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L7i 12-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, April 16, 2002 -.NO j*Ob too big or small for local decorator Decorating Den Interior'Ys franchise owner ready to beautify homes of any size By STEVE LeBLANC The Champion With five children, Miltonian June Wilson probably bas a tougb timejust keepmng ber own home clean. But when not playing wife and mother, she's busy making other people's homes beautiful - domng sol for the past decade as the local franchise owner of Decorating Den Interiors. MsWilson said she's always had an eye for home decor, but did- ntactively build on that until after building a family. graduate of Sheridan Coilege. While primarily decorating for friends and neigbbours un tihe beginning, Ms Wilson's clientele gradually expanded and now includes a great deal of repeat business - from those in need of a simple colour consultation to those with fuil-scale refurnishing in mimd. While tbis offers thse decorating dynamo a variety in teris of the technical aspect of bier job, there's one common thread that accomn- panies almoat every project. Said Ms Wilson, "Most people are reaily nos sure what they want. They may have a slight ides, but just can't visualize it. It's my job to belp thein do tisas. I've got the eye." And nothing gives bier more pleasure than seeing a client's sat- isfied expression when scanning a new window treattnent, paint job or revamped roomn that they hadn't even envisioned. 1I absotutely love it," she said. "To sec people so happy with the work is really gratifying." 4 Ansd beautifying one's home doesn't have to be financially For those not wanting to break the bank 10 break out of a deco- rating rut, Ms Wilson is more than willing to work witb existing furniture. 1 'Often people may just want to reuphoîster, especially if it's an antic piece or s good quality frame," she salid. "Anti it's amnazing what just s few pillows can do in somne cases." Ms Wilson saiti she deals primarily witis local contractors "of higb quality" and makes sure to oversee Uic work personally. 1' . .'à . "I make sure that they're kecping people's homes clean. You 'e % ~ j don't want somebody comning in andi making a mess." And for those in apartinents or other modest-size dwellings, Ms Wilson stresseti there's neyer a job too sinail to get bier creasive juices flowing. But she often has to cap that when il cornes 10 hier own home. "Tbere's so much out there andi t love it ail, but with five clsil- dren you can't be changing tisings att the turne," quippeti Ms Photo by GRAHAM PAINE Wilson. "tt's kinti of like the carpenter that neyer gels bis own Milton decorator June Wilson displays sme of the many furnishing samples she uses ta hIp brighten up homes big house done. You've got t0 draw Uie tine." and smli as the local franchise owner of Decorating Den Interlors. Publishing Tues. April 23rd. The Canadian Champion is pleased to present a special feature of thanks to the 100, 000+ volunteers who give their time and support on a regular basis within the community. We extend our appreciation together with ail organizations recognizing the talents of our volunteers. 4x75 $1 9900 or 5x30 $1 20010 2x50 $75001 2x75 $1 20001 2x25 $5000 To be part of this very special feature contact your Canadian Champion rep at 905-878-2341. National Volunteer Week April 21 st - 27thf 2002 ---- ------- -- -----