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What would YOU change about Your House + My Studio Renovation

12/22/2020
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2020 wasn’t the year any of us expected. In this moment there is no question that our lives (and more specifically, our homes) are forever changed by this event. It’s likely that spending more time at your own home this year has given you new insight into your intimate and… Continue Reading →


Festive Christmas Colour Combinations (That Aren’t Red and Green)

11/20/2020
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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 →


How to Choose Colours that Flatter your Orange Wood Trim

12/23/2019
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Here’s a colourful Christmas living room tour from Kristy’s home (my social media manager) in Indiana. See how she added cheerful colour to flatter her orange wood trim in her living room. Hey there. . .  it’s Kristy here. Maria asked me to share a little tour of my living… Continue Reading →


3 Tips for Adjusting to Your New Paint Colour

12/20/2019
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Thinking of trying out a new wall colour? Tricia just painted her walls a lovely pale pink. And, she’s sharing helpful tips for dealing with new paint colour shock – you know, when the new colour is on the wall but you haven’t pulled the room together yet… and you… Continue Reading →


My Sister’s Library Decorated for the Holidays

12/15/2019
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Last year I posted the reveal of this room in my sister Elizabeth’s home that we immediately dubbed ‘The Most Beautiful Room in the World’ (because she had lived too long with the BEFORE which consisted of ugly 80s black leather furniture). And because I posted it at the end… Continue Reading →


Tricia’s Living Room Refresh Before and After: The Best Sofa for Pets

04/24/2019
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This is a guest post from Tricia Firmaniuk, my amazing Senior Colour Designer. I so love the first photo of her dogs lounging on her sofa, haha. ______________________________________ My living room had been in desperate need of a refresh for a few years. My vintage sofa was looking terribly overtired…. Continue Reading →


Tricia’s Magenta and Gold Modern Traditional Christmas

12/10/2018
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This is a guest post from my Senior Colour Designer Tricia Firmaniuk. Tricia is also an artist and I love her decorating style! I asked her to photograph her house for the blog! Enjoy! Traditional yet Fresh Holiday Decorating Happiest of holiday decorating! I’m sure most of you are already… Continue Reading →


Inside Elizabeth’s Library Room Transformation; Before & After

11/25/2018
Decorating with Pink | Tabletop Vignette Ideas | Decorating with Pink & Blue
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Prepare yourself. The transformation of my sister Elizabeth’s living room (now library room) is so big, you might actually fall over. You’ll probably need to grab a strong beverage to calm yourself down. Are you ready? Okay, so here’s the story. This room was still filled with black leather furniture… Continue Reading →


You Won’t Want to Leave this Boutique Spa; Before & After

10/08/2018
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I found Alison McGivern through my sister Elizabeth Jacobs. Over the years, I have become accustomed to the facials I receive in her home spa. It’s at the point where I rarely book facials anywhere else because I just end up laying there getting more annoyed by the second, because… Continue Reading →


Pink and Navy Master Bedroom + Ensuite; Before & After

03/13/2018
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I’m so excited to share the before and after photos of my wonderful client Crystal and her husband Rob who live in Promontory Hill in Chilliwack. We renovated and decorated the two top floors of her house over a year ago now, and the main floor will be published in… Continue Reading →


6 Reasons to Go Bold with Colour (Even if it Terrifies You)

11/19/2017
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This guest post is written by Tricia Firmaniuk, my talented virtual design assistant. I’m always saying (and teaching) that the days of different colours in every room are over. Now, the current trend is one main neutral throughout with colour in rooms like the powder room, dining room and bedrooms,… Continue Reading →


Refresh of my Mom’s Kitchen and Sitting Room; Before & After

10/02/2017
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Maria Killam and Mom Hellen (Junttila) When I originally helped Mom decorate the first floor of her carriage house (built six years ago) we had found this area rug (below) as the inspiration starting point because she loves turquoise. Then, we painted her upstairs living room coral and in the end,… Continue Reading →


How to Get the Perfect Piece of Art for Your Home; Before & After

09/27/2017
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Last Fall, my sister Elizabeth and I walked into the Harvest Cafe in Chilliwack to have breakfast. The art that was displayed in the restaurant took my breath away! James Wiens (price on the site) If you’ve followed my blog for a long time, you’ll know I really love large… Continue Reading →


Ask Maria: How Can I Update my Green 90s Sofa?

04/21/2017
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I recently received a collection of photos from a reader who said “I am not certain if I will retire here or move so I don’t want to do too many drastic investments, yet I would like to update my living room” First, before we proceed, notice that her room is… Continue Reading →


The Best Front Door Colours Inspired By Mid Century Homes

01/31/2017
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Trying to choose a front door colour? Here are the best front door colours inspired by mid century homes with ideas for gathering colour inspiration from inside your front entrance.  There are many ways to choose the colour of your front door. If you have a white or cream house… Continue Reading →


Trend Alert: Pink for Exterior

08/11/2016
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source: Best Friends for Frosting My virtual design assistant Tricia who lives in Edmonton is an artist as well as a True Colour Expert™. She sees undertones from miles away and is truly gifted! And what’s even more amazing is she has my aesthetic. She is the ‘team’ in my exterior and… Continue Reading →


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