Reverse Ageism Is Real: When Youth Is Mistaken for Inexperience

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Designing for the Senses: A Home That Speaks Without Words

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Home and Decor, Women and BecomingMary Madore-HickeyJuly 28, 2025entertaining, how to hang a chandelier, how to choose a chandelier, chandelier, chandelier size, which chandelier size do I need, chandeliers over the table, diy chandelier, how to hang a light fixture, how to pick out a light fixture, Kitchen remodeling, kitchen upgrade, how to host a sitdown dinner, how to set a table, how to set a dinner table, biscuits, homemade biscuit, biscuits for the holiday, savery biscuits, old fashion biscuit recipe, tabletop decor, Tablescape design, biophilic decor, Health and wellness in design, design tips, interior design 2025, sensory design, texture in design, color trends, home with story, meaningful interiors, modern antiques, home design trends, Provence style, soulful homes, natural materials, decorating with intention, layered interiors, collected interiorsComment

Festive Gathering in the Foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut With Watermelon Martini’s and Caprese Crostini

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How to Host a 4th of July Celebration: A Complete Guide to Tablescapes Menus and Patriotic Decor

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Fourth of July Crepe Cake Recipe | French-Inspired Patriotic Dessert

Discover an authentic French crepe cake recipe from Brittany adapted for the Fourth of July with whipped cream and fresh red, white, and blue berries. Includes the complete recipe, step-by-step instructions, and tips for layering crepes that hold together beautifully, from the Merze Lifestyle Journal.

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A Second Life for Danish Design: Our Hans Wegner Chair Restoration

Returning to the Ocean House: A Watch Hill Tradition Steeped in Nostalgia

Travel and PlaceMary Madore-HickeyMay 3, 2025Returning to the Ocean House: A Watch Hill Tradition Steeped in Nostalgia, Ocean House Watch Hill Rhode Island, Watch Hill travel blog, East Beach Watch Hill, Merze Lifestyle travel blog, Lavender and daisies garden path, Romantic New England escapes, Where to stay for a New England summer escape, Historic coastal inns in Rhode Island with ocean views, Luxury hotel with garden paths in Watch Hill, Atlantic Ocean, Travel and Place, Sense of PlaceComment

Living with Intention: Creating a Calm, Coastal Sanctuary with French Blue

Women and Becoming, Home and DecorMary Madore-HickeyApril 25, 2025layered interiors, collected interiors, blue and white interiors, heritage decor, blue and white table decorComment

Bicoastal Elegance: A Fusion of East Coast and West Coast Design

Bicoastal design brings together East Coast refinement, West Coast ease, and the lived-in warmth of Provence. Through natural materials, layered textures, and thoughtful use of color, interiors become spaces that feel grounded, personal, and deeply connected to how we live.

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The Design Edit: A Warm, Wellness-Driven Palette Inspired by Coastlines & Provence

Home and Decor, Women and BecomingMary Madore-HickeyMarch 18, 2025palette inspired by place, natural light interiors, atmosphere driven design, layered interiors, collected interiorsComment

Cultivating Calm: The Art of Self-Care with Provence Lavender & Slow Living

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Bringing Provence Home: The Biophilic Beauty of Antique Confit Pots

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Coastal Fusion: Blending French & Ocean Aesthetics

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How to Bring French Elegance to Your Valentine’s Day Celebration

A French-inspired Valentine’s table layered with softness, intention, and lived-in beauty. From floral linens and candlelight to thoughtful details and sweet traditions, this celebration reflects a quieter, more meaningful way to gather.

Rethinking Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony Within

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