Saturday, 29 November 2014

Colour refresh - Chapdelaine Residence

Happy to once again work with my client Raquel, I was asked to freshen up her kitchen, dining area, living room and hallway with some happy and fresh colours. A native of Brazil, with beautiful artwork adorning her home and splashes of colour everywhere, Raquel is not afraid of colour. Since we live on the westcoast, which means a lot of rain in the fall and winter months, I was requested to find colours that would brighten their family home while maintaining an aura of warmth. Utilizing Benjamin Moore colours, I encouraged Raquel to paint her kitchen and dining area in Woodlawn Blue HC-147 and the great room and hallway in Desert Tan 2153-50. Well, as you'll see from the following photos, the results are beautiful! Happy client and happy design consultant! 

So, next time you're not sure how to freshen up your space consider a new colour palette; it could be all your space needs to feel rejuvenated!

Dee :)






Thursday, 27 November 2014

Janay Legge Designs - Facebook Refresh!

Love Janay Legge Designs' new logo? I love it too! I helped her refresh her logo a while ago and now she's updated her Facebook page with the new look. Check out Janay's page for stunningly beautiful wrap bracelets. Christmas is just around the corner after all!! Dee:)




Thank you Deesign by Deanna McIsaac for the logo refresh.
Love it!

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Creative Project - Charged Install Services Inc. Business Card

With over 18 years of experience in the automotive industry, Charged Install Services Inc. takes pride in providing expert mobile electronic installations and is dedicated to delivering quality professional service. With Catalin Capota at the helm, Charged Install Services Inc. offers on-site service throughout the Vancouver area as well as Vancouver Island.

The Deesign Project - When I was approached by Catalin to "re-charge" his business card I immediately wanted to simplify the information on the card and tie-in the look of the card with the company logo and website and make the card a visual, bold graphic statement. Key contact information was kept and the card now enhances the Charged Install Services Inc. brand.

Monday, 6 October 2014

Get Vintage Inspired — Mark your calendars for November 15 for The Olde Farmhouse at Christmas!

I loved to help bring Leah's vision to life once more with this market postcard —mark your calendars for November 15, 2014 for The Olde Farmhouse at Christmas! Visit Leah and the 60+ vendors from 9am-4pm at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge. For more information check out Leah's website, http://www.theoldefarmhouse.ca/vintage-market/ or her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/theoldefarmhouse.caHappy shopping! Dee:)

The Deesign Project - create a 5x7 inch 2-sided, full-colour market postcard for The Olde Farmhouse at Christmas.

Friday, 26 September 2014

Drive Smart — The Doorhanger Project for Charged Install Services Inc.

I love meeting new people and new clients are no exception! One of my newest clients, Catalin Capota of Charged Install Services Inc., was recently referred to me by my friend Kim.
Catalin's company, Charged Install Services Inc., offers expert mobile electronic installations and is dedicated to delivering quality professional service to any fleet size or private individual. With many years of experience in the automotive industry and thousands of vehicles serviced, Charged Install Services can meet all your mobile installation needs. 

The Deesign Project - to create a 2-sided full-colour doorhanger that would embody the Charged Install Services brand while promoting two Parrot hands free systems that they professionally install.

So, if you're in the market for a hands-free device installed by a certified and professional company, look no further! Check out Catalin at http://www.chargedinstall.ca/

Dee:)




Friday, 4 July 2014

Country Corner Vintage Market - July 26 and 27

I'm excited to have been involved in the creation of some collateral marketing material for the Country Corner Vintage Market, a new addition to Country Fest! If you're going to be in the Maple Ridge area on July 26 or 27 check out the Country Corner Vintage Market at the Albion Fairgrounds. For more information about this event please check out the Country Fest website,www.mrpmcountryfest.com.

The Deesign Project - to create a 3-up flyer on 8.5x11 size paper that is suitable for copying for the Country Corner Vintage Market, a new addition to Country Fest.

Friday, 13 June 2014

Reveal - The Prairie Girls Vintage Market Postcard!

I'm so happy to reveal the market postcard for Tanya, of The Vintage Verandah and Leah, of The Olde Farmhouse, who, together are combining their talents and love of all things vintage and shabby with the launch of The Prairie Girls Vintage Market!!! With both of these ladies already having successful markets and businesses individually, they are sure to be doubly successful in their partnership as The Prairie Girls.

So, on September 20, if you're in the area of Cochrane, Alberta, check out The Prairie Girls Vintage Market where I'm sure you'll find an array of treasures to take home with you!!!

Wishing these ladies much success in their joint venture together,
Dee :)

The Deesign Project - to create a market postcard that is full-colour, double-sided to help promote the first (and hopefully first of many!!) The Prairie Girls Vintage Market. Font choices, colour and imagery all help to set the tone for this new market.

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Revised Business Card for Janay Legge

In my design sphere of graphic design I've been revamping a good friend's business card. Check out the new biz card for Janay Legge of Janay Legge Designs. She has a very keen eye when it comes to design, so I'm so glad she loves her new card!
Dee:)



The Deesign Project - to take Janay's old business card and breathe new life into it. Working together and utilizing Janay's old card as inspiration I made her new card more graphic and visually appealing. Who doesn't love turquoise! 

You can find out more about Janay and her beautiful, one of a kind wrap bracelets on her blog —http://janayleggedesigns.blogspot.ca/ or her FB page —https://www.facebook.com/JanayLeggeDesigns! I own a couple of her bracelets and they are gorgeous!

Monday, 5 May 2014

Spring has sprung! Getting ready for summer...

It's been a while since my last post, but I've been busy working away outside in my garden and yard. It's that time of year! Clearing out the weeds and dead bits of plant materials to make way for upcoming plants and the beauty they reveal as they grow and bloom.

A midst all this beauty I've been attempting to revamp an old patio set we have owned for several years. Despite a bit of rust, the chairs and table are in good condition. So, I've been going to town spray painting the chairs and table to rejuvenate them and give them a new lease on life! I've found a product that is in an oil-rubbed bronze finish and can be applied to metal, wood, and plastic! Needless to say, I've fallen in love with this product!!! Pictures to be posted momentarily....LOL! It's a work still in progress. I've already bought some beautiful red cushions for the chairs. I'm so excited to have the project done so I can sit back and relax in one of my "new" chairs and sip on a nice cold drink!

Next project...I've already bought a sample pot of Ce Ce Caldwell's Myrtle Beach Sand paint to revamp a side table in my family room and some clear wax. So, stay tuned! Before and after pictures to follow!

What spring design projects are you working on? I'd love to hear about them!

Dee:)


Friday, 28 February 2014

Mark your calendars for June 14, 2014 for The Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market!

The Deesign Project - starting off with a beautiful vintage floral image we found that Leah and I LOVED was my jumping off point for this version of The Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market.'s postcard. Drawing from the colours of the vintage floral and adding a distressed overlay screen with a twine detail created a beautiful vintage vibe market postcard that Leah loved. 

With over 55 vendors gathered together at the barns at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge for a day of "Junking" — Antiques, vintage, collectibles, handmade, jewelry, farmhouse, re-purposed, re-finished, shabby chic, The Olde Farmhouse Vintage Market is sure to be another great day for junkers and collectors!!! Only a $5.00 admission (children 12 and under are free) and with plenty of free parking — you must mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14 9am-4pm to take part in this special treasure fest. If it's like Leah's other markets, you'll be sure to walk away with a special and unique items! I know I always do!

Dee:)

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Pet Lover Show Banner and Poster for Western Dog Grooming School

Been working away for my new client, Tera, of Western Dog Grooming School and The Dog-Gone Grooming Salon in Maple Ridge, http://www.604groomer.ca/. Tera will be at the Tradex Feb.15 & 16 for the Pet Lover Show in Abbotsford, Booth 529. So, if you're attending, pop by and say "hi". What a lovely lady. What can I say...I have the best clients!


Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Arlene and Gerry's Small Kitchen Revamp

Working with small spaces can sometimes pose quite the challenge and when it came to Arlene and Gerry's apartment kitchen renovation this was no exception. Choosing colours and materials that worked together that flowed visually with the rest of the space and didn't create too much visual contrast was key, plus working within their moderate budget and current layout was essential. Lucky for Arlene, Gerry was quite the handyman and was able to tackle a lot of the installation projects, including the flooring and lighting, himself. Handy=Money savings!!

The result of their hard work, along with my guidance, is showcased below. The before and after displays just how a little vision and careful selection of materials can transform a ho-hum space into a functional and beautiful kitchen.

Dee :)

BEFORE

AFTER



Friday, 10 January 2014

Mardi Gras Casino Night February 22 - Save the date!


I'm excited to be involved in the marketing once again for Maple Ridge's Kanaka Creek Elementary PAC's fundraiser Casino Night. This year it's a Mardi Gras theme. How fun!

The event will be held Saturday, February 22. The doors open at 6pm for all the fun to start —
Gourmet Catered Dinner . Casino Games . Live Music . Cash Bar . Live & Silent Auctions . Wall of Wine!
Proceeds from this evening will go toward drama programming, technology for Kanaka students and improved signage for the school.

Early Bird Ticket Price $55.00 (Before January 31), $60.00 Ticket Price as of February 1. Tickets may be purchased at the Kanaka Creek Elementary Office. http://kcpac.sd42.ca/index.html