JUST the THING Interiors | Our Clients Write . . .

[ Celebrating 20 Years of Creating Personalized Interiors ]

W. Wickens writes . . .
"I bought a condo from floor plans and waited 2yrs for it to be built. To say I was excited when I got the keys was the understatement of the century. But where to start?! I had no idea what colours to paint, what to put on the windows or how to organize my limited space.

I'm a single guy who knows absolutely nothing about decorating. Truth is, I didn't even know how to describe what I liked or even wanted. I was completely lost.

Mary made everything easy. She was extremely patient, took the time to listen and helped me select a dÈcor that is not only perfect, it's totally me! I am so proud of my new home and I would like to thank Mary for making it a reality."

The Campbells write . . .
". . . thank you ever so much for everything you've done for us; you have been very professional and easy to work with and we appreciate the guidance
you gave us."

C. Chenier and M. Jackson write . . .
"The condo looked so lovely when we got home last night. I think we used the word 'wow' at least 20 times.

We really enjoyed working with you on this project. We started off with a tangled mess of ideas and likes/dislikes and you helped us transform this into coherent style that is perfect for us.

We will be in touch again when we are ready to tackle the bedroom!

Thank you so much for all your work."

F. Murray writes . . .
"Wow!!! When I walked in I could not believe how wonderful everything looks -- is this really my place?? All of the furniture is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much. You have done an amazing job. I am so so happy!!!

. . . You are truly very talented as all of your choices have been bang on. I definitely get the wow factor when I walk in to my place. It is also very comfortable, cozy and welcoming which is something I really wanted. I haven't decided what my favourite thing is as I love all the pieces."

C. Zeldin writes . . .
"It's so rare to work with a professional who really cares . . . someone who cares about fit, about budget, about timelines and about people. Mary took the time to understand how we would use the room. She probed with questions that made us really think about its use, today and into the future. She wanted to make sure we were looking long-term when it came to colour choices and accessories. She wandered our house and observed how we lived to gauge our personality to create the right "look and feel". All these unique techniques Mary used truly made it a pleasure to work with her. Not only did she transform an important room in our house, but managed to offer advice and value-add on other aspects of our home. We enjoyed shopping together for the finishing touches. And, she worked well with "Mark the painter" and all the other suppliers who helped to create our lovely living & dining room. I know that in the years to come we'll manage to find other "excuses" to work with Mary . . . oh yeah, and transform other living areas in our house too!"

P. White writes . . .
"I had a small kitchen with limited cupboard space. My budget was limited yet I wanted a new look. Mary designed a kitchen that provided with both a display area for my dishes, as well as enough space for everything else. I had not wanted to replace my appliances as this time so Mary worked with me to select cabinetry that created a feel of warmth and style.

The prospect of choosing materials for backsplash, countertop, etc. was daunting, but Mary helped to make this an enjoyable task. She selected a few samples based on discussions with me and then I was able to choose what I liked best. I now have a kitchen that I love and all of this within the budget that I had planned.

Mary's expertise in selecting colours and materials is reflected in my new kitchen. I would recommend Mary to anyone who is considering remodeling big or small. She is great to work with."

C. Ireland writes . . .
"I have never had any interest, inclination or talent in or for interior decorating. However, having purchased a new condominium unit in a building to be constructed, I realized I needed guidance and advice from a professional in this field.

I required Mary's services for selecting living room / dining room furniture and completing the colour and upgrades selection with my builder.

From my initial contact with Mary by e-mail, which she responded to promptly, and in all our meetings and subsequent e-mails, either to discuss the process or look at furnishings, Mary has understood my specific requirements and in particular, my limited budget.

Mary has taken a process that I had expected to be overwhelming, intimidating, confusing and tedious and has made it a pleasurable experience. She has provided me with excellent advice throughout and has managed to calm my fears with patience and her well-rounded knowledge and experience in interior decorating.

I highly recommend Mary for any decorating challenge you may have, big or small."

Dr. S. Nusinowitz writes . . .
"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful job you did in redecorating my new home. Your service was "all inclusive" in that you were there in the planning stage right through to the final touches. The outcome was magnificent. This view was shared not only myself but my family and friends. You were able to factor in my busy business hours, lack of previous experience in decorating and purchasing home furniture and you came up with a house that felt like a true home. And you did this all within budget!

As a result of my experience with you, I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending your services and would welcome any inquiries by any of your future potential clients."

The Sabharwals write . . .
"...thanks and appreciation for creating a beautiful home for us. Almost a year later, and I still can't get over how wonderful everything looks, and how functional everything works.

Thank you for your help and patience in leading us through the decorating process. You took into consideration our family's differing needs and desires, presented us with great ideas, narrowed down our choices and options, gave us space to make decisions, and kept us on track with our budget and timeline.

It was a real pleasure working with you, and we look forward to working with you again on our next decorating project!"

E. Keshen writes . . .
"(The kitchen manufacturer) referred someone to come and see my kitchen yesterday. She loved it, and asked how I was able to coordinate everything so well. Of course, I gave her your name . . . She said my main floor is so magnificent, that if I went to sell the house, it would sell in one day. She has friends who have my model of house, and she said you would never believe it was the same house. Thanks again for all your help."

F. Shuber writes . . .
"I was referred to JUST the THING by some friends whose new apartment I found quite charming. Being in a similar situation of having to down-size from a much larger home, I decided to consult with her during the construction phase of my new condo. From my floor plans, Mary developed a design concept for me to suit my new lifestyle and make the most of the limited space. When the time came to choose the finishes for my suite, she accompanied me to the design center to assist in selecting materials to complement the look we were after.

Planning ahead of time allowed us to edit my belongings, refurbish the pieces I would keep, and take delivery of new pieces in time for the move. As a result, the transition was smooth and relatively stress-free. Since then, Mary has continued to assist me with the finishing touches.

I love what we have created together, and have had many compliments from my friends and family on my warm and inviting new home."

A. Izso writes . . .
"I want to express my gratitude to Mary for working with me to make my home a comfortable and beautiful place to be. I have worked with Mary for many years and have always found her to be creative, honest, efficient, practical and mindful of my budget. She has worked with me, respecting my personal taste and those things that are important to me. The result is always both stylish and practical. Often, simple rearrangement of furniture, personal items or pictures has made a room seem fresh and new. The results have definitely stood the test of time!

Mary's creativity never ceases to amaze me. She has an excellent eye for colour and fabric. I continue to get compliments on window treatments that have been in place for some years. Mary's eye for organization considering our family's needs makes life easier. She works hard and always responds in an efficient and timely manner. I have recommended Mary to friends and family members. Each prefers different styles but everyone has been very satisfied. I look forward to working with Mary for many years to come."