LifeGrid Magazine October 2017 | Page 29

CREATIVE LIVING – GABRIELLE EAST Changing a career direction mid-life is not unusual for women who have raised a family and feel a new sense of independence emerge. It is often this time that passions, which have been set aside for other proprieties in life, come to the forefront. Gabrielle East is one such woman who regards herself as a mid-life career starter who after raising three children, including a child with Cystic Fibrosis, she decided to follow her passion of designing homes that were individualized, creative and sustainable. Creative Living by Gabrielle East was born. At the age of 47 after the owner/building experience of her rammed earth home, Gabrielle returned to study to complete a Diploma of Building Design. This training, along with her personal experiences have given a different and unique dimension to her home designs. Gabrielle's passion lies in educating clients in building energy efficient homes within their budget. Her personal love lies with the classic homes; Hamptons, Coastal and Federation, however, her insight and ability for diversity is highly recognised, including nominations for HIA Awards, in the categories of Green Smart (achieving 8.5-star rating) and Specialised Housing. Functionality and beauty are Gabrielle's highest of priorities when designing a home or refreshing an existing property. "Energy efficient", "sustainable" and "bespoke design" belong to all demographics of clientele, not solely to the high-end market. Gabrielle’s recent acknowledgements include the recipient of second placed Housing Industry Awards (HIA), South West (custom home under $350K), as well as the most recent nomination for the Prime Super Business Achievement Award, by the WA Regional Achievement & Community Awards, which will take place in Perth on October 20, 2017. It is here that Gabrielle will be formally acknowledged for her achievements and will receive a formal certificate and media coverage to add to her credentials. For that something unique in-home design, with industry experience and a formal membership with the Alternative Technology Association, you can connect with Gabrielle through the following link. www.facebook.com/CreativeLivingbyGabrielleEast.