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Are you Vain?

10/26/2009

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The only cure for vanity is laughter, and the only fault that is laughable is vanity. ~Henri Bergson Are you vain? If you are, would you admit it? Is it a bad thing? A certain amount of vanity is a good thing in my opinion and I can be vain at times for sure. So…

Eeeeek, it’s Mint Green!

10/25/2009

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Last weekend I went to the Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show. As I walked along I came upon a booth by a good client of mine (he’s in the renovation business). Looking at the WRONG, pale colour on the walls I nudged him and said “Hey why didn’t you call me to pick the…

The Difference between Fresh Greens and Yellow Greens

10/23/2009

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Anytime I show a client (who already lived through the 70’s era of avocado green appliances, etc) a yellowy green like BM Pale Avocado or Dill Pickle, 9 times out of 10, they wrinkle their nose at me and say, ‘I hate that colour’ (below). Ceiling – BM Wales Green But if we are standing in…

Who else wants an Inspired Website?

10/21/2009

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One of my biggest faults is that I’m impatient. Really. I hate to wait for anything. When I was married (a long time ago) my husband and I had just moved into the house we had bought together. . . The flash intro on my website; Maria Killam Colour & Design We sat down on…

Vancouver Interior Stylist; What every Designer should know about Photography

10/20/2009

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Yaletown loft patio by Maria Killam Colour & Design for BC Home, photographed by Anna Beaudry From the beginning stages of designing my website I decided not to show ‘before’ photographs because I noticed that established designers on the internet rarely show images of their interiors before they were decorated. Photo with the angle…

Profits that are Hiding inside your Website

10/19/2009

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I’m coming up to the anniversary date of when I started my blog so this week I’m acknowledging my ‘Dream Team’. The professionals that helped launch my personal brand on the internet in 2008-09. To fly you need a dream team! The first members of my Dream Team are Gail & Dave Watson with Extra…

It’s a Baby Boy!

10/18/2009

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When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born it’s first laugh becomes a fairy. James Matthew Barrie My baby sister (I have 3 younger sisters) Elizabeth…

Maria Killam Interview with Verdigris Vie

10/16/2009

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Verdigris Vie has posted an interview with me on her blog today, click here to read! It’s so fascinating to me how every blogger has a style that becomes quickly obvious when you start scrolling down to see their images. This blog is no exception, filled with beautiful, elegant interiors and Canadian too! One of…

How to choose Ceiling colours; Do’s and Don’ts

10/13/2009

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I like painted ceilings, they go a long way to making a room look finished. I don’t specify them a lot though because once you paint one ceiling anything other than white in a house, you really should keep going so that you create flow. Then if you want to change a colour in a…

How to know if the Tile you have selected has the Right Undertones

10/11/2009

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My monthly newsletter is going out this week and if you are not already a subscriber to my blog you will receive the top 5 posts of each month along with a unique article that will not be posted on my blog. Source This month the article is “How to know if the Tile…

Happiness is. . . Living your life with Gratitude!

10/10/2009

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flickr It’s the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. A great time to remember that giving thanks and having an attitude of gratitude is truly the path to happiness. Zen Habits wrote a great post called “Why living a life of Gratitude can make you happy”.” Also Dan Schawbel who writes a Personal Branding Blog interviewed Gretchen Rubin…

Vancouver’s Colour Expert asks: Does your Colour Consultant understand Beige?

10/09/2009

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Yesterday I arrived at a consultation and my client (who was a referral) said “I know you chose a lot of colour for my friend’s condo, but I prefer neutrals”. It had me realize that some people have the perception that neutrals do not fall into the category of ‘colour’. I’m here to tell you…

Danger: The First 24 Hours after you take Possession

10/05/2009

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I have a client that has just taken possession of her house this past weekend. We have met several times prior to discuss flooring choices, renovations, colours, etc. Walking through the empty house with her yesterday, helping her finalize and prioritize her renovation (including her new paint colours) had me realize again how dangerous it…

Hot Pink & Kelly Green

10/03/2009

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One of my lovely readers sent me an email suggesting I do a post on pink as a reminder to everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Image source A client called me last week to pick a new colour for her guest room (one of her daughters had just moved out). She had…

Signature Look or your Clients Look; Which one works the Best?

09/30/2009

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I have just discovered something. It’s new. In the last month, I have finally discovered for myself what ‘my signature look’ is, and the best part about it is that people are suddenly calling me because of it. Eileen Kathryn Boyd Given which designers inspire me, it seems silly that it’s taken me this long…

5 Steps to a Kitchen you will Love!

09/28/2009

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Wood stained cabinets or painted? Which one is right for you? Follow my 5 simple steps to design a kitchen you’ll love forever. Image source I’ll start with the espresso brown kitchen cabinet trend as it’s still going strong here in 2009: The following is an anonymous comment that I have heard many times since…

Are you Vain?

Eeeeek, it’s Mint Green!

The Difference between Fresh Greens and Yellow Greens

Who else wants an Inspired Website?

Vancouver Interior Stylist; What every Designer should know about Photography

Profits that are Hiding inside your Website

It’s a Baby Boy!

Maria Killam Interview with Verdigris Vie

How to choose Ceiling colours; Do’s and Don’ts

Happiness is. . . Living your life with Gratitude!

Vancouver’s Colour Expert asks: Does your Colour Consultant understand Beige?

Danger: The First 24 Hours after you take Possession

Hot Pink & Kelly Green

Signature Look or your Clients Look; Which one works the Best?

5 Steps to a Kitchen you will Love!

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