Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

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(Thumbtack hires does not reflect that all clients 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. Services: Writing, design, guidance, and project management concerning placemaking; including consultation and craft in the following areas: - aesthetic improvements for residential and commercial spaces - curation, installation, and branding for exhibitions - placemaking design for events - aesthetically-refined native and culinary gardens - custom fixtures, retrofit, and repurposing of salvage - craft pruning of specimen cacti, shrubs, and small trees - sustainable floral design for events and venues - mud adobe natural fortification - artisan tile work

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25 years in business

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SunClosedMon8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Lindsey O.

2 weeks ago

Melinda managed the installation of my custom-built garden beds and backyard landscaping design. She was extremely knowledgeable, solutions-oriented, communicative, and talented -- I loved working with her and recommend her 100%.

Adriana R.

5 days ago

I had a most pleasant experience working with Melinda on the initial design consultation for my landscaping using native plants. Her in depth knowledge and attention to my landscape preferences lead to a wonderful proposal and design. I highly recommend Melinda for anyone looking for professional landscape design.

Jeanie G.

Nov 15, 2018

Melinda helped us identify species in our garden and suggested ideas for landscaping at our new home. She is super knowledgeable, helpful and creative, as well as a lovely person.

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!

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.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$40/hr - Community Collaborations $50/hr - Guidance / Project Management $75/hr - Design / Drafting / Craft Volunteer / sliding-scale options for aligned 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.

Melinda Matson Spina - Artistry for House & Garden

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