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Why You Shouldn’t Cherry-Pick Design Advice

02/18/2021
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Have you ever wondered: OK, so I’ve narrowed my focus to this one particular element of my room. I am just stuck and need to know which is the right _____________. That’s it. Hmmm, but Maria doesn’t offer an eDesign package for this one detail. Darn… it’s just a teeny-tiny decision. Right?  Wrong. Here’s why…

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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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Are Hardwood Floors Considered a Pattern?

02/02/2021
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I’ve already told you that you shouldn’t choose more than one pattern when selecting your finishes like flooring, countertops and/or backsplash. But, many of you still want to know if hardwood floors are considered a pattern. Here’s when wood is a pattern that you can’t ignore and when it is classic and timeless.  Recently, I…

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What’s the Style of YOUR New Build?

01/20/2021
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While the obsession with the modern farmhouse continues, I’d love to know what style of new home you are building (or planning to build in the future)? And, here’s my advice on which new build details can fall totally flat in your design if you aren’t careful.  Modern farmhouse Your Modern Farmhouse home will make…

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The Posts You Loved Most In 2020

12/30/2020
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Sure, this is the time of year when we are full of cheese and cookies and not really sure what day it is, but it’s also a good time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished (aka survived) these past 12 months. Here’s the best of Colour Me Happy blog for 2020. Every year I…

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Modern Farmhouse White Bathroom; Before & After

12/14/2020
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Here’s how one reader applied the Maria Killam system to her bathroom renovation. Here’s what she did right while working with whites, and a closer before and after look at her modern farmhouse white bathroom. “I have been an avid follower of Maria Killam for several years now. I’ve used her color boards many times…

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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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Kelly’s Timeless Bungalow Renovation; Before & After

10/04/2020
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Here’s another look at my design assistant’s classic and timeless home renovation. She and her husband took a chance on a dated 70s ranch and completely renovated it, both inside and out, and transformed it into a modern family bungalow. Get all the before and after details in this post! I’ve written a few posts…

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The Eclectic Bathroom Design vs. The Timeless One

09/07/2020
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Whether you choose an eclectic bathroom design vs. a timeless one, your fixed finishes should relate or match. The eclectic or collected look is achieved with decor, art and accessories. Let me explain. The Eclectic Bathroom In all the 12 years I’ve been writing this blog, it never occurred to me to search online for…

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