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How to Escape Renovation Limbo; Before & After

02/17/2025
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It’s a well known thing – designers who can immediately see what any space needs, will still spin when it comes to making selections for their own home. After all, the more options we know we have, the more time it will take to decide. My good friend and talented southern designer Lisa Mende actually…

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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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5 Truths About Colour That Went Viral in 2024

12/30/2024
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2024 has been an incredible year for sharing expert colour advice through Instagram Reels! These top 5 performing reels have captured attention and helped countless homeowners like YOU make better design decisions through likes, shares, saves, and thoughtful comments. Let’s revisit these valuable nuggets of wisdom that will help guide your new build or renovation…

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French Country Home Tour; Before & After

10/31/2024
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Good things must happen to me in October because not only is October 31 the anniversary of when I started this blog, but we also took possession of our dream home in October 2022. It’s still a work in progress because my landscaping ate up most of our budget this past year but you’ll see…

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Don’t Miss this Timeless Home Inspiration

10/21/2024
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When Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet & Linen sent me their latest book to review, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Not only does Steve design the timeless homes you’ll find in this book, but he also designs the gardens.  One of the best reasons to actually buy a coffee table book…

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A Blue Kitchen Refresh Before & After

08/26/2024
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We love a great eDesign before and after! Today I have a wonderful kitchen transformation to share with you! We recently received some after photos from our lovely client Tanja who purchased a Kitchen refresh eDesign package. One lesson of many that you’ll learn in either of my live workshops is that blue marries very…

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Home Before & After

07/08/2024
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While my favourite way to update any space is through styling and decorating, sometimes a partial or full renovation is necessary. However, I try to approach any renovation with two guiding principles. Let’s explore them and how they can be applied to real-life home renovations and updates.  Raise your hand if you’ve seen this home…

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Why We Love Nancy Meyers’ Kitchens

06/20/2024
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Today I want to explore the enduring appeal of Nancy Meyers’ kitchen designs, as seen in iconic films like “Something’s Gotta Give” and “It’s Complicated.” These movies feature classic black and white kitchens that remain stylish and relevant over two decades later. And that, my friends is the very definition of TIMELESS. Back in 2010…

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How Maria Saved Me from a Trendy Black Kitchen

01/22/2024
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Today’s post is a guest post from a True Colour Expert and long time dear friend Claire Jefford. She’s sharing her process for creating her stunning colourful kitchen. Maria’s colour training marks a significant milestone in my design career. Hearing Maria articulate why neutral undertones are an important colour consideration and how not all whites…

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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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The BEST Kitchen Cabinet Colours with Grey Floors

09/25/2023
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Since nothing brings grey to life faster than colour, the best kitchen cabinet colour for your grey floors are… you guessed it, COLOUR. And since Sherwin-Williams just announced their Colour of the Year, it inspired me to share some cabinet colour inspiration with you. (Image credit: @ohara_interiors) I have written a post or two about…

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