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5 Simple Ways to Make Your AirBNB Look Better

10/28/2020
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I’ve stayed at a lot of AirBNBs over the years and I’ve noticed they all seem to be lacking a few style essentials. In fact, I often bring these 5 items with me to make the AirBNB look better and feel cozier while I’m visiting. Perhaps this advice will help you add more style to…

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Timeless Design Tips for a Home You’ll Love Forever

10/25/2020
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Timeless design is not just for decorating with neutrals. It’s about creating styled and colourful interiors – that coordinate with your existing finishes. Here are some of my best design tips for creating a timeless home you’ll love forever. Classical Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum What makes design classic and timeless? Here’s what it isn’t. …

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One More Reason To Skip Recessed Lighting Altogether

04/20/2020
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Should you install recessed lighting in your next renovation or new build? I’m suggesting you skip recessed lighting altogether. Lighting at eye level is always way more flattering than harsh lighting coming from the ceiling in can or pot lights. Read on to find out more. Last week on my Insta-stories, I got on a…

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Ask Maria: Help! My Light Grey Walls Look Baby Blue!

03/14/2020
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Update to this post: Hey ya’ll, the reason why Courtney’s walls are blue is because she chose a blue. That’s the reason why choosing paint colours is not as easy as you think. I’m getting emails and comments saying ‘Hey, I had this problem too, my walls turned blue as well’. Your walls are blue…

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3 Tips for Adjusting to Your New Paint Colour

12/20/2019
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Thinking of trying out a new wall colour? Tricia just painted her walls a lovely pale pink. And, she’s sharing helpful tips for dealing with new paint colour shock – you know, when the new colour is on the wall but you haven’t pulled the room together yet… and you wonder if it was the…

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Ask Maria: Should I Buy a Black Sofa?

11/20/2019
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It’s no secret that dark colours are quickly becoming the new neutral, and this may be tempting you to buy a black sofa. But, here are a few decorating tips you should consider before you introduce the darkest colour in the largest piece of furniture in your room. If black is the new “it” neutral,…

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4 Steps to Shopping Online Like a Boss

10/09/2019
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A step-by-step guide to learn how to put together a room you love, regardless of budget size. Use these designer trade tips and tricks to start shopping online like a boss.  When I present the How to Shop Online/How to Work with Clients via eDesign training on Day 3 of my Specify Colour with Confidence…

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