How to Get Over a House, House & Garden

Queensdale’s Founder, Fiona Paré, contributes to House & Garden in a thoughtful feature by Virginia Clark, exploring the emotional side of moving on from a much-loved home.

In this reflective article, Fiona McKenzie Johnston invites a range of voices to consider what it really means to let go of a home that holds personal history, energy and effort. The piece explores the complex emotions tied to renovation, memory and transition, from homeowners and designers alike.

Fiona Paré shares insight from her experience guiding clients through transformative home projects: “You spend months, if not years, pouring energy and resource into every detail – it’s only natural to feel emotionally tethered once it’s complete.” Her perspective reflects Queensdale’s recognition that a home is more than a project, it is a personal investment in both space and self.

The article captures the care and empathy at the heart of Queensdale’s work – helping members move forward with clarity and good judgement, whether they are staying put or starting again.