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Colour Myths You Should Stop Believing Right Now; Ep. 1

12/07/2023
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Choosing the right paint colour is much easier than you think. How do I know? Because outside of my better-informed colour community, the conversation around choosing colour too quickly tips into the mystical qualities of light and subjectivity. And I can tell you that in my 25 years of experience as a colour expert, these…

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Colour Rescue: Let’s Rescue Your White Ceilings!

11/02/2023
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Ever since I shared my first colourful ceiling, I get lots of questions about choosing a paint colour for your ceiling that’s not white! Well, today I’m sharing all the details to help you choose a colourful ceiling. This week’s Colour Rescue episode is about ceilings. Do they all have to be white? This is…

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Turn off Your Overhead Lights Forever

10/23/2023
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Lighting, even over colour, is what makes or breaks a room. Avoid making this mistake in your new build or renovation. This post is written by my sister Anita Junttila who recently started working with me as my Creative Assistant. We’ve come a long way baby! I just did an Instagram live on Sunday where…

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Colour Rescue: Living Room Makeover at the Lake

10/19/2023
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If you have a stunning view, it makes sense to maximize it when laying out the room. This week we look at some specific challenges when decorating a room with a view. This weeks makeover is for my good friend Gail and her husband Casey. They built their lakeside retirement home in Cultus Lake with…

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Fall Nesting: Warm Colour and Cozy Styling

10/09/2023
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I can’t believe it’s already fall! In exciting news, our landscaping project started Thursday, see the demo video here on Instagram. You’ll see the colour of my neighbours house which I strategically avoid every time I have shown my front yard in the past. We truly had an exceptionally hot and sunny summer here on…

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What Everyone Should Know about Orange Beige

09/18/2023
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I have been whispering about the return of beige for a while in other posts, here and here. And it’s been showing at High Point Market too. But when it hits the big box decor stores, that’s when you know. Its truly and officially back! Beige is back While Tricia, my Director of eDesign and…

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Colour Rescue: Create Styling Magic

09/14/2023
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Here it is! Another exciting episode of “Colour Rescue”! I’m filled with joy that I had the privilege of helping our very own Customer Service Manager, Marla, to transform her space with decorating and styling magic! There’s something truly magical about transforming a space, and I firmly believe that you don’t need to break the…

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Colour Rescue: Help! My Bathroom has 3 Different Undertones

08/31/2023
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Now that you’ve been following me and you’re seeing neutral undertones EVERYWHERE, chances are high you can now see why certain combinations in your home don’t look right. Don’t worry! There are fixes for everything! I’m here for you. Help! My bathroom has 3 different undertones! I got this note from a follower along with…

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