About Me

Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Melissa Ellen is highly experienced in high end interior design. With her extensive knowledge, and creativity she has the ability to give you the designer look you desire. Melissa's experience as lead designer at an exclusive firm, coupled with a Rhode Island School of Design Education designate her a leader in the industry.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Check Me Out!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31309239@N04/4716925005/

Yes Thats really me! My first race!

SMALL is the new big!


Having a busy lifestyle makes these mini homes feel quite appealing. I now have a new found love for Mini Houses...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Primarily Primary

Its back to basics this year! Primary colors are making a comeback, and it no longer has to be your saturated blues, yellows and reds. Push the envelope, check out this unique twist a burnt orange-yellow, cornflower blue and berry red.

Painting Party!



















I attended a lecture with the color specialist for Benjamin Moore. She had talked about paint applications and upcoming trends for 2010/2011. She had some wonderful ideas, it was quite inspiring. Treat your ceiling as the fourth wall, PAINT IT!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

This takes the Cake!

I made this cake using Buttercream frosting with Royal Icing flowers. Happy Spring!!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Second Hand


I was shopping at Eagles Nest in Portsmouth, and I found these Retro kitchen canisters in MINT condition. They were basically giving them away. I love a great second hand steal!!

Handmade Accessories


Check out these handmade flower headbands (notice the buttons).They are made by yours truly!