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Read This Before Your Stone Fireplace Makeover

07/05/2020
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If you’ve inherited a stone fireplace you don’t love, or you are building a new house, read this before you start! You will forever be decorating around your fireplace, so this isn’t the time to jump in without a design plan for a classic fireplace you’ll love for years to come. Before You Begin Your…

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Ask Maria: Can I Paint My Trim Greige?

02/27/2020
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Should you paint your trim a colour other than white? Painting your trim a greige could be lovely, but there are a few details you need to consider first. I’m sharing more about greige paint colours and how to get the look right. I have just completed your book How to Choose a Paint Color…

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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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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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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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Two Steps to Choosing the Right White Tile

03/02/2019
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Amara This week I arrived at a consultation to help my client choose the right floor tile to coordinate with her new countertop. I will tell you all about this particular bathroom when I get the after photo, however this tip was too good not to share with you immediately! Always carry 3 or 4…

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Which Colour Me Happy Reader Are You?

02/22/2019
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Whether you found my blog recently on Pinterest or have been following me for years, everyone is reading my blog from the mindset of a particular season of life. And, I want you to know that this blog is speaking to ALL of you!  I once saw a chart that illustrated the mindset of a…

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All Grey Home in 2011 and All Black in 2019

02/15/2019
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Since I’ve been writing this blog for over 10 years, it’s interesting to go back and read what I said about the grey trend when it was still in it’s infancy. Back then people were still asking questions like “Is the grey trend here to stay?” and my response, ‘Why yes it is’. When I…

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