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Is Grey only for Happy People? Yay or Nay

06/11/2013
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  Some people say that decorating with grey is not for everyone, that if you’re someone who suffers from depression, then you should stay away from it. The reason for this misconception is because of the tendency that many people have towards decorating with the current trendy neutral. Just like everyone bought a brown sofa…

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My Favourite Birthday Weekend in June 2013

06/09/2013
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The last two years I have been in Toronto on my Birthday leading my Specify Colour with Confidence™ Training. This year, happily, we were at home. It was the day our sod was getting installed and that was a pretty momentous occasion. I was born 7 minutes after 1 am in the morning, June 7,…

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How Long can You Escape Technology?

06/06/2013
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Okay so this post is just for fun. Don’t get upset because I’m mostly teasing. Plus if you’re reading my blog this most likely doesn’t apply to you, so just be entertained. So here’s the thing, if you are thinking you can still get away with having your assistant print out your emails (I met…

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This Pie in the Sky is Clean And Dirty

06/03/2013
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When Irene and I were in Toronto for our last Specify Colour with Confidence ™ Training, we walked around the Kensington Market and came across this most adorable restaurant. Photo by Maria Killam Love the clean colours, the blue outdoor carpet, and the coordinating green and blue chairs. This is a great example of why…

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Sneak Peek of my Boxwood: Before & After

06/01/2013
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Last weekend all the right angled boxwood in the front of my house was installed by my fabulous landscaper Nelson (Kyle) Dupuis (below). Nelson also installed all the flagstone pathways at the front and back of our house. The tattoo on his arm is all Ginko leaves, he’s a fan of them. Mary Anne White (My…

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10 Styling Lessons from Jeffrey Bilhuber

05/26/2013
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When I first started blogging in October 2008, I had no idea what a tablescape was even though I considered myself to be a pretty good stylist back then. Since then, I’ve come a looooong way that’s for sure! When I opened up June’s Elle Decor and arrived at this living room, I immediately recognized…

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Hot Pink Front Door: Yay or Nay?

05/22/2013
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We received 481 possible front doors to choose from for my Free Choose a Colour for your Front Door Webinar this Friday. Irene curated them all for me and I added the colours! You’ll be interested to know that the big theme is orange!!  There are countless orange roofs and lots of orange brick out…

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White to Green Exterior: Before & After

05/18/2013
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Have you ever wondered if a green house would blend too much into the landscape if you have lots of green around your house? This homeowner was brave enough to go for it! Before After: Body Colour, SW 6431 Trim: SW 6385 Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most…

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What Colour Should your Concrete Driveway be?

05/14/2013
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My sister Elizabeth with Markus & William When we started getting quotes for a new concrete driveway, the contractors were quick to tell us we could ‘Choose a colour’. I assured them we would not be selecting anything different than the natural colour of concrete. Quick! Close your eyes and answer this question: What’s the…

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The Zen of One Day Decorating: Before & After

05/12/2013
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One of my favourite ways to help my clients create a space that fills them with happiness when they walk in their door is the one day shopping service I offer. If you just need an end table or two, lighting, pillows, possibly a carpet and accessories, you have comfortable shoes and a large vehicle,…

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4 Ways to Work with Colour over Neutrals

05/07/2013
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When I give the participants in my colour training an in-class exercise, or homework (hey you get your money’s worth with us) I notice that when they select colours to create a colour palette they take the undertone of whatever paint chip/s they have to work with and repeat it. So if I show a…

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