1. An abandoned swallows nest on the kitchen window sill. 2. Incredible limestone tile throughout and including the countertops (chosen by Brooke & Steve Gianetti from Velvet & Linen during a trip to LA) Such a great way of working with all the ORANGE wood, providing a break from it as well as creating a balance of warm and cool.… Continue reading
I follow this great blog called Social Triggers. The other day, Derek was interviewing an author named Dan Heath who wrote a book called Decisions: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work. It's a very interesting podcast that I think EVERYONE could learn from. Check it out here. Unless you're someone that never makes a bad decision, haha. Anyway,… Continue reading
I was so thrilled when one of my clients recently shared these images with me of our on-line consultation in July. Here is her note as well as the images of the total renovation of their cottage. The exterior before shot is at the end of the post. Hi Maria, Had a session with you in July and I think… Continue reading
This couple called me because they had already unhappily been living with pink beige walls (BM Bar Harbour Beige) for the past 7 years in their living and hallways. Then when they renovated the kitchen and installed new tile in the hallways, the tile that she was clear had zero pink in it before it was installed, suddenly went pink.… Continue reading
Dorothy emailed me back in November and asked if she could pay for one hour of my time to consult on her daughter's home. It was to be her Christmas present. The den (below) was the biggest reason. Beth hated the colour so much she was starting to be convinced that it was time to move. Before After: SW 6131… Continue reading
The best money-saving advice I give my clients every single day is dedicated around the correct way to introduce finishes from today into your dated, 20-30 year old (or more) space.
For example, recently I consulted with a client who had plans to rip out everything in the bathroom except the one-piece shower/tub. She sent me some images in advance of our consultation of some combination sink/vanity units she planned to purchase to replace her existing vanity. Continue reading
This morning as I was re-loading my car with samples from a consultation I realized that a blog post outlining what every colour consultant should have in their car would be very helpful. So here is my list: 1. Measuring Tape source It's rare that I conduct a consultation without pulling it out at least once. And everyone has this… Continue reading
It was a rare, sunny and gorgeous day here in Vancouver last Wednesday at 7:20 am, when I hopped on the ferry to Gibsons to see my clients Sandra & Michael. I decorated their home 4 years ago in Richmond. They have fallen in love with this little town on the Sunshine Coast and found the most adorable cottage which… Continue reading
source I have two mentions to share with you today. The first one is at Simplified Bee, I was invited by Cirstin to participate in her 'What would you do?' series along with some of my very talented blogger friends. When you get there, just scan through them first and see if you can guess which one is mine.… Continue reading
Photos by Maria Killam The first time this couple hired me to help them with their house (around 4-5 years ago), it was to choose a colour for the kitchen cabinets. Their house had been completely re-done (a lot of it without their approval) while they were out of town and their designer back then had chosen a colour that… Continue reading
