Drambouie!

here's a fun little way to "toast" the New Year! How about a sip of Drambouie ... a sweet little 70s table that's been given some punch!

We love making the old new again ... this will be a cute conversation piece while adding some extra storage to a living room, family room or den!

Remember, if you've got a tired old piece you were thinking you couldn't do a thing with ... shoot us a photo and we'll give you some ideas.

We restore and transform your finds ... or you can visit us to check out our ever changing inventory of furniture in all styles and colors.

New Year's Wish...

Are you ready to spruce up your décor for the New Year? Want something unique that stands out from the usual box store options?

Check out Mignonne Décor's ever changing variety of furniture, most selections are one-of-a-kind, hand-finished pieces that will bring life and pizzazz to your home.

Whether it is a kitchen or side table, bureau, desk or chest of drawers ... we have beautiful items in store just waiting to grace your home.

Don't forget, we can also help you restore or transform something you already have...or seek out that perfect custom piece. Just give us a call ...

Check out this newest item ... a fabulously retro 60s dresser finished in a cool shades of charcoal, slate and some green undertones. Yours today for $350.

New Year's Resolution - Go Green!

If being a little more friendly to Mother Earth is your aim in 2010, Mignonne Décor can help.

Some New Year's resolutions can be a bit of drag (lose weight, quit doing your favorite thing, etc....) but at Mignonne you can have your cake and eat it too!

We transform old, worn, cast-off furniture pieces into beautiful new design accents for your home. So recycling can be beautiful!

Select one of ours or bring in your own ... get a jump start on fulfilling a resolution! We make it easy, affordable ... and gorgeous!

Check out this sweet little number that we just finished! (or should we say refinished?! ha) Perfect for your study or a kid's room ...

beach inspired!

check out The Astoria, this beautifully Unique Trunk! We think it would work nicely at the end of a bed, or as a coffee table!

This cool trunk is new in store, and has just been custom designed for your home! Very sturdy with colors of antique cream, blue & black. In addition to being an interesting accent piece, it instantly creates extra storage ... blankets & quilts ... kids toys ... sports stuff ... lots of alternatives. Its light, sophisticated, and creamy colors offset the size and lighten it up as a décor feature.

Don't forget, we specialize in furniture revamping. You can always bring in a piece of your own as well and we can charge just for the service!

All of our pieces are one-of-a kind, signed and dated.

This item is affordably priced at $250.

Give us a call with questions, or if you're in the neighborhood ... just stop by!

Color of the Year! and one of our signature hues ...

Turquoise! Pantone just announced their 2010 Color of the Year and it is Turquoise ... of course, here at Mignonne, we ADORE turquoise. It is one of our signature colors. Our original shop had this shade on the walls and we've incorporated into our new boutique as well.

Turquoise is a calming and sophisticated shade. It blends well with many of its companions on the color wheel. It can be dressed up and modern, as when paired with chocolate. It can get down and funky, as when distressed on wood. Or it can go local and tropical ... girly and pastel ... electrically disco.

And all take beautifully to your individual design schemes. We can help you decide where and when to bring the 2010 color of the year into your décor plans. and then customize the furniture or décor item to meet your needs.

We'll be bringing you more about turquoise in future updates. For now, check out one of our newest pieces in store ... with, (of course), turquoise touches ... a neat old vanity complete with sink.

couldn't stop at just one!

We've shared the tahiti chair in photos but until you see the before, it is hard to imagine the transformation and loving attention involved in our repurposing process. Take a look at what we started with ...

refinishing furniture is recycling, don't ya know?!

as you can probably tell by now, Mignonne is a big fan of refinishing and repurposing furniture. not only is it a wonderful creative outlet for Johnelle, it serves a purpose in the community - supporting sustainability efforts.

choosing vintage, repurposed furniture for your décor needs helps by ...

* reducing the amount of trees harvested for new furniture ... this conserves natural resources and energy!

* reusing existing furniture means one less item in a dump or landfill somewhere!

* recycling by refinishing a piece, transforming it into something new and usable again!

okay, those are all worthwhile contributions. but when you purchase a vintage piece at Mignonne, you can also satisfy your desire for beauty and chic in your living space. Johnelle's art background and flair for customizing furniture means you will have a uniquely beautiful décor piece for your home.

Johnelle can do a custom project for you, whether it is on a furniture element you already have, seeking out a special piece for you, or personalizing something we already have in stock.

Give us a call or stop by the store to discuss further ... and get on board for doing your part to green up our world!

another custom beauty from Mignonne!

You can purchase a beautiful repurposed furniture piece at Mignonne for far less than you'd pay for new. AND you'll have a one-of-a-kind décor item in your home ... instead of something you'll also find at your neighbor's house! OR bring your own item in for Johnelle to transform for you.

Stop by 2447 San Pablo Avenue (our new location) in Berkeley to see more wonderful furniture, as well as loads of other cool décor items.