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One Carrara Marble Bathroom: Four Colours

10/05/2016
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I was in Montreal a few weeks ago and snapped a picture of this classic Carrara marble bathroom in the hotel we stayed in. You’ll notice that this bathroom is painted a green beige. Since Carrara marble has a blue undertone, I wouldn’t call this the best choice even though it doesn’t clash. So I…

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The Best Way to Add a Peninsula to your Kitchen

08/22/2016
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My new assistant Kelly and her husband just bought a house when she started with us this summer and the renovation began as soon as they took possession August 1. Kelly’s Dad is a contractor and her two brothers work for him so she’s lucky enough to have all the expertise she needs in the…

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Sell Your Classic House in 24 Hours Flat

06/28/2016
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When Terreeia and I were in Toronto for my Specify Colour with Confidence™ Event in May, we had dinner with a good friend. We were talking about the extremely hot real estate market in Toronto (and Vancouver). In the last two weeks for example, homes in Toronto are selling for up to a million dollars OVER the…

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How to Make Earthy Tile Look Expensive

04/16/2016
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True Colour Expert Traci Zeller had a budget to manage for the model house she had been hired to decorate and she had to spread it around strategically to get the biggest bang for the buck. This is what a great designer does best and I talk about it all the time in my events….

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Encaustic Tiles: Should You Embrace the Trend?

02/06/2016
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From Apartment Therapy Those of you who have been reading my musings about accent tile for years now could have easily predicted that this post was coming. Well, here it is. First, you should know that I did not even know how to say Encaustic before January of this year? I still worry when I say it…

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80’s Peach Bathroom to White for Just the Cost of Paint

01/18/2016
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My lovely client Sharon consulted with me this past May and here is the beautiful result: Her sitting area off the kitchen painted BM Wickham Gray The pickled 80’s oak cabinets. After Her gorgeous kitchen after with the stunning chandelier. Sharon used White Delicatus granite for her countertops and Annie Sloan mix of Old White 25% & Pure…

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The Conversation You NEED to Have with Your Client

11/23/2015
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Trying to get your spouse or client on board with your design project? Set yourself up for success by knowing when you need to have THIS conversation.  Vanessa Francis Stuck in the Middle This is something I see all of the time. Your husband, your wife, or your client are reacting in a negative way…

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The 9 Neutral Undertones in the World

11/18/2015
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There are 9 neutral undertones in the world. Do you know what they are? I’ll help you visualize them here in this post with an example of how they can be helpful when trying to find the right coordinating shower curtain colour to match (or hide) your bathroom tile. I’ve been thinking about my bathrooms…

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When White Walls are the ONLY Solution

04/30/2015
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{via pinterest} In the very beginning of my design career I was fortunate enough to have some great mentors. One was a very talented designer who probably couldn’t tell you about undertones but she had amazing spidey senses when it came to choosing colour. As designers working in a paint store, our job was to book in-home appointments with customers…

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