Wow, I had no idea the response to my colour wheel would be so profound. In just two days, we shipped 3/4 of the stock we had. So I quickly reduced the number of wheels I was offering to one instead of two. I want as many people to have… Continue Reading →
FREE ONLY while supplies last – Just pay SHIPPING & HANDLING UPDATE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 16: I did not expect to go through 3/4 of my available stock in only two days so I have changed the offer to one free colour wheel now so that as many of you… Continue Reading →
I think I’ve received more exterior after pics this year than ever! I’m so thrilled because I don’t usually get to see them unless I’m around to take the photo myself and that’s hard to do with long distance design. Creating an exterior look that is as timeless as possible,… Continue Reading →
When you understand the basic principles and colours of classic and timeless design for a new build, it’s just as easy to make your own choices  when it’s time to customize your RV. Lea and Greg’s Boxer Lab Cross (Babs) My sisters partner Greg (below) retired this Spring and to… Continue Reading →
I have seen this mistake so many times with exteriors, that when Terreeia and I drove around the French countryside and saw the houses I had her screech to a halt while I jumped out and took a photo. Ok. I took more than one. It’s a fun thing that… Continue Reading →
Wouldn’t it be great if we loved everything in our homes? If all the finishes, all the furnishings and decor were just what we wanted? Everyone has a home wish list. We all have finishes we would like to update and place holder furnishings. But this doesn’t mean we should wait… Continue Reading →
Years ago I walked into an Ethan Allen Showroom where the sales clerk said to me “THEY ( clients) say couch, but WE (designers) say sofa” haha. I don’t remember what I called it back then, (I must have said couch because she gently corrected me), but it always stuck… Continue Reading →
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… Continue Reading →
On the last week of our friends and family tour of Finland, my Mom and I arrived in Oulu where I met my cousin Eija for the first time (daughter of my late Dad’s youngest sister). Eija and her husband had just moved a week ago and still generously welcomed… Continue Reading →
My lovely eDesign client Beth offers colour and design consultations for her own clients using my colour boards. But when the time came to update her own dated brown exterior, she knew she wanted expert advice anyway. Tackling your exterior is a big expensive job. It makes sense to seek… Continue Reading →
The river that runs beside the school my Mom attended as a child, when it froze over in the winter, it would save her a lot of time walking home. I’m in the last week of my 2 1/2 week tour of Finland (where my parents are from) with my… Continue Reading →
Maria and Elizabeth It’s my sister Elizabeth’s birthday today (July 3)! You’ll know her well if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, because not only is she one of my best friends so she gets mentioned a lot, but we’re always working on decorating projects around her house…. Continue Reading →
I find it fascinating that I did not feel compelled to write a post about the undertones of brown. I’m trying to remember if anyone even asked me about them during the brown trend. Undertones in dark colours are more forgiving I rarely need to discuss the undertones of black… Continue Reading →
Woodlane Properties I recently worked with an eDesign client who had to replace their existing roof due to hurricane damage. This time they were choosing a standing seam (metal) roof because it’s more durable. My recommendation was to go with a lighter colour because it would de-emphasize the not-so-fabulous roof… Continue Reading →
Photo by Maria Killam Did you know that all the exterior lighting, throughout Paris is basically the same? This (above) is what they all look like. Why? Well, once you’ve designed the perfect lantern chandelier, how many variations do you need? Lighting is hard enough to choose without having to… Continue Reading →
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)…. Continue Reading →
