Jaclyn Kostrzewa, Designer & Owner of "Precious Little Spaces"
Jaclyn has had a dream since her early childhood of someday opening up her own interior decorating business. Much of her design inspiration came from assisting her mother throughout the years with her decorating projects. Aside from assisting her mother with her projects, Jaclyn has spent many years “practicing” her design techniques on her own home.
Mary has been married for 23 years and is a proud mom to two beautiful daughters. Mary attended Governers State University, located in Chicago, IL and obtained a bachelors degree in Advertising/Design and Art History. Mary's career path began in Chicago as an Illustrator where she designed advertisements for a Real Estate Company. In 1998, Mary and her family moved to Dallas, Texas and she decided to follow her passion for art and open her own business, Divine Inspirations. At Divine Inspirations, Mary focuses on designing murals for children's bedrooms, nurseries, and play areas. Aside from designing murals, Mary also paints custom faux finishes on walls, cabinets, and furniture for both residential and commercial customers. Mary's passion for art does not stop there, in the evenings, Mary also teaches art classes out of her home and at the Lifesong Studio, located in Grapevine, Texas.
Jaclyn has had a dream since her early childhood of someday opening up her own interior decorating business. Much of her design inspiration came from assisting her mother throughout the years with her decorating projects. Aside from assisting her mother with her projects, Jaclyn has spent many years “practicing” her design techniques on her own home.Jaclyn carried her dream of getting into the design field into college where she took a variety of interior design courses. Even though Jaclyn never majored in interior design and went on to graduate with a Bachelors degree in a different field, her passion for design was still present. After exploring a different career path for many years, Jaclyn decided to take some time off from work and start a family. Currently, Jaclyn is a stay at home mom to a beautiful little boy and was given the opportunity to create her first “Precious Little Space”. Jaclyn realized how much she loved creating a space for her little one to sleep and play and wanted to extend her services and experience to others. It was at that time that Jaclyn decided to open her own business and finally follow her dreams.
Some of Jaclyns favorite hobbies and past times include: spending time with her husband and son, scrapbooking, decorating the home, baking, and exploring new restaurants.
Qualifications:
CID: Certified Interior Decorator (Currently obtaining Certificate)
Bachelors Degree: Liberal Arts & Sciences from UIC, Chicago
Interior Design Courses Taken:
Space Planning
Textiles
Drafting
History of Design
Color Concepts
Drawing Concepts
Visual Presentation
Mary Howe, Artist and Owner of Divine Inspirations
Mary has been married for 23 years and is a proud mom to two beautiful daughters. Mary attended Governers State University, located in Chicago, IL and obtained a bachelors degree in Advertising/Design and Art History. Mary's career path began in Chicago as an Illustrator where she designed advertisements for a Real Estate Company. In 1998, Mary and her family moved to Dallas, Texas and she decided to follow her passion for art and open her own business, Divine Inspirations. At Divine Inspirations, Mary focuses on designing murals for children's bedrooms, nurseries, and play areas. Aside from designing murals, Mary also paints custom faux finishes on walls, cabinets, and furniture for both residential and commercial customers. Mary's passion for art does not stop there, in the evenings, Mary also teaches art classes out of her home and at the Lifesong Studio, located in Grapevine, Texas. Some of Mary's favorite hobbies and pastimes include spending time with her family, decorating the home and painting.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree: Governers State University, Chicago, IL (Advertising/Design and Art History)
Personal Quote: "Having our own business is the best thing; we can make more time for our family"
