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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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My Enchanted Greenhouse and Garden

07/01/2024
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Today I’m sharing some dramatic befores and afters of our new veggie garden and greenhouse! The was me shopping for plant material before it was installed this Spring. We had raised vegetable garden beds in our last home and Terreeia always wanted to add a greenhouse.  But as you can see by the space we…

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What would Maria do with this Exterior?

05/13/2024
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Module 14 of my Exterior Masterclass is all about “What would Maria do with this Exterior” There are so many common mistakes that people make with exteriors, EVEN black and white ones which seem straightforward, but every day I drive this colour scheme installed wrong. Now that my exterior is painted and the landscaping is…

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Our New Vegetable Garden Plan

04/23/2024
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It’s gardening season and Terreeia and I have been working with MaryAnne White (my favourite landscape designer) to finalize the plan for our greenhouse and vegetable garden area. I’m so excited to see this come together! The foundation for our greenhouse has been installed, I wanted it to be visually close to the tall Poplars…

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Avoid These 3 Common Exterior Colour Mistakes

03/29/2024
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I’m so excited to finally announce that we’re re-launching my Exterior Colour Selection Masterclass this Spring with a few NEW updates! If you’re new here, this is my on-demand course for creating a beautiful and timeless home exterior. Basically, I’m handing over the step-by-step system I use to choose exterior colour for clients all over…

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My Attic Studio Office Reveal: Before & After

07/31/2023
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Before we get started on today’s post we have a job posting for a WordPress designer/developer, see the full job description here. There is definitely some joy that comes with a well-designed workspace – even when it’s located inside your home. Here’s a look at my new studio office makeover.  The dresser behind me was…

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My Closet & Dressing Room Reveal: Before & After

07/18/2023
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Today I’m sharing my new dressing room! Dressing in colour is a joyful part of my creative life. And the best way to do it well is to have a well designed space to create outfits in.    Learning to dress with colour At the beginning of the pandemic, when I discovered this fashion stylist and started…

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Which Pendants for My Kitchen Island (or Not)?

05/21/2023
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Please help me decide! Should I add new pendant lighting above my kitchen island, or not? I’m testing out 5 options and would love to know what you think. First, let’s take a little tour of the kitchen updates I’ve made so far in my new house. These are the pendants that came with the…

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Fifth Rule of Design: Don’t Panic, Trust the Plan

05/04/2023
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While deep in my renovation plans, I discovered a new design rule that I wanted to share with you. And it’s something I’ve been guilty of myself. That is, overthinking the small details before a project is finished. Hello: panic. So, I was reminded recently to trust the plan. Details matter when planning a renovation….

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Sneak Peek: Trying On Exterior Paint Colours

04/05/2023
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Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to choose new exterior paint colours for my house. Here are some colours I’m “trying on” to see what looks best. Before This is what my exterior looks like now: This is a French country home built in 2011. I like the design of the…

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Get Sold! Updates that Deliver the Highest Returns

03/16/2023
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Want to sell houses faster?  Here are some foolproof strategies to increase your chances of selling your house quickly and for a higher return. *I recently was asked to speak to a group of real estate agents about which home updates deliver the most return on your investment. But, I thought my readers might find…

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Timeless Penny Tile in My Bathroom Renovation

03/09/2023
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I have always wanted to install a timeless penny tile floor and I finally made it happen in my primary bathroom renovation. Here’s a look at the floor tile colour and pattern I chose, plus some of the changes we made in our bathroom design. After I completed the renovation of our main bathroom in…

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