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Need to Choose a Paint Colour? Watch this First!

11/28/2024
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Choosing the perfect paint colour is so much easier than you think. And there’s no better time to do it than right now! edesign 10% off, online courses 40% off, ebooks 50% off, Flooring guide now available for a limited time I work very hard to try and make choosing colour easier for everyone! Paint…

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French Country Home Tour; Before & After

10/31/2024
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Good things must happen to me in October because not only is October 31 the anniversary of when I started this blog, but we also took possession of our dream home in October 2022. It’s still a work in progress because my landscaping ate up most of our budget this past year but you’ll see…

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5 Design Elements for a Timeless Home

08/01/2024
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Contrary to popular belief, TIMELESS design does not mean decorating with all neutrals. It DOES mean creating a versatile backdrop for decorating with COLOUR!  Here are my 5 best design tips for creating a timeless home you’ll love forever. Classical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What makes design classic and timeless? Here’s what it isn’t. …

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My Enchanted Greenhouse and Garden

07/01/2024
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Today I’m sharing some dramatic befores and afters of our new veggie garden and greenhouse! The was me shopping for plant material before it was installed this Spring. We had raised vegetable garden beds in our last home and Terreeia always wanted to add a greenhouse.  But as you can see by the space we…

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10 Things I’m Loving Lately (Especially #3)

06/07/2024
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It’s my birthday TODAY! So I thought I’d share some of the things I’m loving lately! 1. My yellow-striped outdoor drapes The first are the new yellow and white striped outdoor drapes I just had custom made for the Patio. Since our hot tub is located directly off our primary bedroom, it feels more private…

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Our New Vegetable Garden Plan

04/23/2024
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It’s gardening season and Terreeia and I have been working with MaryAnne White (my favourite landscape designer) to finalize the plan for our greenhouse and vegetable garden area. I’m so excited to see this come together! The foundation for our greenhouse has been installed, I wanted it to be visually close to the tall Poplars…

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16 Expert Styling Tips for Any Budget

04/04/2024
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This weeks Colour Rescue™ is the reveal of the third suite I decorated for Wilma’s Transition Society. This makeover combines the generosity of some donated decor and a little styling magic. But the result is anything but ordinary. Here are the previous suites I decorated at the transition house for women and children… Here and…

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Passion Project Part 2: Decorating Before & After

03/15/2024
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This week I’m sharing before and afters of another suite I decorated for Wilma’s Transition Society. I’m just delighted and grateful for this opportunity to add joy and beauty to a space for moms and their children.  The second suite I decorated during my marathon styling weekend was a three bedroom suite. It ended up…

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Colour Rescue Passion Project: Before & After

03/07/2024
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Two weeks ago I saw a post on Facebook from my friend Gail (we did a colour rescue for her living room that you can see here) it was a list of furniture she needed for Wilma’s Transition Society for women and children, a charity that Terreeia and I have contributed to for years. If…

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A Not-So-Ordinary Day in the Life of a Colour Expert

03/04/2024
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Step into my home as I take you behind the scenes of a day filled with creativity, style, and more than a few outfit changes. The camera was rolling to capture every moment of my recent photoshoot, providing an exclusive peek into a very not-so-ordinary day in the life of a colour expert.  Believe me,…

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Join Me for a Lamp Tour in My New House!

02/08/2024
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This weeks episode on my you tube channel is the start of a new series! Decorating School! And it’s about a much requested topic: all about lamps! Come with me as we take a tour through my main floor entry, living, dining and kitchen. Maria, which lamps should I consider in my home? First up,…

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Recreating a Slim Aarons Women Photoshoot

09/11/2023
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There is nothing more important in life than family. Whether your family is your immediate relations, or your best circle of friends, never neglect to gather them together and get some beautiful photos. Today I’m sharing this super fun photoshoot of my Mom, sisters and I based on inspiration I received from some followers recently….

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