Colleen's Picks
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A carefully curated selection of HOME DÉCOR ITEMS WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLLEEN COLEMAN OF CMC DESIGN STUDIO LLC
Colleen Coleman is the Principal of CMC Design Studio LLC located in Saratoga Springs. With certifications in Kitchen & Bath Design, Aging in Place and True Color Expert, her curated design extends into all areas of her field including new construction, historical and major renovations. Her passion is in designing & customizing hand-crafted cabinets for all areas of the residential market.
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don’t know about you, but I am ready for SPRING! I may have three feet of snow at the edge of my property, but I can envision my pool uncovered, flowers peeking out of the soil and my soul being revived by the warmth of the sunshine...like someone flipped a switch and suddenly my whole outlook is changed. I’m not much of a winter person, but you’d think by the time I reached my 50’s I would have found something to do in the cold winter months! Alas, I cling to the warmth, to getting my hands dirty in the garden and nights at the fire pit under starry New York skies! I’m sure I have plenty of readers who would agree with me...I see you nodding yes… So, what are we to do? I have the perfect idea...you with me? Let’s shake these winter blues off and start planning for warmer weather, outside BBQ’s and adding a touch of color to our living spaces!!!
Our local shops are filled with goodies to put a smile on your face. ACCENTS AT ALLERDICE, located in their Malta store, is featuring these tranquil Water Wick Candle Fountains. Available in 5 pastel colors; pink, yellow, green, blue and purple, these charmers can be set to operate with a timer or remote control. Add a touch of summer fun to your outdoor dining or scatter them amid the sitting areas around your patio. As evening approaches, watch these spaces come to life with the touch of a button from your lounge chair! As the candle flickers, the gentle fountain bubbles like a moving liquid flame! They’re also great for a guest room welcome, table side at your favorite reading nook or infusing calmness amid your hectic work space. Pick up these colorful Spring stoppers while they’re available!
ACCENTS AT ALLERDICE Inside Allerdice Ace Hardware 2570 Route 9 Malta Allerdice.com 518.899.6222
Need a creative storage solution for your little ones? I found this adorable Rattan Giraffe Shelf abounding with a variety of open spaces for small books or knickknacks. Standing at 48” tall, this sweet woven creature adds texture and enjoyment to a playroom or bedroom for a “big kid who can do it themselves”. And be sure to add Accent’s Spring Open House, on Saturday March 21st at 10am-3pm, to your calendar where you’ll find even more treasures for preparing your home for the upcoming summer season! Have you been looking for that one item to add a little joy & pop of fun? Head over to CURTAIN & CARPET CONCEPTS to catch this Colorful Oceanic Area Rug crafted at 6’-2” x 8’-6”. Hand-knitted of 100% New Zealand Wool, the fish design can make any area of your home come to life! From a child’s play area to your sun-soaked sitting area off the back of the house, the medley of rainbow colors set on a background of taupe, gray and cream work in any decor! Better get over there quick...it’s one of a kind! saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
CURTAIN & CARPET CONCEPTS 146 Marion Avenue, Suite 7 Saratoga Springs CurtainToCarpet.com 518.886.1389
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