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Happiness is. . . A new movie by Nancy Meyers

12/19/2009
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‘I’m the last person to claim that I invent this stuff. I look at every magazine and book that I can get my hands on. I feel like I scouted every house in the Hamptons, and we put together the best of what we saw.’ Jon Hutman [Production Designer] on Somethings Gotta Give movie set…

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Interview with Colour Expert; James Martin

12/17/2009
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James Martin owns The Colour People who provide color design services to developers, builders, architects, property managers, and home owners. James was an originator of the movement of Architectural Color Consultants and the first color consultant to offer color design services nationwide through their now much copied mail order design system. James and his team…

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Pencils of Promise

12/14/2009
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I’m participating in a group effort with a group of bloggers coming together today in a collaborative effort spearheaded by Paloma Contreras of La Dolce Vita, in order to make a difference for a very deserving charity. Image Credit: Nick Onken Pencils of Promise is a wonderful 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, that partners…

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Your Christmas Tree is You (maybe)

12/13/2009
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Have you ever heard the expression “The way you do Anything is the way you do Everything?” A speaker once said that in a seminar. And decorating my tree this year, I saw something about my personality that seemed as clear as day once it was finished. I always get a real tree because I…

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Pantone’s Colour of 2010; Turquoise

12/11/2009
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The news is out, Pantone has selected Turquoise as their colour for 2010! flickr “In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “It is believed to be a protective talisman, a color of deep compassion and healing, and a color…

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What is Enlightenment and Other Deep Questions

12/10/2009
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Every month when my newsletter goes out I post a special article that is not included in my blog especially for my newsletter subscribers. This month was no different , thus the headline in yesterdays post titled “Which paint colours are the most timeless?” where I gave anyone that was interested the opportunity to subscribe…

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Which Paint Colours are the Most Timeless?

12/08/2009
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What wall colors could you live with for a very long time without feeling they are outdated or boring? It’s a question that many of us ask ourselves as we go through the process of choosing colours, especially in large homes with a lot of square footage to cover. Jeffrey Bilhuber This was a question…

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Small Space Layout; Sofa and Two chairs vs. a Loveseat

11/30/2009
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Space Planning. It seems like such a simple offering on a designer’s list of services; however there are many people that go without furniture for years because they don’t know which pieces to buy and don’t want to make a mistake. Space planning then becomes critical and highly worth the designer’s fee. Interior Design by…

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Why are Red & Green the Colours of Christmas?

11/28/2009
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  I posted this last year but it was so popular (the images are stunning) that I’m re-posting it for 2009! Enjoy: There are a few answers to this question but basically it comes down to this one by Glenn Baylock: Red symbolizes the blood that Jesus spilt to redeem us from our sins. Green…

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My 3 Favourite Designer Friends and I

11/28/2009
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Met up for the annual Living Space/Cantu Designer Party last week and we had such a great time! Hanan, Nancy, Amber & Maria Hanan tried to awaken the sleeping prince charming but it didn’t work. This is Kara our fabulous Calgary Representative from Cantu This is Hanan with Aura Interiors. Click here to view her…

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Christmas in New York

11/25/2009
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Okay I’m finally going again (remember this post where I told you all about it, and then I had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances?). Well this time I’m whispering (can’t you tell?)  in case something I say jinxes it. flickr flickr flickr flickr   But it’ll be Christmas in New York when I get…

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