How I Started My Business

How I Started My Business

Becoming an entrepreneur is a leap of faith: With drive, passion, connections and a touch of luck, your business could thrive. The trio of Entrepreneur finalists for the 2020 West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards are amazing women who took a chance and now lead driven...
1, 2, 3 Tips for a Good Room

1, 2, 3 Tips for a Good Room

What makes a room—no matter its size or location—great? West Michigan Woman spoke with three experts to learn their top tips for a room that can’t help but rank at the top of its class. Autumn Fuchs Owner, Fuchsia Design 1. Appropriate scale and proportion.Make...
Wham, Glam, Thank You Ma’am!

Wham, Glam, Thank You Ma’am!

Farah Merhi, author of the recently published Inspire Your Home: Easy, Affordable Ideas to Make Every Room Glamorous and founder of Grand Rapids-based Inspire Me! Home Decor is adamant that a home should be a sanctuary offering its residents a sense of inner peace....
Unexpectedly Inspired

Unexpectedly Inspired

Farah Merhi, founder of Grand Rapids-based Inspire Me! Home Decor, didn’t always know she was going to end up having a wildly successful career in home decor and design. Merhi, a Lebanese American who was born and raised in Congo, Africa, moved to the United...