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10 Steps To Planning a Timeless New Build

01/27/2025
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Are you building a new home? There’s a lot of decisions to be made and you may be wondering what you need to choose first. Here are 10 steps (and more importantly, the order of decisions) and so many indispensable tips for planning your new build.  {source} In January and February we’re extra busy in…

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4 Steps to Getting your Countertops Right

01/23/2025
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This weeks tutorial on youtube is all about a reader’s kitchen update. She sent in some photos along with a photo of a griege countertop she wants. She’s stuck on how to choose the right subway tile backsplash. She is not interested in painting her cabinets. I’m so glad she asked me because she was…

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5 Truths About Colour That Went Viral in 2024

12/30/2024
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2024 has been an incredible year for sharing expert colour advice through Instagram Reels! These top 5 performing reels have captured attention and helped countless homeowners like YOU make better design decisions through likes, shares, saves, and thoughtful comments. Let’s revisit these valuable nuggets of wisdom that will help guide your new build or renovation…

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Which colour should I paint my trim?

11/14/2024
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Which colour should I paint my trim? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, and it’s no surprise since getting your trim colour wrong is an expensive mistake. Today, I’m breaking it down step-by-step in a YouTube video! You’re going to want to save it for when you need to make…

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5 Dream Kitchen Details you will Regret in 2030

10/01/2024
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Kitchen trends come and go. If you’ve been following me, you know that I’m all about timeless choices for longevity. And for versatility in decorating. You don’t want to be bossed around by choices that were once interesting and now just feeling dated. Here are some trends that have come and will soon go. I…

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What Inspired Me to Create a Community for You

09/12/2024
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As many of you know, my journey in the world of colour and design has been a deeply personal one. From the early days of launching my business to starting my blog in 2008 and growing an online audience, this journey has been filled with both incredible highs and valuable lessons along the way. But,…

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A Blue Kitchen Refresh Before & After

08/26/2024
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We love a great eDesign before and after! Today I have a wonderful kitchen transformation to share with you! We recently received some after photos from our lovely client Tanja who purchased a Kitchen refresh eDesign package. One lesson of many that you’ll learn in either of my live workshops is that blue marries very…

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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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5 Must-Have Design Details for a Timeless Home

08/08/2024
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Discover how to create a timeless home with versatile design elements and a neutral envelope, allowing you to effortlessly experiment with colour and style. This weeks video I’m going into greater detail on what a timeless home truly is so if you’re decorating, renovating or building a new home, you’ll want to watch this week’s…

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The Best Bathroom Flooring Choices for Your Home

07/29/2024
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r When it comes to choosing a floor for your bathroom, beautiful options are not as plentiful as you might think. I recently received this question: “I Googled for advice on what to do when your whites don’t match and came across your site. I started a small bathroom project and I’m at a stage…

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What Everyone Should Know About Warm Neutrals

06/25/2024
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The last post I wrote about beige was May 2022 because my clients have been asking for ‘darker whites’ and ‘warmer neutrals’ for a couple years now. And I had to include this comment from a follower who works in a paint store who confirmed that yes, people are starting to ask for paint colours…

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Why a Beige Kitchen is a Tricky Design Project

05/23/2024
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I know I’ve been declaring beige is back for awhile, but then it happened. An Instagram and TikTok celebrity/influencer shared about her renovation recently and all the things that went wrong. When I watched it I thought at first that she was generous to share what NO ONE would normally share.  But then I realized…

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The Truth About the most Popular White Paint Colours

05/06/2024
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The best white exterior paint colours are not what you think! If you simply Google the best white paint colours, you’ll get a list of popular choices. However, these white paint colours will NOT look good on exteriors. Here’s why. In 2022 I posted an update to my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass about how the…

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