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went wild over the transformation you have made. I told her I want to use you for each and every room when we can arrange it. She absolutely loved the living room and the sitting area upstairs. You did a wonderful job and I am still in awe...You have great talent and I have been telling everyone I know about you. I would like to get some stuff done before we have an open house, which I think may be in June. So I need to figure what should be done by then. HELP please with suggestions so we can get busy. I want to show off your talents and you will be our guest as well when we do have the open house so I can brag about you in person. Thank you, Nancy " ________________________________________________ Kate All we can say is "WOW"! When we started the re-design process with you, we knew we were in for a big surprise, but we had no idea how big. The rooms you re-designed turned out to be of the same caliber shown on all the popular HGTV shows. We were truly impressed and now we know how all those people feel when they get excited about their rooms. We say that, because we found ourselves jumping up and down with pure excitement and disbelief. Our excitement started in the foyer. You did a fantastic job pulling together all of our odds and ends collected from around the world and sitting them on the empty shelf. Not only is the space nice, but brings back fond memories every time we walk downstairs or out the front door. On top of that, you transformed the foyer area by simply dragging a nice piece of furniture from a hidden wall and making it a focal point once you enter into the house. We were hesitant to move the secretariat, but now we are wondering why we didn't think about it. It is so nice in the foyer. All the things you moved from room to room turned out perfect and in the long run saved us money. As for our living room, we sat in it for the first time this weekend and had coffee with a friend. We haven't sat in the room since we moved in the house in Aug 03. The "new" room is a true testament of your ability to take a "disrupted space" and add organization, comfort and elegance. The room looks fantastic and makes us want to use it on a daily basis. BTW...tell Mark thanks for building the cornices. They are very nice! The dining room is a showpiece. You tied it into the living room nicely and now we can't wait to have our family over for Thanksgiving. The two spaces are simple, but elegant. You nailed the design and color schemes we were looking for within the rooms. It took us four years to find someone who could help us pull the rooms together and we are glad it was you. As a friend and a professional, you went above and beyond. Speaking of above and beyond...the family room is off the charts! When we saw it, Anne was jumping up and down in the middle of the floor screaming "I got my mantle, I got my mantle..." It was a great birthday surprise. We couldn't believe how nice the mantle turned out. After five contractors told us no, you and Mark got it done. We are glad you were the one who put the mantle on the fireplace. We truly believe your designing ability resulted in a mantle perfect for us and our house. We could have never described what we wanted to a contractor. You knew what we wanted and nailed it. Again, thanks for making it a wonderful focal point and surprise for Anne. Once we settled down over the surprise mantle and took in the entire room, we were impressed how you took a room we really liked and made it a room we really love. I can remember saying, "I don't see how you are going to move the furniture around". You replied, "I have an idea". Your idea was fantastic. The room looks bigger and creates a great flow from the kitchen. We still can't imagine doing some of the things you pulled off. The family room is by far our favorite room within the house and we still can't believe how nice it turned out. We have always loved our house, but now it truly is a place of comfort and refuge from the craziness that is our lives. We love our house even more. We walk through it everyday and can't believe it is our house. It looks like a model home! It's amazing that you did in just 2 short weeks what 3 other designers in 4 years could not do. Just saying "thank you" seems inadequate to express our feelings for what you and Mark have done for us - we will always be grateful to you. So, when can we get you back to finish the rest of the house? You have spoiled us and now we want your help all over the house. Your work is awesome Kate and we thank you! __________________________________________________ Thank you! Thank you! We were positively floored by the transformation. By rearranging the furniture, pictures and decorations - and adding only a few small things (such as a few candles, end tables, and a mirror), the feel of our house went from ordinary to appealing and cozy. We are suddenly proud to have our friends drop by for a visit and are excited to show them around. We had never spent the time or energy to focus on the decor of our house. We have three small children and are always very busy, so arranging our house for anything but functionality, didn't seem to warrant a top spot on the priority list. But now that we have seen what a difference small changes can make on how we feel about our home, and ourselves, we wish we had done it a long time ago. All of a sudden, our 21 month old is interested in her bed, probably because her room is now not just functional, but cute and pretty as well. Our 8 and 5 year olds love the new arrangement in the family room, which not only looks incredible, but is also much more conducive to playing the card/board games, which we do almost every day. And now I barely notice the paneling that always seemed to stick out, and the sofa suddenly really fits in the room.I never would have guessed what an impression these ladies would have on our home. I keep finding myself referring to it as our "new house". This is one of those services that I never would have thought I needed, and now I wonder how we ever lived without it. Thanks again for sharing your creativity and expertise. Vyana (we did Vyana's home in Richmond, VA - Lori, Cheryl and I had a wonderful time with our favorite lady and AARC founderJulie Rieman) ___________________________________________________ Kate - Working with you, Julie and Lori was just incredible, so inspiring ! Your talent and "eye" for design is a gift from God ! It was a privilege to work with you and I truly look forward to getting together again ! Cheryl & Roger Gilliam North Carolina http://www.HeavenlyCabins.com Smoky Mtn Luxury Cabin Rentals Email heavenlycabins@charter.net 828-310-6305 828-328-6305 My husband is not easily "wowed" but he was this time. He actually literally said "wow" when he walked up and saw the living room. And, as you know, my only concern was that he would be not-so-happy about his seating arrangement being changed in the TV room, well he was FINE with it, he liked it and even thought the room looked larger. So thank you! - Lori Rojas, Richmond, VA |
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May 2008
Hi Kate, We want to thank you for being the
perfect interior designer! You came to us
when we desperately needed help. We
didn't know where to begin or how to make
anything functional. What we did know was
that we needed a new space. We went from
a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful living
space for us and it was through your
wonderful design that made it possible. You
are an inspiration and a pleasure to work
with. You understood what we needed as
individuals, and you made it happen. We
can't thank you enough! You are truly
amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out
of storage our artwork and items that make a
home a home, we'll call you to come over
and help with their placement in our new
space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and
friendship. We look forward to seeing you
soon. Pam and Steve
Hi Kate, We want to thank you for being the
perfect interior designer! You came to us
when we desperately needed help. We
didn't know where to begin or how to make
anything functional. What we did know was
that we needed a new space. We went from
a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful living
space for us and it was through your
wonderful design that made it possible. You
are an inspiration and a pleasure to work
with. You understood what we needed as
individuals, and you made it happen. We
can't thank you enough! You are truly
amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out
of storage our artwork and items that make a
home a home, we'll call you to come over
and help with their placement in our new
space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and
friendship. We look forward to seeing you
soon. Pam and Steve
Hi Kate, We want to thank you for being the perfect interior
designer! You came to us when we desperately needed help.
We didn't know where to begin or how to make anything
functional. What we did know was that we needed a new
space. We went from a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful
living space for us and it was through your wonderful design
that made it possible. You are an inspiration and a pleasure to
work with. You understood what we needed as individuals,
and you made it happen. We can't thank you enough! You are
truly amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out of storage our
artwork and items that make a home a home, we'll call you to
come over and help with their placement in our new space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and friendship. We
look forward to seeing you soon. Pam and Steve
designer! You came to us when we desperately needed help.
We didn't know where to begin or how to make anything
functional. What we did know was that we needed a new
space. We went from a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful
living space for us and it was through your wonderful design
that made it possible. You are an inspiration and a pleasure to
work with. You understood what we needed as individuals,
and you made it happen. We can't thank you enough! You are
truly amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out of storage our
artwork and items that make a home a home, we'll call you to
come over and help with their placement in our new space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and friendship. We
look forward to seeing you soon. Pam and Steve
Hi Kate, We want to thank you for being the perfect interior
designer! You came to us when we desperately needed help.
We didn't know where to begin or how to make anything
functional. What we did know was that we needed a new
space. We went from a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful
living space for us and it was through your wonderful design
that made it possible. You are an inspiration and a pleasure to
work with. You understood what we needed as individuals,
and you made it happen. We can't thank you enough! You are
truly amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out of storage our
artwork and items that make a home a home, we'll call you to
come over and help with their placement in our new space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and friendship. We
look forward to seeing you soon. Pam and Steve
designer! You came to us when we desperately needed help.
We didn't know where to begin or how to make anything
functional. What we did know was that we needed a new
space. We went from a vacant four-car garage to a beautiful
living space for us and it was through your wonderful design
that made it possible. You are an inspiration and a pleasure to
work with. You understood what we needed as individuals,
and you made it happen. We can't thank you enough! You are
truly amazing!
Next on the agenda -- as soon as we get out of storage our
artwork and items that make a home a home, we'll call you to
come over and help with their placement in our new space.
Thanks again for your professionalism and friendship. We
look forward to seeing you soon. Pam and Steve
May 2008
"Kate, You are an angel, an artist and a magician, all
rolled into one! I can't thank you enough for the
happiness that you have given to me and my family. It's
been almost two weeks since our redesign and I'm still on
cloud-9 over the amazing transformation that you
performed in our house. I'm not sure that I can find the
words to describe the many joys that you have given us.
For the first time since we've lived here it feels like home.
We love spending time in our living room and entertaining
in our dining room. We want to invite people in to enjoy
our space because our house now feels like such a warm
and inviting place. I really don't know how you did it Kate!
You managed to take all the design thoughts that I threw
out at you and turn them into a gorgeous reality in just
one day...something that I spent a year trying to do and
never succeeded, you did in less than 24 hours! I want to
thank you for reading my mind and bringing my vision of a
beautifully designed home into reality...and my husband
wants to thank you for staying within our budget.
What a blessing to have met you, Kate. You are an
amazing person and you couldn't be better at what you
do. You are a joy to work with and you can be sure that
we'll be calling you again. Feel free to use me as a
reference any time--I will sing your praises. Thank you! "
Dawn
"Kate, You are an angel, an artist and a magician, all
rolled into one! I can't thank you enough for the
happiness that you have given to me and my family. It's
been almost two weeks since our redesign and I'm still on
cloud-9 over the amazing transformation that you
performed in our house. I'm not sure that I can find the
words to describe the many joys that you have given us.
For the first time since we've lived here it feels like home.
We love spending time in our living room and entertaining
in our dining room. We want to invite people in to enjoy
our space because our house now feels like such a warm
and inviting place. I really don't know how you did it Kate!
You managed to take all the design thoughts that I threw
out at you and turn them into a gorgeous reality in just
one day...something that I spent a year trying to do and
never succeeded, you did in less than 24 hours! I want to
thank you for reading my mind and bringing my vision of a
beautifully designed home into reality...and my husband
wants to thank you for staying within our budget.
What a blessing to have met you, Kate. You are an
amazing person and you couldn't be better at what you
do. You are a joy to work with and you can be sure that
we'll be calling you again. Feel free to use me as a
reference any time--I will sing your praises. Thank you! "
Dawn