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Easy Tips for a Pretty Patio This Summer

06/19/2025
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It’s sale time for outdoor furniture so I thought I’d walk you through HomeSense/HomeGoods to give you some tips and tricks to create a pretty patio for the rest of the summer! Here’s Lucy and I on my birthday (June 7). I get so much joy out of my happy yellow and white striped patio!…

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3 Ways to Brighten a Small Dark Room

05/22/2025
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Join me in Toronto for a another one-day guest room makeover, where a bold green paint choice transformed this homeowners windowless room into a fresh, versatile retreat. It’s another colour rescue!! On Instagram, I announced we would be in Toronto in April. And I was open to doing a One Day Styling Makeover in the…

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4 Decluttering Secrets to Love Your Home Again

04/17/2025
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This weeks colour rescue another room for my Sister-in-law in Toronto. When I stayed there for a week in January,  I had a blast helping her transform three rooms in her house. You already saw the two part rescue of her family room here and here. It can be hard to let go Antoinette’s husband…

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Two Bedrooms, Two Makeovers: A Teen Dream Revamp

04/14/2025
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I love transforming spaces – this time for two of my nephews. They are growing up fast! And they needed their bedrooms to reflect their changing interests and hobbies. My nephew Markus messaged me a few weeks ago: Hi Maria! Recently I’ve been thinking about my room and I think I want to minimalize it…

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An Apartment Styling Makeover for White Walls

04/03/2025
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This one-day styling makeover transforms a rental apartment with strategic furniture placement, essential accessories, and the magic of well-placed lamps to create a warm, inviting space despite white walls. Nobody asked, but I’ve decided to rename my Colour Rescue One-Day Makeovers to One-Day STYLING Makeovers because that’s what it actually is. You have to have…

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Refresh your Vignettes on a Budget This Spring

03/13/2025
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The last video I recorded at HomeSense (HomeGoods) was a hit 💛 it was full of good tips and tricks for styling your home. Lamps and styling is where all the magic and happiness in your home happens. So this week I’m bringing you along on another shopping trip to show you what I would…

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How to Make Your Living Room Feel Bigger

03/07/2025
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Are you tired of living in a space that doesn’t feel quite finished or decorated? Imagine completely transforming your living room in just 24 hours! That’s exactly what I did for my spiritual mentor Anurag Kumar and his wonderful family in Brampton this January. In this blog post, I’ll take you through my latest Colour…

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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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A Mini Makeover for a Good Cause!

01/13/2025
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I know we’re all thinking about the tragedy of the fires in LA💔 my heart goes out to everyone affected. Today, I also want to bring to your attention another cause that I’ve recently been working on with Tydell Foods in Chilliwack. Brigida and her husband have been tirelessly helping the local community they help…

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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 Styling Hacks for Small Spaces

08/22/2024
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One year ago, my nephew Luukas moved to an apartment that was half the size of his last one. When my sister Anita (his Mom) was there helping him move she was so sad at how crammed everything looked when she left to go home. It took a while but I finally booked a flight…

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Expert Editing Tips for a Picture Perfect Room

05/16/2024
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This couple recently combined their belongings and decor, and asked for my help with a decorating plan. Instead of painting, I used some expert editing techniques (along with a few new pieces) to create a stunning makeover for their dining room.  And I’m also sharing one of my favourite ways to change up your dining…

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From Grey Walls to Happy Colour; before and after

05/09/2024
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Today I’m sharing how I transformed bleak, battleship grey institutional hallways with a happy colour palette and vibrant artwork. I think this post will brighten your day! After creating all kinds of love and happiness decorating five suites at Wilma’s Transition house (note: you can see all the before and after episodes over on my…

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