Kendra’s career began in the clothing industry as a buyer for one of Canada’s largest retailers. While learning the business of retail and working her way up the corporate ladder she was simultaneously renovating, flipping, building and selling homes. This sparked a love for design and construction which inspired her to make a career change. Moving initially into cabinetry, Kendra managed a team of 20 while defining product lines and streamlining the process. Her love for challenge and change landed her at Isabey Collective where she oversees our incredibly talented and dynamic team.

Jackie has over 15 years of experience in public practice with over five years being at a big 4 accounting firm. Her professional career has been solely in public practice firms where she has worked on and managed various assurance and compilation engagements. She has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia since 2011.

Jackie has been able to combine her experiences obtained from public practice with growing up as part of a family business to build a focus around providing strategic business advice to entrepreneurs. She enjoys building relationships with her clients, getting to understand their life goals, and being part of their professional advisor team to help facilitate those desired outcomes. This passion to be more accessible to clients and provide advice to business owners as they need it is part of the reason Leda was created.

Having grown up in Kelowna, Jackie is passionate about giving back to the community. She is currently the treasurer for Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School as well as the Impact Tomorrow Foundation. She also volunteers her time by being involved in the finance committees for Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School, Impact Tomorrow Foundation, as well as the Child Advocacy Centre.

Jackie lives in beautiful Kelowna, BC with her husband and two wonderful sons, where she enjoys travelling, skiing, golfing, and spending time with friends and family.

Kaitlyn graduated from post-secondary school with a BBA and a major in accounting. She is currently enrolled in the Certified Professional Accounting program, using hands-on experience with Isabey Interiors to qualify for CA status.

Motivated by perfection, Kaitlyn takes pride in her work as an accountant. She is passionate about the financial workings and data analysis of a company, and is relentlessly focused on improvement of existing processes. As a methodical worker, Kaitlyn is keen to learn the ins and outs of the ever-changing business that is interior design and construction.

Kaitlyn moved to Vancouver Island after growing up in Kelowna, and she enjoys the beautiful BC outdoors with her husband and son every chance she gets!

Alyx Walsh is an Interior Designer from the Okanagan, who has a passion for creating an environment her clients will love, through a job well done.

After studying at BCIT, Alyx has spent her time working on both residential and commercial design. She has a specialty in kitchen and bath design, mentored by one of the top specialists in the field.

Alyx loves to see projects come together like building blocks, with every piece of design as fundamental and harmonious as the next. She has a talent for so many things and is an integral part of our project management and furniture and accessory division.

Nickie has a passion for people and community connection. Her career in marketing began working for one of Canada’s largest premium fine dining restaurants. When the global pandemic shut down much of the world in 2020, she saw an opportunity to help brands promote themselves as they shifted into the online space, which is where she began her own digital marketing company. This successful business venture is ultimately what led her to Isabey Interiors. Coming from a background leading teams and working alongside other talented individuals, she knew the Isabey Collective presented an exciting opportunity to re-enter the corporate world. She enjoys building new connections and showcasing the world-class designs, homes, decor and people at Isabey Interiors.

Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Paityn moved to Kelowna to complete her Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. After graduating with a major in English and a specialization in Media Studies, Paityn was eager to start a career in a creative and progressive industry. Combining her lifelong passion for digital media with her interest in the art of design, Paityn found a home at Isabey Interiors as our Marketing Coordinator. Here, she specializes in the maintenance and management of our websites, social media accounts as well as graphic design and IT services.

@alyxcarolynwalsh

Alyx Walsh is an Interior Designer from the Okanagan who has a passion for creating an environment her clients will love, through a job well done.

After studying at BCIT, Alyx spent her time working on both residential and commercial design. She has a specialty in kitchen and bath design, mentored by one of the top specialists in the field.

Alyx loves to see projects come together like building blocks, with every piece of design as fundamental and harmonious as the next. She has a talent for so many things and is an integral part of our project management and furniture and accessory division.

Featured Projects:

• Modern Mountain
• Lake Country Luxury

@brooke.bachmeier.interiors

Brooke has a reputation for creating beautiful, timeless spaces using a variety of budgets, styles and timeframes. Her love for design has shone through projects ranging from new build construction, renovations, and commercial properties.

Brooke’s client-centred approach to design has led to long-lasting, positive relationships with clients and trades alike. Her ability to develop client relationships built on trust and confidence has been key to her success in this industry.

With over 9 years experience, Brooke has an innate desire to create and execute design plans that exceed client’s expectations. Watching a design plan grow from thoughts on paper to a finished product is one of the rewarding aspects of this industry that drive her to create innovative and thoughtful spaces for her clients.

“My goal when planning a space is to create the perfect balance of beauty and function. Each space should clearly reflect the client’s personality while being functional at the same time. Any space a client has entrusted me with will be unique and timeless – you will not find a replica of your room in another home.”

Featured Projects:

• The Merlot
• Playful & Practical Downtown Living
• Medi-Spa Makeover

@corinne.renae.interiors

Corinne has spent nearly two decades in the Interior Design community in multiple markets, specializing in Kitchen & Bathroom Design.

Undoubtably, her first passion is getting to know each of her clients, so she can create spaces that are both beautiful, and functional. She believes that the home is a reflection of the individual, and each home should feel like a sanctuary. Watching a concept come to life is part of the reward of interior design, and it drives her to take on almost any challenge. She loves the ever-evolving nature of design, and is fascinated by new products and ideas.

Corinne has had the opportunity to work on multiple award-winning show homes, lottery homes, multi-family projects, and renovations. Her knowledge of the construction industry comes from hundreds of completed projects, both large and small. Her goal is to make the design process a fun, and exciting experience, while setting up achievable timelines and expectations for her clients.

Featured Projects:

• Vintage Farmhouse
• Elegant Lakeshore Office

@dp_draftingdesigns

Originally from Toronto ON, Diana moved to the Okanagan to complete her Bachelors Degree at UBCO. She soon after began a career in media relations as a Marketing Coordinator, gaining valuable practice in all aspects of the creative development process. Her creativity and love of architecture lead her to pursue a career in design, completing her Interior Design Diploma and specializing in spatial planning and 3D renderings.

Her strengths lay in project management and conceptual implementation, as well as CAD drafting, construction and millwork drawings. She is currently working towards obtaining her industry recognized NCIDQ certification.

@gina.cantu.studio

As a senior designer with an architectural background, Gina loves all things creative and enjoys developing concepts into a finished product. She treats each project with her core values of respect, integrity and kindness. Gina has a passion for Scandinavian design with simple, quiet and timeless features. She has contributed to projects located in Northern Mexico, Mexico City, Tulum and across Canada. Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico she has been inclined to the arts since a young age, which led her to receiving her Bachelor in Architecute at Tec de Monterray. Throughout her schooling, she also completed an exchange program to Finland which gave her a European design perspective. Gina is enjoying her motherhood journey with two sweet and wild boys. In her spare time, she enjoys food, travel and biking. Gina is located at our newly opened Vancouver office on West 4th.

@heathercrainelighting

“Light is the first element of design; without it, there is no colour, form, or texture.” -Thomas E. Farin. One of only a handful of Certified Lighting Consultants in Canada, Heather has a unique skillset that covers both the design and technical aspects required to achieve great lighting. With an innate ability to combine this with client wishes, each plan is as unique as the people she works with. Professional and highly experienced, she can transform even the most challenging project into a masterpiece.

Starting with the end in mind, Heather focuses her attention on every detail, looking beyond the obvious, adding subtle layers to enhance the best of your interior and architectural elements.

@jaimiekehlerinteriors

Jaimie grew up in the Okanagan Valley and has experience in both high-end residential and commercial design projects. She loves helping clients transform their spaces into beautiful, functional environments that they will love for years to come.

Since joining the Isabey team, Jaimie has been the design lead on multiple large-scale projects from 4,000 sq. foot new builds to medical clinic transformations.

She is a creative problem-solver who believes in the power of connection to understand her clients and execute their vision. Each project is as unique as the person she is dealing with, capturing their essence with the utmost care to detail, quality, comfort and style.

Jaimie ensures a seamless design experience start-to-finish, drawing on her time as a project coordinator and project manager in the construction industry. She previously worked as a broadcast journalist.

@jennaraye.interiors

@interiorsbyjosee

Raised in the Okanagan Valley, Josee’s fascination with the world of interior design and all things creative began at a young age. Going on to receive her BBA, Josee got to immerse herself in the field of marketing as it gave her an opportunity to exhibit her creativity. After various administrative and marketing roles in the architectural industry, Josee was captivated by the world of interior design and enrolled in the Interior Design program at BCIT. She began her design career with a large-scale Vancouver hospitality firm, but as the Okanagan called her back, her passion shifted to residential interior design. Now, as a working Interior Designer at Isabey Interiors, Josee curates beautiful, thoughtful spaces that stand the test of time and tell a story about her clients.

@designsbyjuliaa

Julia was born and raised in Kelowna BC, although she moved to the West Coast in order to pursue her passion for interior design at Vancouver Island University. It was there that she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree for Interior Design from their CIDA accredited program.

Throughout her time as a student, Julia became inspired by the psychology of space. She believes that interiors have a direct connection to the overall mental and physical wellbeing of their inhabitants and should be designed with this in mind. Her designs focus on sustainability, accessibility and function in order to create spaces which are healthy and intuitive. She strives to continue to nourish the relationship between the built environment and its inhabitants by sourcing sustainable materials and employing biophilic design strategies all while bringing her clients vision to life!

Julia specializes in the technical aspects of design and is able to create complete construction packages as well as conceptual floorplans, elevations and 3d renderings for her clients. She is also working towards obtaining her NCIDQ certification to become a registered interior designer.

@ktnesbitt.design

@kelly.leigh.design

“Good design is obvious, great design is transparent.”

Since day one, Kelly has had a passion for design and a keen eye for detail. Being in the design world for 10 years now, Kelly has gained a large amount of knowledge in all aspects of design in both commercial and residential spaces. Working with reputable design firms and builders on multi-million-dollar projects she gained a vast understanding of overseeing all project phases from concept designs to product selections while managing budgets and strict timelines throughout each project.

Kelly is best known for demonstrating her design skills through 3D modelling, quality renderings, video walkthroughs along with producing full sets of working drawings. Kelly loves all things design and is inspired to take on challenging projects that require thorough and high-level detail.

Kelly believes a great design starts by understanding her client needs and bringing their vision to reality through the creation of unique, functional & innovative designs custom to suit each individual project & environment.

Projects:

• The Maverick
• Erica Jane

@lynnburkart

For over 25 years, Lynn has been creating stunning environments and the beautiful, functional objects and accessories that accent them.

Motivated by the love of exceptional design, Lynn works in a diverse spectrum of styles that marries intentional, thoughtful concepts with the client’s own style. Her designs seek to enhance her client’s daily lives in every way possible. Lynn is committed to introducing and educating clients to innovative ideas, products, layouts and concepts that meld beauty and functionality.

Lynn has travelled the world seeking out creative, leading design, attending interior events and shows across Europe, Asia, and North America. Before settling in Kelowna, and for many years, Lynn led the design team of her Toronto-based company, offering well-known home accessories and furniture brands, including nexxt, Enigma and AdV, to North American retailers.

Lynn’s interiors and products have been featured in several Canadian and US interior and design-focused magazines.

Projects:

• Edgy Modern
• The Starling at the Madison
• Okanagan Dreaming at the Madison

@nataliefustudio

Natalie was born and raised in beautiful Vancouver. She started her professional career in business graduating with a BComm in Accounting and Marketing at UBC. With a knack for details & numbers, she found herself a fulfilling career as a Chartered Accountant. It was always her dream to bridge her passion with work. She followed her dreams to a city which she loves so much, to study interior design at Parsons the New School of Design in Manhattan. Her 10 years of experience in design has led her to work with the best of the best in US and in Canada. Her experience includes bespoke multi-million dollar residential and commercial projects, including new builds and renovations. With client-specific needs and desires at the forefront, she loves the art of storytelling through forms and textures.

“Space has always been the spiritual dimension of architecture. It is not the physical statement of the structure so much as what it contains that moves us.” ~Arthur Erickson

Whether it’s interior design, sourcing, or building relationships, Natalie loves creating synergies and connecting like-minded individuals. Natalie loves every stage of the process from conception through construction and furniture styling. Natalie is located at our newly opened Vancouver office on West 4th.

@raquelmillikin

Raquel’s love of design is evident in every project.

Her years of experience in both multi-family homes, new builds, renovations, and commercial spaces will leave you feeling confident that your own project will be better than imagined. Her love of the industry fuels her passion in the ever changing world of design.

Raquel also understands the balance between beauty and function. When you meet Raquel, her positive spirit, fun personality and passion for your project will leave you excited to get started.

Projects:

• Timeless Neutrals
• The Ponds European Farmhouse
• Orchards Showhome
• Erica Jane

@roxannebissetdesign

Roxanne is a believer that every project is unique and works to understand her client’s needs and desires throughout every step of the design process. She has the knowledge and understanding to guide her client into determining their project specific needs, along with the skill and attention to detail to create luxurious, curated and functional interiors. There is nothing more important to her than creating beautiful spaces that reflect her client’s personality.

Roxanne has a Bachelor of Interior Design from Ryerson University along with more than a decade of experience in residential luxury design. Having worked for some of Toronto’s leading design firms, her projects have involved designing luxury homes and vacation properties within the Toronto area, Ontario’s famous Muskoka region and other desired vacation destinations. She has worked in a range of different design styles and excels in her understanding of colour, pattern, and selection of textiles and furniture, including creating custom furniture for unique project requirements. During the early years of growing her young family she also designed and managed her own projects, ranging from small renovations to large new builds.

When not designing, Roxanne can be found puttering endlessly in the garden, skiing at Big White and adventuring with her two kids and mini Australian Shepherd in the great outdoors. Having recently relocated with her family from Toronto back to her home province of BC, she is enjoying every minute of the beautiful lifestyle that the Okanagan has to offer.

@sarahgrantinteriors

As a professional organizer, trained interior decorator, and lifelong design enthusiast, Sarah helps establish thoughtfully curated spaces that enhance people’s daily lives. With creativity, collaboration, and calm, she sees the beauty in streamlining spaces to support the people living there: where they are now, and where they aspire to be. 

Sarah appreciates all the moving pieces that go into navigating a new or renovated space and supports residential and commercial clients through major transitions with expertise in move management, decluttering, organizing, and furnishing.

Sarah draws on past professional experiences in project management, creative development, client service and events, having worked in Toronto’s entertainment industry before launching her own thriving organizing business. As a mother of two avid young golfers, she is now proud to call the Okanagan home.

Joining the Isabey Interiors team as a Designer and Organizing Lead, Sarah’s specialization is in space planning, furnishing and styling to optimize spaces big and small around an intentional way of living. Whether planning a new home for the next phase of growth, or renovating to make the most of what you have, Sarah’s personalized services help instill order and style to make the space shine and help people flourish.

@sherrygibsoninteriordesign

Sherry has made a mark as a distinguished designer in the Okanagan.

New builds, multi family, renovations, you name it. She loves to create a space that transforms the client’s visions into their dream home by blending creativity and functionality. Not to mention, she is a multiple Okanagan Housing Award winner. She loves every aspect of design and has a keen eye for even the slightest details.

Most of all, Sherry is not afraid to step out side of the box and create something unique for each and every client.

Projects:

• Elegant Farmhouse

@taleahsmithdesign

Taleah is an international residential designer specializing in new builds, renovations, and furnishings, with a focus on wellness and sustainability.

Her design career began in Hawaii where she lived for 20 years and worked in the luxury residential space. Now based in Vancouver, she continues to design residential spaces across Canada and the US.

With a foundation in project management on large, multi-year design projects, Taleah has developed a meticulous and proprietary client process to guide her clients through their design project with minimal stress and errors.

Having worked with celebrities, CEOs, and royalty, among many other highly discerning clients, she understands the requirements of the luxury design world and is able to cater to her clients’ needs.

Taleah is dedicated to promoting wellness, sustainability, and social equity by curating the very best non-toxic, natural, and sustainable home furnishings and finishes through extensive industry research.

She holds a diploma in Interior Design and a B.Sc. in Holistic Health. She has also completed a certificate in Healthy Materials and Sustainable Building from Parsons School of Design and became a WELL Accredited Professional to further her commitment to enhancing human health and wellness in the built environment.

Crystal has had a love for interior styling and fashion from a very young age. Her earliest memories include informing her sister that she wasn’t staging their barbie houses properly, and showing her how it was done.

When living in the Kootenays, Crystal opened her own store, Thistle pot, as she couldn’t find creative furniture and home décor in the area. After moving back to the Okanagan six years ago, she found herself craving another creative outlet.

Crystal also loves fashion as she feels it is an expression of our souls. With the love of textiles and the treasure hunt to find bed linen ( personal favourite) to the perfect pillow, picture, candle or rug that brings customers happiness. Crystal loves to watch the blank canvas of customers home become their sacred space that shows their personality and showcases their journey.

Connecting with people and creating an experience to bring their vision to life is very fulfilling to Crystal. She loves when she can help bring a client's vision and passion to life and see their inner smile start to shine. Crystal creates a space of love, light and inner peace that reflects who her clients are.

@jaimieraeinteriors

Jamie was born and raised in Kelowna, BC. She has always had a life-long passion for style, design and people. She’s always been artistic, with a flair for function and form.

Jaimie brings inspiration and imagination to each project she’s involved in. Her commitment to understanding and delivering on her clients’ wants and hopes is her top priority; she helps homeowners love their important rooms and spaces.

Her design philosophy is:
‘Designers see ourselves as storytellers. Clients hire us to write their biographies, but instead of words we use fabrics, furniture, architectural elements and of course personal items that are important to them.”
When not designing, she spends her time with her family, playing soccer and exploring the great Okanagan outdoors.

@tori.birch.interiors

Artistic expression has always been the common thread for Tori in all of her pursuits. Originally a classically trained musician and music teacher, a love of interior decorating had always been a passion. Her main goal in all of her designs is to turn a house into a home. Creating personalized and one of a kind spaces is her forte. Tori loves incorporating vintage and antique pieces when decorating. Not only is vintage a sustainable option, but timeless and classic pieces can truly breathe new life into a room.

Originally from the States, Tori has found a home in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with her husband and three children. When not at work, she loves to boat in the summer and ski in the winter with her family. And her favorite hobby is sourcing beautiful vintage pieces.

Projects:

• Vintage Modern

Imaginative, progressive and results-focused, Heather thrives in her ability to wear multiple hats. However, no matter what role she has found herself in, one thing remains a top priority, community. Heather places immense importance on workplace community and creating a company culture that is inclusive and diverse. Carrying these same values throughout her career, Heather has a rewarding track record of building brand awareness and client relationships that lead to sales growth and company success in a variety of industries.

With an education in Fashion Business & Creative Arts and experience managing industry-leading wine & spirit and fashion brands, Heather has always had a passion for the art of design and attention to detail. While artistic elements spilled over into all aspects of her life, it was no surprise when Heather began working at The Isabey Collective. Demonstrating the power of collaboration, The Isabey Collective proves to be a perfect home for her and she is excited to be a part of its expanding future.

Sheri has called Kelowna her home since 88’. The Okanagan is where she is started her family of four, became an avid volunteer and found her love for gift giving.

After having her two daughters Marissa and Caitlin, Sheri decided to stay at home with her girls. During this time, Sheri dedicated herself to volunteering and fundraising, spending many hours at the rink, where one of her daughters grew into a competitive ringette player. Through this endeavor, Sheri began curating draw prize gifts to fundraise for tournaments and discovered her talent and love for gift giving. Not only did Sheri dedicate her time to tournament organization but also towards the Kelowna Cancer Centre, volunteering in Chemotherapy for many years.

Fast forward to 2020, amid a pandemic Sheri decided to take a leap into her undeniable talent in gift curation, and started giftology, a gift curation company. As the success of Giftology took off, Sheri found herself perusing through the variety of products that Furnish holds. One thing led to the next and Trisha Isabey offered Sheri a job to open Furnish for You, Furnish’s gift giving department.

Now curating roughly 2000 boxes and baskets a year, Sheri has fallen in love with working alongside other talented women and creating beautiful gifts that make her clients’ day.

Megan believes that every home should be both functional and beautiful, and tell the story of the people who live there. She earned a degree in Business Management from UBC Okanagan, after which she began her career in advertising sales, administration, and project management. During this time, she worked for a modular home builder where she was inspired to pursue her creative side. This led her to become a Certified Interior Decorator.

Having called Kelowna home her whole life, she has a deep love for the Okanagan and the people who live here. She is detail-oriented, creative, and has a talent for building lasting relationships. To her, taking a genuine interest in people is key to helping them discover their personal style. Megan brings these skills and experience to her dual role as Executive Assistant for the Isabey Collective, and Sales Associate at Furnish. She is excited to be part of the Isabey Team, and eager to help customers find the perfect pieces for their space that bring them joy.

Crystal has had a love for interior styling and fashion from a very young age. Her earliest memories include informing her sister that she wasn’t staging their barbie houses properly, and showing her how it was done.

When living in the Kootenays, Crystal opened her own store, Thistle pot, as she couldn’t find creative furniture and home décor in the area. After moving back to the Okanagan six years ago, she found herself craving another creative outlet.

Crystal also loves fashion as she feels it is an expression of our souls. With the love of textiles and the treasure hunt to find bed linen ( personal favourite) to the perfect pillow, picture, candle or rug that brings customers happiness. Crystal loves to watch the blank canvas of customers home become their sacred space that shows their personality and showcases their journey.

Connecting with people and creating an experience to bring their vision to life is very fulfilling to Crystal. She loves when she can help bring a client's vision and passion to life and see their inner smile start to shine. Crystal creates a space of love, light and inner peace that reflects who her clients are.