As a child, the attitude to dare naturally took root after hearing stories of how my father started a small furniture design business at 17 years old, when he was denied a secondary education because of his poverty. He would always quote the poem “Thinking”, of which I only remember these two lines. They have set the course for my life and are the motto for how I encourage others also to dare, especially when addressing the decor and design within their homes.
“If you think you’re beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don’t.”
Excerpt from “Thinking” by Walter D. Wintle
Our Dare Values
Honesty - being upfront with information - both positive and imperfect
Transparency - managing expectations and problem solving issue
Commitment - finishing each project well and in a professional manner
Whether it’s creating a space where you feel uplifted, comfortable and safe. We strive to inspire you to try new things and shake up the status quo.
The human experience is always at the heart of what we do in a home. We love to dive in and immerse ourselves with all the feels in a project.
Through Mount Royal University’s Interior Decorating program, I earned my Interior Decorator Certificate and more recently I completed my Interior Decorating Diploma from Bow Valley College. Through a combination of education and life experience, I’ve developed my skills and knowledge to ensure your home reflects your style. Thriving on finding solutions for complicated spaces, I emphasize flow and movement and support you in selecting unique elements geared to your taste/needs.
I pride myself on keeping up-to-date on best practices in design to use on every project. And I round those out with a solid foundation of my own experience and continuous learning to upgrade my skills.
What My Clients Say
Anna-Ruth has an intuitive way of understanding your likes and dislikes. She works with the client, for the client. We decided to renovate, knowing we were going to enjoy it for a few years and then downsize. Anna-Ruth helped us define the style we were moving towards, including finding pieces of furniture that we could take with us when we moved - including a 4-foot metal clock! She respected our tastes, style and budget. Anna-Ruth listens to what you need and want. You have confidence in her because you know you’re being heard. I recommend Dare Interiors to anyone who is looking for a designer who is very client-focused and is a perfectionist in the best sense.
Jan M, Calgary
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