About Me

Thanks for stopping by my page and learning more about me. I believe it’s never too late for anything – or any change.

I have been a  business leader with extensive experience in the banking, finance, travel, mortgage, and education sector. I had always dreamed of being my own boss, following in my family’s footsteps of entrepreneurship, and having my own business.

As a person, I am faith-filled and share that openly. I believe all things are possible with a positive mindset—the ability to turn tragedy into triumph. Recently I had an epiphany: I much preferred decorating my house over anything I’ve done in my career; it’s my obsession. Life is too short not to be the most authentic version of “yourself” and do what you love. So why am I not doing this?

My foray into entrepreneurship first began in 2000. Inspired by my childhood home growing up, my mother herself, a certified interior designer, and my idols Martha Stewart and Sarah Richardson, my great appreciation for Ethan Allan interiors and beautiful homes, I realized early on that my great eye for design was more than a passion. A decision was made to leave the numbers world for good and become a lifestyle/event planner/wedding coordinator/interior decorator. The company was named Blake Touch after my family name and that special added touch. I started building my portfolio decorating pro bono for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence and Rotary Events, to name a few, and for friends.

Fortunately, I was selected to participate in a government-sponsored Woman’s Entrepreneur program advancing selected business startups with funding when the world as we know it changed on September 11, 2001. My business plan was turned down, and I was not one of the candidates selected for the grant as the would-be panel felt that the world didn’t need event planners at the time… as it turned out, they could not have been more wrong, that’s precisely what the world needed, and I should have followed my instincts. I just never dared to pursue it until now.

Subsequently, I have resurrected Blake Touch and am working hard with my team of  “advisors” of other women entrepreneurs to create a unique seasonal and home decorating business to help busy homeowners transform their homes for the holiday season and throughout.

As a self-taught designer, I’ve learned to trust myself from the start and the advice of friends. What sets me apart is that I am authentic and accessible, and exactly who I am here and behind the scenes. I am fast, I learn quickly, and I can easily transition. I am responsive and sympathetic to clients’ needs. And most importantly, I know how to work and stick within budget! That, together with my love of planning, organizing, and creating with my business acumen, makes this a perfect dream business for me!