Where do you begin? If you are contemplating selling your home, townhome, or condo, the first step in getting your home ready for sale is to have an independent assessment of how well your home presents itself. You can ask your realtor for his/her opinion as they do sell many homes, but they most likely will… Read More
Marina Way 2, Sydney BC
Warren and Lorraine had recently moved from Calgary and had pared down their belongings to the essentials they knew would fit into the floorplan of their new home. After visiting her neighbour [Marina Way 1], Lorraine went home and mentioned to Warren she liked how Glenda’s designer had decorated their home. They decided to contact… Read More
Happy Easter!!
Easter egg hunts, colorful decorating, and Chocolate!!!! Easter is the time for color, chocolate, and fun. Here are some pictures from my 2011 Easter. The chocolate and bunny table centre piece was a last minute idea, but to my surprise it was very well received! But then who doesn’t like chocolate, and being… Read More
Elegant Dining
Create a Fresh and Elegant… setting for your next dining party! Clean lined crystal stemware set the stage for toasts and wine pairings with each course! The refined texture of a linen table cloth with matching patterned napkins casually pulled through acrylic napkin rings embellished with live greenery and berries are the perfect… Read More
Beach Drive, Victoria, BC
Design Gallery Al + Pat … had made the decision to re-locate to a modern condo in Victoria from their long-term residence and lake property up Island. The clients enlisted long time friend, Barb Gergel to help them choose the pieces which would come with them to their new space. She then introduced the clients… Read More
Sitting Pretty
Really?…Could there be that much difference from a stock chair ordered at a furniture store and a custom designed dining chair? In most cases a dining chair from a fine manufacturer will be a well designed and comfortable piece, but the dynamics which inspired these clients to seek a custom designed dining chair were their… Read More
Coloring Your Perfect Bedroom
Color does have the capacity to affect the senses in all kinds of ways and change how we feel, so can it be creatively used in a bedroom to reflect your inner spirit as well as giving a sense of calm? The most restful colors considered for a bedroom are soft blues, greens, lavenders or… Read More
Trends in 2012
Do you ever wonder where Design Trends come from? Or even what a trend is? From industrial design, to color, textiles, furniture and fashion, your world is shaped by a very specific group of forecasters who understand society, group behaviour and individual thought processes. They often are naturally intuitive, but in addition to their natural… Read More
Sumptuous ‘French Inspired’ Sectional
This custom sectional is not only a showstopper, it’s story has all the intrigue of watching a 1950′s late night Film Noir while sitting on it in my clients upstairs Media Room! The story begins with a phone call… They have moved in to their newly built home here in Victoria, I came highly recommended… Read More




