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January 6, 2017 By Melinda McCoy 9 Comments

Winter Porch

I enjoy decorating for the holidays, and have found that I like to integrate the seasonal aspect within my  holiday decorating. Once the holidays come to an end I take down the decorations, but keep up the more seasonal items. I now see a lot of the decor more as a winter scene, and am happy to enjoy the hard work put into it for a little while longer.

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I am naturally drawn to a classic and timeless feeling with a hint of elegance. I see natural elements as the perfect way to depict these feelings in any season. Whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall you can always find a bit of nature to represent the season.

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We lived in the south for some time growing up. During the holiday season we would go on tours of old southern homes that were decorated in Christmas past. This meant a lot of fresh greens, fruits, and other natural elements incorporated in the decor. Often times during the tour you would be greeted with a beautiful fruit display located above the front door. I was always fascinated with the welcoming gesture and wanted to incorporate the decoration on my own front porch this winter season.

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With the help of my husband, a video, and lots of apples the project was under way. I was so pleased with how it turned out. The best part is that once the apples are removed we can use the piece again next year and create an entirely different winter scene.

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A quick tip… I love the look of boxwoods in urns, but sometimes don’t want to purchase a plant for the season. What I do instead is cut my own boxwood branches or buy cut pieces from my local nursery for a couple of dollars. I then place the stems in leftover dirt to create the look of a boxwood.  Easy and a lot less expensive!
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If you are visiting by way of Danielle, thank you for stopping by on the tour. I hope you all enjoyed the visit, and learned something that you can take with you.

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November 4, 2016 By Melinda McCoy Leave a Comment

“It’s Not About the Perfect Home”

Do you have a list of things that you hope to accomplish some day? Whether you have them in the back of your mind or actually have them written down, they are there, and little by little you work towards them in one way or another.

When I discovered Karen and  Zandra from  Little Yellow Couch I just knew I wanted to take part in what their philosophy was regarding the home. In their own words, ” It’s not about the perfect home. It’s about creating moments that delight you amidst your everyday life”.

Their past guest list includes Grace Bonney from Design Sponge, John and Sherry Petersik from Young House Love, and many many more. So, when I was asked to take part and be a guest on their podcast, Style Matters, I was beyond thrilled. To listen to the full episode, please see below.

Oh, and the icing on the cake was Karen and Zandra had asked to teach a segment on my new and live (that you take on your own schedule) course, Creating a Timeless Feeling Home. It really has been a wonderful and rewarding collaboration. The best kind in my mind!

 

 

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October 4, 2016 By Melinda McCoy 2 Comments

The 7 step process to a “Timeless Feeling Home”

Creating a Timeless Feeling Home

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This course will guide you, “the everyday home designer”, through the step by step process that I created and use with my own clients. I will teach you how to make decisions with purpose and confidence for your timeless feeling home. We will discover your blueprint (hint, it starts with your personality), and learn the exact design elements that create a timeless feeling. We will then take what you learn about the timeless feeling and apply it to different aspects of living. I will show you specific examples of how to entertain, shop, decorate, and even make holiday gifts for neighbors and teachers in a timeless way. The everyday will feel more like you because it will be you. Learn more and register here: House 214 Design Courses

A FEW COURSE DETAILS

It is a one week course (4+ hours of content) that you take at your own conveience. This course will begin on November 1, 2016 and you will have LIFETIME ACCESS to the videos.

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September 2, 2016 By Melinda McCoy Leave a Comment

Budget Isn’t The Issue

 

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I am thrilled to be combining my passion for the home with my love for teaching. My degree in education naturally leads me to think in terms of informing and inspiring others. My hope is to awaken the feeling that is your story and to teach you how to communicate it in your own homes.


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Feel Home: Creating a Timeless Feeling Home

We all have the same questions when it comes to designing our homes. Where do I begin? Is this really me or am I making this decision because it is the latest trend? Am I still going to like this look six months from now? Whether you are the everyday home designer or working with a professional, the choices you make for your timeless home need to be made with intention. This course will guide you through the process and teach you the framework that I use to create a timeless home with my clients. We will create storyboards, discover the language for a timeless home (hint, it has a lot to do with your personality), and learn the exact design elements that create a timeless feeling. You will learn by doing. As a result, making design decisions for your timeless home will be easier. You will be making your decisions with intention and confidence rather than because you saw it in the latest issue of a favorite magazine. This course will teach you not just the what, but the how and why behind creating a timeless feeling in your home.

Details

The early registration price for this one week course (4+ hours of content) is $38.00. You will be sent the videos starting on November 1, 2016 and watch them at your convenience. Also, you will have LIFETIME ACCESS to the videos.

Notes for registering:

If you are new to the Jeanne Oliver Creative Network here are easy steps to get you started…

  1. Click the button above and register FOR FREE at jeanneoliver.ning.com.
  2. Once your account is active you are able to register for my course (and take advantage of other free courses!).
  3. Go to jeanneoliver.ning.com and find my course Feel Home: Creating a Timeless Feeling Home and follow the instructions to join!
  4. All courses on the Jeanne Oliver Creative Network are pre-recorded so you can watch at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime access on all new purchases!

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August 5, 2016 By Melinda McCoy 7 Comments

A FREE Timeless Feeling Design Plan

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I found myself feeling frustrated and overwhelmed when I was trying to create a timeless and simple feeling in my own home. I came to the conclusion that we all have similar questions and concerns when it comes to designing our home. Is this really me or am I making this decision because it is the latest trend? Am I still going to like this look six months from now? I also remember hearing that my home should tell my story, but exactly how was I supposed to do that? So, I decided to get to work.

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What I discovered is that when you marry your feeling and personality traits with the right design elements, you begin painting the picture that is your story. It doesn’t matter if your budget is large or small, the important element is that the choices you make for your home are made with intent and purpose.

I know there are other everyday home designers who struggle in the same way I did with designing their homes, which is why I created a FREE resource titled “A Timeless Feeling Design Plan” that I will email you when you subscribe to my website.

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This design plan is a sample of what you will learn in my online course, “Creating a Timeless Feeling Home” that you can register for now on my website, here.  This course will guide you through the framework that I use to create a timeless home with my own clients. You will finally be making decisions for your home with ease and a new found confidence.

A FEW COURSE DETAILS

The early registration price for this one week course (4+ hours of content) is $38.00. This course will begin on November 1, 2016 and you will have LIFETIME ACCESS to the videos.

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