BE CAREFUL BEFORE YOU PAINT THAT WOOD.
Okay, I need to start this one with a VERY important disclaimer: I love painting furniture. š Likeā¦ obviously. Painting furniture is part of how MegMade started. We have taken...
Meg's Tuesday Tips
WHAT IF GOOD TASTE ISNāT ENOUGH?
We say it all the time. She has such good taste. Her clothes. Her furniture. The restaurant she picked. The art on her walls. And I get it. I believe...
Old Furniture Was Built to Be Repaired.
I still remember the first piece I ever brought back to life. If youāve been around a while, you know the story, a vintage dresser rescued from an alley dumpster,...
Eight Days, Four Boys, and One Possible Assassin...
Ā Our first international family trip with four boys, a four-month-old baby, two rental cars, nine people - me, Joe, Wells, Brooks, Finn, Rhodes, Kezia (our French au pair), Mimi...
What 14 Years of Business and Motherhood Have Taught Me
There are a lot of things I was absolutely convinced of ten years ago. Some because I was younger. Some because I thought that was just how life was supposed...
The Design Choices Iāll Always Say Yes To
By: @megmade There are plenty of design decisions that depend on the home, the family, and the way the room needs to function. But a few choices seem to work...
You Found the Sofa... Now, here's what comes next.
By: @chalkwhitearrow A few weeks ago, someone asked me, āOnce I finally find my sofa... what should I buy next?ā I loved that question because the answer isnāt always what...
Meg's Tuesday Tips - This week's tip looks a little different.
Last week, my two oldest boys went to camp. And if youāre a parent, you probably know the thoughts that come rushing in. Will they have fun? Will they make...
Why Vintage Furniture Makes More Sense Than Ever Right Now (A Mom of 4 Tells All) - Megās Tuesday Tips
Okay, can we just be honest for a second? We are all being more intentional with our money right now. And when it comes to furnishing your home, the pressure...
Megās Tuesday Tips: Donāt Get Junk Drunk
By: @fleurmariedesign I love a good find. New, vintage, custom - I love the thrill of seeing a piece and knowing it has potential. But here is where people get...
The Pieces Iād Never Buy Cheap And The Ones I Would - Meg's Tuesday Tips
We live in a world of instant gratification. See it. Click it. Buy it. Have it delivered tomorrow. And honestly? I get it. When youāre furnishing a home, especially when...
Trendy vs. Timeless: Do You Really Have To Choose? - Meg's Tuesday Tips
A few days ago, I found myself saving yet another room to my Pinterest board. It had a skirted table. A floral lampshade. A vintage rug. A paint color that...
The vintage furniture guide I wish more people knew - Megās Tuesday Tips
After years of refinishing vintage furniture, sourcing pieces, restoring them, helping customers design their homes, and living with these pieces ourselvesā¦ Iāve learned how special it is when a vintage...
The Design Choice You Keep Saving but Havenāt Been Brave Enough to Make - Megās Tuesday Design Tips
One thing Iāve noticed working with clients is that their inspiration photos usually say a lot more than they think. Itās not always, āI want this exact room.ā Sometimes itāsā¦...
Megās Tuesday Tips - The Neon Moment (and Why Weāre Actually Into It)
Ā Thereās a moment happening right now that feels a little unexpected.Neon. And to be honest, Iāve always been into neon, so Iām just glad the moment is finally here. Because...
The Color Trend That Isnāt a Color
Color has always been one of my favorite parts of design. It can completely change the atmosphere of a room. It can make a space feel calm, exciting, focused, moody,...