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Styling with Lamps and Art: Two Ways

04/10/2023
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Decorating with artwork is a little like adding the perfect accessories to a cute outfit to make it really pop. It’s part of what I like to call “a look and a feel.” But one of the trickiest styling details to master is layering. Just ask any designer.  And that includes layering lamps in and…

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When Grey is Timeless in 2023

03/13/2023
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When I said the grey trend is out, I didn’t mean that you shouldn’t decorate with grey ever again. Grey can be timeless as well. Here’s what you need to know about decorating with grey in your home for the most timeless look. You don’t have to stop decorating with grey You’ve probably heard me…

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Ditch Boring by Decorating with Colour this Spring

03/01/2023
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Let’s spring clean those boring neutrals. Here are a few places to start if you want to add some colour into your decorating and on your walls.  Spring is the perfect time for a colourful refresh! I live by a pretty simple formula: COLOUR = JOY And truly, we can always use some joy. Especially…

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Don’t Blame Store Lighting for Bad Colour Choices

02/22/2023
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Whenever I talk about grey flooring on social media, I always hear from followers that had a bad experience with choosing grey. However, in this particular story a design professional was involved, and they blamed the bad store lighting for the error. But here’s what really went wrong and how it could be saved in…

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Are you ‘Neutral’ About Neutrals?

01/30/2023
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Colour and design trends create real emotional connections. They influence our purchases and colour choices before we even realize it. So, if you’re feeling a bit “neutral” about neutrals, maybe it’s time for some colour. When I started my colour career in 2002, the world was beige. And the default neutral back in the day…

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6 Rugs You Can Use to Warm Up Gray Wood Flooring

01/26/2023
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Much to my chagrin, grey wood floors are still very much around. And if you recently found me because of some viral videos about grey flooring, you may be feeling a bit crushed. Here’s the thing – I want to save you from colour mistakes. BUT if you’ve inherited grey wood floors or you made…

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Designing a Kitchen? Lighting & Hardware is EVERYTHING

01/18/2023
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Kitchen designs are expensive, but when you try to go it alone – without designer guidance – it’s easy to make even MORE EXPENSIVE mistakes that you’ll regret. Working with a designer not only saves you from these extra expenses, but also may save your sanity. And when it comes to choosing the right lighting…

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Dos & Don’ts: Window Treatments for Black Windows

01/12/2023
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You’ve chosen black window frames, but now you’re not sure how to cover them. Here are my favourite window treatments for black windows and also which window coverings to avoid.  The black window trend has been around for almost 5 years (can you believe it?) so it’s high time this post appeared on the blog!…

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Understanding THIS, Instantly Makes You a Better Decorator

09/01/2022
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Being able to choose the right undertone or the right colour are important skills gained in my training, but what’s even more powerful is how they transform into better overall decorating and design decisions. Here’s an example. Since my audience has grown quite a bit because my video about grey hardwood floors went viral this…

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How the Black Trend Just Got Even WORSE

08/07/2022
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The black and white trend is becoming so ubiquitous, that I’m afraid many homeowners will be filled with regret in the years to come. Not only do I want to make colour easy for you, I want to save you from falling too hard for a trend that’s becoming overused very quickly. **Warning: This post…

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