I’ve stayed at a lot of AirBNBs over the years and I’ve noticed they all seem to be lacking a few style essentials. In fact, I often bring these 5 items with me to make the AirBNB look better and feel cozier while I’m visiting. Perhaps this advice will help… Continue Reading →
Classic and timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals. It’s about creating styled and colourful interiors – that coordinate with your existing finishes. Here are some of my best design tips for creating a classic and timeless home you’ll love forever. Classical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What… Continue Reading →
While quartz has largely taken over, granite had a very loooong moment. So many of us have inherited granite countertops we would not choose. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my best advice for making your granite countertops look less dated and more classic and timeless. If you’re tackling a kitchen… Continue Reading →
Here’s an update on Terreeia’s health journey and a few of our favorite healing recipes for you to try. Hey aren’t my countertop totally current with the terrazzo look 🙂 Today I’m sharing an update on how Terreeia is doing on her new healing plan. On my Instagram stories, I’ll… Continue Reading →
I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my… Continue Reading →
Looking for a timeless exterior update with colour – as opposed to the white and cream trend we are seeing everywhere? Remember, colour is also timeless so I’m sharing two fresh and updated home exteriors with blue. Take a look! Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians! Today I’m… Continue Reading →
Thank you so much to The Washington Post for featuring my bathroom on their Timeless Paint Colours article, October 13, 2020 here. Everyone wants a fresher paint colour, but white isn’t always the answer. When you understand the world of complex creams, you’ll find they are a more versatile and… Continue Reading →
Here’s another look at my design assistant’s classic and timeless home renovation. She and her husband took a chance on a dated 70s ranch and completely renovated it, both inside and out, and transformed it into a modern family bungalow. Get all the before and after details in this post!… Continue Reading →
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 →
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