My name is Dana Ruprecht and I love houses.
I am a self-confessed bookworm and lover of all that is vintage. I’m a tea-drinking, blanket-knitting, candle-lighting, domestic goddess who decided to turn her love of HOME into both a blog and a business, Hearth & Gable Interiors.
Inspired by nature, I enjoy everything textured, tactile, scented, and hued. I love decorating spaces and creating vignettes that make me feel surrounded by beauty, every day.
Interiors and aesthetics have a powerful influence on quality of life, and attractive surroundings do in fact inspire us to live our lives to the fullest. Above all, home is where we relax, re-charge, and build memories for the future. This is certainly true for me! A stay-at-home mum for six years, I spent a lot of time managing the household and coordinating its function, appearance, and general evolution.
After leaving an unfulfilling job in my mid-30s to start a family, I realized the trajectory of my life had completely changed, and that this was a good thing! I knew I wanted to continue moving forward in a new direction, so I returned to school at the age of 39 to pursue my reigning passion: interior decorating. My son was still a toddler, which made attending classes, studying for tests, and doing homework quite a challenge, but also an inspiration and an escape.
For three years, I took courses and dreamed of starting my own business, Hearth & Gable Interiors.ย The name Hearth & Gable represents for me the two greatest symbols of home: the fireside where we gather for warmth, and the roof under which we find shelter and safety.ย ย My goal is to create interiors that are attractive, comfortable, and practical… where every day living is blended with style. I want to decorate spaces people will feel cozy in and happy to escape to, as well as proud to share and entertain in.
In three months, I graduate and will officially be a certified interiors consultant. It has been an amazing journey so far! And with this blog, I hope to lay the groundwork for my consulting business by sharing decorating insight and information that is both helpful and inspiring.
I hope you enjoy my blog and will continue to follow my progress! Feel free to comment and/or contact me with questions or ideas you would like to share. I’d love to hear from you!
LOVE IT!! ๐
Thanks, Marty! It means a lot!
Hi Dana! It’s Shan and Jay’s friend “Jen”. Sounds wonderful! Congratulations on all your accomplishments!! School and being a wonderful mom! I really like the sound of your ‘style’! Perhaps when I’m a little less busy with my two little ones I will seek your expert help! We like cozy, function and style! Kind of urban rustic. :). Best of luck on your new adventure!!!
Thank you so much, Jen! It’s great to hear from you. I really appreciate your support!
Dana,
You are an inspiration to your fellow students. As one of your instructors, I always looked forward to receiving your assignments, as I knew that they would be full of insight and detail, and now I can look forward to reading your blog. I wish you luck as you follow your dreams.
You were meant to do this!
Wow. Thank you, Audrey. You don’t know what that means to me! ๐
You are such an inspiration , you can fulfill your dreams if you focus and work hard which is clearly what you have done. I wish you much success, one that is well deserved. Really enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to reading many more with maybe a cup of tea , wrapped in a cozy blanket while sitting my a roaring fire! Never tire of reading your posts! Hugs and much success!
Sandra, thank you for your kind words. I love to write, and I love interior decor, so this blog is truly going to be a labour of love!
Congratulations Dana!
I love your blog and I’m sure your business will be a great success.
Thank you, Carolyn! ๐
Huzzah!!!! Kudos to you, Dana!!
Thanks, Mel! It means a lot.
This is great! I’ll be following!
Hey, Duncan! Thanks for checking it out!
Congratulations, Dana! I’m so happy for you as you begin this business and new stage. I know you’ll do an amazing job, and I look forward to hiring you!
Thank you, Shannon! It’s exciting to get started. ๐