As everyone knows, change happens. That being said, I will remind you all that change is good! We all know the saying… ‘when one door closes, another opens…’ At j. ellen Design, we have made major changes for 2017 to shake up the studio. In addition to updating and introducing product lines, we have redesigned the studio and are thrilled to announce that Guylaine Ostrander, the owner and creative genius behind All Silk Designs has joined our design team.

Let’s face it, not all of us (me included) are good with keeping plants alive and trying to maintain beautiful flowers can be costly and time consuming. Wouldn’t it be nice if flowers would just appear, always look fresh and your plants were always green and beautiful?? All Silk Designs offers the most realistic silk floral arrangements and plants we have ever seen! The most amazing part of this is you can purchase arrangements right from one of our displays or schedule an appointment with Guylaine to talk about creating something special just for you.

Not sure you want the same arrangement day after day? Don’t have space to store arrangements? Explore the All Silk Designs rental programs. Whether you are looking to freshen up your home or office on a monthly or quarterly basis, the rental program is a great way to keep everything fresh and new by swapping out your arrangements for the holiday or season.

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of floral arranging? Part of our renovation was undertaken to create more open spaces for Guylaine to share her knowledge and offer a series of floral arranging classes. This is great way to add your own touch to an arrangement while meeting new friends and enjoying a glass of wine!

At j. ellen Design, we pride ourselves in creating a one-stop shopping experience for all of our clients. Adding this new element brings us another step closer to helping you add all of the finishing touches to make your space a home.

With j. ellen Design, B Burton Custom Décor and All Silk Designs, we’ve got you covered! Call today to schedule an appointment to learn about all of our offerings… and stay tuned for news on our upcoming spring open house to share what we have been up to!

j. ellen Design, LLC announces Michelle Pierson has joined the team as an interior design consultant. Michelle is working from the j. ellen Design showroom located in the Manchester Millyard, and travels to client sites throughout New England. Michelle brings her expertise gained from the NH Institute of Art Interior Design program as well as her passion for generating thoughtful ideas to meet client’s design goals.

After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from UNH, Michelle began her professional career working in sales management. Her interest and love of design led her to pursue a career that combines her creative talents with her organizational and planning skills. “I love meeting new clients and collaboratively accomplishing their design goals. Whether it’s rejiggering a certain space to better fit their lifestyle, updating the feel of a bedroom or family room, or finding the perfect fabric to reupholster their favorite chair, I welcome the opportunity to make their vision become a reality.”

Michelle, a Bedford resident, serves on the Advisory Council at the Currier Museum of Art, is a member of the Entrepreneurs Foundation of New Hampshire, and is a dedicated volunteer at The Derryfield School.