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December/2008
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Season's Greetings!  Welcome to the first edition of "Twique Your Style!"  We will try to be short, informative and give you tips and current information for you to use to update your space and create a cozy, welcoming haven to relax in at the end of your busy and hectic days.
 
If you are looking for last minute gift ideas for those hard to buy for people, take a look below, and, if you are already thinking about future decor ideas, we have an early look at the Colour Trends for 2009!
 
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone the best of the season.  In BC, we are in an unprecedented winter season and, like the rest of Canada, will get a white Christmas ~ so enjoy the snow!   
 
Merry Christmas,
Judith Lowe,
604-725-2935 
Gift Ideas from Twiques!
 
gift card packagingNew this year - Gift Cards! 
Ever have hard to buy for people?  How about people who want to re-do their space but are unsure how to go about it? 
 
Do you have a young person on your list who just moved into their own place and need some advice on how to make the most of their hand-me-downs to create a warm, fun, place to entertain guests ~ this is the solution! 
 
Now you can give them what they want!  Get in touch with Judith Lowe at Twiques and purchase an hour or two of her time to give inspiration to those you love.  She will package up the gift card beautifully to get your loved one on their way to redesigning their space. 
 
 
Call to find out more today! 
Colour Trends for 2009
colour New colours for a New Year.
According to the Color Marketing Group (CMG), CMG predicts more evolution than revolution in color trends for the coming new season. "We're finding comfort in colors that are familiar, and yet, at the same time, we're embracing colors that make us happy -- especially as accents," said executive director, Jaime Stephens. "Everyone's concerned about the economy, yet the spirit of the country coming together after the [US] election is powerfully reflected in these choices.  Also, the demand for colors and products that reflect an environmentally 'greener' world goes way beyond a trend. It's now 'a given.' "
 
 
 
Colour Trends are:

Yellow for Energy - The neutrals may have greyed, but look for lots and lots of bright vivid yellow to give us energy as we re-build the economy.  It's the stand-out accent color for 2009.
 
Purple, Purple, Purple! - Emerging as a hot fashion color last fall, purple is not just a fad -- it's an entrenched trend, strongly influenced by the election. (After all, red plus blue equals purple.)  Look for a greyed-out violet that works equally well as an accent or a neutral, as well as redder, plummier purples and bluer-influenced fuchsias in a huge range of products.  Purple is 2009's "must have" color.
 
Blue is the New Green - Various greens have symbolized "green living" over the last few years, but in 2009 the "green" environmental message is delivered by the color blue. There are watery blues, sky blues and a whole range of blues that now represent our commitment to living on a greener planet. 
 
Cooled-down, Greyed-out Browns and Greys - Complex neutrals satisfy our urge toward classic colors in an economically challenged time. They also bridge the area between black, which seems harsh, and brown, which doesn't seem strong enough. 


Bright Accents from India, China, and Turkey - The exotic has become the familiar. Oranges, turquoises and teals, reds, and yellows will abound in hues from far-away countries that now seem very near. They are the optimistic touches we crave.

White is now a Business Color - Technology has produced amazing new (and very practical) finishes, which helps explain why white is showing up everywhere, even in corporate board rooms. The contrasts are all in the finishes: matte versus gloss; shine and shimmer on reflective surfaces; textured whites versus smooth -- all washable and cleanable. White also represents purity of thought, motive and result - exactly what we want from businesses now.
  
The Return of the "M" Word - It's mauve. Remember mauve?  An old color that looks new again, in dusty violet shades, mauve works as an accent but also serves now as a neutral, punched up by those bright Asian accents (orange, turquoise, teal, red, and yellow.) 


Are you thinking about reworking your colour palette in 2009? At Twiques we know colour and how to make it work for you in your space.  Check out our Photo Gallery at www.twiques.com to see some of our recent projects. 
 
Have a colourful 2009! 
 
Whether you are interested in looking at redesigning your space for living or selling, redesign is the ultimate in 'green' decorating. At Twiques we use what you already have to create a fresh new space to live in or to present to buyers so that you can move on to the next phase in your life.  We specialize in assisting women, and families, in transition as they move from one phase of their lives to the next, helping them to have an organized, functional, and pleasing space to come home to at the end of their busy day.   

We are certified Redesign, Staging and Interior Decorating professionals who specialize in helping homeowners create a place of rest and relaxation.  We, at Twiques:  The Art of Home Comfort, would like to help you solve your design and decorating dilemmas; our goal is to help you create a haven to come home to at the end of your busy day. 
head shotI would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Joyous and Happy Holiday season and a successful, profitable and Happy New Year! 
 
Sincerely,
Judith Lowe
Twiques: The Art of Home Comfort
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