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Read This before you Buy Mid Century Modern

12/05/2024
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Mid Century Modern furniture has been hugely popular for well over a decade. And for good reason, the shapes are sculptural, the colours are fun and they are full of nostalgia and personality. You can find it everywhere.  And if you love the style, mixing some into your decor can be a great move. However,…

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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! I work very hard to try and make choosing colour easier for everyone! Paint colour takes up so much real estate that it really does impact your state of mind. There’s something…

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Why Timeless Homes are Rare

11/21/2024
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Today I’m sharing a visit I had with a fellow promoter of the timeless and classic aesthetic for home design. I was shocked to learn from him that only a sliver of a percent of homes ever see guidance from a knowledgeable architect. And this, sadly, is why a truly pretty house is a rare…

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Which colour should I paint my trim?

11/14/2024
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Which colour should I paint my trim? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, and it’s no surprise since getting your trim colour wrong is an expensive mistake. Today, I’m breaking it down step-by-step in a YouTube video! You’re going to want to save it for when you need to make…

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DOs and DON’Ts on the Colour Drenching Trend

10/14/2024
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Lately there’s been a lot of social media out there about the Colour Drenching Trend and I’ve also been receiving a lot of messages with people asking what I think. I was watching Emily in Paris and realized the offices of the agency she works for in the show is filled with walls that are…

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Nail the Perfect White Paint Colour Every Time

10/10/2024
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Today’s post is a guest post by True Colour Expert and dear friend Claire Jefford. She’s sharing how her projects have evolved since she participated my True Colour Expert Training  (still seats left in Dallas for November): Have you ever experienced the eye-opening magic of Maria Killam’s colour insights?  You know, those things you can…

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Help! I Can’t Afford a Designer

10/07/2024
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When you’re looking to make an update to your space, you’ll likely focus on one element that bothers you or that you are prepared to change. But this approach most often creates a domino effect of changes that will need to be made in order to make that new change actually look right. I was…

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Where Do You Find Your People?

09/17/2024
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The best way to learn anything is with a mentor. Whether you’re starting out or trying to push through to the next level, there’s nothing like having the benefit of your mentor’s expertise. If you’re following me, it’s probably because my advice resonates with you. You might find yourself nodding your head in solidarity. And…

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What Inspired Me to Create a Community for You

09/12/2024
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As many of you know, my journey in the world of colour and design has been a deeply personal one. From the early days of launching my business to starting my blog in 2008 and growing an online audience, this journey has been filled with both incredible highs and valuable lessons along the way. But,…

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Is it time to make a change? A Magazine Worthy Success Story

09/09/2024
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Thinking about changing careers or taking a leap into design? I’ve been there. Before I discovered my passion for colour and design, I held various positions in the corporate world — but I knew it wasn’t for me. So, I truly love hearing from others who’ve made similar journeys. This former psychologist-turned-designer attended one of…

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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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Ready to Renovate your new Black and White Bathroom?

07/04/2024
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I’ve been saying beige is back for a couple years already and there are signs it’s picking up momentum. There are plenty of inspiring well-done designer examples of earthy beige kitchens and bathrooms going around social media. And very soon there will be a lot of DIY copies. A wind change towards beige I like…

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7 Best Paint Colours for the Trending Warm Kitchen

05/31/2024
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Now that beige is back and warmer kitchens are trending, here’s a refresher on the undertones of beige. Because you need to know how to get the warm beige kitchen trend right and not make this common mistake. The warm beige kitchen trend is here (even the kitchen we inherited is beige) and that means…

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What I Love Most about You

05/28/2024
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My heart is bursting following my live in-person True Colour Expert Training in Chicago! But first, it’s beginning to feel like summer! My outdoor furniture came out this week 💛 I just love all my boxwood clouds (I know about the blight but apparently these are green velvets which don’t catch it AND they are…

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A Better Black for Exteriors

05/20/2024
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My eDesign department is hopping with exterior colour consultations this time of year. We help clients get the fresh updated look they want while making sure the colours relate to any fixed stone, brick and roof colours.  Because once you understand colour, it’s really easy to spot when someone wrongly assumed that their stone or…

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