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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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How NOT to Decorate Around a Dark Neutral Sofa

11/05/2020
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This advice is for the decorating challenged. If you are a good decorator, you probably won’t need guidelines for how to decorate around a dark neutral sofa.  Chances are you already do these things instinctively. But if you are not in love with your space and you’re not sure why, or you need to furnish…

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5 Simple Ways to Make Your AirBNB Look Better

10/28/2020
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I’ve stayed at a lot of AirBNBs over the years and I’ve noticed they all seem to be lacking a few style essentials. In fact, I often bring these 5 items with me to make the AirBNB look better and feel cozier while I’m visiting. Perhaps this advice will help you add more style to…

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Timeless Design Tips for a Home You’ll Love Forever

10/25/2020
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Timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals. It’s about creating styled and colourful interiors – that coordinate with your existing finishes. Here are some of my 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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Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro

10/14/2020
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I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my bathroom in a recent article…

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Complex Creams and Why You Need to Understand Them

10/07/2020
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Thank you so much to The Washington Post for featuring my bathroom on their Timeless Paint Colours article, October 13, 2020 here. Everyone wants a fresher paint colour, but white isn’t always the answer. When you understand the world of complex creams, you’ll find they are a more versatile and softer alternative to white when…

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The Eclectic Bathroom Design vs. The Timeless One

09/07/2020
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Whether you choose an eclectic bathroom design vs. a timeless one, your fixed finishes should relate or match. The eclectic or collected look is achieved with decor, art and accessories. Let me explain. The Eclectic Bathroom In all the 12 years I’ve been writing this blog, it never occurred to me to search online for…

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