living, Faux Finishing, Furniture, Guest Bathrooms, Kitchens, Lighting and Fans, Naples FL, Plants and Planters, Portfolio, Renovations, Window Treatments
Tagged BluWater Finishes, Lely Resort, Metropolis Iron, Randall Perry
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Social Media For Interior Designers
My local chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Desingners) asked if I would compose an article for their next publication focusing on the “The Business of Design” and how social media applies to your business for networking, advertising, branding, etc. This article … Continue reading
Posted in Client Relationships, Professional Networking, Social Media, The Business Of Design
Tagged ASID, Blogs, Facebook, Google, Networking
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Artwork…Take a deap breath!!
I knew that time had slipped away from me, but I had no idea how far! Can’t believe July was the last time I blogged about this project. My client’s home is about 95% complete and they arrived Saturday to … Continue reading
Back to where it all began…
Tomorrow morning, I will be flying to meet with a client in Upper Arlington, right outside of Columbus in Ohio. For those of you that don’t know, I am a Buckeye and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1994. … Continue reading
Posted in Client Relationships, Travel
Tagged Buckeyes, Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio State University, Upper Arlington
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Cross Creek Kitchen Renovation
This blog was originally posted on May 11, 2010…My very first post!! This was such a rewarding project for me. Read on and you’ll see why!! Soon after I announced “the birth” of my new business, a friend of mine asked if I would … Continue reading
Naples Park Rennovation
WOW! I still can’t believe the transformation of this home!! I met this wonderful couple at the Miromar Design Center on a Saturday afternoon soon after they purchased a vacation home in Naples Park, Naples, Florida. As I listened intently to how … Continue reading









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