express yourself!

Your home décor can be a reflection of you and your indvidual style! Whether colorful, muted, rustic or mod ... We can help you bring out your taste and style in your home environment... here's a sampling of recent pieces ... give us a call if you need some support translating the real you!

Spring Break!

Does your home need a Spring Break that won't break the bank?

Mignonne has custom services that can help you breathe new life into a tired room or furniture piece.

We have loads of inspiration and creativity to help get that spring project finished. It is surprising how one new feature or some fresh paint can transform a room.

Here's an example of a vintage furniture piece we did a custom look on for one of our clients. This will become the center-piece of their bath (used as a new vanity with a sink on top) and shows how incorporating a vintage furniture item in the place of a standard 'big-box' cabinet can make a world of difference in your design scheme.

Whether it is transforming your piece or one of ours ... or consulting with you on 'relooking' a room ... or having us hunt out the solution for you ... we can help you get that Spring Break in action for affordable terms.

(and PS - don't forget our layaway program!)

À bientôt (see you soon)!

December is upon us!

The holiday season is here ... and many of you may be thinking about those family get-togethers and tables and chairs and seating - Oh My!

well, Mignonne is here to help ... we have affordable, flexible solutions that will work for you. Whether you want to purchase one of our pieces (this is just a peek at our chair stock!!!), bring in one of your own for customizing or have us search and rescue something for you ... we can make it happen~

Time is running short however so call us soon to make your holiday décor wish list come true!

(stay tuned here to find out about our upcoming custom chair partnership with Gina Perincini ... unique, high quality custom designed fabrics paired with our beautifully hand-restored dining chairs. Sets of 4 chairs with gorgeous color combinations and 3 one-of-a-kind fabrics to choose from. New from Mignonne Décor!)

fabulous and affordable - Mignonne's Furniture

Here is another before and after project that represents Mignonne's custom furniture repurposing services ... we offer beginning to end support for creating a one-of-a-kind, amazing piece of furniture for your home.

Whether you already have a favorite that you want to breathe new life into ... or would like our help in finding the perfect starter piece to revamp, we can help.

This customer had an old sofa with great bones that she wanted assistance with. We met with her, helped choose style and color scheme ... sought out the perfect fabric, stripped and painted the sofa frame, consulted with our upholstering guru to have the sofa redone and then delivered her gorgeous new sofa to her home.

We think you'd agree it is a fantastic signature piece.



We can help you create yours ... give us a call!

Introducing ... the Je Suis Mignonne "Sidebar"

First time blog visitors may not be aware of all of the information Je Suis Mignonne presents in our "sidebar". A blog sidebar (the space adjacent to the main posting area, located either to the left or right) gives the blog author the opportunity to present information which is relevant to the overall theme of the blog ... and which doesn't update or change as frequently as the main posting area.

On the Je Suis Mignonne blog, we present a variety of pertinent information:

1. The definition (and pronunciation) of our blog title, which is in French.

2. A slideshow presenting updates on press our boutique has received, or media we have been featured in.

3. A listing of the store's featured artists (these rotate every month or so).

4. Mignonne boutique opening hours (these may change with the seasons).

5. A search tool for our blog ... if you remember reading about a certain topic, or are searching for a product or theme, input the keyword here and chances are you will locate information on our blog.

6. Contact information for purchasing 'online' for Mignonne ... until our online features are activated.

7. A summary of Mignonne's design services.

8. A description of our store and blog.

9. A tool you can use to subscribe to our blog, which will update you when 'new' news is posted.

10. Interested in a left coast beach getaway? learn more about Kim's Seaside cabin and how to rent it.

11. Highlights of Mignonne's soap, candle and men's product lines.

12. Site links for décor blogs we love and artists we have have featured.

13. Updates on who has recently visited our blog.

14. Our blog archive, check out the many topics you can read about on Je Suis Mignonne.

So you can see, our sidebar is worth a second look! Feel free to check it out further ...

Refurbished, why do we love thee? Let us count the ways!

1. Refurbishing is a way to love mother earth. Extending the life of products already here can add up to less new items produced/required and less waste in a dump site. Households often throw out old furniture instead of seeking ways to reuse servicable items. Furniture is bulky waste and disposal to landfills represents a drain on resources.

2. Older furniture is often times of a higher quality, both the wood and the craftsmanship.

3. Refurbishing sustains vintage style and designs, allowing for continued enjoyment of classic looks and features. At Mignonne, we are always seeking ways to improve our 'green impact'. We are focused on using lower-impact products in our refurbishment process.

4. In these times of economic challenge, refurbished furniture and décor items make budget sense! Being more aware of your pocketbook and somewhat frugal doesn't have to mean sacrificing style and comfort in your home environment.

5. Refurbishing with Mignonne can be fun! If you have items you'd like to refresh, Johnelle can help you reveal your personal style with expert advice and customizing your pieces. We will consult with you on color and finish options, and even complete the project for you ... at a reasonable price.

6. Refurbished can encompass a wide variety of styles and looks. Refurbished doesn't always mean 'shabby' ... you can have a contemporary look, a mid-century modern style, European influences, rustic ... your imagination is the key!

7. Johnelle's art background and flair for design means you will always find a great assortment of fun and practical vintage pieces at Mignonne to complement your home. We concentrate on fresh colors and looks to spice things up, and affordably price our items.

Resolve to increase your personal 'reuse' commitment and improve or change your home design at the same time by selecting refurbished items versus new. Stop by Mignonne and see what a wide variety of options are in store for you!