Greetings!
Gosh I think Mother's Day is the best holiday ever! I really hope you enjoyed yours last month. Pictured here are the two "jewels" in my crown. Son Luciano and daughter Maegan escorted me out (hubby too) for a beautiful Mother's Day celebration in San Francisco. It was great to stop and enjoy them all to myself for an entire day. 
There just isn't anything sweeter than time spent with my kids. And this weekend it's Dad's turn with Fathers Day! Hope you men enjoy that one too!
In a past newsletter and blog post I wrote about giving your fireplace a "facelift". Well I received many email questions from readers with similar problems. Below you'll like one that a reader wrote which might help you if you have this dilemma.
I also included a short story about some wonderful students at Ohlone College that I think you might enjoy
Have a wonderful productive day today.
Toni
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Toni Berry I.F.D.A.
Marie Antoinette Interiors
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How to camouflage the TV
The Dilemma
Hi Toni, We have a fireplace with two white book case cabinets on each side. Our problem is our TV stands out like a big black rectangle? We are not sure if we want to install it over the fireplace because we like it where it is. It just looks so one sided and unbalanced. Can you find a solution to this problem?
The Answer
My first line of defense is "Paint"! It's the easiest and most cost effective solution as well. By simply painting the back walls of the bookcases a charcoal color the TV will disappear within the space. One of my favorite wall colors for purposes like this is Benjamin Moore's Kendall Charcoal HC-166 in matte sheen. I recommend painting the back walls of both flanking bookcases to give balance and continuity to the entire elevation.
As you can see from this photo, the eye is really drawn to the center, the fireplace...and not the TV.
Get more Fireplace solutions here.
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Ohlone College Interior Design Students Show Their Talent!
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I've been a decorator/designer all of my life it seems. But the real Interior Design seed was planted many years ago while studying Fashion Merchandising at Ohlone College. I took one introduction course to satisfy an art requirement and I was hooked and still am to this day! I love Interior Design and Decorating and the fabric component which goes along with it.
Click here to see more of the Ohlone College Student Show!
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About Toni Berry
& Marie Antoinette Interiors
Toni Berry is the Designer & Decorator behind Marie Antoinette Interiors. With many years of creative yet sensible decorating experience, Toni's unique abilities has helped people just like you create beautiful, comfortable and stylish rooms in their homes and offices. Very passionate about her work, and its positive influence on the lives it touches, she offers a wide scope of services that include interior design and decorating, drapery and window fashions, soft furnishings, and interior & exterior color consultations.
Toni also writes a monthly column featured in the Bay Area News Group Newspaper's Home and Garden section called "Designing Eye" and a member of the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Call 925.862.9064
Toni@MarieAntoinetteInteriors.com
to talk about how she can help you and your home!
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