West Coast Contemporary is a distinct and chic architectural style. Here are some examples from a recent trip to the coast along with my take on what exterior elements are classic and timeless. The West Coast Contemporary style is known for its vaulted roof lines, linear modern simplicity, and large… Continue Reading →
My house I have talked about buying a sofa in your favourite colour many times on this blog. Recently I had taken my Mom to a local ‘To the trade’ showroom because we were selecting pieces for the makeover we are doing on her sitting room and brand new sunroom…. Continue Reading →
I get asked a lot about the best grout colour for white tile. Find out what paint colour I recommended matching up to get a grout colour that will look best with your white tile for years to come. How to make a conversation about grout colour interesting? Well, you… Continue Reading →
I’m sharing my newly painted blue main bathroom. Because I choose timeless finishes when I renovated it a few years ago, it was easy to choose a new wall colour. Keep reading for the full colourful reveal. Lately, I’m loving the combination of blue and white so I thought I’d… Continue Reading →
Many of my eDesign packages are now available again. But first, here’s what we learned about eDesign when we had to make our packages unavailable, and how it makes working with me even better! Good news! We have opened up almost all the smaller eDesign packages for sale again! Buy… Continue Reading →
Whether you choose an eclectic bathroom design vs. a timeless one, your fixed finishes should relate or match. The eclectic or collected look is achieved with decor, art and accessories. Let me explain. The Eclectic Bathroom In all the 12 years I’ve been writing this blog, it never occurred to… Continue Reading →
For those of you looking to create an all-white exterior, take a look at what one of my readers was able to create with the help of my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass and my favorite landscape designer. I received this wonderful before and after from a reader and and… Continue Reading →
Here’s another lovely renovation by my design assistant. Today I’m taking you inside her happy yellow powder room. She aptly turned the retro bathroom she inherited into a timeless classic. Take a look! So true, there is no end to what a smile can fix. And the new happy yellow… Continue Reading →
I received this question yesterday and decided to post it here, because the fix for this colour dilemma is unusual and probably exclusively needed for Mediterranean style homes because they are the ones that usually come with pink (or orange) driveways. Here’s how to find out what neutral works with… Continue Reading →
Are you noticing more cognac leather in interior design? Do you find it timeless or trendy? Let me explain that while this colour is trending, it is still a timeless choice for a sofa. When my CTO Terrence Murtagh (below), checked into this Air B&B in Tucson, he sent me… Continue Reading →
Here’s a sweet woodland nursery design idea with Benjamin Moore Smoky Green wall colour from my design assistant. Take a look. Photos by Macy Yap Photography Kelly Parkinson, our fabulous design assistant/office manager/goddess-of-all-things-organized, had her sweet baby boy Luke just a few weeks before the pandemic began early this year…. Continue Reading →
Thinking of installing accent tile in your kitchen or bathroom? Before you begin here are some do’s and don’ts for installing accent tile to help guide you toward best look. If you’ve been following me for a long time, you’ll already know my take on whether you should install the… Continue Reading →
Do your dining room chairs match your table? There’s a better way to style your dining room. Furniture looks best when it’s coordinated but not matched. Here’s how to mix dining chairs and tables. I was so excited to spot this (Eames plywood) chair in a secondhand shop for only… Continue Reading →
While helping my mom choose the right colour for her vinyl deck flooring in her sunroom, I took one look at the brochure and was so disappointed with the colour choices! And, I pretty much had to check my colour expert ego at the door. Here’s my advice if you,… Continue Reading →
You know how much I love a white kitchen. But sometimes, a white kitchen is not the best choice. Here’s my advice for a a two readers who want to know if a white kitchen will work with their existing granite countertops. Because, you cannot simply ignore your earthy granite… Continue Reading →
Today I’m sharing with you my new exercise routine introduced to me recently by my sister Elizabeth, called Rebounding. And I also want to share with you the health journey Terreeia and I are on now that she has come back from a three week health retreat, which also includes… Continue Reading →
