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How To Wear BOLD Colours

I love bold and bright colours… They are not just something you wear – they are a statement. When you’re wearing something bright and bold you’re immediately establishing your presence and indirectly you are conveying the message to everyone that you have a daring, bright and exciting personality. Bright colours might not be for everyone and also […]

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Secrets To Predicting A Trend

I’m asked a lot how I can predict trends, how do I really figure this stuff out? My friends (not working in design) say they also know decor trends and they find trend spotting so easy, they buy a magazine or visit a design shop and can spot them in moments. Ok, maybe that’s one […]

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How to Minimize Large Upper Arms

Today I’m addressing an issue that is near to my heart…quite literally. My flabby and rather large upper arms. I’m not really a proponent of hiding behind our clothes. But I am a firm believer in dressing in such a way as to maximize the positives and minimize the, um, less than positives. Today let’s […]

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6 Ways to Tell If a Home Has Good Bones

How do you know if an older home has good bones? I absolutely love character and age in a home and would one day love to do an extensive renovation one day but scared I would pick a money pit! I get caught up in finishes and aesthetics and don’t know a lot about the […]

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7 Easy Ways To Add Curb Appeal To Your Home

All of this warmer weather has me so excited to plant flowers, freshen up my home and start enjoying the outdoors! Choose a few suggestions from the list below or do them all and be amazed at how much more inviting your home will look and feel when hanging outside with friends and family!   […]

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Best Swimsuit Guide for 2023

Anyone else starting to stress about swimsuit season? I certainly am and have found a really good source, I could not have written better myself, for helping you find your perfect suit this season. Enjoy!! 2023 Swim Guide 

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Find Your Best Jeans Look at 50+

Just say “baloney!” to anyone who claims women over 50 should not wear jeans! We’ve spent decades strutting our stuff in bell-bottoms and bootcuts, rocking rises high and low, working washes light and dark. No other generation has patched, rolled, cuffed, frayed and zipped up more jeans than ours. Give them up? No way! But, […]

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Best Colors For Your Kitchen Island

When it comes to my Online Colour Consulting, navy blue is definitely the top choice when it comes to painted islands and lower cabinets. However, there are MANY kitchens that can’t visually support ANY type of blue, so make sure it makes sense for YOUR space and its finishes! The Best Navy Blue Paint Colours for […]

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Pros/Cons of Painting Your Kitchen Island OR Cabinets

SHOULD You Paint Your Island / Lower Cabinets a Different Color? If you go onto Pinterest or Houzz, you’ll find no shortage of ideas for what color to paint your island or cabinets, and we’ll touch on a few of my faves below, but… just because you CAN paint your island a different color, doesn’t […]