http://www.interiorsbymonique.com Interior Design, Renovation, and Decoration Fri, 18 May 2012 10:32:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/05/designing-with-fabrics/ http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/05/designing-with-fabrics/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:08 +0000 editor http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/?p=733 A key part of any décor is the soft furnishings – window treatments (draperies, window seat cushions), upholstery fabrics for furniture (chairs, sofas, love seats, stools, ottomans and more), bedding and bathroom (shower curtains), and accessories like trims and throw pillows. 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Whether you are a serious collector of antiques or a lighthearted gatherer of unique objects, putting together a great display of your collection makes for interesting décor. Often my clients have item... Read more..]]> http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/04/decorating-with-collections-feather-your-nest/feed/ 0 http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/04/spring-cleaning-checklist/ http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/04/spring-cleaning-checklist/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:06:32 +0000 Monique http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/?p=622 Spring is a time of renewal. With the advent of a new season comes a flurry of activities, from dusting to vacuuming to de-cluttering. Now is the time to inspect the interior of your home  and make necessary improvements. It's a great time t... 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To make the window wells more appealing and to camouflage the exterior concrete, large flower pots were painted on the outside wall which were visible to the inside, completing the look of a ga... Read more..]]> http://www.interiorsbymonique.com/2012/01/basement-remodel/feed/ 0