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An Inside Peek at How My Large Colour Boards are Produced

11/25/2019
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NEW! Sherwin-Williams Foundation Collection Last year we didn’t have our annual sale because my large painted colour boards are so popular our supplier couldn’t keep up with the demand! They kept saying, “It’s hard to find someone to do such a boring job,” and that’s why we couldn’t get them produced faster. So this past…

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Inside My Specify Colour with Confidence Workshop

10/17/2019
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Here’s a look inside my Specify Colour with Confidence workshop from two new True Colour Experts in the Chicago class. I recently hired  a new Colour Designer, Larkin Owens, for our very busy eDesign department and Social Media Manager, Kristy Robb. And just in time to attend my Chicago workshop this month! Below is their…

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Ask Maria: What Colours Work Best with Black Furniture?

09/23/2019
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Now that the black trend is here, we will be seeing a lot more black sofas! Here’s an Ask Maria post about decorating around one. What colours work best with black furniture? Really the question should be, “What colours DON’T go with black leather furniture?” If you have black furniture, you have decorating and style…

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Understanding Undertones Colour Wheel Now Available!

08/14/2019
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**UPDATE: Due to popular demand, my Free Colour Wheels are SOLD OUT!** If you didn’t snag one this time, stay tuned… I’ve got a little something up my sleeve for the next round.  I am VERY EXCITED to announce that my Understanding Undertones colour wheel is finally available and READY TO SHIP. While trying to…

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My eBooks have been Updated & Revised

07/19/2019
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In the beginning, I called my system; Understanding Undertones. And then, over the years, it evolved to being more accurately named, ‘The System for Specifying Colour®’.  Here’s what this means. It’s THE System for Specifying Colour®, it’s not Colour Theory This is not ‘theory’. Someone once called the office and spoke to Terreeia. “I have a…

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What Everyone Should Know About Black

06/30/2019
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Now that everyone is decorating with black, here’s what you need to know about the undertones of black and how to use black wisely in your home decor or on your home’s exterior. I find it fascinating that I did not feel compelled to write a post about the undertones of brown. I’m even trying…

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What Top Gun Can Teach You About Battleship Grey

05/27/2019
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All throughout the grey trend (which is now on the way out) I heard comments like this from homeowners as well as designers alike “I would NEVER decorate with grey, it’s way too cold”. Keep in mind, the person who makes this statement usually has only one colour in their head when they hear the…

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