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Why We Love Nancy Meyers’ Kitchens

06/20/2024
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Today I want to explore the enduring appeal of Nancy Meyers’ kitchen designs, as seen in iconic films like “Something’s Gotta Give” and “It’s Complicated.” These movies feature classic black and white kitchens that remain stylish and relevant over two decades later. And that, my friends is the very definition of TIMELESS. Back in 2010…

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5 Common Decorating Mistakes in the Dining Room

12/14/2023
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Does your dining room feel blah and underused despite the good quality furniture you invested in? Does it lack a look that says someone with style lives here? Do you end up entertaining around your kitchen island instead? The average dining room suffers from a lack of colour, that collected feel, and most of all,…

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Maria’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for the Decorator

11/06/2023
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Looking for the perfect gift for your friend, partner, mother or sister who has an eye for design and a passion for creating beautiful spaces? Today I’m sharing my Holiday Gift List for the inner decorator in your life. You know, that special person in your life who  loves to make their home beautiful every…

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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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7 Essential Tips for Decorating with White Walls

10/18/2021
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White walls continue to be the default go-to paint colour for new builds. But, an all-white room is actually trickier to decorate than a room with a cozy or deep hue on the walls. Here are 7 essential tips for how to decorate with white walls. I have noticed recently that the younger students and…

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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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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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Which Room Do You Like Best? (It’s my Birthday)

06/07/2020
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William made me this birthday card. Which room is the happiest? Here I am, dressed for my Birthday dinner: The two Snowflowering trees in my backyard are so special because they ALWAYS bloom on my birthday and the blooms are very short. Two weeks and it’s over! They started blooming a week ago and the…

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