Issue #12Holidays 2012 Decor * Events * Travel * Trends * Ideas

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Seasons Greetings!

We’re heading into the home stretch of the year and 2013 will be here before we know it. Crazy - wasn’t it just Y2K?? As I look back on 2012, I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had. From my amazing clients who place their trust in me and my stewardship of their design projects to the chance to travel to Chicago to speak on social media, my quick trip to New York and the Architectural Digest Home Show to hobnob with some of my favorite design bloggers and capping it off was my recent IFDA New England Award for Best Living Space Design. I’m looking forward to 2013 bringing as many exciting adventures!

In this issue of ::Surroundings:: I have focused on showcasing stylish holiday gift ideas for all budgets as well as featuring some beautiful finds in malachite green and glittery silver & champagne for all year ‘round. I’ve included a scrapbook of some of my favorite holiday images of decorations and floral arrangements I’ve created and a few “drive-by shootings” of pretty holiday lights. As we embark on yet another month of holiday madness I hope you’ll find inspiration on these pages. This can be a crazy time, so take a few minutes, pour a cup of cocoa and enjoy!

Warmly,

Lindalinda.m.merrill@gmail.com

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Holidays 2012

Kathie Chrisicos, Teresa Burnett, Linda, Donna Terry - IFDA New England Holiday Party 2012

IN THIS ISSUE

Cover Story“Where’s the Met?” Page 4

Malachite MadnessThe Many Shades of Malachite Page 5

Virtual Interior DesignGift Certificates Available! Page 9

All That Glitters Celebrate the Sparkling New Year! Page 10

Surroundings. Finds. Style.Stylish Gift Ideas for All Budgets Page 12

My New England Christmas ScrapbookMy Favorite Places & Things Page 14

‘Tis The SeasonFor Holiday House Tours Page 16

Linda Merrill Decorative SurroundingsCredits & Information Page 17

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Above cover photos by Michael J. Lee

Gold Embossed Sputnik Earrings

Sputnik Brooch with Onyx

Sputnik Ornament

Sputnik Coaster SetSputnik Paperweight in Curtain Bag

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Met 3D Opera House Play Kit

If you’ve ever been to the Metropolitan Opera you will undoubtedly never forget the first time you witnessed the iconic Sputnik Chandeliers make their way to the heavens heralding the start of each performance. I was on a seventh grade field trip attending a matinee of La Bohème and it was magical - especially from the nosebleed seats. (Read more here about the recent refurbishment of these breathtaking works of art). Fast forward to a couple of years ago where I attended an amazing performance of Madama Butterfly. My orchestra seat was directly underneath a grouping of these sparkling beauties and I just had to take a photo. Since picture taking is frowned upon (shhh....!) I just placed my camera on its back on my lap, held my breath and snapped off a few frames. I got lucky! Since I basically “stole” the image, I thought I’d give back a bit by sharing some of their divine Sputnik inspired stocking stuffers from The Met’s gift shop - enjoy!

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Photo by Linda Merrill

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Malachite MadnessMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral and is typically associated with copper deposits around limestones, the source of the carbonate. Deposits are found world-wide, notably in Russia and Africa. The mineral was used as a paint pigment until the early 19th century and has long been used in jewelry and decorative objects.

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Tony Duquette / Belvedere "Malachite" ChairArgentina c.

Mid Century Los Castillo Angel Candleholders Silver InlayMEXICO - 1st Dibs

Malachite Tray at Honeymoon at Home

Modern Painted & Lacquered "Malachite" Console Table - 1st Dibs

Malachite Alexander Salad/Dessert Paper Plates by Caspari

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“Gemstone” fabric in Malachite from Jim Thompson

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Malachite Fabric 2 - via Spoonflower

L’Objet Malachite Candle from Williams-Sonoma

A Piero Fornasetti Malachite Stoviglie Plate via 1st Dibs

Kim Seybert Malachite table runner at Trillium Nantucket

Fornasetti Malachite Wallpaper from Cole & Sons

Many Shade of Malachite

Benjamin Moore 600

Medici Malachite

C2 Paints 212

Malachite

Farrow & Ball 214

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Fine Paints

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Ca l i f o r n i a Pa i n t s

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Six of the largest paint brands have their say

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LEVEL I: INSPIRATION BOARD: A customized digital Inspiration Board. Send photos of your room and we’ll return a digital mood board that will provide the perfect “Jump Start” for your design plans. Included in your plan with be a sketch or rendering for an overview of the design concept, color palette, recommendations for decorations and furnishings, and other instructions as necessary. It’s a great plan to get you started!

LEVEL II: THE JUMP START FULL PLANNER: Level II is a multipage (approximately 20 pages) digital PDF document that includes rendering(s) or sketch(es) to show the overall feel of the space, measured floor plans, color palette and specific paint colors, furnishings, window coverings and accessories. It’s everything you’ll need to create a beautiful, and complete space. Just add elbow grease!

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Gift Certificates Available

Makes a great gift!!In addition to Linda Merrill’s full service design offerings for the discerning clientele, Linda offers “Virtual Design” plans for those whose budgets or geographic locations aren’t conducive to in-person meetings.

Learn More About our Virtual Services

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All That GlittersCelebrate the sparkling New Year all year ‘round.

Walker'Zanger'Tile

Ballard'Designs'Moravian'Star'Pendant'

Kallista'FaucetDeGournay'Tarnished'Silver'wallpaper

T o r d' B o o n t j e'Blossom'Chandelier

Emmeline'Sconce'from'Ballard'Designs

Silver' Sequin' Throw'Pillow' F' The'Home'Corner'on'Etsy

Silver'Beaded'Stripe'Pillow'F'Pier'One

Silver'Mercury'Glass'VoJces 'F'WaiJng'on'Martha'

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Regency Townhouse Model - Chisel & Mouse, $169 | Dog Bed - Sister Parish Designs, $160

Crazy Diamond Bowl - Rare Culture, $295 | Dachshund Bookends - Neiman Marcus, $345

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Surroundings. Finds. Style.A curated collection of stylish gift ideas for all budgets

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Swedish Reindeer Candlestick - Splendid Avenue, $670 | Peacock Cylinder Table Lamp - Rejuvenation, $500

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Surroundings. Finds. Style.A curated collection of stylish gift ideas for all budgets

Bracelet- Room to Dream Foundation,

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Snow Globes - HomeGoods in stores - $14.99-$19.99 (50% of

purchase price bene!ts St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)

My New England Christmas Scrapbook

This photo by Michael J. Lee

Saturday, December 8 Info

Newburyport, MA Info

Sunday, December 9th Info

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‘ Tis the Season for Holiday House Tours

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CREDITS:: Written and edited by Linda Merrill:: Cover photography by Michael J. Lee

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LINDA MERRILL, INTERIOR DESIGNER, EDITOR

Linda is an award winning interior designer who received her design education at the acclaimed Boston Architectural College after a long career in public television marketing and product branding. She has decorated homes throughout New England, Greater Boston, the South Shore & Cape Cod and across the globe via her virtual design services. Her love of interiors is but one of her artistic pursuits, and her studies

in music and the fine arts continues to influence her design aesthetic. In addition to her nationally recognized blog ::Surroundings::, she has written a regular newsletter to a mailing list of nearly 1,000 (and growing) loyal readers for nearly 8 years, and is a regular contributing writer to other publications. She is the founder and moderator of radio/podcast series called “The Skirted Roundtable”, available on iTunes. www.lindamerrill.com

MICHAEL J. LEE, PHOTOGRAPHER

Michael received his design training at the Wentworth Institute of Technology and, prior to becoming a professional photographer, worked as a interior designer for award winning designers Richard FitzGerald and Celeste Cooper. His design training has given him a unique perspective as he approaches a photography

assignment. He understands a space and knows how to make it shine. His work regularly appear s in a l l the reg ions ’ ma jor publ i ca t ion s . www.michaeljleephotography.com

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