Michelle Rago, Ltd.—Blog

Here’s a quick and easy tip for a gloomy, rainy Wednesday… if you want to warm up a space and give it elegant ambience, light some candles!  We all use this technique when we want to take a relaxing bath so why not put that same effort towards your next dinner party or family wedding.  […]

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I am a enthusiast of using nature in my designs and absolutely love incorporating almost anything that comes from the beach. Whether it be the beaches of the Northeast or the tropical beach of the Caribbean I try to add native details wherever I can. 
 

I found this website (http://www.blottshellhouses.com/index.html) while I was in Rome killing […]

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I have had the honor and privilege of working with the talented people that comprised Modern Bride & Elegant Bride over the past 8 years. I am shocked and devastated at the closing of these 2 amazing magazines.
Ironically I was on a shoot for Elegant Bride in Newport when the sad, sad news was delivered. […]

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I spend a lot of time designing simple concepts that provide big impact. Shipping decor items can be costly and frustrating. Here are some tips that create an impact and are still elegant and beachy!
Below we added shells to a piece of manzanita to be used instead of a costly flower chandelier. Also note the backdrop […]

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Without a doubt, churches are spectacular feats of architecture. Ecclesiastical architecture has evolved over two thousand years of the Christian religion, partly by innovation and partly by imitating other architectural styles as well as responding to changing beliefs, practices and local traditions.  For those reasons alone I rarely recommend to clients that the church decorations be over […]

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