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Help! I Hate my Bathroom Floors!

04/25/2024
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Colour Rescue has become a popular series here on my channel and in this weeks episode, we’re talking about three bathrooms. The theme is, can we keep the tile floors? As I’ve said many times before, if you don’t know what changes to make in your dated bathrooms, you start thinking brand new is probably…

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13 Easy Styling Ideas (You Can Use Right Now)

04/18/2024
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There is no better way to share my best decorating tricks than to show you how easy it is to transform a space with what’s already there. Even if you’re working with pieces that might not be your favourite, you can mix a little resourceful creativity along with tried and true styling tips. And I…

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8 Ideas for Adding Colour to Boring White Bathrooms!

04/11/2024
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You’ve probably heard me say that boring now is timeless later. It’s my First Rule of Design. Whenever I get a negative feedback on this statement, I know they haven’t read any further. Because I’m definitely not saying any room should be bland and boring.  I’m saying don’t get creative and trendy with the glued-down,…

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16 Expert Styling Tips for Any Budget

04/04/2024
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This weeks Colour Rescue™ is the reveal of the third suite I decorated for Wilma’s Transition Society. This makeover combines the generosity of some donated decor and a little styling magic. But the result is anything but ordinary. Here are the previous suites I decorated at the transition house for women and children… Here and…

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Join Me for a Lamp Tour in My New House!

02/08/2024
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This weeks episode on my you tube channel is the start of a new series! Decorating School! And it’s about a much requested topic: all about lamps! Come with me as we take a tour through my main floor entry, living, dining and kitchen. Maria, which lamps should I consider in my home? First up,…

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The Style of Your Home > Your Design Style

02/05/2024
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Have you all noticed everyone is offering quizzes to help you define your design style? Have you clicked through some of them? What did you learn? With time and experience as a decorator I got really clear on my aesthetic. Timeless and on the side of traditional with lots of COLOUR, and a healthy does…

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The 10 Posts You Loved Most in 2023

12/26/2023
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Today I want to express my love and gratitude to you all for being part of my colourful community! Thank you for being here! It’s been an exciting year, turning our new house into a home. There is still plenty to do, but decorating this house is such a joy! I look forward to sharing…

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5 Common Decorating Mistakes in the Dining Room

12/14/2023
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Does your dining room feel blah and underused despite the good quality furniture you invested in? Does it lack a look that says someone with style lives here? Do you end up entertaining around your kitchen island instead? The average dining room suffers from a lack of colour, that collected feel, and most of all,…

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Holiday Living Room Mood Board: Before & After

12/12/2023
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When it comes to home projects, there is nothing more important than having a plan. I can’t stress the power of mood boards enough! And creating mood boards is much easier than you think!  Read on for my thoughts on Pantone’s 2024 Colour of the Year! I recently received this question from a reader who…

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Turn off Your Overhead Lights Forever

10/23/2023
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Lighting, even over colour, is what makes or breaks a room. Avoid making this mistake in your new build or renovation. This post is written by my sister Anita Junttila who recently started working with me as my Creative Assistant. We’ve come a long way baby! I just did an Instagram live on Sunday where…

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Colour Rescue: Living Room Makeover at the Lake

10/19/2023
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If you have a stunning view, it makes sense to maximize it when laying out the room. This week we look at some specific challenges when decorating a room with a view. This weeks makeover is for my good friend Gail and her husband Casey. They built their lakeside retirement home in Cultus Lake with…

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Fall Nesting: Warm Colour and Cozy Styling

10/09/2023
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I can’t believe it’s already fall! In exciting news, our landscaping project started Thursday, see the demo video here on Instagram. You’ll see the colour of my neighbours house which I strategically avoid every time I have shown my front yard in the past. We truly had an exceptionally hot and sunny summer here on…

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