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Top 10 Trends for 2026 from Spring High Point

04/29/2025
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High Point Market never disappoints when it comes to gorgeously decorated showrooms and amazing hospitality! Here are the top trends we spotted this Spring! 10 | Bird Motifs Tricia, my Director of eDesign quickly noticed bird motifs everywhere because she is adopting a baby lovebird this coming week. There were birds in wallpaper, textiles and…

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Don’t Miss this Timeless Home Inspiration

10/21/2024
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When Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet & Linen sent me their latest book to review, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Not only does Steve design the timeless homes you’ll find in this book, but he also designs the gardens.  One of the best reasons to actually buy a coffee table book…

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The Secret to a Memorable Dining Experience

08/15/2024
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Good atmosphere is noteworthy in restaurants these days. Most restaurants eagerly embrace a minimal decor aesthetic because it seems simple and budget friendly. But hey, if I’m patronizing your restaurant, I’m there for the atmosphere and experience as much as the food. Otherwise, I might as well order take out. This week I was in…

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2023 Trend Colours: What’s Your Take?

12/08/2022
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Let’s take a closer look at the colour trends and forecasts for 2023. And, I’m sharing my thoughts along with how you might incorporate them into your home. THIS is the time of year when excitement ripples through the design community. You know, when the paint companies reveal their colour palettes trends. Do this year’s…

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How to Shop Online with Colour Confidence

06/08/2021
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Did you know that aside from mistakes in coordinating colour, especially neutrals, the most common mistake when decorating a room is not knowing which items to choose first? This is especially important when ordering your home decor online.  That’s why I’m introducing a brand new course packed with tips and tricks to give you all…

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The Best Adirondack (Muskoka) Chair Colour

05/16/2021
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When shopping for outdoor furniture, like Adirondack chairs, don’t be afraid of colour. You’ll see plenty of neutral colours in the stores, but that doesn’t mean they go with everything. Here are the best colours for Adirondack or Muskoka chairs. It’s patio season and this weekend I took my Mom (for a belated Mother’s Day…

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Ever Made a Colour Mistake with an Online Purchase?

03/28/2021
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Online shopping Shopping online has come a LOOOONG way from where it was in the past. In the beginning, we bought books online and that was pretty much it. And since the pandemic, we’ve had to become experts at ordering everything from groceries to Q-tips to comfortable lounge wear. It only took me until the…

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Greens that are HOT and Greens that are NOT

03/17/2021
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Happy St Patricks Day!!  Green seems to be having a moment again, but not just any shade of green. Here’s which greens are hot, and which are not. Because when you are trying to purchase decor and furnishings off-the-shelf, it’s way easier to decorate with a hue that’s hot.  Red Magazine In 2012, I arrived…

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Favorite Storage Solutions for Colour Boards

01/15/2021
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You’ve invested in the smartest tool for choosing colour, but now how do you store your large painted colour boards safely and also make them portable for client visits? Here are a few designer-approved storage solutions to help you get started. Understanding Undertones Colour Wheel (included for free with the large colour boards The System…

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Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro

10/14/2020
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I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my bathroom in a recent article…

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How to Choose the Right Colour Vinyl Decking

07/25/2020
Choose Vinyl Decking Colour
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While helping my mom choose the right colour for her vinyl deck flooring in her sunroom, I took one look at the brochure and was so disappointed with the colour choices! And, I pretty much had to check my colour expert ego at the door. Here’s my advice if you, too, are considering sheet vinyl…

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Top 2020 Colour Trends from Fall High Point Market

10/28/2019
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Here are the top colour trends that dominated High Point Market this fall. Join us as we explore room design styles, ideas and inspiration to help you incorporate some of the most-seen colour trends into your interior decor in 2020.  Two of my team members, Tricia Firmaniuk and Kristy Robb toured High Point Market (I…

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