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10 Critical Decisions for a Timeless Home Renovation

02/03/2025
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Are you renovating a home? There are sooooo many decisions to be made and it’s most helpful to know what needs to be considered first. So here are 10 critical decisions to consider along with many indispensable tips for planning your renovation.  10 Critical Decisions for a Timeless Home Renovation Many people begin planning their…

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How to Design a Home You’ll Love Forever

01/30/2025
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It’s new build season, and I want to help you create your dream home. So I’m sharing all my best tips for making smart choices so you can avoid installing finishes you’ll soon fall out of love with.  It’s easy to get the impression that every house will eventually need updating and that’s just the…

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10 Steps To Planning a Timeless New Build

01/27/2025
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Are you building a new home? There’s a lot of decisions to be made and you may be wondering what you need to choose first. Here are 10 steps (and more importantly, the order of decisions) and so many indispensable tips for planning your new build.  {source} In January and February we’re extra busy in…

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4 Steps to Getting your Countertops Right

01/23/2025
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This weeks tutorial on youtube is all about a reader’s kitchen update. She sent in some photos along with a photo of a griege countertop she wants. She’s stuck on how to choose the right subway tile backsplash. She is not interested in painting her cabinets. I’m so glad she asked me because she was…

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Trend Alert: Green is the new Black + The Most Expensive Mistake

01/20/2025
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From trending green tiles to warm neutrals, discover how to avoid the most expensive renovation mistakes that cause 85% of homeowners stress during their build or remodel projects. Learn essential colour coordination tools and expert strategies to prevent costly finish selection errors, especially in today’s shifting design landscape where beige has joined the traditional black,…

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Best New Build Advice from Two Timeless Experts

01/16/2025
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Last Fall I discovered architect Brent Hull’s book, ‘Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age’, and met him for an interview when I arrived in Dallas for my True Colour Expert Training. We had such a rich conversation covering many overlooked considerations that go into designing and building a home. This video today is…

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A Mini Makeover for a Good Cause!

01/13/2025
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I know we’re all thinking about the tragedy of the fires in LA💔 my heart goes out to everyone affected. Today, I also want to bring to your attention another cause that I’ve recently been working on with Tydell Foods in Chilliwack. Brigida and her husband have been tirelessly helping the local community they help…

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3 Design Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2025

01/09/2025
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What I want for you is a timeless home you’ll love forever. And if a timeless aesthetic is my ideal – one you don’t have to renovate until it’s worn out – you might wonder, why do I go on about trends?? Because the only way to truly know what is timeless is to know…

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Trend Alert: Skinny Black (Vader) Windows

01/06/2025
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Skinny horizontal windows are taking over new construction everywhere. And they’re not doing architecture any favors. Let’s take a closer look. Skinny Black Window Trend There’s an alarming trend in architecture that no seems to be talking about and it’s linear horizontal windows being slapped up everywhere along with of course modern, flat homes without…

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My Colour of the Year for 2025

01/02/2025
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While all the paint companies are looking to sell you more paint with their colour of the year picks. Colour is what I do, so I’m simply in a position to observe the trends and let you know what I see.  The colours of the year I noticed most in 2024 I expect to continue…

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5 Truths About Colour That Went Viral in 2024

12/30/2024
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2024 has been an incredible year for sharing expert colour advice through Instagram Reels! These top 5 performing reels have captured attention and helped countless homeowners like YOU make better design decisions through likes, shares, saves, and thoughtful comments. Let’s revisit these valuable nuggets of wisdom that will help guide your new build or renovation…

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Top Five YouTube Videos of 2024

12/26/2024
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It’s been such an exciting year of sharing all things colour, timeless design and building confidence with you! These are the videos you’ve watched, shared, and loved the most. And as always, if you’re looking to take your design skills to the next level, don’t forget about my courses, community, and eDesign services that can…

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Best Loved Posts of 2024

12/23/2024
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Thank you for being here. It’s so much fun to have you here to share with and keep the conversation going! I wish you and yours the Merriest Holiday Season and all the very best in the New Year! 🌟 Didn’t 2024 go by crazy fast? Can you believe I installed my garden this past…

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A Peek Inside Our 2024 Holiday Party

12/19/2024
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Welcome to our 2024 Holiday party!  In the middle of November, Terreeia turned to me and said ‘the caterer we like is only available on the 8th’.  So I replied “Let’s do it.” And we did, and it was fabulous. Our colour drenched dining room got half painted the day before. After a few rounds…

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Help! My New Sofa is Wrong

12/16/2024
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We’ve all done it, purchased a piece of furniture and panicked when we got home and it looked wrong. Read on, because chances are high that making it work and look right as rain is easier than you think! A dear reader sent me an image of her brand new sofa with a note.  Dear…

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