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Get Sold! Updates that Deliver the Highest Returns

03/16/2023
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Want to sell houses faster?  Here are some foolproof strategies to increase your chances of selling your house quickly and for a higher return. *I recently was asked to speak to a group of real estate agents about which home updates deliver the most return on your investment. But, I thought my readers might find…

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When Grey is Timeless in 2023

03/13/2023
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When I said the grey trend is out, I didn’t mean that you shouldn’t decorate with grey ever again. Grey can be timeless as well. Here’s what you need to know about decorating with grey in your home for the most timeless look. You don’t have to stop decorating with grey You’ve probably heard me…

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Timeless Penny Tile in My Bathroom Renovation

03/09/2023
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I have always wanted to install a timeless penny tile floor and I finally made it happen in my primary bathroom renovation. Here’s a look at the floor tile colour and pattern I chose, plus some of the changes we made in our bathroom design. After I completed the renovation of our main bathroom in…

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Ditch Boring by Decorating with Colour this Spring

03/01/2023
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Let’s spring clean those boring neutrals. Here are a few places to start if you want to add some colour into your decorating and on your walls.  Spring is the perfect time for a colourful refresh! I live by a pretty simple formula: COLOUR = JOY And truly, we can always use some joy. Especially…

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Bad Design Costs the Same as Good Design

02/24/2023
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What makes a design good or bad? Often, the one thing that sets apart good design is having a plan. What else makes a good design? Good design and bad design cost the same Have you ever thought about that statement? We see it all the time – just like in this post. A brand…

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Don’t Blame Store Lighting for Bad Colour Choices

02/22/2023
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Whenever I talk about grey flooring on social media, I always hear from followers that had a bad experience with choosing grey. However, in this particular story a design professional was involved, and they blamed the bad store lighting for the error. But here’s what really went wrong and how it could be saved in…

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Backsplash Trend with Black Pencil Tile Accents: Yay or Nay?

02/09/2023
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I’m starting to see a new accent tile trend coming soon where people are installing a black pencil tile border on their kitchen backsplashes. Let’s discuss… So many people sent me this home tour from Architectural Digest because this space reminded them of my new living room. I’m absolutely flattered! Their lovely wall mural combined…

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How to Know if it’s Timeless; Our Herringbone Floors

02/02/2023
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If you’ve landed on this post, chances are you want to know how to choose timeless wood or wood look flooring. I’ve got you! Because I created a Timeless Wood Flooring Guide where I’ve compiled all my guidelines and favourite flooring for you. Get it here! Trendy AND Timeless? Just because something is trending, doesn’t…

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Are you ‘Neutral’ About Neutrals?

01/30/2023
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Colour and design trends create real emotional connections. They influence our purchases and colour choices before we even realize it. So, if you’re feeling a bit “neutral” about neutrals, maybe it’s time for some colour. When I started my colour career in 2002, the world was beige. And the default neutral back in the day…

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6 Rugs You Can Use to Warm Up Gray Wood Flooring

01/26/2023
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Much to my chagrin, grey wood floors are still very much around. And if you recently found me because of some viral videos about grey flooring, you may be feeling a bit crushed. Here’s the thing – I want to save you from colour mistakes. BUT if you’ve inherited grey wood floors or you made…

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Designing a Kitchen? Lighting & Hardware is EVERYTHING

01/18/2023
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Kitchen designs are expensive, but when you try to go it alone – without designer guidance – it’s easy to make even MORE EXPENSIVE mistakes that you’ll regret. Working with a designer not only saves you from these extra expenses, but also may save your sanity. And when it comes to choosing the right lighting…

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My Colour & Design Trend Forecast for 2023

01/16/2023
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Today I’m sharing the top colour and design trends for 2023 and beyond. In happy news, I think we’re about to see the biggest shift toward decorating with colour that we’ve seen in decades. And, as always, I want to help you make colour decisions you won’t regret, while also quenching your thirst for something…

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