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Which Mulch Colour is Right for Your House?

03/25/2021
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Which colour of mulch should you use in your landscaping? This was a hot topic on my Instagram stories this week, so I decided to write about it here. Because, just like any other colours on your exterior, the colour of mulch needs to be carefully considered. But first… we have a WINNER! Congrats to Sarah…

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Big Updates for My Exterior Masterclass

03/04/2021
Big Updates to Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass
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Since I launched my Masterclass for Exterior Colour Selection last March, I’ve added four ADDITIONAL video lessons to the online training. These new modules were created especially for YOU! I received many requests to show more before and afters so you’ll see lots of them in my new lessons:  Module 13: Porch, Deck, Fencing, and…

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White Painted Brick House: eDesign Before & After

02/22/2021
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Before you paint your brick house, it’s important to choose the right white paint colour for the job. If you aren’t sure, I’ve got an exterior eDesign service to help you choose the perfect white for your painted brick house. Here’s a before and after from one of my exterior eDesign clients.  White Painted Brick…

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What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your Modern Farmhouse home will make…

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Two Timeless Blue Exteriors: Before & After

10/11/2020
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Looking for a timeless exterior update with colour – as opposed to the white and cream trend we are seeing everywhere? Remember, colour is also timeless so I’m sharing two fresh and updated home exteriors with blue. Take a look! Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians! Today I’m sharing a couple of really…

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My Mom Wants a Solarium, And I Need YOUR Help!

05/18/2020
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It’s time to replace my mom’s deck… and she wants a solarium. But, I need your help! What are the pros, cons and tips we should be know before we get started?  In my eDesign department, I give colour advice all over the world on which colour is best for composite decking, pavers, porches, etc….

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Ask Maria: Help me Choose a Colour for my Retaining Wall

05/14/2020
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This reader is stuck when trying to choose a colour for her retaining wall. Here’s my colour advice and a look inside my newest exterior masterclass module.  My 15th module for my Exterior Masterclass is live right now! And it’s another WWMD 🙂 What would Maria Do with THIS: Porch/Patio/Fence/Deck and I even mentioned outbuildings…

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Choosing the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) Shed Colour

05/06/2020
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Wondering what colour to paint your shed? Here are three guidelines to help you decide what colour your shed or outbuilding should be.  Todays post is super fun because it’s also about my Sister/Mom’s Nigerian Dwarf Goats. First, let’s talk about outbuildings. When I did a search for the question (what colour should my outbuilding…

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