Susan has enthused and amused audiences across North America with her trouble-free approach to decorating. A sought after speaker, Susan has been a popular presenter to sold out seminars of up to 1,200 eager listeners. She is the author of two best-selling books, Interior Design on a Dime & Window Expressions, host of the award-winning T.V. series, Dream Homes. She has been a frequent guest on The Home & Garden Network and made several appearances on the Dini Petti Show where she broke a record for viewer response across the country. Susan’s appeared on the Life Channel presenting her innovative “home decor fashion show”. She has also been a radio guest, sharing “low cost”, “high end” decorating ideas. Susan's philosophy is, “If opulence suites your taste, but not your cheque book, discover decorating secrets that won't break the bank!”
Susan has recently received her designation as International Staging Specialist. She works with both realtors and private clients to stage or redecorate their homes. Her seminars range from fabric based decor (speed-sew to no-sew projects) to paint based and even craft-based decor. Her books and seminars are filled with practical guidelines and tips that make so much sense it inspires you to do something! Susan’s expertise is unique. Her background as a former owner of a professional workroom gives her the first-hand knowledge needed to pass on invaluable tips and product knowledge.
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the Demand A sought after speaker, author of two best sellers, Window Expressions and Interior Design on a Dime, Susan has been a popular presenter to sold out seminars of up to 1,200 eager listeners. She has been a frequent quest on The Home & Garden Network and made several appearances on The Dini Petti Show where she broke a record for viewer response across the country. Susan appeared on the Life Channel presenting her innovative "home decor fashion show". She has also been a radio guest, sharing "low cost", "high end" decorating ideas. |
 L - Seminars, celebrity appearance, trade shows . . . . . . DYI'ers love her innovative ideas! R - Susan poses in front of some of the "junk" she's refinished at her home |
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the Topics Range from fabric based decor (speed-sew to no-sew projects) to paint based and even craft-based decor. Her books and seminars are filled with practical guidelines - and tips that make so much sense it inspires you to do something! Susan's expertise is unique. Her background as a former owner of a professional workroom gives her the first-hand knowledge needed to pass on invaluable tips and product knowledge. |
 L - Susan shows off her grommet drapery for the press. R - A guest of host Linda McPhee, taping her show Sew Much More - "Easy, no-sew, Headboards are featured here" |
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her Delivery Susan's love of learning and doing infuses listeners with a "can do" attitude. She has been described as an "Edutainer" who weaves her infectious humor and high energy into the learning process. Susan's engaging style creates an instant rapport with her students and readers. She is also a graduate of CLASS Seminars (authors & speakers training), member of Toastmasters, and divisional winner of the Toastmaster's "Humorous Speech Contest". |
 L - Home Decor Stage Shows featured across North America Entertainment AND Information keep the audience wowed! R - The big screen helps attendees at University of Washington's Sewing Expo Almost 50,000 attend this awesome event, just outside Seattle, every spring Susan has been a featured lecturer for the last thirteen years! (She claims that she started as a teenager!!) |
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her Accomplishments Executive producer and host of the award-winning television series, Dream Homes. Speaker/trainer/writer for organizations such as Velcro U.S.A., Hot Off The Press Publishing, University of Washington extension program, The American Sewing Guild, Southex Exhibitions International Showcase Associations, (presenting Chatelain sponsored seminars across Canada!) Canadian Association of Principles, the American Sewing Guild, Kashe Productions, The Crystal Cathedrals International Women's Conference. |
 L - Susan's award-winning TV series, Dreamhomes R - Guests and Susan at "Chic Chat" time on Dreamhomes (One guest this day was named an honorary "chic"!) |