Dana Ruprecht has extensive experience in creative fields such as writing, decorating, performing, and designing paper art. She is passionate about home interiors and inspiring others to create beautiful living spaces. As the owner of Hearth & Gable Interiors, she consults with and advises clients on home decor, stages interior vignettes, and sources home furnishings. Additionally, as the owner and designer of Ashes of Roses, she designs and creates paper items which she sells at craft fairs.

1. DANA RUPRECHT
88 Mill St. South | Brampton, ON | L6Y 1T2
cell: 647.378.9192 | e-mail: dana@hearthandgable.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I’ve spent my life in creative pursuits, whether professionally or privately, namely: writing,
decorating, performing, and designing paper art. I’m passionate about home interiors, and
inspiring others to create beautiful, comfortable living spaces.
HIGHLIGHTS
 Practicing writer and poet Comfortable with public speaking
 Excellent editing skills Outgoing and energetic
 Detail-oriented Creative
EXPERIENCE
2015 to Present OWNER, CONSULTANT & BLOGGER
Hearth & Gable Interiors (www.hearthandgable.com)
 Compose articles, stage vignettes, photograph interiors
 Consult and advise clients on home décor
 Create digital mood boards and visual presentations
 Source furnishings, appliances, and home accessories
 Attend seminars and learning forums on new products, trends
2008 to Present OWNER & DESIGNER
Ashes of Roses (visit Facebook page)
 Design and create cards, tags, and other paper items
 Source and collect antique books, postcards, photographs and
other ephemera

2.  Organize and participate in markets and craft fairs, selling
products
On-Going WRITER, POET
Freelance & Independent
 Compose, re-work, and edit poetry, articles, and reviews
 Design layouts and cover art using on-line publishing software
 Write copy and edit text for websites
 Write, solicit, edit and submit articles in volunteer positions
 Update and maintain social media
EDUCATION
2015 SHERIDAN COLLEGE, Certificate (Honours): Visual Design
1996 HUMBER COLLEGE, Certificate (Best Performance): Theatre
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Volunteered with the Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA) 2016 newsletter
team, writing, soliciting, editing and submitting design articles
 Current volunteer with Historic Bovaird House. Duties include: organizing Christmas
gift show, writing & editing text for website, hosting tours, designing promotional
materials, taking photographs, updating social media, ordering presentational
supplies
PERSONAL INTERESTS
 Reading Photography
 Writing Event Planning
 Performing Knitting

3. REFERENCES
Available upon request