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What To Wear On A First Date

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 03:46 PM PDT

People always anxiously expect the moment when they will meet each other and spend an evening together. Everybody

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Defence Blog

Defence Blog

US Navy awards contract to Boeing for more JDAM munitions

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 11:51 AM PDT

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) munition deal to Boeing, according to the contract announcements.  Boeing was awarded a modification to a previous contract from the Naval Air Systems Command to produce additional Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition kits for Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customers. The […]

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China announces plan to build new carrier-based fighter jet

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:11 AM PDT

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China, better known as AVIC, said on Wednesday it was launching a project to build a next-generation, twin-engines, carrier-borne fighter jet. As noted by the company, the first prototype of a future carrier-borne stealth fighter will be debuted later this year. The official media of China Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) also […]

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US Army awards new contracts for latest night vision goggles

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 12:50 AM PDT

The U.S. Army announced it has reached new agreements with Elbit Systems of America LLC and L3Harris Technologies to produce its futuristic night vision goggles. According to Elbit Systems, its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America LLC, was awarded a second production order in the amount of approximately $54 million to supply Enhanced Night Vision […]

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South Korea launches new 3,000-ton-class submarine

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 12:36 AM PDT

The Republic Of Korea Navy, commonly known as the South Korean Navy, has launched the third and last of a new class of diesel-electric submarines. The new submarine, which has been named the Shin Chae-ho (SS 086) was launched at the shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. in the southeastern city of Ulsan on 28 […]

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Maria Killam | Classic and Timeless Colour

Maria Killam | Classic and Timeless Colour

A Colour Expert with an All-White Garden?

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 06:48 AM PDT

Ever since I installed my white garden shortly after we moved in (circa 2013), I have received so many questions asking why Maria Killam, the OG true colour expert, would prefer a white-on-white garden?

Maria, if you really love colour, why do you have an all-white garden?

It just seems somehow contradictory to my interior colour advice, which goes something like…

It’s a fine line I ride. 😉

A language for neutrals

On the one hand, I’ve invented a brand new language for neutrals, called a System for Specifying Colour. And I believe that one day this system will be the way the entire world chooses colour – paint colour, hard finishes, furnishings, decor, textiles, and more. 

To be clear, this is a system, not a theory. I haven’t re-invented the science of colour. Instead, what I’ve done is created a language for describing the most useful neutrals so that anyone can learn it, and then turn around and choose colours successfully for everything in their home.

It really is a game-changer for choosing colour in your home or a client’s home (if you are a professional). Only two workshops left in 2021.

And on the other side of “Colour is Happy,” I preach advice like installing white subway tile and primarily white or cream finishes for your bathrooms and kitchens will help you achieve the most timeless look.

But wait, I’m not finished. My advice doesn’t stop here.

Colour is timeless

When it comes to decorating, I once again turn back to colour. Because colour truly is way more timeless than the trendy neutral.

So, don’t be afraid to choose a colourful sofa, add colour to your neutral living room, or even wear colour and own it!

 It’ll make you happy.

All-white garden

So then why, after all of the above colourful advice, is my garden white-on-white-on-white-on-white?

Well, here’s the reason.

For years before I had my own garden, I dreamed of all the flowers being white.

I love how clean the combination of just green and white looks in a garden. And, I do add a bit of colour occasionally.  Many of you know that yellow is my favorite colour so, sometimes you’ll find it in my garden too…  but most everything else is WHITE!

My yellow roses are here

Here’s something else. The existing vinyl siding on my house is a pale (pinky) taupe. So, the garden colours that would look good with taupe aren’t as numerous and really none of them would look as good as white. All these white flowers just relate to the white trim.

Before

Spring morning

Summer morning with the sprinklers on

Have you ever seen a white garden in the evening? I also love the way a white garden appears to glow at night. It is magical.

What about a garden in your favourite colour, yellow?

It’s true… if my house were a different exterior colour, I might entertain a yellow garden. And my favourite garden designer, MaryAnne just sent me this range of yellow plant material. Sigh. So beautiful! 

Stick with a single garden colour

And part of what makes this yellow garden inspiration and my all-white garden is the idea of just choosing one hue to work with – instead of multiple colours. Combining a single colour in your garden creates a bigger impact on your curb appeal.

I’m curious… are you someone who chooses a colour scheme for your garden too? Does it change what colour of mulch you choose? Does anyone coordinate your plantings with your front door colour? Let me know in the comments below…

Remember how my white-garden-realization inspired my first rule of design: boring now equals timeless later? Since landscaping isn’t my expertise, I behaved just like some of my clients do in a tile store. 😉  Even I, Maria Killam, fell victim to thinking that I needed to add in all the colours to my new garden – before MaryAnn reined me in. And I’m so glad she did.

Just like when I say (over and over again) to keep your kitchen finishes simple… Following this simple, boring rule can save you from choosing a kitchen backsplash you don’t love, for instance. The countless options of tile are like colourful flowers – screaming for your attention – each one more colourful and full of pattern. And that’s when it gets crazy and you end up with a look in your kitchen that you aren’t in love with. Don’t worry, I’m here to rein you in, too.

So, that my lovelies, is why I have an all-white garden. 

A favor?

I am honoured to be on the board of an amazing organization that exists to encourage and develop leadership, mentoring, education and networking opportunities for professional women in the home and furnishings industries.

WITHIT –  The Women’s Leadership Development Networking Non-Profit

As a non-profit organization, WITHIT needs your help to continue growing our objective to recognize, connect, and support women in the industry. To mentor, teach and encourage those who aspire to grow their leadership, while providing the opportunity for networking and the support needed in our careers.

Please help me support this important cause that I am passionate about and purchase tickets for our annual fundraiser!  

There are so many prizes you can win!

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Artsy Chicks Rule®

Artsy Chicks Rule®

Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin Sign (and free printable!)

Posted: 30 Sep 2021 01:00 AM PDT

Simple napkin decoupage (and free printable) to create this adorable pumpkin sign for fall! Hello friends! How beautiful is this time of year? Even though I am a through and through summer girl, I am enjoying a bit of coolness in the temps. We are still feeling summery most days though. Trying to enjoy the ... Read More about Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin Sign (and free printable!)

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