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Sometimes Accent Tile is an Emergency

05/26/2021
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Today I’m sharing an example where accent tile can help SAVE a white kitchen. Yes, you read that right… Sometimes accent tile is an emergency solution. Here’s where accent tile works.     It’s as rare as a unicorn I know, that you’ll hear me talk about accent tile in a positive light.   But…

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WWMD: Help! My Whites Don’t Match

05/05/2021
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Lately, the questions I’m getting are so good, and cover content I’ve never published before, so we’re getting a stream of reader dilemmas handled! Here’s another one: We just renovated our bathroom and added a navy blue vanity.  We went with a creamy quartz countertop, soft grey tile on the bottom half of the room,…

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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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Ask Maria: Help! My Light Grey Walls Look Baby Blue!

03/14/2020
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Update to this post: Hey ya’ll, the reason why Courtney’s walls are blue is because she chose a blue. That’s the reason why choosing paint colours is not as easy as you think. I’m getting emails and comments saying ‘Hey, I had this problem too, my walls turned blue as well’. Your walls are blue…

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Ask Maria: What Colours Work Best with Black Furniture?

09/23/2019
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Now that the black trend is here, we will be seeing a lot more black sofas! Here’s an Ask Maria post about decorating around one. What colours work best with black furniture? Really the question should be, “What colours DON’T go with black leather furniture?” If you have black furniture, you have decorating and style…

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Ask Maria: Can I Paint my Walls to Match my Couch?

07/23/2019
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If you are shopping for a couch, stop trying to choose your wall colour first! Instead, I’m suggesting you paint your walls to match your couch! Here’s a little decorating lesson on how this can pull a room together, as well as some questions to ask yourself before you settle on a wall colour. Years…

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