As a little girl, I moved the furniture around in my room, I'd say, about 150 times. I thought I wanted to be an architect, until I realized there was a profession focused on just interiors.
It's in the blood as they say. One Grandfather was a blind carpenter (true!!), the other an electrical consultant. One Grandmother was business woman, the other a fastidious decorator. Dad was a creative Director/Editor of Film, but the biggest influence was my Mom. That woman could do anything, but sewing was her passion. She guided me find my vocation, to do what I love to do. Which is, Design.
I've been in the design-construction industry since 1995. I've hauled lumber, concrete, sold windows & doors/cabinetry, managed dozens of construction/retail people, worked extensively in customer service, decorated, painted, drywalled and simply swept a floor. Having all that experience has allowed me (and my husband) to fully renovate several houses, that we've enjoyed as well as the families after us have.
I've several kitchen and bath designs awards, awarded from the National Kitchen and Bath Association of Ottawa. I've sat on the Board for the NKBA Ottawa, and was honored to be President for a term. I taught Kitchen and Bath Design in the Kitchen and Bath Program at Algonquin for 7 years (1st and 2nd levels). I've organized several of the Design Awards Galas (10 years ). But my most treasured accolade was the Doris Lacroix award, which is an industry recognition from my peers.
I look not only at what your needs, wants and wishes are, but how your home or space can absorb all of these demands for todays lifestyles.
Combining all of that, each project results in a different design with a different style, and becomes a reflection of you, your family and the house itself. I can implement your design style or my design aesthetic, its up to you.
I don't have a team of people behind the scenes, its just me. I'll be handling your project throughout. What I like to do is create and infuse a sense of home, warmth, practicality, peace and individuality into the design of each project.
It's the type of design I like to do, it's kinda my mantra.
