Testimonials

Sarah Merkel
Relationship: Client
Project Date: February 2018
This was our first time hiring a professional and we were very pleased. She listened to our needs and got an idea of who we were an what we valued. We appreciated the designs she created for our new space and the tips she gave.

Diane Kydd
Relationship: Client
Project Date: March 2018
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
We hired Arlene to help us down size from house to condo. She helped choose wisely from our house furniture and then select the new pieces we would need. She arranged the furniture in the condo and finished by providing window treatments. The result has been very satisfying making a difficult journey quite simple in nature. We found Arlene to be approachable, pleasant, and creative. It was a pleasure working with her.

Maya Pande
Relationship: Client
Project Date: October 2017
Project Price: Less than $1,000
We weren't quite sure what to do with our basement to make it more livable. We hired Arlene to help us design our living space. She came up with great ideas for the space, some we hadn't ever considered. She set up contractor consultations very quickly, something I know would not have happened without her. And I felt the contractors took us more seriously with Arlene at the appointments. She was easy to work with. She listened to our ideas and our concerns and helped our plans match our budget. I recommend working with Arlene.

Kelly Monaghan
Relationship: Client
Project Date: December 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
We are so happy we found Arlene! We are Stratford "summer people" who wanted to spend more time in this lovely town. We rented an unfurnished flat, so we were starting from scratch. The space is small, as is our budget, and Arlene rose to the challenge wonderfully. Her intimate knowledge of local sources was invaluable, not to mention her keen eye for what will work in limited space. She gave us free rein to search out bargains on our own, but kept a steadying hand on the tiller as it were so the rooms came together nicely. We recommend her enthusiastically.

Shelley Gianino
Relationship: Client
Project Date: August 2017
Project Price: $1,000 - $9,999
Arlene has been most helpful with planning & executing a plan for our family room. She is easy to work with & has great taste. I am very happy with the final product & it didn't break the bank. The quality is very good with reasonable prices!

Susan Bird
Relationship: Client
Project Date: April 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
Arlene worked with many of the things I already owned, blending in new pieces to create a room I was more than pleased with. She made suggestions that fit my own style & preferences, guiding me as I journeyed through our renovation. Without her help, I'm sure the results would not be as polished or complete. The value she brought to the project cannot be undersold!

Carol Miller
Relationship: Client
Project Date: July 2017
Project Price: more than $100,000
I have worked with Arlene on 2 renovations and now a new house. I find her easy to work with, to the point and respectful of my ideas and very open with her suggestions. I have never regretted following her direction. My husband said:" I think it's time to call Arlene". Now that's saying something!

Jean Greenough
Relationship: Client
Project Date: May 2017
Project Price: $10,000 - $49,999
We have had many decorators that we have worked with. What I like about you is that you understand that we have 3 homes and you try to work with what we have. All 3 of our homes are different. Dallas has Tuscany bones, here it is a mixture of traditional and modern and Florida has always been very colourful. We live our lives going from one home to the next to be with friends and family. Because each of our homes are different, we feel like we are one vacation all the time. The difference is that these vacation homes have memories and that is what I like about you. You do not discard everything, you still make memories work and because it is a vacation home you do not go over the top.