There was a raised ranch……., My husband Gabe and I were just married a year and I was expecting our first Cherub, Giovanna. We needed more room as our little bungalow barely fit all of our STUFF, much less all of the STUFF we now needed for a baby. Our budget was little to none, so we looked for as much space as little money could buy. That lead us here, to suburbia Niskayuna New York.
We started our family and put down roots. We soon loved the neighborhood and decided that our drafty old home needed a fabulous make over (it was definitely showing its age at 40 years). So construction began….
The roof was off and a second level was added, the front of the house was bumped out to create a 2 story foyer, with gorgeous gothic windows. The deck was mo
dified to three levels and every wall inside but one was knocked down. Once we had the new space renovated we had a beautiful master suite, on its own level. Along with a completely new home to settle back and decorate. This will begin the chronicles of “Designs from Merlin Drive”. Our home is now decorated in French Country with Victorian influences. I would like to create a more transitional look with Chic furnishings, clean lines and an aire of elegance. 
The girl’s rooms are first, Giovanna’s room is in full swing and this spring we are going to transform the living room, dining room and entry. This is sure to be an adventure, OMG!! can’t wait to see this unveiling of these beautiful spaces. Along with our home project, I am a designer and have a small space inside a shabby chic store. I’ve also been awarded a space in a local Showhouse. The showhouse will be a different adventure all together. Another project on a budget……. Wait till you see what I have in store this year!!!
For now we will finish Giovanna’s room and start Rosaria’s room (can’t do one teenage daughters room and not the other! Paahleaseeee!!). I will post current pictures of the interior next, stay tuned……. Hope to hear from you!!
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