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That said, Iabove: One of Susies favourite projects to date was theResene Resenecolours and what do you like about them? only paint my own personal projects and leave thePalmerston North Crematorium, which won a Resene Total ColourGreigewash PravdaHeritage Colour Maestro Award and features Resene CatskillResene ReseneIm in love with Resene Pravda. I use it wheneverprofessional painting to the experts. I have a strongWhite, Resene Awaroa Bay, Resene Black Forest, Resene HighWhite Pointer Spring RainI can as I am drawn to its depth and strength.appreciation for the skill and craftsmanship thatNoon and Resene Greigewash. Design by Chapple Architecture.Resene ReseneMyhomeisundergoingextensivealterationsprofessional painters bring to their work. Build by Maycroft Construction, www.maycroft.co.nz. PaintingAwaroa Bay Yuccaand Im painting all our doors this colour. Imby Martin Beveridge Ltd, www.martinbeveridge.co.nz. 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Ive also been enjoying greens lately,rangeofcoloursandtexturesfirsthand.Forselections based on gut instinct, but I wanted to especially since Ive just found out that Im and one that Ive used on a couple of projectsexample, hiking to Everest Base Camp exposeddeepen my understanding and give my choices ahostingthisyear!IfIcouldchooseasecond isReseneYuccaadustygreygreenthatmetothedeepbrownsandredsoftheclaystronger foundation. The course was led by onesplurge,itwouldbesomebeautifulwallpaper complements many colours. there whereas cycling through Sri Lankas lushof my idols, Sylvia Sandford, and something shefor my bedroomsomething that would addgreenteaplantationsofferedacompletelysaid has stuck with me ever since: choose colourspersonality and a touch of luxury to the space. What has been your favourite painting, wallpaperingdifferentpalette.RaftingthroughtheGrandfrom naturethey never go out of fashion. ThatI have my eye on some scrumptious wallpaper or staining project that you have completed to dateCanyon revealed the stunning, layered hues ofinsight has guided my approach to colour selectiondesigns at the Resene ColorShop.and what did you like best about the outcome?its eroded riverbanksan incredible contrastthroughout my career, reinforcing the timelessness Oneofmyfavouriteprojectstodatewouldto the vibrant, electrifying colours of Las Vegas.and harmony found in natures palette. If you could have dinner with any architect, have to be the Palmerston North Crematorium.These experiences not only fuel my creativity butdesigner, artist or historical figure from the past While it might seem like an unusual choice, thealso deepen my appreciation for the natural andIfyouweretosplurgeonanyonehomeor present, who would it be and what might you experience was anything but morbid. 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