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How to Update a Tuscan Living Room

03/13/2022
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Changing your wall colour every time new paint colour trends are revealed can be a frustrating endeavour. Today I’m responding to an upset reader and addressing the one thing that paint colour cannot do for your room. It’s a lesson we can all learn from. Interior Design by Maria Killam Last week I received this…

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When NOT to Replace Your Floors

10/11/2021
when not to replace your floors
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Before you decide to replace your flooring, here are a few things you need to know. And there are some floors that are worth keeping so you can invest in your decorating instead. Here’s which floors are timeless and which ones should be replaced (or not installed at all).  What is the most timeless wood…

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One Old Pool; Two Ways to Make it Beautiful Again

05/23/2021
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Here’s some expert advice for making an old pool beautiful again. Plus, my best tips for all the right colour choices for pool materials and landscaping to create the most classic and timeless pool whether you are improving your existing pool or adding a new one. The Spruce (love how the plant material matches the…

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Ever Made a Colour Mistake with an Online Purchase?

03/28/2021
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Online shopping Shopping online has come a LOOOONG way from where it was in the past. In the beginning, we bought books online and that was pretty much it. And since the pandemic, we’ve had to become experts at ordering everything from groceries to Q-tips to comfortable lounge wear. It only took me until the…

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Two Magic Questions Every Decorator Should Know

02/07/2021
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Trying to combine old finishes with new flooring? I’m sharing two magic questions that will make every decorating or design decision better.  House Beautiful | Read more: Encaustic Tile Trend Post I received so many questions about flooring from my last post; Are Hardwood Floors a Pattern,  it’s clear that this topic needs a follow…

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Parisian vs. Tuscan Staircase; Yay or Nay

06/17/2019
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In the 20 years I’ve been in this business as well as the more than 10 years I’ve spent blogging, I have seen a lot of staircases. In person, and in photos. Some good, many that are just plain bad. This trip to Paris is Terreeia’s first trip (my third). This time I was struck…

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6 Common Mistakes New Decorators Make

09/24/2018
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Here are 6 common mistakes new decorators make. Are you guilty of making one of these mistakes in your home? Don’t worry, I’m also sharing how to fix it.  6 Common Mistakes New Decorators Make We’ll start with some of the common mistakes I see and end with the biggest and most common mistake at…

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10 Steps For Planning a Timeless New Build

01/26/2018
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Are you building a new home? There’s a lot of decisions to be made and you may be wondering what you need to choose first. Here are 10 steps (and more importantly, the order of decisions) for planning your new build.  {source} In January and February we’re unusually busy in our eDesign department working on…

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