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Colleen Skawronik is the owner of Artistic Designs by Colleen. With 30 years of experience in event planning, Colleen is well known for her stunning event designs and personal touches. With Hot Holiday Homes just weeks away, Colleen took some time to answer our questions and tell us a bit more about her involvement as a designer for Hot Holiday Homes.
Click Here for more information and tickets for Hot Holiday Homes and read on below to learn more about Artistic Designs by Colleen.
Click Here for more information and tickets for Hot Holiday Homes and read on below to learn more about Artistic Designs by Colleen.
Where can people find you or your business online?
On Facebook Business Page at
On LinkedIn at
On Pinterest...
What do you always find yourself saying?
I love my business we are a one stop shop
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Whoopi Goldberg
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose?
President Obama
Who inspires you?
My Staff & customers
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
November 01-2013
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about our work. We moved our business form Alberta in 2006 and have been working hard to get our name known. We are totally a One Stop Shop! We specialize in Amazing Florals for Weddings, Corporate and every day.
We carry specialty rentals such as linens, Chair covers, unbelievable candelabra's and Crystal Globes. We also set up and deliver to any of the venues for our customers. We love to do Gourmet gift baskets. We love what we do!
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
We love our customers and the events that we have done for them. We do alot of weddings at Sparkling Hill and they love what we do.We have done some amazing high end events and it does make us proud.
Telus Skins Event - we did the decor at the Delta Grand 3 years ago. That was exciting.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Donald Trump for business savvy and he is open minded. Arlene from the Dragon's Den demontrates the vision and expertise. Oprah her open mindness and she would mentor and support our dreams.
How did you first hear about Hot Holiday Homes?
Newspaper
Why did you decide to get involved with Hot Holiday Homes?
It is what we like to do. My staff and I love Christmas and we all enjoy decorating. I am very competitive and love to show our work off. It is also for a good cause and if we all can raise the dollars for the Ballet , then we are happy.
How would you describe your design? Is there a theme?
Elegant
Where did the inspiration for your design come from?
The home we are decorating has architechural character inviting decor and a welcoming presence.
Which aspect of your involvement in Hot Holiday Homes are you most looking forward to? What can people expect when they attend Hot Holiday Homes?
We hope that they will experience the warm, engaging WOW factor. They can take ideas and use them in their own home.
Do you have any holiday tips? (Cooking, Hosting, Decor, Gift Giving, etc)
Simple elegance keeps the atmosphere focused on the family and Christmas traditions.
Where is your favourite place to dine in Kelowna?
The Keg
What is your favourite store in Kelowna?
Modern Accents
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Swimming
If I could change 1 thing about Kelowna, it would be
Please sychronize the traffic lights on Highway 97
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Kelowna is absolutely beautiful, it is a four seasons playground. Moderate temperatures, fabulous people and great wine.
Some general comments I would like to share are
Artistic Designs by Colleen stands by her tag line:
If you dream it, we'll design it!
Whether the job is big or small we put our heart into it.
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