Sunday Social Connection: @courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign

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My name is Courtney Ungaro and I am an interior designer living in the beautiful city of Kelowna with my husband & 2 girls. If I’m not working, or driving kids back and forth to school/extracurricular activities you can probably find me riding my bike to a local brewery, winery or restaurant - enjoying the Okanagan lifestyle!

Lucky to be 👱🏼‍♀️ & 👧🏼’s mom. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms! Definitely the toughest but most rewarding job out there 💓

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on May 13, 2018 at 7:55am PDT

Why do you use Instagram?

I started using Instagram as another creative outlet while working at my previous interior design job and I found it was easier and less time consuming than a blog. Now that I’ve started my own company, which provides design services as well as small event & brand styling, I use Instagram as a way of sharing my work, hopefully providing some inspiration as well as connecting with like minded creatives.

This weekend I took a photography workshop with the lovely @erincg from @sparklemedia (and yes, she’s just as sweet in real life!). We were given so many valuable tips not only on photography, but basically a crash course on entrepreneurship, instagram (& insta stories-which maybe you’ll be seeing more of moi in front of the camera 🙄😬), keeping & managing clients, and how to be an overall good human. Thanks Erin ✌🏼🙏🏼💓

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on May 13, 2018 at 8:54pm PDT

What will people see on your feed?

Mostly design inspiration, tips and tricks of the trade, projects and collaborations I’m working on, things that inspire me, along with a little personal thrown in the mix (I’ve quickly learned that I like to be behind the scenes!).

And then the stars aligned 💫....When @luxecampca asks if you can style a shoot for @iamlocality at @caldwellheritagefarm 🙌🏼💞🙏🏼.

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on May 6, 2018 at 9:34pm PDT

Does your page have a specific style?

I would probably describe my style as modern eclectic.

!GIVEAWAY! 🌮🌵CLOSED! And the winner is.... @lukidancepro! DM me for details on picking up your package 🌵 🥑 🌮💓 • Cinco de Mayo is upon us, (and it falls on a Saturday this year amigos!!). This can only mean one thing: an excuse to overdo it on the margaritas. What that doesn't mean is that you're permitted to slack off as a host. This year, throw an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration that'll have your friends Instagramming up a storm. Oh no time?! No tiempo!! No need to call 9-Juan-Juan because we’ve made it easy for you. Say aloe to this fabulous giveaway contest where you have a chance to win a gift basket full of everything you need for your own mexcellent FiEsTA! And yes, we know that guacamole is extra.🥑 • What you will receive: 1. Festive tableware and cactus & pineapple balloons from @joonieandjoe 2. Custom home baked taco and avo sugar cookies from @Sprinkleandwhisk 3. Potted succulent from @courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign 4. Stunning hand painted watercolor cactus print from @sarahspinchofpretty 5. $50 Gift certificate from @amandarentiersphotography 6. Handmade Fiesta wood sign from @redmermade 7. Delicious locally-crafted preserves and salsa, complete with recipes from @tasteoftheokanagan • How to enter: 1. Like this post 2. Follow all 7 accounts listed above 3. Tag a friend in the comments. Only one name per comment please. Each comment = 1 entry. • REQUIREMENT: You must be able to pick up in Kelowna. • That’s it! Good luck! Cheers to Chippin’ Dippin’ and Margarita Sippin’ 🌮🥑🌵 • Creative Concept & Design: @courtney_ungarospaceanddesign and @joonieandjoe Photography: @amandarentiersphotography Contest closes April 30th at 9pm. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on May 1. • As per Instagram this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18 years of age and release Instagram of responsibility and agree to their terms of use.

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on Apr 28, 2018 at 9:00am PDT

Favourite Instagram accounts to follow?

Design & Inspirational: @amberinteriors, @studiomcgee, @lindyegalloway, @erincg

Local: @birchhillstudio: @kelownanow, @vintageoragami, @luxecampca, @paisleynotebook, @jaclyn_emily, @joonieandjoe, @amandarentiersphotograph

Rolling into September ✌🏼 📷: @amandarentiersphotography

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on Sep 6, 2017 at 6:02am PDT

Why do you follow KelownaNow?

I follow KelownaNow because they are always up to date on the current events and know what's happening in Kelowna. They do a great job promoting small/local businesses!

How do you decide on your location for shoots?

It will depend on the product or style of shoot I’m doing. If it’s for design it’s usually around my house or at a client’s house I’m working at. If it’s for a styled shoot for company promotion we try to find somewhere that is on brand with the business. Sometimes I’ll see a location that inspires me and I’ll plan a shoot around that location.

When you're told the space your created is "what love feels like"....💓 #loveislove #okanaganpride @ninerising @okanaganlifestyle

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on Aug 21, 2017 at 7:23am PDT

Biggest Instagram moment?

I hosted an event at Kitsch Winery last summer with local photographer Amanda Rentiers. We invited all the local people we connected with on social media but had never met in real life. People were very apprehensive assuming we had something to sell or push on them, but we had no agenda and just wanted to get a group of like minded individuals together. We weren’t sure if anyone would show up or how the event would turn out, but in the end, the evening was perfect! I created some great friendships and even the ladies of Birch Hill Studio in Vernon came (which if you don’t follow them on Instagram, you should start!).

"It was about finding a common ground & supporting each other. When women support women, amazing things can happen"🙏🏼💞. Saying goodbye to this week still in awe of all these beautiful women (including the one behind the camera😘) & this backdrop we get to call home! 📸:@amandarentiersphotography @kitschwines @riakitsch @youvegotthe_love @blumhagen14 @ktnesbitt @christinaloewen @breggles @jaclyn_emily @krystalamorrison @siandanica @thebookofmolly @erin_zimmer @birchhillstudio @_kclarkson #okanagancollective #womensupportingwomen #connectionovercompetition

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on Jun 18, 2017 at 9:40pm PDT

Favourite hashtags?

#supportlocal #shoplocal #shopsmal

Was it all a dream? The location was a dream. The weather was a dream. The guests were a dream. Waking up this morning filled with gratitude, love & excitement for things to come ✌🏼"connecting is valuable "- @siandanica #okanagancollective #communityovercompetition #supportlocal

A post shared by Courtney Ungaro (@courtneyungaro_spaceanddesign) on Jun 15, 2017 at 8:32am PDT