Gold Dust Collective
About
I provide design/styling services as well as organizing/editing for your home or business. I have many years of experience as a visual merchandiser and space maker. My style is eclectic, emphasising natural materials and an aesthetic that feels alive, radiant and clutter free. That said, I strive to help you create a home that is a visual reflection of your personal style. We work together to find ways to integrate a new way of living into your space so that whatever we do, you're able to maintain it over time, and further that you feel truly at home. I am a certified feng-shui practitioner as well and bring that depth of understanding to every project. A project can take anywhere from a day to several months, depending on the needs of the client. My website has a portfolio of my work as well as more about what we do. http://golddustcollective.com
I enjoy most working with people. I love the myriad expressions of peoples lives and how integral the relationship between a person and their surrounding are. I get a high degree of satisfaction out of the transformational process of working with spaces and the issues that create dysfunction in them. And then there's making beauty for beauty's sake.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We meet in person to discuss goals and determine a strategy. Once we know what is desired, we come up with a budget and time frame within with to execute our goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Feng Shui practitioner
4 years visual merchandising in retail setting
10 years design/styling/staging
2 years photostyling
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I charge a one time consultation fee for up to an hour. From there it is either an hourly rate or a bid.
How did you get started in this business?
Pure passion. It's something I've done my whole life, before making it a career. I've always altered my physical surroundings to try to make them more beautiful and functional.
What types of customers have you worked with?
All types. Simple projects where someone just needs some new ideas to handholding folks through the process of decluttering and reorganizing to designing a new space from scratch.
Describe a recent project you are fond of.
A historic remodel transforming an abandoned house into a contemporary, stylish AirBnB and part time home. It was a perfectly deightful combo of contemporary and classic.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Make sure you hire someone who really listens to your needs and gets your aesthetic. Regardless of what their personal aesthetic is, the ability to hone in on yours as well as your personal style-of-living is what will result in the most satisfaction for you as the client.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is the budget.
What is the goal.
What are the limitations of a project.
Are they ready to begin.