About 10 days ago, literally the day all the social distancing was announced, my Mom and I were on a plane to Cancun where for 7 days we were an a (warm) bubble while we watched everything go down from the beach. We were on one of the last planes… Continue Reading →
elearning industry In the recent mastermind group Terreeia and I joined, we learned that all education in the future will be online. I think it’s a stretch but suppose it makes sense given everything seems to be going that way. I met someone recently who teaches a university course and… Continue Reading →
My sister Elizabeth and her family have lived in their current house for almost 10 years. The first update in the kitchen happened in 2012. We replaced the Travertine backsplash with cream subway tile (below). That made a big difference! Then, two years ago (at the same time I was… Continue Reading →
Maria Killam, Lea Junttila, Elizabeth Jacobs My sister Elizabeth, Lea and I are slightly obsessed with coats. This season it got so out of control I had to share it with you! In my defense, we live in a mild but yet chilly climate (same as Seattle weather), so I’m always… Continue Reading →
Last year I bought a fake green tree so I could decorate in November instead of waiting until the beginning of December for a real one. The previous three years I had real flocked trees and last year I really missed the white tree because I love how it highlights… Continue Reading →
Maria Killam in 2008 (at a paint store where my system began) Eleven years ago on Halloween 2008 I started writing this blog. I’m always a little annoyed that my anniversary is on a date that is far from my favourite. I have no stomach for horror movies or anything… Continue Reading →
Can you see the happy smile in the cobwebs? (I don’t like horror at all so I’m not surprised I would accidentally create a happy face, haha) My nephew Markus’ 10th birthday is in October. This year he decided he wanted a Halloween themed birthday party and since I was… Continue Reading →
During my 2 1/2 week visit to Finland with my Mom, we visited a lot of friends and relatives and saw a lot of kitchens during that time. Not a single kitchen had an island. Every single one had a friendly dining room right in the middle of the kitchen…. Continue Reading →
Maria and Elizabeth It’s my sister Elizabeth’s birthday today (July 3)! You’ll know her well if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, because not only is she one of my best friends so she gets mentioned a lot, but we’re always working on decorating projects around her house…. Continue Reading →
This photo was taken at 10:00 pm in Finland by my mom who’s already there. Last summer and now again this summer we have ended up on an epic trip to Europe. Last year we had a three week trip to the Amalfi Coast planned and then Terreeia generously invited… Continue Reading →
Years ago when I was just starting out as a brand new colour designer (back before I knew anything), I was standing in front of a totally white building, wondering which colour would make it look the best. I vividly remember this moment because this is what I was thinking:… Continue Reading →
In April my sister Lea (above left) turned 50. Since I was already going to be in San Francisco for one of my Specify Colour with Confidence workshops, I suggested my Mom and two sisters join me there for the weekend. We stayed at the Westin St. Francis and this… Continue Reading →
Photo I took of the Eiffel Tower from a boat ride in the canal I was three years old the last time I visited Finland (my parents homeland) so that doesn’t really count. All my sisters have taken trips with my Mom since then, so I decided it was high… Continue Reading →
Entry Now that my house is completely renovated from the inside and out, I thought it would be fun to post ALL the photos in one place. Watch and learn, as this is a great example of how to create flow! The colours are fresh, you’re not walking from the… Continue Reading →
Okay I already did this on my stories on Instagram, but decided I should also write a post about my year too! 2018 started with spending the month of January in Palm Desert where I am right now (for the third year). Everyone always thinks we are on vacation but… Continue Reading →
We had our annual holiday party (okay from now on we plan on holding it every year 🙂 last weekend and I was delighted with the photos taken by my photographer Macy Yap who also photographed my last two Specify Colour with Confidence events in Vancouver this Fall. Here’s a… Continue Reading →
