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Why We Love the Black and White Trend

04/15/2024
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Last week I wrote this post outlining all the black moments I have in my home. Because many of you have noticed that I, too, decorate with black in this black and white trend. Hey, I don’t dislike black. Here’s the thing. Some of us still need to know when to hit PAUSE on choosing…

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A Tour of the Black Accents in my Home

04/08/2024
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Sunday morning I had coffee with my sisters and my Mom in our living room. One of my sisters said someone she follows on Instagram had just tiled their entire bathroom black and painted the rest of the walls–including the ceiling–black to match. She revealed the completed bathroom on her reels along with copy that…

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Say Goodbye to These 5 Colour Trends in 2024

12/21/2023
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Hey! It’s that time of year when everyone is declaring their naughty and nice list when it comes to trends. And a lot of them really are as fluffy as Santa lists, honestly. Well this is what’s on my naughty list this year. So full disclaimer – if you’ve just completed a project in your…

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The Biggest Mistake Everyone Makes with Counter Stools

11/28/2023
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I see this over and over in kitchens everywhere. And I think I’m especially noticing it now that the strongest colour on the planet is trending. With so many black kitchens and islands everywhere, the biggest mistake I’m noticing is that there is zero contrast between the chairs and the island. Case in point, I…

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Colour Rescue: Coordinating Exterior Colour & Stone

08/03/2023
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With every macro (colour) trend like the black and white one we’re in right now, the homeowner (not you, obviously😉) who is not educating themselves on which colour would be best to update their home, ends up simply painting it with the current, trendy neutral.  Whatever neutral is popular at the time ends up being…

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When Grey is Timeless in 2023

03/13/2023
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When I said the grey trend is out, I didn’t mean that you shouldn’t decorate with grey ever again. Grey can be timeless as well. Here’s what you need to know about decorating with grey in your home for the most timeless look. You don’t have to stop decorating with grey You’ve probably heard me…

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Backsplash Trend with Black Pencil Tile Accents: Yay or Nay?

02/09/2023
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I’m starting to see a new accent tile trend coming soon where people are installing a black pencil tile border on their kitchen backsplashes. Let’s discuss… So many people sent me this home tour from Architectural Digest because this space reminded them of my new living room. I’m absolutely flattered! Their lovely wall mural combined…

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Are you ‘Neutral’ About Neutrals?

01/30/2023
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Colour and design trends create real emotional connections. They influence our purchases and colour choices before we even realize it. So, if you’re feeling a bit “neutral” about neutrals, maybe it’s time for some colour. When I started my colour career in 2002, the world was beige. And the default neutral back in the day…

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Dos & Don’ts: Window Treatments for Black Windows

01/12/2023
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You’ve chosen black window frames, but now you’re not sure how to cover them. Here are my favourite window treatments for black windows and also which window coverings to avoid.  The black window trend has been around for almost 5 years (can you believe it?) so it’s high time this post appeared on the blog!…

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Fourth Rule of Design: Trendy equals Temporary

09/12/2022
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I often get the best quotes directly from my followers! This one was from Instagram. That said, there are definitely moments when timeless finishes are also trending. But in general, as you know from following me, it’s important to tread with caution when you are sourcing items that cannot just be lifted up and carried…

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