{"id":24172,"date":"2021-07-08T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24172"},"modified":"2021-07-08T07:00:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T07:00:42","slug":"qc-graduate-deborah-soulier-earning-my-interior-decorator-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/qc-graduate-deborah-soulier-earning-my-interior-decorator-certification","title":{"rendered":"QC Graduate, Deborah Soulier: Earning My Interior Decorator Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”24173″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”Deborah Soulier” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text]\n

Pickering, Ontario<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Interior Decorating<\/a><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Soulier Design Studio Website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Soulier Design Studio’s Facebook<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Soulier Design Studio’s Instagram<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Soulier Design Studio’s Pinterest<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Tell us a little about yourself!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516850354{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Currently, I live in Pickering, Ontario with my husband. However, I grew up in Toronto, Ontario. I have two wonderful adult children and two insanely beautiful grandchildren. And, of course, I’m the proud owner of an internationally-recognized interior decorator certification through QC Design School<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516860362{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Besides being a professional designer, I’m also a Certified Life\/Executive Coach. Originally, I embarked on this journey as a corporate trainer for a Property Management firm many years ago. I believed this training would assist me when interacting with my diverse group of trainees. In a nutshell, a Life Coach helps their clients bridge the gap from point A to B. Obtaining these skills has proven to be invaluable, as they benefit all areas of my professional and personal life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516878346{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Professionally, as a designer, I’ve been able to channel my coaching skills to help clients accomplish their goals. As a result, I help them turn their dreams into reality! Personally, I have experienced tremendous personal growth.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A few other tidbits about me: I’m a classically trained pianist, and my husband is a professional singer. I enjoy a full-bodied organic Cab-Sav wine, jazz music, and I’m a serious movie buff.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

When did you realize that you had an eye for interior decorating? Moreover, when did you decide to pursue design as a professional career?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516897074{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Design and architecture are my absolute PASSIONS, and have been since my teenage years. My road to design has taken a few twists and turns, as I’ve worn several different career hats over the years. However, I never abandoned my deep love affair with interior decorating and design.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Over the years, I designed spaces for friends and family, as well as several commercial spaces. I also devoured every design publication that I could find! Magazines, design books, design shows\u2026 I just could not<\/em> get enough. Eventually, I realized that my happy place was being an interior decorator<\/a>! After completing my Interior Decorating education with QC Design School many years ago, Soulier Design Studio<\/em> was founded.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

How did you first discover QC Design School and what made you decide to enroll in our Interior Decorator certification program?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]As mentioned previously, I was constantly reading design magazines. As such, I’d repeatedly notice the ads for QC Design School in them. I completed some due diligence by reviewing numerous courses from other schools. However, I concluded that QC had – by far – the absolute best syllabus. Plus, QC is recognized by many reputable design associations<\/a> and has a stellar reputation![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”24177″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

You graduated from QC\u2019s Interior Decorator certification course back in 2010. What was your experience like in this program? What were some of the most valuable lessons and\/or skills you gained through your education?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516979576{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]I found the entire course extremely exciting and engaging. Honestly, I know this sounds bizarre, but I was disappointed when my studies had finished. I enjoyed it that much!!!! My tutor was wonderful and supportive. I remember receiving her feedback and grades on my units very quickly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665516994905{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]In particular, I enjoyed the business training units<\/a>. They detailed how to register your business, advertise yourself, and manage projects and accounts. Plus, I was also supplied with helpful business forms and templates. Through my interior decorator certification training, I truly learned how to walk in the shoes of a designer. By the time I graduated, I could create a home for my clients from the floorplan up![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In short: the invaluable training I received from QC Design School has no doubt been paramount to the success of my business![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

You\u2019ve since launched a successful interior decorator\/design business, Soulier Design Studio. Tell us about it!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665517018848{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Soulier Design Studio<\/em> specializes in sustainability, eco-friendly design, products, and wellness lifestyle. I believe that every room in your home should be an incredibly enjoyable and satisfying experience. But more importantly, your home should support your health and wellbeing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We live in a time of extreme consumerism and a throwaway culture. Our health and lives would truly benefit if we just took the time to slow down. If we could all be more mindful, conscious, live more sustainably<\/a>, and respect our earth\u2019s natural resources, the world would be a much happier place.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Can you elaborate a bit more about your mission to fuse interior decor\/design with wellness?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665517042887{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]As an Interior Design and Decorator firm, our end goal is to create a beautifully appointed home. That is, a home full of warmth and comfort that reflects our client\u2019s lifestyle and personality. We want to create a space where their families can relax, play, and enjoy spending their time.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]More importantly though, our mission is to create an environment. Ideally, this environment is a stress-free sanctuary; an oasis that supports their health and wellbeing – devoid<\/em>\u00a0of harmful toxins and chemicals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f4f4f4″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=”basic” image=”24173″ add_image_shadow=”true” quote=”What is the point in living in a gorgeous, Instagram-worthy home that is negatively affecting your health and well-being?” name=”Deborah Soulier” subtitle=”Interior Decorator, Founder of Soulier Design Studio”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665517069479{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Soulier Design Studio<\/em> FUSES\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Interior Design with Wellness. Primarily, we achieve this by offering the latest solutions in Eco-friendly design. We carefully choose the products introduced. This way, we can ensure a positive impact on the indoor air quality and environment of your home, cottage, or office space.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1665517077327{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]At the same time, we also introduce you to Biophilia<\/a>, which encourages:[\/vc_column_text]
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