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Ask Maria: Does My House Need Shutters?

04/08/2020
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Ever wonder if shutters are right for your house? I’m answering a reader question and sharing my thoughts about whether her house needs shutters and showing you photos with and without shutters, so you can be the judge too. I am looking for a new colour to update the 2nd story siding color to present…

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Now Available: Masterclass on Exterior Colour Selection

03/03/2020
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Learn how to choose exterior house colours for your existing home or new build. I’ve packaged all my exterior design advice and answers to your questions about home exterior colour in my new Masterclass Exterior Colour Selection online training! After over 4 months of development during the Spring and Summer of 2019, plus more than…

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My Nephew’s Homeschooling Room; Before & After

02/16/2020
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When home is your school, you need a proper homeschooling room. So, I helped my sister makeover a neglected room inspired by a splash of colour to create a kid-approved room design. Keep reading to find out what I used as inspiration for the amazing wall colour. All photos by Macy Yap Photography The best…

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How to Update 90s Granite (and Make it Disappear)

02/03/2020
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Are you tired of looking at dated kitchen finishes you didn’t choose, but not quite ready for a gut renovation? Here are some easy ways to work with what you’ve got and make your dated 90s granite disappear.  Since the grey trend has been replaced with black/dark and moody kitchens (the pendulum has to swing…

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eDesign Rustic Kitchen Makeover; Before & After

01/27/2020
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Wood cabinets are having a moment right now. And they can absolutely be timeless, if you make them look current and fresh. Here are the results of an eDesign rustic kitchen makeover with must-see before and after photos. My eDesign consultations create happy endings. And, I love happy endings… Happy endings with well-styled after photos…

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My New Dining Room Botanical Artwork (What a Difference)

01/09/2020
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See how decorating with my new botanical artwork made such a difference. And, I’m sharing a video tutorial on creating vignettes.  Similar botanicals here and here. This year, in between Christmas and New Years, I completely refreshed every single vignette in my home. After all the Christmas decor comes down, you’re probably looking at your…

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