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April 2013 Newsletter
At the Front Door
Paint color inspiration for a spring change at your front door.
Whether staging your home for sale or want to make a warm welcoming impression, a quick and easy color change on your homes front entry door may just be the solution to welcome spring guests.
Valspar's
Simply Aqua - 5008-10 at Lowe's
Sherwin Williams
Gecko - SW6719
Benjamin Moore
Lemon Grass - 339
Sherwin Williams
Obstinate Orange - SW6884
By the Garden
Hang and organize garden tools, hats and baskets on the back wall of a shed
or garage for easy access by the garden.
Add a stone drainage path from the gutter spout that usually forms a large wet puddle. Border small stones with larger cobblestones and enhance with plantings and potted florals to guide the drainage away from the house that's also pleasing to the eye.
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Our Project of the Month:
Redesign your Vintage Iron Patio Set to fit your home decor!
Before....
After!
Shop antique, used and vintage shops to find an old iron patio set that you can spruce up for spring and summer use on you porch or patio. An easy DIY upholstery job on the seat fabric to an all-weather or vinyl fabric will last through the rain if need be. More stylish finds are all around you when "shopping vintage".
Let us know how this project went for you at ddaley@daleydesigns.com
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Recipe of the Month:
Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato, and Feta Salad
This gorgeous watermelon, tomato, and feta salad pops with color and flavor and is perfect for springtime meals. You can use any combo of fresh herbs; like a mixture of mint, basil, parsley, and chives.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 cup (1-inch) cubed red seedless watermelon
- 1 cup (1-inch) cubed seeded yellow watermelon
- 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped mixed fresh herbs, lemon juice and the kosher salt in a large bowl. Next, add tomato, watermelon, and onion; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss gently.
June Bug
Ginger ale, grenadine, orange juice, and sherbet are blended for a refreshing springtime beverage.
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What We're Loving Now...
ReCycle, RePurpose, ReUse!
Turn an old vintage shutter into a useful magazine or mail rack. Or give the shutters a disstress look by using a sand cloth and make them into a rustic plant stand or outdoor side table!
Here's another idea...
Use shutters as a coat rack by mounting a shelf on top and adding a few hooks. Or add them as doors to cover up that dreaded cork board in your kitchen!
Send an email to ddaley@daleydesigns.com and let us know your re-purposing ideas! We'd love share them! |
Spring Fashion
from the Streets of
New York City!
A local fashion brand showroom located in the heart of the garment district in NYC, C-Suite Showroom, works hard to put these brands in local boutiques and shops on the east coast. Here is a quick look-book of styles selling in New York. From casual style of Alternative, worn by celebrities (like Gronk), to feminine sheers and florals seen in the Pink Martini and M-by-Marcus brands. See where to purchase on the boutique listing below.
Alternative Apparel
Alternative Apparel can be found at the following local boutiques:
Serendipity - Portsmouth NH
Ku De Ta - South Boston, MA
344 - Newton, Boston, MA
National Jean Co - Newton, Boston, MA
Penn Co - Provincetown, MA
Nalu - Nantucket, MA
Bessie Blue - Belmont, MA
Bling - Braintree, MA
Cedar Chest - Northampton, NH
Church St Trading - Great Barrington
Citrine - West Tisbury
Envy - Norwood, MA
Flock - Boston, MA
Getti Gear - Hingham, MA
Green Eyes Daisy - Falmouth,MA
In Style - Chatham, MA
Ivy Boutique - Auburn, MA
Red Bird Trading - Newburyport, MA
Orange Hanger - Leomister, MA
Lisa's - Needham, MA
Mint Julep - Cambridge, MA
The Grove - Manchester MA
The Studio - Brookline, MA
Sault - Boston, MA
Recess - Winchester, MA
Re-Find - Salem, MA
Thistle Hill - Rockport, MA
Summer Sessions - Portsmouth NH
Sol Sistar - Durham NH
Alapage - Bedford NH
Denim Rack - Portsmouth NH LunaChicks - Exter NH
Eastaway - OakBluffs, MA
Pink Martini
| Floral Blazers will be seen on the streets |
Pink Martini brand can be found at the following local shops and boutiques.
Dress Code - Andover MA
Serendipity - Portsmouth NH
Fresh - Nashua NH
Zanna - Amherst MA
Slip 77 - Oakhurst MA
Nalu - Nantucket MA
Lux - East Long Meadow MA
Ku De Ta - South Boston MA
IRRISISTABLES - Marblehead MA
Sedurre - North End, Boston MA
M-By-Marcus
| Sheer Blouses for spring and summer |
M-by-Marcus brand can be found locally at the following boutiques:
DressCode-Andover, MA
Le Dakota - Nantucket MA
Irrisistables - Marblehead MA
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GIVING BACK
Spring cleaning is here and giving back is a great way to clear out the clutter, be stylish, be healthy, and kick-start your year! Not to mention helping someone else out and making yourself feel good. There are many ways to help out. Here are some that we like.
Donating food to your local food pantry is a great way to help those in need during the upcoming holidays.
Prom season is just around the corner! Belle of the Ball gives you another chance to put your past prom dresses to use and keep those priceless memories going for others! If you have gently used dresses that could be donated, this is a great way to help out. ACG Strathallan is holding their 9th annual fundraising event for the Senior Ball; the 'Belle of the Ball'.
Go to
for more information
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. You can help provide affordable housing in your community. Recycle-Reuse-ReStore Let us know how you are giving back to your community and to the world at ddaley@daleydesigns.com
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