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How to Shop Online with Colour Confidence

06/08/2021
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Did you know that aside from mistakes in coordinating colour, especially neutrals, the most common mistake when decorating a room is not knowing which items to choose first? This is especially important when ordering your home decor online.  That’s why I’m introducing a brand new course packed with tips and tricks to give you all…

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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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Why You Shouldn’t Cherry-Pick Design Advice

02/18/2021
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Have you ever wondered: OK, so I’ve narrowed my focus to this one particular element of my room. I am just stuck and need to know which is the right _____________. That’s it. Hmmm, but Maria doesn’t offer an eDesign package for this one detail. Darn… it’s just a teeny-tiny decision. Right?  Wrong. Here’s why…

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Are Hardwood Floors Considered a Pattern?

02/02/2021
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I’ve already told you that you shouldn’t choose more than one pattern when selecting your finishes like flooring, countertops and/or backsplash. But, many of you still want to know if hardwood floors are considered a pattern. Here’s when wood is a pattern that you can’t ignore and when it is classic and timeless.  Recently, I…

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Top Kitchen Colour Trends from the Last 50 Years

01/31/2021
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Do you ever feel like there’s a rat race to install the next newest trend in kitchen design? Maybe you inherited a kitchen where the former homeowner installed the trendiest finishes from another decade? Well, you are not alone. Here’s my best advice for taking your dated kitchen from yesterday (whenever that was) to today. And, I’m…

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How NOT to Decorate Around a Dark Neutral Sofa

11/05/2020
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This advice is for the decorating challenged. If you are a good decorator, you probably won’t need guidelines for how to decorate around a dark neutral sofa.  Chances are you already do these things instinctively. But if you are not in love with your space and you’re not sure why, or you need to furnish…

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