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I have finished decorating every room in my house except for the master bedroom. Isn't it true that the Master is the most neglected room in the house? I don't have the excuse most people have (especially because I decorate for a living) however, most people decorate their living room first, then their kids rooms. After all a kids room is their personal space so it becomes more important than the Master Bedroom. Continue reading →

Source Kendall Harris (below), a reporter for Shaw TV contacted me last week to ask if I'd like to participate in a series she was working on called 'Beating the Winter Blues'. Kendall Harris Wednesday when we arrived at my clients home in Burnaby to shoot the spot, it poured rain that day. Something we can pretty much count on… Continue reading →

The stacked stone trend for fireplaces and the exterior of homes is a big one. I have even been in a home where the builder used stacked stone like an accent wall in the entry which was connected to the bi-level stairs. Can you imagine how much that would hurt if you banged into it or your child fell down… Continue reading →

Occasionally, when I'm driving by a building, if I think it's interesting in some way, I'll snap a photo of it. I took this picture over a year ago because I actually thought the way the "colour blocking" on this particular building actually looked good, especially because there's not a lot of great architectural detail here. And the fixed element… Continue reading →

So I'm here in Seattle at Blogshop and I'm quite convinced that I'm the oldest one in the room. I have nothing fancy to show you yet as I'm the one raising my hand every 5 seconds because I've never touched Photoshop in my life until this weekend.   We are in a great little white studio which can be… Continue reading →

Reader Question: "One thing that is not clear to me… with the colors trending from brown, beige, cream to grey, black, white, how do you incorporate grey, black and white when the furniture is wood (cherry, mahogany, whatever)?  Do you just ignore the wood color?  I'm guessing you'll say no.  Do you paint the wood (my husband is frightened by… 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 →

I have the last word again (just like House Beautiful last year) in Kimberley Seldon's Dabble Magazine that's just hit the virtual newstands!  It's packed with beautiful photos like this series: And great advice, from The Best Way to Decorate a Kid's Bedroom by Nyla Free, to information on everything you ever wanted to know about visiting Charleston! And here… Continue reading →

Reader question: 'While checking out our flooring options we have fallen for the idea of cork!  Since our three bedrooms and open plan living on the first floor is a tight squeeze we are concerned about the noise from hardwood and laminate.  I have terrible allergies and carpet is not my favorite.  Some of the newer cork has caught my eye and… Continue reading →

I am someone that likes to travel light even though I have no idea how to pack properly so that I end up with everything I need. But last week when I arrived at my workshop I think I finally pulled it off!  It helps that I've been shopping with my Stylist Angie for four seasons now. source One great tip… Continue reading →