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One Carrara Marble Bathroom: Four Colours

10/05/2016
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I was in Montreal a few weeks ago and snapped a picture of this classic Carrara marble bathroom in the hotel we stayed in. You’ll notice that this bathroom is painted a green beige. Since Carrara marble has a blue undertone, I wouldn’t call this the best choice even though it doesn’t clash. So I…

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How to Decorate with all Neutrals for Fall

10/04/2016
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It seems that neutrals are warming up. Here’s how decorate your living room for fall by injecting some brown – and still feel modern and fresh! For some time now, there’s been talk about browns and warmer neutrals coming back to replace gray. Last week, when someone asked if I would write a post about taupe because Sherwin Williams…

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The Best Way to Add a Peninsula to your Kitchen

08/22/2016
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My new assistant Kelly and her husband just bought a house when she started with us this summer and the renovation began as soon as they took possession August 1. Kelly’s Dad is a contractor and her two brothers work for him so she’s lucky enough to have all the expertise she needs in the…

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How to Make Earthy Tile Look Expensive

04/16/2016
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True Colour Expert Traci Zeller had a budget to manage for the model house she had been hired to decorate and she had to spread it around strategically to get the biggest bang for the buck. This is what a great designer does best and I talk about it all the time in my events….

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Ask Maria: Help! Should my Carpet be Dark or Light Outside?

04/08/2016
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Cream stone and cream cushions, lovely | source If you are not a colour expert or not even close, chances are, when you’re considering which colour is right for your interior, whether it’s flooring, carpets, furniture or paint, you might find yourself asking the question, do I go dark or light? Instead of the question you should…

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Why a Colourful Sofa is as Timeless as Subway Tile

04/02/2016
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Colour is always more timeless than the current trendy neutral. So, when shopping for a new sofa, choose a colour instead of the neutral of the day (whether it’s grey, charcoal, black or white). A colourful sofa is as timeless as subway tile. Here’s why. A colourful sofa is timeless. How often does your sofa…

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Ask Maria: Is My Living Room Too Beachy?

01/23/2016
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Jeffrey Bilhuber  When I saw this Ask Maria question, I immediately thought of Jeffrey Bilhuber’s recent spread in House Beautiful Magazine. The answer to your question today lovely reader, is inspired by my favourite decorator. Here’s the question: I recently moved with my husband into our first house!  I have been so excited to make…

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