The Bridges for Women Society is a non-profit organization with 24 years of experience. They focus on helping women who have a background in abuse and trauma and help them to move forward into a happier healthier lifestyle through employment training and supportive programs.  They also take their knowledge of the impact of abuse and trauma in relation to employability, and provide other communities, employers, and government the ability to understand how this affects women. 
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Past Winners Include:
Victoria Single Parent Resource Center(2011)
Cridge Transition House for Women(2010)
The Cridge Brain Injury Program(2009)

Benjamin Moore’s colour designers have predicted that 2011’s colour of the year will be Vintage Wine (2116-20). According to Benjamin Moore, vintage wine was “first seen on the fashion runways of New York, Paris, and Milan. This rich hue with a deep brown base and a hint of smoky violet is just as magnificent in the home. As an undertone in many of the latest wood finishes, leathers, and other textiles, vintage wine and its lighter variations will make a great paint color pick for many applications over the coming years.”

For an eye-catching effect, use saturated royal hues such as vintage wine alongside subtle or muted hues such as Hush (AF-95) and Wasabi (AF-430).

Benjamin Moore’s Envision Colour™ tool outlines their predictions 2011’s most popular colours and colour combinations.

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Benjamin Moore has also conveniently put together five colour combinations that are perfect for welcoming spring. According to Benjamin Moore, “these carefully chosen palettes are sure to put a ‘spring’ in your step.”

First Signs of Spring
calm (OC-22), castleton mist (HC-1), horizon gray (2141-50)

A harbinger of spring, this soothing, sophisticated palette evokes a gardener’s eager anticipation as the season’s first seedlings pierce the winter landscape.

Spring in Full Swing
agave (AF-420), eternity (AF-695), solitude (AF-545)

Evoking freshness with sophistication, this modern, muted palette pairs a pop of spring green with the depth of a smoky blue sky.

Spring Twist
ivory tower (2157-70), coral essence (2007-40), beeswax (2157-40)

For a vibrant twist, this cheerful, colour-charged palette captures the playful essence of spring in full bloom.

Springtime in Paris
white dove (OC-17), sea life (2118-40), bird’s egg (2051-60)

Spring’s stylish and sophisticated side is revealed in this eclectic, modern pairing anchored by sea life, a chalky purple-gray reminiscent of a stroll along the Seine.

Sail Into Spring
provence crème (2021-60), mysterious (AF-565), frostine (AF-5)

Chart a fresh course for a living space with this maritime-inspired combination that suggests crisp spring breezes and calm seas.

(Credit:  Benjamin Moore’s Spring Colour Combinations)

Even the most inspired colour combinations need professional application. Not only can White Knight Painting guide you through the colour selection process with an interior colour consultation, but we will make sure that the hues are expertly applied by our craftsmen. Our team of experienced, certified and trained painters will protect and beautify your space, leaving you free to enjoy it.

White Knight Painting doesn’t stop at interiors, though. We can provide an exterior colour consultation (house colour consultation) to give you the best advice on making your house look great from the outside in. Our next blog post will focus on 2011’s exterior colour trends and house colour trends.

From our experience, colour selection is one of the most intimidating aspects of interior design and renovating your home. Walls take up the majority of a room and everyone knows that colour selection is important, but there are so many to choose from!

Before you start panicking, take a deep breath and ask yourself whether you want to undertake such an important decision on your own. If the answer is no, White Knight Painting in Victoria, BC is here to help. We can assist with interior design and colour selection so that you can relax.

White Knight Painting has teamed up with Benjamin Moore Painting and Decorating Services to guide you in the right direction. White Knight Painting and Benjamin Moore Painting & Decorating Services will combine our professional education and your personal taste to achieve a look that will impress both you and your guests. Then, our painters’ dedication to perfection extends to all parts of the job, from prep to clean-up, so that your time and belongings are respected and your walls are flawlessly covered in beautiful colour.

If you are brave enough to select your own colours, start by thinking about the space that you would like to transform. Have you already picked out all of the furniture and window treatments? We recommend having these decisions made so that you can work around existing pieces. This also makes it easier to narrow down your decision to colours that accent the items in the room.

Below, we’ve shared a few helpful tools to help you get started. Together, these will prompt you to start thinking about what colours work well in your space and will give you a chance to try them out online.

1)      Benjamin Moore’s free Colour Capture app for the iPhone allows you to draw colour inspiration wherever you are. This application allows you to take a photo of a colour, and, with a couple of taps, reveals the closest Benjamin Moore paint colour.

Click here to learn more.

2)      Benjamin Moore’s Personal Colour Viewer allows you to upload a photo of the space you wish to transform and experiment with how different colours look on your wall… Without lifting a paint brush or sorting through countless colour swatches.

Click here to learn more.

As always, if you are still completely stumped, leave the hard work to us. Contact White Knight Painting today for help with colour selection.

Liz Bloomfield, Executive Director of the Centre, says, “We are thrilled! Our Centre is a beautiful heritage building but it’s time for a facelift. Fresh new paint in our hallways, clothing room and class rooms will make it glow again and reflect our Centre’s philosophy of a warm and welcoming place where all single parents can gather and find support.”

Over the holidays, White Knight Painting encouraged the public to nominate deserving people and organizations for their Annual Charity Paint Giveaway. White Knight Painting accepted nominations for individuals, families and organizations that had rooms and/or offices with tired, outdated paint and needed a helping hand to freshen the decor.

“We really appreciate the input of the community because it opens our eyes to people and organizations that might otherwise be overlooked for an opportunity such as this,” says Bob Fuchs, President of White Knight Painting.

Past winners include The Cridge Brain Injury Program in 2009 and The Cridge Transition House for Women in 2010.

Helen Taylor from Soroptimist International of Greater Victoria nominated the Centre for the giveaway, writing that, “The Centre relies on volunteers and welcomes donations to help maintain their commitments. The home-like setting and relaxed environment offers no frills, out of necessity. How the staff would love to have fresh paint in some of the rooms to further enhance and warm the environment for their clients… It is a luxury they would not normally consider in their annual budgeting.”

Bloomfield is thankful for the support. “Without Soroptimist International, we wouldn’t have received this. They are wonderful supporters who believe in our work, and we’re so thankful,” she says. “This wonderful gift from White Knight Painting lets single parents know that our community cares about them and supports them in the most important job in the world – raising healthy, happy children.”

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About White Knight Painting Ltd.

With over 15 years in business, White Knight Painting is the one of the oldest, largest painting company in the Greater Victoria area. White Knight Painting emphasizes craftsmanship over completing a simple paint job. A true craftsman is respectful and courteous, shows up to work on time every day and works efficiently and neatly to complete the job with as little disruption as possible for the client. A craftsman continues to learn and grow over the course of their career. True craftsmen, the team at White Knight Painting Ltd. is proud to give back to the community and support those who make a difference in our lives.

About the Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre

The Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre is a registered non-profit society that has been committed to serving the varied and changing needs of single parent families in the Greater Victoria area for more than 30 years. In a relaxed and supportive house-like setting, the Centre offers a wide selection of programs and free services that assist custodial and non-custodial parents in meeting the needs of their families.

About Soroptimist International

Soroptimist International of Greater Victoria was chartered on March 21st, 1932, sponsored by SI Vancouver. They continue to be an active service club of business and professional women addressing issues of significance to women. They welcome other like-minded women who share their dream of helping women to be their best.

Their mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimists inspire action and create opportunities to transform the lives of women and girls through a global network of members and international partnerships. By helping women to improve their own lives we also have a positive influence on their families and communities.

A disorganized, tired-looking kitchen doesn’t encourage happy, healthy food preparation or comfortable guests. Even if you’re not an aspiring chef, it’s difficult to get in and out of the kitchen in a timely manner when you’re working with an inefficient layout and outdated decor. If you’re looking to sell your home, the appearance of your kitchen will greatly affect your resale value and how many offers you receive. It’s no secret that an inviting kitchen is important to potential homebuyers, and a professional cosmetic upgrade will more than pay for itself at resale time.

While you likely know how much your kitchen would benefit from a facelift, it can be tough to commit to the hassle of having an out-of-commission kitchen. It doesn’t have to be difficult, though. White Knight Painting can spruce up your kitchen this spring without breaking the bank or causing lengthy interruptions to your routine.

One quick and easy way to freshen the appearance of the heart of your home is by refinishing kitchen cabinets. White Knight Painting can stain or spray paint kitchen cabinet doors efficiently and professionally while ensuring that you experience minimal disruption in your home. Allowing craftsmen like White Knight Painting take care of tasks like cabinet spray painting and cabinet staining will also ensure that the new treatment will look great for years to come.

If you’re looking for a more thorough renovation, White Knight Painting can upgrade your cabinets and appliances within your existing layout, saving you the expense and hassle of moving plumbing and electrical lines. Or, we can also consult with you to change the layout and look altogether. There really is no limit to the changes you can make, and White Knight Painting will coordinate the details so you don’t have to.

It has been said that good food is the way to someone’s heart. But if your kitchen makes you reach for the phone book rather than the pots and pans, call White Knight Painting. We can help.

Over the last few years, bathroom makeovers have become increasingly popular. It’s a room that has evolved beyond its original purpose and also sees a significant amount of traffic. For many, the bathroom is an oasis – a place to run a bubble bath, read a book and unwind. However, it’s difficult to relax in a room where the fixtures are worn out and the decor is outdated.

Whether it’s a simple update or a complete overhaul, renovating your bathroom will not only make it more comfortable but can also increase the value of your home. But do you think that all bathroom renovations have to be expensive and full of hassle? We disagree.

Simple updates, such as refinishing your cabinets, can quickly and easily give new life to a tired bathroom without hurting your wallet or causing headaches. White Knight Painting can stain or spray paint cabinet doors efficiently and professionally, ensuring that you experience minimal disruption in your home. Allowing craftsmen like the White Knight Painting team take care of tasks like cabinet spray painting will also ensure that the new treatment look great years from now.

The bathtub is often one of the main reasons why people begin thinking of remodeling. If you’re tired of looking at your stained and chipped bathtub, talk to us about refinishing your bathtub. By letting White Knight Painting deal with the details, you can enjoy a like-new bathtub without the hassle of trying to refinish it yourself or installing in new tub.

Stop feeling embarrassed about one of the most important rooms in your house. This winter, call on White Knight Painting to update your bathroom decor. Whether it’s a cabinet or bathtub refinish within your existing layout or a full-on renovation, White Knight Painting has you covered.