Old Advertisements & Other Interesting Projects – Stories & Flashbacks

Aug 25, 2026

Wilma Kulyk smiling with her team inside the Sensational Seams showroom, holding a Window Fashions magazine while staff members work together in the background.

So what keeps our work fun and interesting?

I love looking back at some of the advertisements and project creations we have been involved in over the 40 years. This month we are showcasing the trends and style that were top-of-the-class!

Thirty-year anniversary advertisement for Sensational Seams highlighting Wilma Kulyk's custom window treatment business, showroom, awards, installation process, and interior design services.

Promotional advertisement introducing the Sensational Seams showroom, featuring custom draperies, Hunter Douglas products, interior design services, and the Sensational Seams team.

Sensational Seams advertisement promoting custom draperies, blinds, bedding, interior design services, and the Newcastle showroom.

Educational advertisement by Wilma Kulyk explaining Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorization and smart home window shade technology.

Sensational Seams newspaper advertisement featuring Hunter Douglas Summer Savings, Exciting Windows awards, and Wilma Kulyk's custom window treatment services.

Looking back over the ads we used to do, our daughter Kasia loved putting together the graphics and design. And HunterDouglas had some pretty famous people representing their products.

Cover of the Sensational Seams brochure featuring custom draperies, Hunter Douglas blinds, shutters, and full-service interior design by Wilma Kulyk.

Interior pages of the Sensational Seams brochure showcasing custom draperies, bedding, upholstery, accessories, and complete interior design services.

Back cover of the Sensational Seams brochure featuring Wilma Kulyk, her award-winning experience, commercial design services, and Hunter Douglas expertise.

When we hired our first marketing company, one of the first projects was to put together something we had never had – a brochure for Sensational SEAMS. She did an amazing job, reflecting all the services we offered.

Custom kitchen backsplash with decorative tile border, under-cabinet lighting, and coordinated cabinetry designed by Sensational Seams.

Close-up of a decorative kitchen backsplash featuring stone-look tile with a custom diamond accent border.

Kitchen sink with granite countertop and custom travertine backsplash featuring a decorative glass mosaic accent.

Close-up of a custom kitchen backsplash featuring travertine tile and a decorative glass mosaic insert behind the cooktop.

Custom kitchen renovation with granite countertops, tile backsplash, wood cabinetry, and coordinated interior design.

Close-up of a decorative glass mosaic border installed within a natural stone kitchen backsplash.

We did some beautiful kitchens in it’s time, selecting backsplashes and hi-lighting great tile work.

Elegant bathroom featuring custom floral wallpaper, antique vanity, decorative mirror, and coordinated interior design by Sensational Seams.

Luxury bathroom with floral wallpaper, decorative wall accents, and coordinated interior decorating around a soaking tub.

Rustic cabin bathroom featuring reclaimed wood walls, decorative lantern lighting, and wildlife-inspired interior décor.

Custom built-in window seat with coordinating cushions and decorative accent pillows designed by Sensational Seams.

Custom upholstered bedroom bench with coordinating bedding, bed skirt, and designer fabrics.

Built-in window seat with custom upholstered cushion, accent pillows, sheer panels, and decorative valance.

I loved the uniqueness that our business provides, offering opposites of the design scales – from Victorian bathrooms to In-door Outhouse-styled bathrooms. Custom Bench Seats that accommodate every crevice, to bedroom benches and library sitting spaces.

Custom fur coat restoration and alteration by Sensational Seams, showcasing expert craftsmanship and garment tailoring.

Designer carefully cutting and altering a fur coat on a professional worktable in a custom sewing studio.

Handcrafted decorative fur throw pillows created in a custom interior design and sewing studio.

Designer presenting handcrafted fur accent pillows made for custom home décor.

Custom fur throw pillows displayed on a traditional sofa in an elegant living room.

I have been asked to make some pretty interesting things over the years, this one was a mink coat from a dear family member from one of our clients. She knew she would never wear the coat and no-one else in the family wanted it, so she asked us to make cushions for her sofa so she could enjoy the memories everyday instead of hanging the coat in a closet where no-one would ever see it.

Custom outdoor patio bench cushions and decorative pillows designed for a backyard deck seating area.

Custom fabric shade canopy installed on a cedar pergola over an outdoor patio seating area.

Elegant dining table featuring a custom floral tablecloth, coordinating napkins, and decorative tablescape.

Elegant velvet table runner with decorative trim styled on a vintage buffet cabinet.

Dining chairs featuring custom upholstered seat cushions made with durable, easy-care fabric.

Hospitality and Entertaining is what I love to do! We live in such a great area where we can enjoy our outdoor spaces, and enhancing the seating with comfy cushions made to withstand the outdoor elements, and adding overhead relief from the heat make entertaining that much more pleasurable. We love going beyond the window treatments with upholstered seats and table cloths that dress up the dining experience. For our tablescapes, we use table cloths, precious pieces and a variety of textures for a unique look.

Antique Victorian settee shown before restoration and after custom upholstery and refinishing.

Close-up of a refinished antique mahogany dresser highlighting the restored wood grain and original hardware.

Custom upholstered dining chairs and tables in a senior living community dining room.

Elegant commercial lobby featuring custom upholstered seating and coordinated interior furnishings.

Commercial lobby with custom upholstered seating arranged around a coffee table and decorated for the Christmas season.

Furniture has also been a big part of our business. In the first photo, this piece was old and neglected, and working with our creative furniture building and refinishing experts, we re-created this piece into a beautiful loveseat. I am always impressed how refinishing wood brings out the natural beauty of the wood and it’s grains. We also work with people who build furniture from scratch to our specifications for this huge common area lounge space in a retirement living building in Whitby.

Commercial activities room before renovation with scattered tables, game shelves, and minimal storage.

Large community activities room before remodeling with tables, chairs, and open floor space.

Custom storage cabinets being assembled during a commercial activities room renovation.

Renovated senior living activities room featuring custom cabinetry, tables, and comfortable seating.

Wall of custom white storage cabinets installed in a commercial activities room.

This was a project where we created spaces in common areas for all to enjoy. Serving the needs of so many different people in so many different walks of life is rewarding, bringing organization and functionality together in one space for all to enjoy.

So you can see…it’s not only about the window treatments we create, it’s about the whole home experience that goes into each project. We connect with our clients, we listen to their stories, and then we integrate their needs into how we can service them best. A real joy exists when all these elements come together and that’s why, after four decades, we continue to do what we love most.

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