Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

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Introduction: (Hires tally does not reflect that clients generally reach me directly) A designer and maker working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over twenty years, with emphasis on self-reliance and grassroots stewardship. I've directed projects from curating and installing fine art, to rehabilitating historic houses. As a life long artisan with a keen eye for aesthetics, I work well with others in the hands-on process of crafting beautifully unusual spaces, indoors and out. Available for guidance, design, and project management concerning decor, placemaking, and improvements in the following areas: - residential / commercial / exhibitions - custom fixtures / retrofit / repurposing of salvage - aesthetically-refined native and culinary gardening - craft pruning of specimen cacti / shrubs / small trees - sustainable floral design for events and venues - mud adobe natural maintenance and fortification - artisan tile work Writing at sonoransown.substack

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24 years in business

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MJ K.

Nov 27, 2018

Melinda has the experience and the forward vision to look at a potential project and evaluate what would be the most beautiful and useful design options for the space. Melinda is also very reliable in knowing and estimating the amount of time needed for the project. The work she has done for us has been stellar and completed timely. I highly recommend Melinda for both interior and exterior projects including landscaping.

Lindsey O.

Mar 16, 2023

Melinda provided excellent project management for revamping my kitchen and bathroom. She is extremely skilled and able to turn a vision into reality. Couldn’t recommend her more highly for all project needs.

Brady R.

Mar 14, 2023

We needed some work done in our living room, and we needed it done quickly on a small budget. Melinda's quote and experience fit the bill. She installed cork flooring and underlayment, a dividing wall, and a custom, hardwood, room-length threshold. She is creative, resourceful, and knowledgeable, and her ideas really helped our vision come to life. The completed work looks great! And bonus—it was finished on schedule and on budget. We're very happy with our updated living room and confidently recommend Melinda and her work.

Anju H.

Dec 18, 2019

Melinda is truly a genius. To celebrate 10 years in my home I decided it was time to re-tile the kitchen backsplash. She made my dreams come true, working with hand made outlet store tile. She took 3 different tile sizes (& at least 6 colors) and made them fit beautifully. I'm sure this was no easy task but she made it seem effortless, like putting together a puzzle in a chose your own adventure. She is so honest, methodical & diligent in her work. I was out of town for this project and I kept telling her how much I trusted her. Throughout the process she kept in touch, continuously updating me with photos & checking in to make sure I was happy. Seriously, if you've ever hired a contractor to work in your home you know how expensive that can be but how often does the work reflect the price? Melinda was worth ever dollar & is the opposite of flaky. She did a perfect job & cleaned up after the messy project. If possible I will hire Melinda for every future project (sadly we now live in different states.) As someone with a fine eye for design & detail myself, I have to say she is above & beyond everyone else I've ever worked with. She's basically a designer, a contractor & a super lovely human. It was an honor to have her work in my home. My kitchen is midway through a budget remodel but I've attached a few photos so you can see her beautiful tile work.

Karen K.

Nov 25, 2018

For over a decade we’ve relied on Melinda’s gardening expertise. She is a pruning genius (if that’s not a thing, it should be). She is professional, creative, and brilliant at assessing the right plants for the right spot in the garden, and also supremely gifted at floral design. We are so dazzled by her creativity and thoughtfulness, we hired her to do the flowers for our daughter’s wedding. They could not have been more perfect. Even the bride was over-the-moon with the outcome. Melinda is the best!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Free initial consultation $40/hr - Guidance / DIY tutoring $50/hr - Craft / implementation $60/hr - Design / illustration Volunteer / sliding-scale options for community projects Collector’s finder service available at 20% of purchase cost
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Phone introduction, then in-person consultation. If we’re a good match, planning proceeds.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a unique and self-taught designer and artisan working in exhibitions, interiors, and gardens for over 20 years, I've directed a diversity of projects from rehabilitating historic houses to curating and installing fine art.

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