
A Year in Review 2021 | We were kept awfully busy this past year
It is that time of year where we compile a Year in Review 2021. While I look back to last year at this time, we were anticipating a new year with trepidation. We really didn’t know what to look forward to, what life was going to throw at us, and what the world was going to bring us.
Due to Covid, (and I pray that the beginning of that sentence will not be part of our vocabulary this coming year), we do not have many final photos. Here is our breakdown from the past year:
- 23 Design Build Projects
- 3 Projects that were Design Only
- 1 New Build project being built in Denver, CO.
Out of the above projects, we completed
- 12 Full Kitchen Projects
- 8 Bathrooms
- 5 basements
- 2 entire home renovation projects
A Peek at a few of our Projects
While we don’t have a lot of final photos, we do have some progress shots and ‘near completion’ shots taken from my iPhone that we would love to share.
I also have written about some of our projects that are not fully photographed yet:
Here are some of our highlights (and I’ve only chosen 3 to highlight).
Primary Bath Steam Spa | Discovery Ridge
This Primary Bathroom was in need of an update. We created more storage, a dream steam shower, and a more open feeling space. You can see some more progress shots of this project in my IG stories.


Entire Home Face Lift – Heritage Pointe
For this project, we installed a number of different wallpapers in this home. From the fun wallpaper in the powder room, to the main bathroom in the lower level, to the bedrooms upstairs. I love wallpaper – especially on the ceiling of the dining room! While the only space that had a full gut was the primary bathroom, the rest of the home received a lot of paint (cabinets and walls)! The before and after images showcase the improvements in this home. I’m looking forward to getting some professional photos of this space this year.


Cameron Ave | Lower Mount Royal
This great condo has a special place in my heart. As you may be aware, the Mister and I have started to look at downsizing, and this was a downsizing project for my clients. This project really allowed me to see that I could totally live in a condo – if done right! This entire unit received a lot of love! You can see some of the action photos on my IG stories.


This past year, I really took a step back from social media. While many of our projects can be found on Instagram or on our business Facebook page, I stopped recording and taking video of our projects. I also took a step back from weekly blogging. As you may have guessed, we were extremely busy this past year. Along with all of our continued news around Covid (and it never seems to be positive), I felt I needed a break from the computer. You know…turn the news off and just live. While I continue to be on top of restrictions that we need to follow, being off of social media and not listening to the news has been helpful for me.
Looking Forward
As we move forward into 2022, we look forward to working on some exciting projects that are already scheduled and in the books:
- New build in Denver, CO.
- Calgary new build of a garage/suite
- Invemere B.C., new build
- Two new bathroom projects
- A new basement re-development
- Two new kitchen projects
My goal for this year is to take more photos of our projects – in progress and completed projects. I hope to get back to many of our projects this past year to get those final photos to add to our portfolio.
When I saw this on IG, I burst out loud, because it kind-of summed up my year.
My hope is that this year, I gain more patience. Patience with supply chain, with clients who need (and should know) where their product(s) is, and in delays upon delays with everything and anything. Deep breaths in…
Happy New Year!

You do beautiful work…intrigued at the geographic spread. It has been so fun to watch this business emerge over the two decades we’ve shared life. I am amazed, delighted, and so proud of your courage, imagination, and vision! HNY 2023
Thank you, Maggie. When I look back, it has been quite the ride and I wouldn’t change a single thing! The low moments make us stronger and I believe every ‘low moment’ is the learning that is needed to make us who we are.
I do miss you! Hopefully we can see each other soon.
Such fabulous projects, Sheri! Love love love those black cabinets! And I hear ya on the SM overload, it is exhausting at the very least and generally unproductive to get sucked into that black hole. I too have a goal of getting some of our projects photographed…when the current pandemic wave subsides. OY. I do pray that will not be a part of our vocabulary for too much longer. Happy New Year to you – cheers to wonderful days ahead with at least LESS WTF moments!
A huge Happy New Year to you, Janet. It’s so easy to go down rabbit holes and totally loose track of time with SM. The mental break has been really good for me. I’m hoping to get back to regularly blogging and keeping in contact with positive peeps!
Sheri: What an incredible year you had. Congratulations on completing so many projects, and even though you don’t have final photos, I enjoyed seeing these snippets.
I’ve missed your regular blog posts [ you are so good at it ] but I understand how much time they take, and given how busy you are and your need to just *live* in your downtime, I get it completely.
I’m sending you less WTF moments for 2022, and more H*ll yes moments! And more laughter, my #oneword for 2022.
Thank you, Leslie. And thank you for the comment about my blogging. While I miss the time spent mentally dumping information to hopefully educate and assist people and potential clients, it has been a good break for me.
And thank you for sending me less WTF moments! Here’s hoping for a year of togetherness!
I’m so happy for you that you had such a great year Sheri, and I totally understand stepping back from the internet world! Your AFTER photos look stunning! Hopefully this year will be as successful (and as exciting) for you; wishing you well!
Thank you so much, Amy. We have many great projects planned and can’t wait to make some families happy!
Wow these are all such gorgeous transformations! So great to see that you had a good year! Wishing you all the best in the new year.
Thank you, Lisa. Wishing you all the best in 2022!