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11.10.2016

Join Me at Mix & Match Design Company!

Hello, friends! Today will be the last post on May Richer Fuller Be, but don't worry, I'm not going away. :) Since going full time with my e-design business this summer, I've devoted all of my time and energy to growing it, and I would love it if you joined me over at Mix & Match Design Company! I blog about all things interior design and decorating, and it's where client project reveals are too. Yesterday, I posted a great gift guide for your Thanksgiving Host/Hostess - this year, show your appreciation to them for opening their home by bringing something a little more creative than a bottle of wine (though that's always welcome in my book!).

And if you've been waiting for the kitchen reveal, you're in luck, because it's over there in all its before and after glory! Our IKEA kitchen turned out even better than I could have imagined, and I'd love for you to pop over and see it.

These past four years(!) at May Richer Fuller Be have been incredibly formative, and have given me the chance to grow in more ways than I can count. Writing here gave me the confidence to start my business, and it's been such a joy to pursue something that I love so much. Thank you for your support here - it means the world to me, and I do hope you'll follow along with Mix & Match!

Here are three easy ways to do that:

Follow Mix & Match on Instagram
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Thanks again, friends, and I hope to see you around the new blog and social media soon. Don't be shy in saying hello and letting me know you're coming over from MRFB!

9.30.2016

E-Design Giveaway Before + After: Springfield Dining Room

It's time for another project reveal! You may remember that back in the spring, I hosted a giveaway for a full room e-design package, and over on the Mix & Match blog, I'm sharing the before and after! You can catch a sneak peek here, but the full before photos, plan and after photos are over there. :)

The winners, Erin and Ryan, submitted their dining room, which Erin described as "pretty much a blank canvas" that had a $100 table from Craigslist, a dated light fixture and a hodgepodge of other pieces they were ready to let go of so they could make the space into something they really enjoy. They love hosting friends for meals and large gatherings, so they couldn't wait for the room to be done.

Here's what it looked like before:

And after!

This was such a fun project, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out. Head on over to the Mix & Match blog for all the details!

Sources:

Slater Mill dining table
INGOLF dining chairs
Lawford Charcoal Herringbone dining chairs (head chairs)
Barrington chandelier
Jubilee braided rug
Buffet - Craigslist (similar)
Table lamp - T.J. Maxx (similar)
Warmest Arrow throw
End table - T.J. Maxx (similar)
Chair - Craigslist
Paint color: Benjamin Moore Sea Star

9.19.2016

Philadelphia Suburbs Modern Farmhouse Bedroom Reveal

It's reveal time, y'all!

You may remember when I shared the design plan for this modern farmhouse master bedroom in the Philadelphia suburbs a few months ago and I'm excited to show it to you today in its completion! This project was a blast to pull together, and I was thrilled that it was local so I could go snap some photos on a beautiful Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks ago.

My clients, Courtney and Kit, were going through some big transitions this summer including a move from a tiny one bedroom apartment in the city to a two bedroom in the suburbs and both starting new jobs, so the last thing they wanted to do was figure out how to furnish their bedroom. That's where Mix & Match stepped in to help - I created a design plan and then all they had to do was purchase the items and install them in their new home.

Here's what the final design board looked like:

And here's the finished room!

To see more photos and read more about the process, head on over to the Mix & Match blog. That's where I'll be sharing full e-design project reveals and more. You can also follow Mix & Match on Instagram in between posts for more design goodness!

If you or someone you know needs interior design help in their home - whether a big project or small - feel free to contact me. I'd love to help!

7.28.2016

One Good Thing: Throw Pillow Combinations

A new series started this week over on the Mix & Match (my e-design biz) website's blog called "One Good Thing" where I share a favorite quick design tip or trick. I figured a lot of y'all over here might appreciate the post since this week's topic helps solve a common decorating conundrum: how to mix throw pillow patterns so they look cohesive. I put together five super combos to help show you how to mix patterns.

You'll have to head on over to Mix & Match to see the full post, but you can check out a preview of the combos below!

I've got lots of ideas up my sleeve for other posts in the "One Good Thing" series, but if you have any suggestions, I'm all ears! Feel free to leave a comment on the Mix & Match post or email me at chaney@mixandmatchdesign.com.

7.14.2016

And I'm Back!

Did you miss me? I feel like I have a lot to catch y'all up on, so I'll divide this post up into three sections: where I've been, what's happening now, and what's coming up.

Where I've been:

The reason I took a little break (ok, maybe 6 weeks isn't exactly short...) from blogging was because my husband and I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help run a series of summer programs on Martha's Vineyard! Never in my life did I think that we would have the chance to leave our normal lives behind for awhile to work together on a property that hosts week-long programs for middle and high school students on an island in Massachusetts. Crazy, right? "Real adults" don't do this sort of thing, do they?

Well, we did!

With my husband finishing graduate school in May and me deciding to leave my career in healthcare to pursue Mix & Match Design Company full time, we created a gap of time this summer that freed us up to do this crazy thing. Our primary responsibility was to work behind-the-scenes to ensure that the programs ran smoothly from week to week. I nicknamed the two of us "the great communicators" because a lot of what we did involved collecting and disseminating info between the summer-long staff (kitchen, office and facilities folks) and the week-long staff/volunteers so that everything would go according to plan from day to day and week to week. We were also in charge of developing community among the college-aged summer-long staff and running weekly Bible studies for them. We had such a great group and I already miss them!

While we were on the Vineyard, we also managed to have a lot of fun in our off time. I feel like I should put together some kind of guide for all the fun things you can do there - we had a blast exploring beaches and cute little towns, hiking, catching sunsets, fishing, eating lobster, etc. I put together a little collage of some of the photos I snapped with my iPhone, which doesn't do our adventures justice, but it gives you a flavor!

What's happening now?

As of this past Monday, I'm a full-time entrepreneur! I've turned my attention to running and growing Mix & Match Design Company.

I'm excited slash a little bit terrified. Running your own business is no joke! Transitioning from a job where pretty much every minute was planned out for me to a job where I'm the boss and it's up to me to run this thing is quite an adjustment. I'm definitely up for the challenge though, and I'm pumped to finally be able to put all my energy toward my passion of offering folks affordable and approachable interior design services! With that being said, if you or anyone you know is in need of help in their homes, send them my way! You can find out more info through the website (linked above) or contact me via chaney@mixandmatchdesign.com.

What's coming up?

So many things! I've got two Mix & Match projects in the works right now that I hope to share photos of soon. I shared the plan for one of them before I went on sabbatical - the Philadelphia suburbs master bedroom. In case you missed it, here it is:

We tweaked a few of the items along the way, but this is the general gist! It's going to be beautiful and I can't wait to see it in person soon.

The second project is an industrial farmhouse style dining room. I'm still working with that client to finalize a few things and I hope to share more about it in the coming weeks!

The last big thing that's coming up is that in a couple of weeks we start our big kitchen renovation. Yippee! We're ripping everything out and starting from scratch. It's time to say goodbye to cracked, mismatched floor tiles, the makeshift "bar," old appliances, a leaky faucet and oh so much more... This may be one of the last times you see it like this, so get a good look now!

I shared my kitchen ideas and inspiration awhile back and now plans are firming up, which is exciting. My father-in-law and I will be taking this project on in August and y'all will get the full scoop as we get going. The #phillyrowhousereno is back for round two!

I think I'll wrap things up for today, but it's good to be back in action here on the ole blog. More to come!

5.10.2016

E-Design Project: Philadelphia Suburbs Master Bedroom Plan

Hello friends! Long time no talk! Things have been ca-razytown over here recently and I've hardly had time to breathe, let alone post on the blog. Between my husband finishing up his semester and graduating with his MBA this weekend (I can't believe how quickly two years have gone!), a bunch of traveling, things ramping up with Mix & Match, and heck, just life, I've had to pick and choose where to spend my time and sadly, blogging didn't made the cut. I've still been pretty active on Instagram though, so if you want to catch me in between posts, you can follow me over there.

But! Some big news in my life is that as of the end of this week, I'll be full time with Mix & Match! Yep, I'm quitting my day job to pursue my e-design business and I couldn't be more excited. I'll have more on that in a separate post soon, but what that means for y'all is that you'll probably be seeing more interior design-focused posts - hope you're ready!

Big stuff, friends, big stuff.

Now, speaking of e-design, I've got a really fun project going on for a new client, and she was kind enough to give me permission to share the inspiration, plan and, fingers crossed, after photos once everything's installed. Since e-design is all done online and installed by the client, I don't always get to see the final product, so this is a real treat.

My client and her husband happen to also be great friends of mine and they're transitioning from a small one bedroom in the city to a larger two bedroom apartment in the suburbs. Since they're gaining a bedroom, they decided to put their current furniture in the guest bedroom and start with a clean slate in the master bedroom. I was thrilled when they asked me to put together a plan for that space!

The look they're going for is modern farmhouse with a touch of industrial. It definitely has Fixer Upper vibes and it's going to be beautiful!

Here are some of the photos she shared with me as inspiration:

{Sources: clockwise from top left: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6}

What I pulled from these photos was a primarily blue and white theme (with a little bit of green) mixed with warm wood tones. There's also a lot of great texture going on with both the textiles and furniture. It'll definitely be a cozy and inviting space.

Here's the design board I came up with based on these ideas:

What do y'all think? Is this look up your alley?

Another fun treat with this project is that I get to share many of the sources! You can shop the post for the items below:

Upholstered Bed* | Nightstand* | Lamp* | Dresser* | Curtains | Mirror | Trunk* | Rug | White Sheets* | Navy Duvet | White Quilt* | Striped Euro Shams* | Green Leaf Lumbar Pillows

(*affiliate link used - I earn a small commission for your purchase, but your price doesn't change. Thanks for supporting May Richer Fuller Be and Mix & Match in this way!)

I can't wait to share the progress on this project with you. They'll be up and running in their new place later this summer, so I should have photos to show you then!

I think the next project I'll be sharing is from the e-design giveaway I wrote about a couple of months ago. The winner was a dining room that was just begging for a makeover! That project is coming along too - more soon!

*Psst! Need help with your home? Come on over to Mix & Match Design Company and let's chat!

3.16.2016

E-Design Services Giveaway!

Do you live in the Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC metro areas?

Want to win some free design services?

If you answered "yes" to those two questions, you're in luck! I'm excited to announce that Mix & Match Design Company (my e-design business) is giving away a free full room design package to one lucky person. So if you've been dreaming of transforming a space in your house - be it a bedroom, living room, nursery, etc. - and need a little bit of help making that happen, now may be your chance! Interested? Read on to make sure you qualify and how to enter your space.

The winner will receive a full room design board package. Here's what's included:

A consultation about the space via phone, email and/or Skype/Facetime
A design board with a visual representation of the items needed for the space
A source list with item prices and links to purchase

What might your design board look like? Check out these examples:

In order to be considered, you must meet the below requirements and agree to the following:

Live in the Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC metro areas
Be willing to have photos (before and after images) and information about your space featured on the Mix & Match Design Company website portfolio
Assume the cost of any furniture purchases and make those purchases by a mutually agreed upon deadline on or around August 1, 2016
Allow me to visit, style and photograph the finished space in your home

How to enter:

Fill out this survey with questions about you and the space you want to transform
Send me a few photos of your space via email (chaney@mixandmatchdesign.com)
That's it!

The survey will close on April 15th, 2016 and a winner will be selected after that date. I can't wait to work with one of you!!

P.S. I would love it if you would help spread the word about the giveaway to your Philly and DC-area friends. The more the merrier!

11.23.2015

In-Stock Design Board Launch {Dining Rooms}

Happy Monday, friends! Today marks the last launch day for the new in-stock design boards from Mix & Match Design Company. It's been a fun three week mini-series, and I'm excited to three new dining room designs with y'all today.

In case you missed the first couple of posts, let me catch you up on what these in-stock design boards are:

In-stock design boards give you a custom look at an affordable price ($75). They come in several different styles and will provide all the basic pieces for a room. What you see is what you get! If you want direction on how to make a room into a place you love, but crave simplicity, purchasing an in-stock design board may be a great alternative to the full room design board package.

Once you purchase, you will receive a copy of the design board with a visual representation of the items and a source list so you can easily purchase the items and install them yourself on your own time frame. The approximate cost for the items on the board is listed at the top of the board. No custom sourcing is available for these boards.

You can also use a board and the source list as a jumping off point and add your own touches to the room!

I currently have three in-stock design boards available for purchase for dining rooms:

Mid-Century Scandinavian
Industrial Modern
Modern Farmhouse

For a preview of these boards, check out Mid-Century Scandinavian below! See the rest on the website.

Missed the living rooms and bedrooms? See them all here on the Mix & Match website!

Also, gift certificates are now available for Mix & Match Design Company. These make great gifts for friends and family who might need a little help with their homes! You can purchase them here.

11.15.2015

In-Stock Design Boards Launch {Bedrooms}

It's Monday! You know what that means, right? Time to launch the next set of in-stock design boards! This week, it's bedrooms, and I LOVE each of these.

In case you missed last week's living rooms release, here's a little description of of what these Monday posts about in-stock design boards from Mix & Match Design Company are:

In-stock design boards give you a custom look at an affordable price ($75). They come in several different styles and will provide all the basic pieces for a room. What you see is what you get! If you want direction on how to make a room into a place you love, but crave simplicity, purchasing an in-stock design board may be a great alternative to the full room design board package.

Once you purchase, you will receive a copy of the design board with a visual representation of the items and a source list so you can easily purchase the items and install them yourself on your own time frame. The approximate cost for the items on the board is listed at the top of the board. No custom sourcing is available for these boards.

You can also use a board and the source list as a jumping off point and add your own touches to the room!

I currently have three bedroom in-stock design boards available for purchase:

Mid-Century Preppy (below!)
Farmhouse Industrial
Modern Feminine

Want to see the others? Head to the website!

To purchase a board, go to this page and select the "In-Stock Design Board" option from the drop down menu. Follow the checkout process, and you will receive an email from us within 24 hours asking which board you would like to purchase and we will send you the source list.

Fine print: This source list is for personal use only and should not be distributed or shared. Some sites add additional state sales tax and shipping - this is not included in the quoted prices. Prices and sales/discounts are meant to be representative at the time the document was sent and are subject to change. Subject to availability.

11.09.2015

In-Stock Design Boards Launch {Living Rooms}

Happy Monday, friends!

Today's an exciting day for Mix & Match Design Company. I've been hard at work behind the scenes for awhile putting together a new e-design product: In-Stock Design Boards! For the next several Mondays, I'll be launching the boards for different rooms, starting with living rooms today.

So what are In-Stock Design Boards, you might ask?

These design boards give you a custom look at an affordable price ($75). They come in several different styles and will provide all the basic pieces for a room. If you want direction on how to make a room into a place you love, but crave simplicity, purchasing an in-stock design board may be a great alternative to the full room design board package.

Once you purchase, you will receive a copy of the design board with a visual representation of the items and a source list so you can easily purchase the items and install them yourself on your own time frame. The approximate cost for the items on the board is listed at the top of the board. No custom sourcing is available for these boards.

You can also use a board and the source list as a jumping off point and add your own touches to the room!

I currently have three living room in-stock design boards available for purchase:

Sophisticated Neutrals
Mid-Century Boho
Farmhouse Industrial

Check out Sophisticated Neutrals below!

Want to see the others? Head to the website!

9.10.2015

Mix & Match Design Company Website Launch!

Hello friends!

Today I get to share a little (ok, BIG!) project I've been working behind the scenes - the launch of my e-design website! I've been pouring a ton of energy into pulling the website together over the past month and I'm so excited that it's live.

Mix & Match Design Company is the name, and my goal with launching this business is to provide affordable and approachable interior design services for everyone. I can help anybody put together a home that they love - anything from decorating your very first apartment on a shoestring budget all the way up to furnishing a brand new home. One of the biggest benefits of e-design is that you can live anywhere and still work with me. It's all done through email and the occasional phone conversation.

I'm currently offering three different service packages (with a fourth coming soon):

Full Room Design Board ($200)
Finishing Touches ($100)
Consultation ($50/hour)
In-Stock Design Boards ($75) - coming soon!

You can read all about each service by clicking the links. Right now I'm in the middle of working on a full room design board for a master bedroom for a client and I'm having a blast!

I'd love for you to take a look around the website and spread the word to your friends and family about Mix & Match Design Company. If you're in the market for e-design, you can contact me using this form or email me directly at chaney@mixandmatchdesign.com.

Here's to many new e-design adventures!