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Furniture shopping can be like Rene Zellweger’s Dates

07/14/2010

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I only remember enjoying dating when I was in my late teens and early 20’s. After that, it was only fun when I was dating ‘the one’. You know, the one you end up with, even if it’s just for a little while. Otherwise my experience of dating was just like Renee Zellweger said in…

How to get a Man to Embrace Pink

07/12/2010

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When I posted about which colour scheme I was considering (yellow and raspberry) for my living room, I received a comment from a reader saying she could not imagine talking her husband into a pink and yellow family room and asked how to balance that. When I helped Penelope Trunk with her colours a few…

Will you be Incorporating this Trend for 2010?

07/10/2010

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I fell in love with this Image on Cote de Texas’ post yesterday; click here to read and see the before, it’s such a transformation! Even my favourite leather sofas are here! The drama of the urn on the tree stump table is the best part of this room in my opinion. Then my House &…

Who else will be Sleepless in Seattle?

07/08/2010

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One of my lovely readers Jen at Bloggers Abode suggested I write a post about what I’m looking for and I thought this was a brilliant plan so here’s my shopping list for my new place. First, I’m totally in love with yellow and raspberry pink for a living room colour scheme. I haven’t committed…

How to Create Unexpected Style in Your Home

07/06/2010

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Since I’m currently decorating my new townhouse, I’ve been shopping for me and so not impressed with what I see out there. Writing a blog has taken my aesthetic to a whole new level which means I have store and website envy at everything that is available in the US that is not here in…

How to Choose Colour for the Master Bedroom

07/04/2010

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I’m painting this weekend. I have now made enough decisions on decor that I can choose the colour and paint—yaay! This means the current pinky beige will be gone! First, the loveseat and chair I bought from Martha Stewart Furniture has arrived and it is pretty darn cute (below): I haven’t picked out an end…

Sometimes being Happy is too Obvious

07/01/2010

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Credit My mom came to Canada from Finland when she was 19. She immediately met my Dad (who had also immigrated from Finland a few years prior) and within 4 short months they were married. My mom said she learned to speak English watching soaps on TV. When I was 5 years old, arriving in…

Fresh or Fake Flowers; Yay or Nay?

06/30/2010

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I am not a snob about silk flowers as long as they look real–the ones that look real are certainly more expensive but think of all the money you save in the long run? A stunning silk orchid will last much longer in your powder room without natural light (well obviously) than a real one….

Before You Renovate or Decorate, Ask Yourself 2 Questions

06/28/2010

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How do you know when you should renovate or decorate? If more than one space in your home needs an update, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. To help you make an easier decision, ask yourself two questions. DIY Painted Kitchen Cabinets by Cherished Bliss As a homeowner, your list of…

What’s your Favourite Colour—your Secret’s Safe with me

06/25/2010

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My second True Colour Expert Workshop is happening right now and the best part about teaching is that I (or more importantly you) always learn from my participants too! Credit The discussion we were having today was about working with clients when they have an empty palette and starting from scratch. I mentioned that I’ve…

How to Create an Ethereal Colour Scheme

06/22/2010

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Source One of my on-line clients posted the sweetest comment when I wrote this article asking about the hottest paint colours for 2010, here is what she said: “Huge thanks to you Maria!! Per our phone consultation, your recommendation is nothing short of genius. Wickham Grey [Living room walls] is beautiful beyond my imagination; ethereal….

Which Colour Sofa Should You Buy?

06/20/2010

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Which colour sofa should you buy? It’s been a long time since I have picked out a new sofa. I bought my first one when I was 21 and it was black with white stripes. When I got married at 27 my husband and I bought a sofa and love seat in forest green leather, back…

Here is a Method that helps keep me Sane during Decorating

06/18/2010

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Since I’ve been in the design industry (the past 10 years) I have never started with an empty house. I’ve always had ‘something’ to work around, which of course, is much easier. Windsor Smith Many of my clients call me because they are starting fresh. An empty house is intimidating for new designers (it was…

How to Choose Colour around a Stone Fireplace

06/17/2010

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When you have a large stone (it doesn’t matter what kind) fireplace, it will totally boss you around when it comes to decorating and choosing wall colour for your home. It’s rare that you can totally ignore it and unfortunately this is one of those times when I would NOT recommend painting it (brick you…

Decorating the Master Bedroom

06/15/2010

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Source The great thing about our new master bedroom is that we have a sitting area with a fireplace! It has been a long time since I’ve had a bedroom this big (below). See how the walls are pinky beige? They won’t be for long! Also I’m going to paint the fireplace brick white (right…

Cottage Life in British Columbia

06/13/2010

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Photographs by Maria Killam We were invited out to the cottage of our friends Keith & Ellen Rush this weekend on Thetis Island. Ellen was my assistant a few weeks ago during my True Colour Expert Workshop! This is the beautiful hand carved sign that greets guests at the top of the driveway! Their…

Furniture shopping can be like Rene Zellweger’s Dates

How to get a Man to Embrace Pink

Will you be Incorporating this Trend for 2010?

Who else will be Sleepless in Seattle?

How to Choose Colour for the Master Bedroom

Sometimes being Happy is too Obvious

Fresh or Fake Flowers; Yay or Nay?

Before You Renovate or Decorate, Ask Yourself 2 Questions

What’s your Favourite Colour—your Secret’s Safe with me

How to Create an Ethereal Colour Scheme

Which Colour Sofa Should You Buy?

Here is a Method that helps keep me Sane during Decorating

How to Choose Colour around a Stone Fireplace

Decorating the Master Bedroom

Cottage Life in British Columbia

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