Wednesday, November 24, 1999 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER B5 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS P assion and talent equate decorating wizardry W ho better to ask for deco rating tips than Sandra Nash? Her business, SaMi's, was born eight years ago after several years of helping friends and associates who fre quently sought her advice and talent when decorating their homes. She's passionate about her work! With the assistance of Mike Nash (the "Mi" of SaMi's) they also provide a professional installa tion package. Her repertoire includes design ing and fabricating window cover ings for restaurants (Pearl's, PHOTOS BY PETER MCCUSKER Sarducci's, Dick's, and The Mustard Grille); and model homes/sales offices (the Baillie Estate, The Bel Air Estate, P ictu red is a n exam ple of S a n d ra 's Belsito Homes, Glen Orchard Homes, and The Parsonage). She deco rativ e talen t in h e r own hom e. conducts workshops for new homeowners of Tribute Homes. She has appeared on the hit television show "Sue Warden CraftScapes" on the Life Network and her window coverings are featuring in Sue's new book entitled "Sue Warden Creative Decor" featuring beautiful and inspired projects for every room. Published by MacMillan Canada, "Creative Decor", is available at better book and craft stores across Canada. Their thriving business generates new clients simply by word of mouth and referrals. One loyal Oakville client flew Sandra on their private 747 to do their new custom built home abroad. Sandra says, "It's all in the details", which is demonstrated in the quality of workmanship using fine fabrics and trims. Her collections of high-end decorative accessories such as pillows; wall hangings; table runners; place mats, photo albums, tree skirts and fireplace mantle covers are proof. These unique pieces are accents today, heirlooms tomorrow. Sandra says that decorating in the 90's isn't about status or impressing others. It is about comfort and satisfy ing oneself - creating a comfortable environment in which to entertain, At this busy time we would like to remind you work and live. People increasingly of the value and appreciation garden long for a cozy retreat from the rigors maintenance products will receive when of a tough world and are seeking inno someone finds them under the Christmas tree. vative ways to feel good in their Visit us for a selection of hedge trimmers, homes. The expression "Home is leaf blowers, snowblowers, lawnmowers, where the heart is" has become a and chain saws. lifestyle. You must be true to what you like no matter what's in fashion. In The perfect useful gift. truth, the job of decorating a home is never over, it simply evolves as your ECHO FuTiTil E 0 E 0 Q needs and tastes change. SaMi's is committed to using quali ty materials while working "with a budget" (it sounds more positive than "on a budget" which suggests short cuts). 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