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  • Consider pattern in 2011
     The latest edition of Style at Home and most design forecasts proclaim that what you need for your home this year is pattern.   There's...
  • What colour should I paint my entrance?
     When I am choosing colours for a specific space I usually have a set of  very loose guidelines that I consider  when making decisions. Thes...
  • Creating natural arrangements for Christmas
    Arranging natural materials creatively requires knowledge of balance and proportion.  Some people seem to have natural instincts in this are...
  • Make your accessories count
    I f you're hesitant about the latest colour trends when it comes to large pieces of furniture or walls, go wild by purchasing several ne...
  • Those Canadian Bloggers
    The finalists in each category for the Made in Blog (MiB)  Best Canadian Blog awards  as determined by reader voting have been announced.   ...
  • Rich and Simple Table Settings
     Christmas entertaining calls for an extra effort  in the decorating department.  Don't let  a busy lifestyle and budget restraints put ...
  • 2013 decor trends with staying power
    Here are predictions for 2013 that should  have some staying power..... Geometric patterning Really, geometric patterning has never  gone ou...
  • Myanmar-Land of Golden Pagodas
    “In the distance I saw the pagodas for which it is renowned. They loomed huge, remote and mysterious, out of the mist of the early morning l...
  • Thoughts on choosing dark kitchen cabinets
     Questions  about the wisdom of  choosing dark  kitchen cabinets keep cropping up in my reading and client discussions. Of course there are ...
  • Design trends for the new year
    This time of year many design blogs and magazines present trend forecasts for the coming year.  They are interesting to read, but one has to...
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Holiday colours

Holiday colours

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Are you a person who sees certain colour combinations which  immediately evoke holiday connections, e.g.,red and green, orange and black, ye...
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Mirror, mirror

Mirror, mirror

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I keep a list of ideas for possible post topics and near the top is an exploration of mirrors in home decor.  Well, that's one post I wo...
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Thursday Tip #6- simple centerpieces

Thursday Tip #6- simple centerpieces

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Keep it simple... Dinner parties can stress the budget.  I like to have simple arrangements for the table and that usually involves fresh fl...
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It's all about scale

It's all about scale

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  In recent weeks I've spent quite a bit of time looking for coffee and end tables for clients.  Getting the style and size right to wor...
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At Home: An ocean getaway

At Home: An ocean getaway

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As a child I often imagined how a house would look on the inside as I drove or walked about the town where I lived.  I'm assuming I'...
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Thursday Tip #5- Use geometry

Thursday Tip #5- Use geometry

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Houzz Most  furniture  is predominantly rectangular.  When you're adding accents it's good to include circular shapes to play agains...
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Seen through a window

Seen through a window

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Travelling allows you to broaden your horizons in many ways.  You get to experience different cultures, climates, foods and transportation s...
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Paint it blue

Paint it blue

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While I was in the UK recently I was struck by the number of blue doors I saw.  Where I live  I have a difficult time convincing someone to ...
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Thursday Tip #4- Layering accessories

Thursday Tip #4- Layering accessories

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Laura Martin Bovard What do you have in your house that your friends don't have? What personal touches make your house into a home?  Acc...
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