{"id":2181,"date":"2011-05-19T11:30:30","date_gmt":"2011-05-19T15:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommyish.com\/?p=2181"},"modified":"2011-05-19T12:02:14","modified_gmt":"2011-05-19T16:02:14","slug":"home-chic-home-modern-meets-vintage-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommyish.com\/home-chic-home-modern-meets-vintage-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Chic Home: Modern-Meets-Vintage Design At Mhouse Inc."},"content":{"rendered":"

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How would you describe your personal style? <\/strong>
\nI like an eclectic mix of new and vintage items. Most people are surprised by how warm my spaces feel for being so clean and modern. I think it’s because I usually introduce a surprising burst of color or texture and there is always at least one item that makes you smile.<\/p>\n

What was the inspiration behind your daughter’s bedroom?<\/strong>
\nFor kids’ rooms, I tend to gravitate toward kitschy items from the 50s and 60s.\u00a0 I love the colors from those decades and\u00a0 I started collecting vintage fabrics before my daughter was even born. Then I came across the wallpaper and fell in love. I knew I didn’t want to do a “pink” room\u00a0 so I just ended up incorporating all of the bits and pieces that I loved. Though nothing really matches, it somehow all works together.<\/p>\n

I love the selection of art above the dresser. How did you go about sourcing them? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Some are vintage paint by numbers that I have collected over the years. I remember loving those as a kid so whenever I found one here or there I had to have it. Someone had also given me a stack of old salesmen’s brochures for suits and clothing patterns. I have to admit, I tore some out and framed them! And then, of course, there are pictures of my daughter as a baby can’t live without those.<\/p>\n

What should\u00a0 parents keep in mind when designing their child’s bedroom?<\/strong>
\nI always try to encourage people to fill their kids’ rooms with things that both they and their kids love to look at. There is no reason why a child’s rooms can’t bend well with the rest of the house. I find it really unusual when I walk into a home that is, say, all creams and beiges, then the kids rooms are all primary colors!<\/p>\n

Did your daughter play a role in decorating her bedroom?<\/strong>
\nShe loves her room and has been my best client so far (she hasn’t questioned a single decision!).\u00a0 Of course, every morning the pillows and dressers are arranged in a way that is all her own.<\/p>\n

What’s the secret to designing a home that’s at once stylish and<\/em> kid-friendly?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think the main thing about kids in a home is that they seem to create clutter wherever they go. Storage is key. And I have a rule: If one thing comes in then another gets passed along. That way, we never overflow and there is a place for everything.<\/p>\n

How do you manage your thriving career with motherhood?<\/strong>
\nIt’s not easy! But as long as I keep myself organized, I somehow manage to fit it all in (though I’m usually running, literally!). I’m a list freak and can multitask like nobody’s business. It helps to have a structured schedule so that I can plan my appointments around my daughter. Once in a while, even the best laid plans can fall through that’s when comes along as my assistant!<\/p>\n

(Photos: Donna Griffith)<\/p>\n

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