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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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