I’m featured at Blue Label Bungalow as one of Erika Ward’s Tastemakers! She asked me some great questions, click here to read. Since turquoise is the colour of the year for 2010 she asked me to show 3 combinations using turquoise, these are the ones I chose: The common denominator in all these combinations is…
I consider white to be just as important as any other colour. However, I do draw the line at white-on-white walls unless it’s a contemporary space and you plan to repeat the colour in your decorating, see my White is a Snob post for more on that. source Here are my 10 tips on when…
This week I found the perfect spot for the colour course I’m scheduling here in May (dates coming soon) and I am renting the space from an instructor who has her own school. It’s not this house (below) but wouldn’t that be fabulous? She mentioned a popular national shelter magazine and said she has banned…
The header of my newsletter this month is hot pink (for Valentine’s Day). Because I wanted to coordinate the first photo with the colour of the header I ended up featuring this short post I wrote about Small Space Layout; Sofa and two chairs vs. a loveseat. This got me thinking about space planning which…
It’s time to send out my monthly newsletter again this month. Since it’s February and still winter in many parts of the country I thought I would give you my best tips on lighting the dark corners of your house with this months special article! Interior by Ron Marvin Click here to subscribe (it’s free)…
I have received a few emails asking about area rugs so here are 10 guidelines to follow: Taylor Howes Design 1. Unless you are getting one custom made, rugs usually come in standard sizes; 4 x 6, 5 x 8, 6 x 9, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 12 x 14, I’m sure I’ve…
The difference between the architecture in America vs. Europe is that you can always tell which era the buildings are from [here] and it was no different at the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel this weekend! This is the lake view outside our hotel room. What made it extra pretty was all the moss which remained…
I am fashion challenged. I know, you’re shocked right? When I announced this to my sister Elizabeth (the one I shop with every Spring and Fall so that she looks good) she said “If you’re fashion challenged, what about me?” My other sister Anita, (who writes this blog) agreed. Image source I’m 42 years old…
One of my blogging pals Kelly at Arte Styling is in the annual Colour issue for Better Homes & Gardens for February! It’s such a great interview I had to share it with you! I especially love how she answered this question as it relates to a post I wrote last year: BHG} What sort…
A big reason (besides atmosphere) why people hire designers is because they have a hard time visualizing the end result. What will that fabric look like on that sofa or is leather better? Read my opinion on leather here. Will I like that colour all over my living room? Managing expectations is a very important…
1) I’m kind of a loner. Image source If I didn’t have a blog, sometimes I wonder what I would be doing on a January Sunday like today. I don’t have children, but I do hang out with my sisters (often) and my nephews (sometimes). Growing up I always had one best friend and…
I was asked this question by a reporter weeks ago and I’ve thought a lot about my answer since then. flickr This is what I said: ‘The colours of a rainbow are light, fresh and happy and since they are so rare, they elicit a sense of awe and delight in addition to bringing the…
An expert is someone who has made all mistakes possible in a narrow field of expertise. Albert Einstein Whenever I have learned the most about the business of specifying colour, is when I’ve also made the biggest mistakes. Here are the two most important lessons I’ve learned: 1. I used to think it was my…
I’m guest blogging at Pure Style Home today! Lauren Leiss is one of my favourite bloggers, she has great taste and style and I’m delighted to be featured there today! I’m showing some of the ‘before’ photos from this project (below). I have not even posted them on my blog so click here…
I’ve already written a post on the basics, 10 Things Every Blogger Should Know, click here if you haven’t read it. I’ve learned so much more now that I’ve been doing this for over one year, that I’m taking the opportunity to share with you here: Image source 1. White Screen vs. a Black Screen….
Years ago I was at a colour consultation where the entire house had (like new) mint green carpets and my client informed me that her husband would not change them. The living room furniture was entirely a dark pinky beige, just like BM CC-330 Hillsborough Beige or SW 6094. Image source What were the…
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