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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
“When I think of contrast I am reminded of Mandarin calligraphy, which is so exquisite and seemingly perfect, but which always includes a deliberate “mistake,” so it is clear that the creation is human one. You always want a “Mandarin … Continue reading
MGA Interior Design Introduces Holiday Decor To Their Services
Yesterday I was home with a sick family and caught up on house work. I can hear my children in the background listening to holiday music while playing and we enjoyed watching “Frosty the Snowman” before bedtime in place of … Continue reading
8 Must Have Design Elements
Hi, I’m Susi, a blogger for Design Shuffle, a cool social media site that brings together designers and design lovers from around the world. I am so happy to be visiting MGA Interior Design today. I love the Chicken Soup … Continue reading
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
For The Love Of Blending With Ann Sacks Tile & Stone
You know that I am really behind on my blog posts if I am sharing from an event I attended back in May at the Miromar Design Center. Let’s put it this way, I don’t even remember what the event … Continue reading
Insider Tips You Didn’t Know: Design Made Easy
Thanks to Teresa Farland with BluWater Finishes for writing this fabulous article featuring one of my seminars as well as some of my work. I really do think this article will be so helpful for those that want to learn some … Continue reading
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Interior Design 101
Do you want to learn tricks of the trade from a professional interior designer? Would an understanding of the process behind designing a home be helpful to you? There are basic principles for creating great design that anyone can … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Area Rugs, Tricks Of The Trade
Tagged Attention To Detail, Color Flow, Interior Design Tips, MGA Interior Design, NAWBO, Paint, Pillows, Scale, Waker Zanger
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