The best neutral paint colours are curated for you in my large painted colour board collection. Here’s how they can help you choose the right neutral for your home and they happen to be on sale right now! In my career I have been a constant witness to the very… Continue Reading →
We are looking for a PART-TIME Virtual Colour Designer (Decorator). Are you someone who can take one look at an interior or exterior and know what colours it needs to be, or better yet, why it’s not working or how it could be better? Can you articulate your advice clearly and concisely… Continue Reading →
More often than not, I see lamps in master bedrooms that are way too small. But, how do you know what the right size is for bedroom lamps? There’s a decorating trick to make sure your lamps are the right scale that involves your bedside table and some styling. Take… Continue Reading →
Like many of us, this reader turned her guest bedroom into a home office. However, it still doesn’t feel productive and energizing. Does this sound familiar? Here are some tips to help you decorate a home office you’ll actually want to work in. We moved into a new house shortly… Continue Reading →
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how important creating a look and feel for our homes is right now, more than ever. With all of us spending the majority of our time at home as well as working from home, I’m curious if you had a trip planned this… Continue Reading →
I was delighted to visit my childhood friend recently and help her with a living room refresh. To visualize a colour palette before we shopped for a new area rug, I created a few simple design boards (nothing fancy). This is an exercise I think EVERYONE should do before shopping… Continue Reading →
How long will you wait to create a look and a feel for your living room that makes you happy when you walk in the door? Whether you just moved in or have lived in your home for decades, you can’t ignore the atmosphere in your main living space forever…. Continue Reading →
This advice is for the decorating challenged. If you are a good decorator, you probably won’t need guidelines for how to decorate around a dark neutral sofa. Chances are you already do these things instinctively. But if you are not in love with your space and you’re not sure why,… Continue Reading →
Are you envious of all the beautifully styled bookshelves you see on Instagram and Pinterest? This year I restyled my own bookshelves in my family room so I thought I would walk you through the process. Here are 6 ways to style a bookshelf for the perfect shelfie. Thank you… Continue Reading →
I’ve been talking about how to decorate with black for years on this blog, but now this trend is full steam ahead. So, I thought it might be time to share a round up of my best tips for decorating with (too much) black (in case you missed them). And,… Continue Reading →
I’ve stayed at a lot of AirBNBs over the years and I’ve noticed they all seem to be lacking a few style essentials. In fact, I often bring these 5 items with me to make the AirBNB look better and feel cozier while I’m visiting. Perhaps this advice will help… Continue Reading →
Classic and timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals. It’s about creating styled and colourful interiors – that coordinate with your existing finishes. Here are some of my best design tips for creating a classic and timeless home you’ll love forever. Classical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What… Continue Reading →
While quartz has largely taken over, granite had a very loooong moment. So many of us have inherited granite countertops we would not choose. Today I’m sharing a roundup of my best advice for making your granite countertops look less dated and more classic and timeless. If you’re tackling a kitchen… Continue Reading →
Here’s an update on Terreeia’s health journey and a few of our favorite healing recipes for you to try. Hey aren’t my countertop totally current with the terrazzo look 🙂 Today I’m sharing an update on how Terreeia is doing on her new healing plan. On my Instagram stories, I’ll… Continue Reading →
I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my… Continue Reading →
Looking for a timeless exterior update with colour – as opposed to the white and cream trend we are seeing everywhere? Remember, colour is also timeless so I’m sharing two fresh and updated home exteriors with blue. Take a look! Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians! Today I’m… Continue Reading →
