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6 Ways to Decorate an All Black Room

10/31/2021
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Lights make everything magical (Photo by Maria Killam) Today is my 13th year of writing this blog. I had no idea where my little blog with this header would take me 13 years ago. I always forget until the day is upon us, that not only is it Halloween, my LEAST favourite holiday, it’s also…

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The Evolution of the Ugly Bar Light

12/02/2020
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Sconce lights may not be practical for every bathroom and there are some ugly bar lights out there. So, I’m here with a roundup of the best vanity lights to elevate your bathroom design. Before I jump in with today’s post, I’m looking for a Part-time  & Full-time Virtual Colour Designer/Decorator for my eDesign department!…

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Is Brass Out? How to Mix Metals like a Pro

10/14/2020
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I often get asked how to combine metal finishes in lighting and hardware. The look of matching all your finishes is long gone (even when working with brass). Here are a few guidelines to help you mix metals like a pro. Thank you to the Washington Post for including my bathroom in a recent article…

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One More Reason To Skip Recessed Lighting Altogether

04/20/2020
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Should you install recessed lighting in your next renovation or new build? I’m suggesting you skip recessed lighting altogether. Lighting at eye level is always way more flattering than harsh lighting coming from the ceiling in can or pot lights. Read on to find out more. Last week on my Insta-stories, I got on a…

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5 Lamps Everyone Should Have in Their Home

02/09/2020
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I’m a big fan of lamps and I often find that most people don’t have enough lamps. This is an easy fix and I promise, will make a big impact in any room. Here are 5 lamps everyone should have in their home.  Links are current as of December 2024 I know on this subject,…

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The Brightest Trends for Lighting in 2020

11/04/2019
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The biggest and brightest trends for lighting in 2020 are here! Changing out a lamp, pendant or chandelier can have a dramatic effect on the look and feel of any room so we’re coveting all the beautiful new trending shapes and materials in lighting. Just as we turn back the clocks and the days get…

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3 Ways to Add More Light to Your Home

07/08/2019
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I love to spread my interior design talent around, so while visiting some of my family’s homes in Finland I noticed very few lamps – and I made sure to fix that! Today I’m sharing 3 ways to add more light to your home, along with a few photos from my beautiful trip to Finland….

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How to Get Light to Play in a Room

03/05/2013
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Barbara Barry Interiors At the Design Bloggers Conference, this past week, Barbara Barry spoke and I love this quote: “You should paint a room 10 times lighter than the paint chip you are looking at, so the light can play in the room all day” I love that visual. And it also reinforces my post,…

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