Jo on Design and Decorating:
I like to compare my design style to a chameleon. I am able to blend my style with my surroundings, meaning I am able to change my views to fit those existing pieces or personalities for whom I am helping. However with every design I bring a clean lined approach with balance and comfort, plus every room should have a conversational piece within!
Jo’s Background:
Jo graduated with a B.A from a Liberal Arts School in New York City, during which she had the opportunity to explore Europe studying colour and architecture while attending London’s City University. Jo’s passion for design has been showcased on HGTV, Discovery Channel, CTV Marilyn Denis, CBC Steven and Chris, CityTV, Rogers Stations, CHCH, Global Morning Show and BT Toronto. She has also become the new design face of HGTV for their 2014 Critical Listing show. Her design expertise has been proven within the film industry as a Production Designer for a handful of films. She has been running her own successful business since 2005, which caters to clients design needs on any budget.
Jo has enjoyed the process of making a name for herself in the industry. She has developed a diverse client base and is most proud of being able to provide style and continuity for a range of personalities and decor preferences. One of Jo’s most proud adventures has been designing her own furniture line located in stores across Canada as well as a lighting collection for Artcraft lighting that is in major lighting stores across Canada and the U.S. She also has her own paint colour with Para Paints, and is in the middle of adding more products to her collections line up. To add to her list she is the Style Editor at Canadian Home Trends Magazine and has a monthly column in the Toronto Sun. As well Jo has been teaching at Humber College North Campus since 2010, developing young minds of the industry.
Jo is also an advocate for animal rescue groups and is the volunteer coordinator for Ontario’s Jack Russell Terrier Rescue Organization.
“Think Adopt for your next best friend and help stop puppy mills everywhere!”
