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PsyCOLORgy 101: YELLOW

PsyCOLORgy 101: YELLOW

April 16, 2020 2 min read

Sunshine. Daisies. Sweet lemony pie. All cheerful images we usually associate with the warmth of yellow. And yet, studies show that babies cry more often in yellow nurseries and that married couples argue most inside kitchens painted in, you guessed it, the “happiest” colour.

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PsyCOLORgy 101: RED

PsyCOLORgy 101: RED

March 18, 2020 2 min read

Your favourite steakhouse is definitely onto something. In the presence of red, we tend to eat more – and eat longer – so it’s a popular choice for restaurant décor. Menus too. Red meat, red wine and red velvet cake need only those three little letters to entice us with an intensely flavorful experience.

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Tuesday Finds: No Confusion with a Pink Infusion

Tuesday Finds: No Confusion with a Pink Infusion

March 10, 2020 2 min read

Inspired by 2102-70 First Light, Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2020, Brooke-lyn is showing you how to look at pink in a fresh new way! Pink has been revitalized as a real trendsetter for paint and decor this year. It’s a refreshing alternative to more traditional neutrals, but like them, pink can create a very calming space and works well as a blank canvas that complements and elevates other colours. 
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Sudbury, this Tuesday Brooke-lyn has returned from a trip to Ireland and is sharing a color palette inspired by Ireland.

Tuesday Finds: Dublin Up on Colour Inspiration in Ireland

March 03, 2020 2 min read

Inspired by her recent trip to Ireland, Brooke-lyn has put together a Benjamin Moore colour palette of subtle, soft calming earth tones designed to take you back to Ireland anytime we want to go – without a passport! These spectacular hues are perfect for creating a space that says fáilte (“welcome”) to our home, whether on the walls or on accent furniture, kitchen cabinets, walls or small decorative touches. 
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Headshot of Vanessa Bartoli, in front of the paint color chip display at Barrydowne Paint in Sudbury, Ontario.

PEOPLE PRIMER: VANESSA

February 28, 2020 3 min read

Vanessa definitely got her groove back. Ever since, she has become known for her advancing colour-matching skills and for the way she goes above and beyond for Barrydowne’s customers, even if it means becoming an intrepid hunter of hard-to-find items. 

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Tuesday Finds: Bringin’ Home the Trends

Tuesday Finds: Bringin’ Home the Trends

February 18, 2020 2 min read

After sharing some awesome finds from the 2020 Interior Design Show in Toronto, Brooke-lyn is showing you how you can bring those trends into your own home. Don’t know where to find them? She's got your back! Check out some of this year’s biggest trends in interior design and where you can shop for them locally.
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PsyCOLORgy 101: BLUE

PsyCOLORgy 101: BLUE

February 18, 2020 2 min read

Colour therapy suggests that blue evokes clarity and increased intuition. We know we can trust and depend on people in blue uniforms. Also said to reduce blood pressure, slow respiration and decrease heart rate, the serenity of blue is commonly used in hospitals and health centers to promote relaxation and healing for body and mind. Its calming effect rejuvenates us on the home front too, which is why blue reigns in bedrooms and family rooms.   

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Accentuate The Positive With A Fabulous Feature Wall

Accentuate The Positive With A Fabulous Feature Wall

February 10, 2020 3 min read

There are bad accents (like Michigan-born Madonna’s habit of periodically dropping a few posh beats of Queen’s English into her Midwestern parlance) and then there are really great accents – the kind that do wonders by creating drama and dimension in a room.   
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PAINTERS’ INSURANCE IS JUST GOOD POLICY

February 04, 2020 2 min read

Reputable painting contractors should have both general liability insurance and Workers Compensation insurance through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – not only to protect their employees but to safeguard their customers. That’s because if a worker is injured on your property and the contractor is not covered by the WSIB, the cost could come out of the homeowners’ pocket.

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TUESDAY FINDS: Forecasting the Trends at Toronto’s IDS 2020

TUESDAY FINDS: Forecasting the Trends at Toronto’s IDS 2020

January 28, 2020 2 min read

As I made my way through the maze of modular furniture and high-concept light installations, yours truly stayed laser focused on one thing only: identifying major trends that are destined to impact home interior decorating going forward.  

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Brooke-lyn Cacciotti of Barrydowne Paint in Sudbury, Ontario, walking through a street in Old Montreal, Quebec.

New Series: Welcome to "Tuesday Finds" with Brooke-lyn

January 27, 2020 2 min read

 Introducing "Tuesday Finds" - a new blog series from Barrydowne's Brooke-lyn Cacciotti. Join Brooke-lyn as she browses local shops and hot spots to comb the aisles for inspiration, ideas and cool products to bring your interior decorating goals to life.
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Namaste in Bed: Soothing Shades for Your Sanctuary

Namaste in Bed: Soothing Shades for Your Sanctuary

December 11, 2019 2 min read

When it comes to serenity in your sleeping quarters, we’ll lay it down: the bedroom is meant to be a dreamy oasis; a calming and comfortable retreat; a relaxation station designed especially for you to unplug and power down.

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