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DesignTrend 2012

One of my finishing touch, in my designs, is adding a “living” plant or tree in the home.  Plants are inexpenisve and provide sculptural elements and texture.  Ficus trees and high def paintings are just two of the design trends for 2012 in Canadian House and Home.  For a modern … Continue reading

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Bright, Yellow Kitchen

Happy New Year!    We are off to a bright start.   The January cover of  Martha Stewart Living and the  February cover of  House Beautiful, both  feature yellow kitchens.   In House Beautiful,  Designer Lindsey Coral Harper use of  “shocking” yellow walls in the kitchen reminds me of summer days.   I love yellow … Continue reading

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I’m loving Martyn  Lawrence Bullard’s fabric collection with Schumacher.   His prints have color and scale influenced by his travels around the world.  This luxurious fabric collection will transform any room.  Use them to inspire your next design  project.  Below are … Continue reading

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