We are looking for a PART-TIME Virtual Colour Designer (Decorator). Are you someone who can take one look at an interior or exterior and know what colours it needs to be, or better yet, why it’s not working or how it could be better? Can you articulate your advice clearly and concisely… Continue Reading →
Classic outdoor lights are inviting, but also look like they have been there forever, without looking dated. Here are my favourite classic and timeless outdoor wall sconce lights. Is it time to replace the lights beside your front door? Here are some of my favourites along with some inspiration photos… Continue Reading →
This is the question I have been wondering about for quite a while now. My office {photo by Tracy Ayton Photography} These are the chairs we have now (above). I bought them from Coscto about 4 years ago. I seem to remember that they were somewhere in the realm of… Continue Reading →
Via Pinterest Since it’s corn season, especially out in the country where we live, it’s time that I shared this recipe with you. Chilliwack is known for their triple sweet Jubilee corn. My Mom is really good at one dish meals and since we are vegetarians, this salad is… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered exactly how I discovered my system of Understanding Undertones™ that I teach to designers, decorators, architects, home stagers and colour enthusiasts from around the world? I didn’t see the subtle undertones in neutrals myself until I started using large colour boards. So really, they are a… Continue Reading →
source Year ago when I was in a course by Landmark Education called The Wisdom Course, this woman came up to me and said “Maria, the reason why you’re single is because you’re too powerful. Men are intimidated by you”, you should do this course called Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women…. Continue Reading →
My sister Elizabeth and I were in Seattle this weekend for a little fall shopping. The rain held off for most of the weekend and we loved walking through the streets kicking leaves in between the stores. Kate Spade We hit the outlets on the way into town and… Continue Reading →
Awhile ago, I fell in love with Tara Dillard’s garden blog called Vanishing Threshold: Garden, Life Home. source Her posts are so simple, interesting, sometimes funny, and yet so profound. I subscribed to her posts because I was suddenly fascinated with landscaping since my new house needed tons of it. Maryanne… Continue Reading →
Attention all Home Decor Lovers! West Elm has arrived in Vancouver to South Granville! It’s very difficult to find basic, stylish furniture, and home decor items in Vancouver. So many times, I will arrive at a consultation where my stylish client walks me through their entire house and basically everything… Continue Reading →
I’m re-posting a few of my best posts, this one was originally written in June 2009. This is my all time favourite because creating a focal point (or another more important place to draw the eye) is such a great way to distract from something you don’t like in the… Continue Reading →
Here’s how you know you’re really busy. I was 1/2 hour early for an consultation the other day and I thought “OMG, how can I be productive and not feel like this time is wasted”. So, I drove around the corner and there was the bank and Chapters. I needed… Continue Reading →
I am someone that likes to travel light even though I have no idea how to pack properly so that I end up with everything I need. But last week when I arrived at my workshop I think I finally pulled it off! It helps that I’ve been shopping with… Continue Reading →
This is not a list of ideas for gifts but maybe you’ll get one or two when I post mine! Here they are just for fun! 1. A Better Camera. source Okay, so I am embarrassed to tell you that any photos you see on this blog that I have… Continue Reading →
This morning all three of my nephews were at breakfast with Santa at the local community center. Earlier in the week when William found out this was our Saturday event he was really impressed that Santa was coming to their village just to see the kids! Photos by Maria Killam Okay,… Continue Reading →
Elizabeth and I spent the day shopping with Angie Saturday and had an amazing time! These are some of the clothes we found: J. Crew Love this blazer. Angie and I debated on the gray and cream one vs the black and charcoal combination and she said this would be… Continue Reading →
I am loving the statement necklaces the Lipstick Jungle stars are wearing! And they have all the links on the site if you want to buy them. I thought I’d add a colour interpretation to each one, just for fun! If you choose to wear this one today, you need… Continue Reading →
