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Is Black the New Grey? Trends for 2020 from Maison & Objet

09/08/2016
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It was an interesting first day at Maison & Objet. Everyone had different opinions about the trends because I think everyone looks for whatever interests them. For example, I’ll be at High Point market and someone will say “I saw RED everywhere” and I’ll think “Really? I didn’t see much red” but that’s because red…

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How to Decorate with Black Tile

02/17/2015
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If you’re considering black tile in your bathroom or kitchen, there are a few things you should know. Here are some great design tips for how to decorate with black tile and even a few alternatives to help you achieve the same look – in case you aren’t ready to commit. The dangerous part about…

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Maria Killam’s Trend Forecast for 2015

01/02/2015
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The look of 2015 is dramatic, modern, and rich. How was your holiday? I am rested and rejuvinated and excited to see what the New Year has in store!  Back to the gym too, it’s fun to eat whatever you want during the holidays but it’s time to stop having a chocolate for desert at…

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Black as an Accent Colour

11/21/2014
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What’s my best tip for decorating with black? Make sure you use it as an accent colour.  Remember how much black there was in home decor in the 80s? It seemed like every entertainment center, dining table and chairs, leather sofas and glossy coffee tables were ALL BLACK. It was too much. Now that black…

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Decorating with Red: Before & After

07/22/2014
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Paula from Salad in a Jar hired me in April for an on-line consultation to help with colours and decorating updates on her house. Two hours later, she had a plan and three months later, here is the fabulous result! This is what she said: “Thank-you again for helping me a few months ago. You gave me a…

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The Shocking Truth about TOO much Black

09/17/2013
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When is too much black just bad? In 2011 when we were living in our townhouse in North Vancouver, I chose the wrong fabric for my new chair and ottoman. I was so embarrassed. The truth is, I was procrastinating I had my yellow sofa (above) and that was an easy choice for me to make….

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3 Ways to inject Colour without going Bohemian

07/04/2011
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Flowers on the grand pianos in the middle of the room (they don’t miss a detail here) It’s Elizabeth’s 38th birthday weekend and after a little shopping at the Fashion Show Mall in Vegas yesterday we stopped into the Encore Hotel to have a cocktail in the lounge overlooking the pool. Elizabeth Jacobs Photos by…

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10 Ways to get a Fresh Look with a Black Sofa

04/20/2011
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There are just as many black leather sofas in family rooms as brown ones these days all over the country so if you are looking for an update or need black or a dark colour because you have kids, here are my recommendations: 1. How about this one in fabric? This is IKEA’s Stockholm sofa….

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Why your Teenager wants a Black Room

02/10/2009
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My personal trainer Ruth Voss at Innovative Fitness asked another question about black  the other day (Note to Ruth: there seems to be a trend here :).  Why do teenagers want a black room? There are a few answers to this question; 1.  As self-expression becomes more important, kids — especially tweens and teens —…

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Black is the new Brown

01/23/2009
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I was at a new ‘Joey’s’ last night on Burrard and Pender and I thought the washrooms were so great! It seems like all the trendy, ‘upscale casual’ restaurants these days are in competition to see who can design the coolest bathrooms so here’s yet another one. I especially liked the floor tile I think…

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Why is Black a Slimming Colour?

11/23/2008
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My personal trainer Ruth, at Innovative Fitness asked me the other day if I would do a post on ‘Why black is a slimming colour’. She said “Ever since we got our new uniforms which are these cute black zips, everyone has been asking me if I’ve lost weight.” As if that is even possible…

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