As well as working with single parents and children from crisis housing we are now very excited to also be working alongside an Independent Living Program that assists homeless young people develop independence.
Our latest project was with a beautiful 22 year old mother, *Jane and her energetic 22 month old boy *Tom.
The Independent Living Program has assisted *Jane since she left home as a teenager and had nowhere to go, right through to assisting her move away from a volatile relationship.
Lotus Interiors felt that *Jane was more than deserving of some spoiling. It is our hope that such a simple gift might change the nature and course of her life.
*Jane was given a public housing placement in a brand new villa and the Lotus Interiors team went to work!
Enjoy seeing the photos of her new beginning.
Angela Wilson
Founder
Some thoughts from the day…
Tom's Room Before...
Tom's Room After ...
For *Tom we created a fun and colourful room where he can enjoy his toys, with table and chairs to sit and play, and lots of fun and happy furnishings. Our artist extraordinaire, Amanda McSeveny, created some wonderful artwork that is sure to put a smile on his face and capture his imagination on a daily basis. The blue star theme is one that no doubt he will stamp his own style on in the years ahead. *Tom is such a gorgeous little boy, so full of life.
Jane's Room Before...
Jane's Room After...
*Jane's room became a wonderful, restful retreat with fabulous textured fabrics complementing, the room’s centerpiece; a beautiful canvas painting donated by Shack Homewares. *Jane and her caseworker were overwhelmed with the outcome and we loved that we could provide her with a stunning space.
Lounge Before ...
Lounge After...
Overall *Jane’s home is now a place of beauty, somewhere that she can be proud of. We hope that our simple act of kindness will reflect to her just how much she is worthy of happiness and joy in her life, and thus effect the choices she makes for the future. As always it is such a privilege to be allowed into peoples home and lives. We sincerely hope *Jane and *Tom enjoy their new home as much as we enjoyed putting it all together for them.
Tammy Scharenguivel
Committee Member
*Please note names have been changed.
*Please note names have been changed.
