Dwellissimo – Family Threads

Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention.  When it came to working full time, raising two girls, and making a home feel less like a war zone, there was a lot of necessity but little time for invention.

No grand plan – Sewing and passion for textiles for me was a way to express oneself.  Countless late-night hours spent experimenting with fabrics at hand (vintage drapes were a favourite) and seeing mundane spaces transformed into delightful fabric filled escapes for my children evolved into a tiny business. Interior design ran in the family so ideas flowed like water and the next project was evolving before the last was finished.

Returning to school resulted in a new profession.   The children grew and took turns indulging their own creativity in this little business.  Retirement has brought me home to my first passion and although the business has continued to grow and evolve,  textiles have remained a passion and  at the heart of what we do.

Dwellissimo continues to be family operated and has, for 25 years, been located in Port Hope, Ontario.  Our instore customers have called us a “hidden gem” and the “best kept secret” in Ontario.  My brother, Rob, remains the gatekeeper and encyclopedic mind behind the mid century art and furniture filling our unique retail location.

Our workroom produces skillfully sewn; long lasting pillow covers from discerningly chosen fabric – all sewn right here in Ontario.

Online customers have had their say as well, and tell us we deliver impeccable quality and customer service 100% of the time.

We enjoy our customers immensely.  Nothing beats putting smiles on faces and solving the occasional design problem.  Our success is attributed to an unwavering commitment to quality, a keen eye for design and a great respect for our customers and clients.

Cheers

The Dwellissimo Family