Colleen's Picks
Susan Blackburn Photography
A carefully curated selection of HOME DÉCOR ITEMS WRITTEN BY COLLEEN
COLEMAN OF CMC DESIGN STUDIO LLC
Saratoga Springs… A town of Health, History and Horses! A town filled with amazing people
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.
who have been working together to hold each other up in the last few months. We are Saratoga, we are courageous, we are stronger side-by-side and we are ready to be together again! So, grab your cup of Saratoga Mineral Water and come with me as I celebrate some of our extraordinary local shops and discover reveling in togetherness! From rejoicing with our graduates to remembering our loved ones. Let’s begin to live our life to the fullest! To appreciate the sweet lemonade made from our recent lemons and charge into the future with the fury of the Roaring 20s! I don’t know about you, but while I am home, I made a list of all the things I knew I had to change after truly living in my dwelling. From painting to updating window dressings, I have slowly managed to give my home a little boost over the past few months. It made me feel accomplished, renewed in fact! My outdoor gardens are ready to go and if you have been following my social media, you know I have already started my vegetable garden indoors. And I hope you had the opportunity to take advantage of the design tips I had posted; from selecting the right color & brightness for your light bulbs to new fabrics and wallpapers! I know many of you loved seeing the colorful new lines which are sure to bring a fresh beginning to any updated space.
To change your mood, you don’t need to go all out. 23rd [and Fourth] has several new items that will surely enhance your favorite room in the house. At the entry, handmade Door Mats crafted in Maine from lobster netting are sure to greet your guests with a smile! Sturdy enough to withstand any weather New York can dish out, the 1” thick mat is resistant to mold & mildew and will not fade! With colors ranging from Sage Green, Sand, Charcoal, Fog Gray with Sand and Sand with Charcoal, they are bound to offer the perfect welcome at any porch. Need to feel the sweet scent of summer? Pick up their Mimosa Candle with a signature champagne effervescence infused with a perfect blend of freshly squeezed oranges. It will leave you with a feeling of a morning brunch with friends! Made from premium soy wax, the candles are prepared in a repurposed wine bottle…now that is right up my alley! And who couldn’t use a collection of these adorable Cherry Print Paper Place Mats! Designed in collaboration with Vicki Sawyer, the 24-sheet pad is a generous size at 18.5” x 24.5”. Other scenes available are the Ice Cream Social and the Farmers Market with a playful chalkboard option to boot! Now that’s a great start to a family gathering with easy clean up!
saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
23RD [AND FOURTH] 103 Excelsior Ave Saratoga Springs 23rdAndFourth.com 518.584.3700
MAY/JUNE 2020 | SIMPLY SARATOGA | 121
