Decorating Advice

I have had a round dining table forever! I was so happy when we moved into a space big enough to accommodate a rectangle! Round tables are so boring when it comes to decorating. All you can do is plunk something in the middle and it’s over. This image below is the most creative one I could find.

For years I have saved clippings of my favourite looks in curtains or drapes and have carried them around in a binder in my car so that it’s easy to show clients what I’m designing when it comes time to discuss curtains.  I love drapery, they instantly add softness and vertical height to a room,…

The most common mistake that people make when measuring for off-the-shelf drapery is the rod itself. I see this mistake so often that I decided to write a post so that at least all my readers will be in the know. And, if you want to know which colour you should choose for your curtain…

If you’re following my blog you’ll know that last week I helped Penelope Trunk pick colours for her farmhouse. At first she hired me just for colour as she didn’t know where to begin choosing everything else for her house–it’s empty and she’s starting from scratch (This is scary for everyone!). Country Living Penelope said…

Never underestimate the decorative impact of a toss cushion. Maria Killam I never design a space without including fabrics for throw pillows because I truly believe they make or break a living room. Here are some guidelines to get yours just right: 1. If your cushions match your sofa (that’s usually standard when you buy…

If you are going to install a tree in your home (fake or not), this is the one (below). It’s a fig tree and I’ve seen them in interiors reaching two stories high. I found this one (above) today on one of my favourite blogs; Pure Style Home, click here to see her post with…