Joanne Theresa Bergen of Abbotsford passed away into the presence of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on May 11, 2008 at the age of 49. Always one to stay in the background in crowds, when in small groups or one-on-one, you would discover her sweet and gentle soul. Joanne related well with children, connecting with their joy and their creative spirit. Joanne leaves behind a family who loves her dearly; her husband Eric of 25 years; children Shaun, Jennifer and Bradley; mom Wilhelmina Pouw; father-in-law Henry Bergen; sisters Cathy (Doug) Pollington, Rita (Myron) Graves, Cindy (Ingi) Bjornson; brothers Dave (Tammy) Pouw, Frank (Carolyn) Pouw; brother-in-law Gary Bergen; sisters-in-law Linda (John) Wiens, Laurie Paul Finch; and numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives.
She was predeceased by her father Frank Pouw and her mother-in-law Tina Bergen. A celebration of Joanne’s life will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, 33218 Marshall Road, with reception to follow. Donations may be made to The Cancer Society, a charity, or a missionary of your choice in Joanne’s memory.
This is the most common interior design request we receive. It begins with a phone conversation with you to learn about the scope of your project and schedule a time to come out to your property. We come prepared to tackle the challenges at hand whether it be selecting paint colors, making recommendations for layout and finishes or discussing structural improvements.
​We provide up to two hours of active in-home consulting that is followed up with a memo that shows you all of our recommendations and answers any questions you had during the consult that were not resolved. We also provide pictures or sketches to clarify when needed. The goal is to provide you with professional recommendations and guidance to move forward! [Flat Fee of $450]
SHOPPING: After the initial in-home consultation you may decide that you prefer us to help you make preliminary selections for finishes or furnishings that you can purchase or you may decide that you want us to do the shopping and ordering to take advantage of our extensive showroom and wholesale connections that are exclusive to designers. When we shop we strive to offset your investment in design time with contractor savings on new quality home furnishings. We’re professional shoppers and we help you get it right the first time.
SCALED DRAWINGS: Often drawings to-scale are needed to maximize the potential layout and functionality of a space. Abby's team will take detailed measurements and provide you with your best options to meet the goals you have in mind.
SUB-CONTRACTORS: If you need estimates on installing lighting, flooring, painting, or remodeling, we have vetted contractors that you can trust. We’ll notify them to contact you to schedule bids. We can meet them out there to manage & facilitate when needed. [Hourly Fee of $150]
CLIENT COMMUNICATION: If we're working on a project together there will be client meetings to present new ideas and discuss strategy, scheduling, purchases, and so forth. This communication can happen in person, phone, email, text, or Facetime. We try to be available when and how you need us!
INSTALLATION: This is the design service that pulls it all together for you! We unpack and install furniture, hang drapery, artwork, lighting, and curate table tops and bookshelves...this is the full service treatment that provides you with all the designer touches. Typically we schedule this around the arrival of your new furnishings and it takes us one or two days depending on the nature and intensity of the installation.
Selecting colors for your home can be a tricky thing! Abby can help you make color decisions that accentuate your home and reflect your style. She has a large collection of paint swatches and will move room by room, making selections and marking paint lines for instruction if needed. In this 2-3 hour process she can have all of your interior and exterior color decisions made including: walls, ceilings, trim, moldings, doors, cabinetry, exterior walls, shutters, trim work, porches and decks. She will make recommendations for paint types and sheen and local painters to help you get the job done! Whatever your color challenges are, Abby can help. [Flat Fee $300]
Do you have beautiful things like drapery or artwork that need hanging, furniture to be rearranged, lighting installed, accessorizing or bookshelves organized & curated? Abby's design team will revitalize your home or office and give it a refreshed, curated treatment using mostly what you have! We typically begin by visiting the property to perform a 1 hour home evaluation and take stock of anything additional we may need to bring for the REMIX or identify anything that needs to be done in the home prior to the REMIX. We'll discuss our general game-plan with you and schedule a time where we can have the full run of the house all day long to work our magic! [Flat Fee $2,400 for Abby's Team + sub-contractor fees if necessary ie. electrician, plumber, painter]
Abby & Realtor husband, Daniel Vasek have developed a niche in the Real Estate industry assisting home sellers to attract higher quality offers. If you list with Daniel and his brokerage, Avalar Texas Real Estate my team will inspect the property and create a Home Staging Report that will guide you step-by-step through the home staging process. This report will be a guide to getting your listing ready for presentation on the MLS and for your first Open House! Staged homes sell on average 73% faster and for 17% higher than non-staged homes and first impressions of your listing are lasting. Don't wait to stage!
ABBY VASEK INTERIORS is based in Wimberley, Texas. We can to travel to your home for a consultation but when it's outside of our immediate territory a trip charge will be applied to our initial consultation. Variable amount depending on extent of travel time and mileage.
Abby's design style is rooted in the rustic beauty of the Texas Hill Country, blending organic elements with sleek
modern and vintage lines to create rich, inviting spaces with layers of interest. Luxurious comfort. Livable and refined.