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Victoria Webster’s Renegade Regency + Top Trends for 2010

12/15/2009

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After I just posted that turquoise (not teal from the 80’s) is Pantone’s colour for 2010 I received my latest issue of House & Home Magazine and there on the cover was turquoise and yellow (Pantone’s colour for 2009). Victoria Webster is the homeowner that had the vision for this colourful and fabulous house—the bright…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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What wall colors could you live with for a very long time without feeling they are outdated or boring?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…

What colour are your towels? How to see upcoming Colour Trends

12/07/2009

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At the CMG Conference last April one of the speakers said, if you want to know where colour direction is going, start at the towel department. So if you are wondering why I’m showing you towels, that’s the reason. Here are the taupe/gray/blue section of shades. Here is the colourful furniture in ABC Home in…

Vancouver Interior Decorator-Hotel Chic Guest Room; Before & After

12/01/2009

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Remember this post when I showed you the fabrics I had chosen for a guest bedroom I was designing for a client? Well here it is, almost done! The carpet will be replaced next (throughout the entire floor) so don’t look too closely at it. Interior by Maria Killam Colour & Design The tufted velvet…

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…

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…

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…

Happiness is. . . Living close to the ones you love

11/26/2009

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Years ago, I moved to Toronto for a relationship. My career wasn’t going as well as I’d hoped and I thought being in a new city would be good for me. Boy was I wrong—I lasted 9 months before I moved right back home [Vancouver]. One of the reasons why I was so unhappy was…

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…

10 things I learned (so far) from my Designer; By a happy client

11/23/2009

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A few weeks ago, I helped my good friend Gloria Lemay buy some lighting, an area rug, as well as some toss cushions. She started reading my blog on Facebook a few months ago and then bought a couple trays after reading my “How to create a Tablescape” post. Then she even created one all…

White-on-Gray-on-White by Kelly Deck

11/21/2009

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One of my colour theory students, Natalie Ochmanek, recently toured a local Millionaire Lottery House designed by Kelly Deck Design. She generously shared her photographs with the class so I thought I’d post them so you could have the tour as well! This is a close-up of the drapery fabric in the living room, I…

When It Comes to Your Decor; Your Friends are Polite

11/20/2009

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Lately I’ve noticed something. I’m called out to a consultation because my advice is not only required, it’s absolutely necessary. You know how I have said in previous posts that I don’t judge? Well let me clarify that; it’s not that I don’t have an opinion–yes I’m always thinking in my head–that sofa is 80’s,…

Victoria Webster’s Renegade Regency + Top Trends for 2010

Pencils of Promise

Your Christmas Tree is You (maybe)

Pantone’s Colour of 2010; Turquoise

What is Enlightenment and Other Deep Questions

What colour are your towels? How to see upcoming Colour Trends

Vancouver Interior Decorator-Hotel Chic Guest Room; Before & After

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

Why are Red & Green the Colours of Christmas?

My 3 Favourite Designer Friends and I

Happiness is. . . Living close to the ones you love

Christmas in New York

10 things I learned (so far) from my Designer; By a happy client

White-on-Gray-on-White by Kelly Deck

When It Comes to Your Decor; Your Friends are Polite

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