Goodwill Home Expert—Merri Cvetan

Merri CvetanMartha Stewart doesn’t hold a candle to Goodwill Industries’ home décor expert Merri Cvetan! Look for Merri’s tips on inexpensive ways to decorate a room, create a fabulous table setting, as well as, new uses for old things! Make sure to check out her weekly column for great advice or if you have a specific question email her at askmerri@goodwillsew.com.

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Creative Cell Phone Stand

  
  
  
phone stand

Have you ever put your phone down, leave the room and the only way you can find it is to call yourself? I’ve done it. Mine is usually buried under a stack of papers! My sister, Elaine, suggested a phone stand for my desk to avoid “misplacing” it. She’s a lot like me. She loves to update and especially embellish things.

Brunch and All That Jazz

  
  
  
mother's day brunch

It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate mothers everywhere! Or at least your own mom! I always invite my parents and mother-in-law over for a Sunday brunch. A brunch menu is easier to prepare than dinner and after everyone goes home, you have a free afternoon.

Mason Jars

  
  
  
mason jars

My friend Pam Boelk is a big Goodwill shopper and DIY crafter. This month she’s cashing in on the Mason jar craze with some creative drinking glasses and candle ideas.

Boxing Ring

  
  
  
Boxing Ring

Oversized cocktail rings are big fashion accessories. The bigger and bling-ier the better. (Is bling-ier a word? It should be!). Like all your jewelry, keeping it organized and at hand makes getting ready in the morning a breeze.

Fork Lift

  
  
  
fork lift

There’s more than one way to dress up your dinner table. Color coordinate your forks and knives with the table setting. 

Tie-One-On

  
  
  
tie one on

Since April is Earth Month, I wanted to come up with a simple “upcycle” idea using an item readily available at Goodwill. I tend to create more girly things than masculine ones, so I decided to make something for men.

Vintage Vinyl

  
  
  
records stand
 
 

Record albums are a thing of the past (except with some collectors). But there is lots of random, old vinyl available at Goodwill stores. 

Easter Table

  
  
  
055

Easter Sunday, another occasion to gather your family around the table. I know the day gets hectic, so I always set the table the day before any party. It’s one last thing to worry about when guests descend on your house.

Coloring Easter Eggs

  
  
  
easter eggs

I have two egg coloring ideas for Easter this year. One for the kids and another for an elegant table. 

Easter Egg Display

  
  
  
easter eggs

This year forget the typical Easter basket. Get creative and display eggs in something different. Goodwill is a great place to start!

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