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Kristy’s Vintage Kitchen Refresh: Before and After

03/14/2021
Vintage Kitchen Refresh
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Hey it’s Kristy again, Maria’s social media director. Today, I want to share my recent kitchen update with you. We repurposed our breakfast nook, freshened up some styling, and added a muted blue hue to our beadboard for a nostalgic twist.  And because Maria’s colour system was such an essential part of this refresh, I…

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Trend Alert: Should You Install Reeded Cabinets?

02/15/2021
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You may have noticed a new cabinet profile that’s been trending, but is it a timeless choice for your kitchen? Here’s what I think about the reeded cabinet trend.  Reeded Cabinets: Trendy or Timeless? This week on Instagram, I posted this image (below) of a bathroom with reeded wood cabinets, which has been trending for…

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Two Magic Questions Every Decorator Should Know

02/07/2021
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Trying to combine old finishes with new flooring? I’m sharing two magic questions that will make every decorating or design decision better.  House Beautiful | Read more: Encaustic Tile Trend Post I received so many questions about flooring from my last post; Are Hardwood Floors a Pattern,  it’s clear that this topic needs a follow…

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Are Hardwood Floors Considered a Pattern?

02/02/2021
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I’ve already told you that you shouldn’t choose more than one pattern when selecting your finishes like flooring, countertops and/or backsplash. But, many of you still want to know if hardwood floors are considered a pattern. Here’s when wood is a pattern that you can’t ignore and when it is classic and timeless.  Recently, I…

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Top Kitchen Colour Trends from the Last 50 Years

01/31/2021
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Do you ever feel like there’s a rat race to install the next newest trend in kitchen design? Maybe you inherited a kitchen where the former homeowner installed the trendiest finishes from another decade? Well, you are not alone. Here’s my best advice for taking your dated kitchen from yesterday (whenever that was) to today. And, I’m…

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What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your Modern Farmhouse home will make…

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Trend Alert: Black Accent Walls

01/13/2021
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Black is trending everywhere, and now it’s showing up as an accent wall. Have you noticed it too? Paint is an easy and inexpensive way to indulge in a colour trend, but is a black accent wall for you? Recently, I was searching AirBNBs in Whistler and I noticed a pattern. Almost every single RENOVATED…

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The Posts You Loved Most In 2020

12/30/2020
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Sure, this is the time of year when we are full of cheese and cookies and not really sure what day it is, but it’s also a good time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished (aka survived) these past 12 months. Here’s the best of Colour Me Happy blog for 2020. Every year I…

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Is the Built-in Makeup Vanity Dated? Yay or Nay

12/20/2020
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My lovely reader needs advice on her new build project. She’s wondering if the design plan for her built-in makeup vanity is dated. This situation is really more of a good design vs. bad design. Here’s how to get it right if you are planning a new build. New build season is right around the…

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The Evolution of the Ugly Bar Light

12/02/2020
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Sconce lights may not be practical for every bathroom and there are some ugly bar lights out there. So, I’m here with a roundup of the best vanity lights to elevate your bathroom design. Before I jump in with today’s post, I’m looking for a Part-time  & Full-time Virtual Colour Designer/Decorator for my eDesign department!…

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Ask Maria: Help Me Decorate My Home Office

11/16/2020
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Like many of us, this reader turned her guest bedroom into a home office. However, it still doesn’t feel productive and energizing. Does this sound familiar? Here are some tips to help you decorate a home office you’ll actually want to work in. We moved into a new house shortly before the pandemic and planned…

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