Linda Sedgewick-Sharpe - Bio

Linda Sedgwick-Sharpe brings twenty years of interior decorating
experience to Stage right! With her knowledge of design, appreciation of
style and her remarkable insight into her client’s unique needs, she has enhanced the appearance, coordination, serviceability and management
of small and large areas in homes, apartments, offices, show rooms,
retail locations and manufacturing plants from the curb to the back door.
Her business is to create spaces that accurately reflect the lifestyles and personalities of her clients. Collaboration and involvement with her client
for every design project is essential in order to execute the perfect design
for each individuals need.

“Transforming an area into a client’s identifying space,” Linda says, “is my most gratifying experience as a decorator.”

Linda’s dedication and hands-on approach to any task has garnered her
praise throughout Northumberland and recognition in magazines such as
Home and Hardware.

From concept to completion L.S.S. Design Services is the only name you
need to know for full service planning, design and decorating. Her wide repertoire of popular services include:

• Re-design
• Space Planning
• Project Management
• Colour Coordination
• Selection of Fabrics, Wall-coverings, Flooring and Furniture
• Custom Window Treatments and Blinds
• Accessory Details
• Purchasing
• New Home Preparation
• Downsizing Design
• Renovations and Additions
• Christmas/Holiday Decorating
• Revamping for Resale (Home Staging)
• Art Consultation

Linda has many sources available through the trades for furniture,
flooring, rugs, lighting, accessories, artwork and floral companies. Reliable
and professional contractors work closely with L.S.S. Design but she is also available to work with client’s contractors and architects.

Window Treatments:
Decorative hardware, trimmings, custom window treatment, shades, blinds, sheers, valances, draperies, bedding and pillows.

Fundraising
Linda has hosted many fund raisers for the United Way and Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Cobourg Daily Star, September 10, 2001
It was a bit nippy but that did not deter anyone from enjoying the garden party with a purpose that interior decorator Linda Sedgwick-Sharpe held
at her Cobourg home. “Lets Talk Decorating” was an afternoon of
demonstrations by Linda and other local decorators. All proceeds from
the event raised about $1,500 for the chemotherapy program at Northumberland Hills Hospital. After some wine and cheese, Linda
graciously gave her 85 guests a tour of her home and studio. Kudos
to Linda for her fund raiser. You can be sure they’ll find good use for
the money.

Interior Decorator Linda Sedgwick-Sharpe hosted a decorating seminar referred to as “Decorating with Yuletide Flair” at Barnum House Museum
on November 25th. Guests learned how to create magnificent swags,
garlands and table centerpieces. Advice was given on decorating for every occasion from a quiet family gathering to a social event. A special draw
with proceeds going to the N.H.H. featured a grand prize of a $1,000 room makeover. The draw was won by local resident Anne Raymond.

Cobourg Daily Star- December 14, 2005
Linda Segwick-Sharpe, Interior Decorator and floral designer Sandy
Winkler hosted “Decorating with Yuletide Flair at the home of Linda
Sedgwick-Sharpe. They spent the morning trudging through the bush
cutting cedar, dogwood, pine and sumac. They took it all back to Linda’s
and then had a splendid gourmet lunch of pear and parsnip soup, chicken marsala and to die for cake, all prepared by Linda. Then they started the
class and with a few extra things provided by Linda, they learned how to
make some wonderful decorations for their homes. They raised $500 for
the United Way. Great ideas and a wonderful day for all involved.

Volunteering
Linda has seized every opportunity to enhance her community with her
many affiliations and volunteer endeavors:

• President Xi Theta Epsilon Sorority
• Probus, an organization for business and professional retirees
• Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary and Board of Directors
• Coordinator of the hospital gift shop
• Northumberland Services for Women Resource Centre as the designer, decorator for their million dollar facility
• Member of Cobourg and District Chamber of Commerce and Special
Events Committee
• Member of Northumberland Home Builders Association
• Sir Sanford Fleming College – teaching home design courses
• Presentation to special interest groups within the community
• Special Events Planners for fund raising events that include Northumberland Hills Hospital – Wine tasting in the Park; Poinsettia Tea; 85th Hospital Auxiliary
• Women’s Resource Centre – Cochairman Gala Ball Committee 2008; Chairman 2009 Committee
• Keystone House – Coordinator of the Fashion Show Fundraiser

Awards
• Winner of the 2002 & 2003 Best Interior Designer (Cobourg Daily Star)
• Nominee for the 2002 Business Achievement Award (Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce)
• 2004 & 2005 Woman of the Year Alpho Omeg Sorority.
• 2008 Woman of the Year Xi Theta Epsilon Sorority
• Nominee for the 2009 Emerging Business of the Year (Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce