While searching for something today, I came across this post from about 4 years ago. As most people these days are are downsizing and/or living a more experiential life, rather than a life about collecting stuff, I find the topic of living with less in smaller places to be highly relevant. Justine’s post is full…
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In 2018, I was invited to colour two very different homes. One; a small, time-worn, Nova Scotia vernacular coastal farm house and the other; a modern, Don Roscoe-designed, multi-level and angular, passive solar home. Both clients’ comfort level with colour differed from one another as much as their homes did. The owner of the modern…
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I’m excited to announce that by the end of May, I’ll be a Certified Living In Place Professional (CLIPP). This program blends the best principles of aging in place, accessibility, and universal design to make all homes accessible, comfortable and safer for everyone. The Living In Place Institute was established to help professionals in the…
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Spring is in the air (almost!) and I’m feeling so inspired by this fresh and modern palette from West Elm and Sherwin Williams. Whether you’re picking the perfect neutral, refreshing tired trim or adding a bold accent, these are beautiful hues for inside and out! Receive great designer pricing on paint with your Colour Consultation…
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A year ago, I was given the great privilege of designing seven AirBnB suites in an early 20th century home in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The nature of this project gave me the opportunity to let my creativity run a little wild. I planned the suites to each have their own friendly and surprising personality, while…
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Home at Hunt’s Point.9 – Finishing Touches My client is settling in quite nicely to her home at Hunt’s Point. Of course, there are always bits that need some extra attention on a project of this size, but her home is nearly there and it’s beautiful. Right from our first meeting, my client and I…
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Dental patients need a calming place. Here, colours set the tone for confidence and relaxation. Inspired by the Fundy waters on a stormy fall day, these colours and textures make a visit to the dentist something to look forward to! “Deborah was an incredible, creative support throughout every step of our project. From the first…
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When faced with so many images of beautiful homes on TV and in magazines, it can be easy to lose faith in one’s own ability to know if something is a good choice. But it’s quite simple. If you love it, it’ll work! Sometimes a creative approach or a new purpose is all that’s needed to make…
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Build an all wood interior, put windows on only two sides, set it in the forest, raise the ceilings to 12 feet, and you’ve got a fabulous one of a kind home that would be extremely dark and gloomy if it weren’t for professional lighting design. It takes a whole lot of light fixtures to…
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I’ve been thinking a lot about clutter – about how it can stress us, immobilize us, keep us from being social, and from moving forward with our lives. Mostly, I’ve been considering the usual methods for dealing with clutter. There are a lot of de-cluttering systems out there and plenty of people to help us…
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