Recognition from clients provides inspiration and satisfaction for a job well done. The following excerpts are from client appreciation notes.
1) Catherine, Catherine, Catherine.......You've done it again; you've outdone yourself! The framing is exquisite and the picture looks gorgeous in it. Plus, it blends with the wall and carpet colours so beautifully. Truly an amazing job!!
Harriet is ecstatic as am I.
Meredith Staples
Kanata
2) Wayne and I are so pleased! The bathroom is stylish and warm. Great job! Wayne and I are so happy with ALL the renos and accessorizing that were done to our home. Thank you.
Heather Beamish (Kanata)
3) I am writing to you as a professional painter. I have often told my clients that the difference between painting for someone who has used the services of a decorator and one who has not is like day and night. The demeanour of a client who has used a decorator is entirely different - they approach the job with an air of certainty that the colours are going to go with the room furnishings, as well as flow with each other. All of the uncertainly about colour selection has been removed.
Over the past few months, I have painted behind your Allison Parsons on at least five occasions. Without exception, her clients have been extremely pleased with all her colour selections. Typical comments that I receive are as follows : "she is terrific - a real delight to work with", "I would never have picked those colours on my own but WOW!" "I really love them; she knows what should be done, but is flexible enough that she listened to our comments and concerns and came up with compromises we all liked."
I just thought you would want to know what your clients are saying to me.
Meredith Staples, Finishing Touches.
4) Our entire house is a tribute to Catherine. She has decorated/furnished our entire home over a period of approx. eight years and it is nothing less than a WOW! We are not understated people and Catherine has risen to every challenge along the way to making our home outstanding. The compliments we continue to receive are endless....Harriet.
5) Hi Catherine; I wanted to thank you for your design work for our new kitchen!! The installation is 90% complete and it is spectacular and has exceeded our expectations in every manner!! Your experience and vision were invaluable and lead us through the decisions we just could not manage ourselves. You have answered any doubts in our minds regarding the investment in your services, we would never have achieved this result without you!!
Thank you,
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Jim and Debra Levie
6) Dear Catherine,
I am pleased to provide you with this letter of reference for your services.
Embarking on a major renovation of my bedrooms, hallway, stairs and office was a necessary, but scary endeavor for me to undertake last year. How do I pick the colours, the flooring, the furniture and the drapery to make everything look stunning? What do I do about the awkward closet design? What materials do I use to ensure longevity and meet the needs of my animals? What if I get it wrong? The last thing I need is to have to redo any of the work.. it needed to be done right the first time.
That's where CPI Interiors comes into the picture. I needed expert help - someone who could understand my special needs and respond accordingly. From our first meeting I knew we could work together on achieving a result that was not only gorgeous, but also practical. I had been toying with the idea of a custom wall-to-wall wardrobe to replace the closet and before I could mention it, Catherine suggested that it would be the best solution. I also had special flooring requirements and Catherine came through with a flooring that met my exact needs. The end results speak for themselves. It's hard to believe that I'm living in the same house!
I look forward to working with you when the time comes to renovate the main floor of my home.
Sincerely,
Lynn Lefevre
7) Hi Catherine,
Entertaining over the holiday season was even more of a joy than usual, with our freshly redone entryway, living room and dining room impressing our guests. The icing on the cake was finding the new Benjamin Moore colour-trends flyer published during the construction phase of the project with its photo of almost an exact replica of our new entryway, right down to the wall colour. This is probably the first time we have ever been ahead of a trend.
After doing so many renovation projects on our own, one of the most pleasant aspects of using a designer was how well the various projects came together, with tradesmen arriving and finishing on time. We would never have been able to arrange that on our own. As a final stamp of approval, both our daughters love the final result, an unheard of situation for all our other projects.
Tom and Peggy Vice
8) Hi Allison,
Wow, what a great kitchen; thank you for (sending) the before and after pictures. I can hardly wait to get started next spring on some other rooms.
Cheers,
Marsha
9) Hi Allison,
I also wanted to let you know how beautiful the colors look. You helped us choose a really nice color pallet and while it’s difficult to really visualize using little color blocks, the real life result is beautiful. Thanks for that.
Your follow up with respect to the painting and the couch repair is also very much appreciated. Overall I’ve been extremely satisfied with your service and expertise. I hope you’ll share this feedback with your manager. Great job, well done!
Cheers. Glenna
10) CPI Interiors did a great job for me. Kitchen renovation, furniture selection and subsequent purchase for family and living rooms. We contracted with CPI Interiors to assist us with colour selections, furniture ordering and selections, and a kitchen design. All of these items were looked after thoughtfully and carefully, and we are delighted with the finished product. The company provided their services on time and on budget (except for a couple of changes that we made after the project was under way which were handled professionally and done according to my specifications). We have recommended this firm to our friends and colleagues, and would definitely use them again.
Wendy Bell, Stittsville
11) Catherine, I've been meaning to contact you. I have decided to paint my apartment myself using the colours that you recommended. I'm half done now, and they are gorgeous. Thank you so much. I never could have picked those colours myself. I will definitely recommend you to everybody I know.
Sherry Thompson
12) Catherine Pulcine understands her business exceptionally well and provides advice and services which make the outcome outstanding. She is very professional, extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I have been involved with CPI Interiors for almost 10 years. In that time Catherine Pulcine has provided outstanding service to me and many of my clients. As a professional renovator I depend on professional service and advice. I get it from CPI Interiors.
Jim Levie, President, Home Scope Residential Construction Management
13) Hi Catherine,
Our family room looks totally awesome!!!! Everything is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Wayne and I are so very pleased! Thank you!
Heather
14) "Thank you again for all the work you have done to make our home look like our palace."
Ms. T.W.
15) Hi Catherine,
Just wanted to let you know that we have had our home painted the exact colors you recommended and it looks fantastic! I never would have guessed that those particular colors and combination would have complemented our home but your choices are a great change to our previously beige home! Thank you so much, we are very pleased.
Thanks,
Bona & Sandro Savone
16) "We are absolutely THRILLED with what our new house is going to be like. Catherine Pulcine Interiors are WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD!!! I know it sounds so extravagant to have a decorator, but we have found them to be worth every penny. When you think of it, you are investing thousands of dollars in a house, so a few hundred extra for expert advice is money well spent, IF you have an excellent, practical decorator, who knows your taste and furnishings and the depth (or lack thereof) of your pockets. While Jim and I know what we like when we see it, the decorator makes sure that we are putting our money to best use and that our planning adheres to good design principles. For example, The kitchen cabinet company asked us, "What style of crown molding do you like on your cabinets?" (imagine about 20 styles on display). We had NO clue, but our decorator knew instantly which went with our style and furnishings. This is only one example of hundreds of helpful things she did for us yesterday."
Mr & Mrs. W.
17) "Dear Catherine, on behalf of the Program Committee of the W.O. Mitchell School I would like to thank you for being a Community Reader during our Literacy Month Program.
The enjoyment you brought to Ms. Reid's class may have been evident to you, but you may not be aware of the impact that you had on the rest of the students at W.O. Mitchell. Having you, a member of our community, take time from your busy schedule to enrich the lives of our students, sent a powerful message to the entire school population. It made every student, teacher, and parent aware that we are all just a piece of the bigger picture, and gave everyone a wonderful sense of community.
As the Chairperson of the Program Committee, I have received numerous positive comments from our teachers, principal, and students themselves.
Thank you and congratulations for having such a positive impact on our students."
Sincerely,
Cheryl Vaillant
Program Chair
W.O. Mitchell School Council
18) "Dear Catherine, on behalf on BNI Kanata 2 Chapter, I would like to thank you for your presentation. It was enjoyed by all."
Brenda Marshall, BNI Kanata 2 Chapter
19) "We were especially pleased with the way in which you incorporated our existing furniture and accessories with new items to create a totally new and exciting look. Most importantly, we feel that our home is a reflection of ourselves - of our own tastes and lifestyle that you have been able to showcase to their best advantage."
Mr. & Mrs. G.
20)"Thank you very much for the revised floor plan. It looks great! We're looking forward to taking the next step and will be in touch with you if we need ideas or help. It was a pleasure working with you."
Maria
