Meet The Team
Truelove Designs was founded with family at the forefront. We’re on a mission to make each space more functional and more beautiful, because we know firsthand how good design can improve family time and nurture your most important relationships.
At the heart of your home, beautiful interior design should still function for your family. I believe in collaboration and getting to know how you live in and use your space every day. This is the key to a finished home that is both functional and inviting.
Shawnna Truelove
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
I’m Shawnna — a single mom myself, I know how hard you work to juggle all the pieces of your beautiful life. I also know how incredible it feels to walk through your door at the end of a wild day and take that first deep breath in a calm, welcoming space. That’s why I love what I do. I get a front-row seat in transforming spaces — transforming lives — for hard-working, extraordinary people like you.
After working in various industries in the design world —luxury kitchens, corporate event design, and custom furnishings— I decided to leverage my diverse industry knowledge to help busy people create their most beautiful version of home.
FUN FACT: I was a Division 1 athlete in both X-Country and Track. Now I channel that focus and stamina into juggling all the roles of a designer and business owner.
YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW: As my grandfather was First Nations Cherokee, I can proudly say my last name, Truelove, hails from the indigenous people of the Americas.
FAVOURITE SPLURGE: A wardrobe refresh from Artizia.
HOME IS: Where all the best memories are made.
SUE MARTIN
FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
I’m Sue — the “left-brainer” on the team. I take each creative concept and make them a reality — literally! I order all furniture and accessories and coordinate their deliveries, as well as keeping financial docs and spreadsheets in order.
My entire career has been in finance, most recently spending nine years in DC as the Budget Manager for the newsroom at the Washington Post. I love leveraging my organizational skills to keep projects running smoothly — so you get your dream home on-time and on-budget.
FUN FACT: I’m Shawnna’s mom!
YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW: Our family has a long history in the home and design world. Shawnna and I come from the W&J Sloane family, founders of a luxury furniture and rug store in New York City that catered to the prominent and wealthy. Clients include the Rockefeller, Whitney, and Vanderbilt families, and W&J Sloane products live in The White House and The Breakers mansion.
FAVOURITE SPLURGE: Anytime I spend money on a vacation with the grandkids! Their joy makes every penny worth it.
HOME IS: Where you find and create your own happy place, the space that magically keeps the family intertwined. It’s the place that says to all who enter, “This is me!”
MAGGIE CROWN
JUNIOR DESIGNER
I’m Maggie – I studied interior design at The Interior Design Institute. My love for interior design began when I was very young. I grew up sharing a room with my two sisters and loved to rearrange and style our room until I was happy with my new design.
As a member of the Truelove Designs team I’m excited to help transform your space into the home of your dreams.
FUN FACT: I’m a dog mom! I spend all my spare time with my golden retriever puppy Nala.
YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW: I’m a real estate investor! I was 18 when I bought my first rental property with my boyfriend and now we are continually growing our portfolio.
FAVOURITE SPLURGE: Buying new outfits!
HOME IS: My favourite place; somewhere I can relax, reset & prepare for what’s next.
