Karla's Garden Studio

INTERIOR DESIGN: Specializing in custom stenciling, faux painting, mural painting, room staging, remixing, furniture placement...color and style consultations as well as, shopping for necessary items. Possessing a friendly, personable and professional manner, that creates confidence with each client's particular needs. I am very flexible with every individual's vision, style, taste and budget, while introducing my own ideas, concepts and style so that we can blend the two to create a wonderful and tastefully done project. Since 1981 FLORAL DESIGN: creating custom floral arrangements, wreaths and centerpieces, weddings, funeral pieces, etc. since 1982 GREENHOUSE, GARDEN WORK: sowing of seeds, transplanting, display planters, small water gardens, herb gardens, annual and perennial gardens and plants, garden scaping and design. Since 1981 GRAPHIC DESIGN: Brochure, business cards, web sites, advertising ads, display boards etc. since 1985 SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR/PLANNER: Assists with the planning and coordination of special events i.e., family reunions, birthday parties, private dinners, retirement parties, golf outings, weddings, New Years balls, theme parties, grand openings, presentations, open houses, musical showcases, art shows, catered events, backyard barbeques, etc. As well as, possessing the ability, vision and creativity to orchestrate set up, displays, decorating from traditional to unusual, using the various themes and styles necessary to complete a project in a timely efficient manner. CATERED EVENTS: Weddings, parties, open houses, grand openings, fashion shows, art shows, craft festivals, New Years Eve Ball... OTHER ARTISTIC PROJECTS: special sign painting, scrap booking display boards, calligraphy work, mural painting, play set design and painting, window displays, retail store layout and designs, etc. I am one that has the ability to multi task, with good communication skills as well as, computer, sales and organizational skills: In addition I have experience and a strong background in management and Food and Beverage. Since 1983 Self employed since 1985 Special recognition: 1st, 2nd, 3rdplacements in various juried art and craft shows, Best of show on House Tour sponsored by Ladies of the Library, Participated in Chamber of Commerce and Jacob Stroud functions, speeches and special presentations for various community groups, demonstrations and class instruction for various groups, etc. Areas of Interest: Art, Interior and garden design, horticulture, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, volleyball, softball, holistic healing... spiritual education, animals... References and pictures of work available