Julie Rowsell - Pinnacle Office Solutions

09/26/2026

Saturday’s treasure hunt. chanterelle hunting, Great Dane supervising.

09/15/2026

There are some projects that feel like more than projects, and Rowan House is one of them.

I had the absolute privilege of being part of this project working on the colour palette, finishes and fixtures, as well as providing the furniture. I’ll talk much more about the project itself another time, because there is so much about it that deserves to be told.

But for now, I want to share this photo with Lloyd Hussey with Vigilant Atlantic.

Lloyd and I met through Stella's Circle while working on Rowan House, and somewhere along the way we realized that he had actually played softball with my dad years ago. (Great home-run story there)

Lloyd has been doing this work for a long time, and it was impossible not to see how much this project meant to him. Not just the building, not just the construction or the logistics, but the people it was being created for and the dignity, care and intention behind every part of it. He was absolutely the right person for this job.

One of the moments that really stayed with me was when Laura Winters presented Lloyd with a dedication plaque and shared that the community kitchen at Rowan House would be named Eliza’s Kitchen, in honour of his late mother. There couldn’t have been a more fitting dedication.

I’ve worked for many years, on many projects, with many different companies and for many different causes. I think, over time, you start to look for the people and the projects that have a little more meaning behind them. The people who genuinely care about what they’re doing and, more importantly, who they’re doing it for.

Lloyd is one of those people.

His respect for the project, for the people involved, and for what it can mean to the community is something I won’t forget.

I feel incredibly lucky to have had a place in this project and an opportunity to work alongside everyone involved, but this first post is for him. It was an honour, genuinely.

I hope I get the chance to sit down with Lloyd one day and talk more about what Rowan House meant to him, to us, because I think that story is just as important as the building itself. But for now a heartfelt congratulations to everyone at Stella’s Circle, the funders and donors, and everyone’s who made this happen.

As Jill Bruce said today, “Hope lives here” ♥️

More to come….

09/13/2026

Sunday? Haven’t met her either 🤷‍♀️ just trying to keep the streak alive! 🪑

09/12/2026

Saturday? Never heard of her. 🔨 🛻 📦 Pinnacle Office Solutions

09/03/2026

Same job. Better snacks.

08/31/2026

What an amazing day! Had the best time.

08/26/2026

The boys are trotting the Polka Dot Trot again this year for Terri-Lynn as part of TEAM TLC with Colab. Terri-Lynn was an EXTRAordinary auntie, cousin, niece, sister, daughter, and friend. Technically, Ryder and Griffin are her first cousins, but since she was right there the second they were born, she was far more of an aunt and definitely the fun one.

She had this incredible, hilarious energy that just drew people in. Whether she was making everyone laugh until their sides hurt or accidentally motivating you to do something wild, her light was always bright, loud, and her spirit, unforgettable. Though she was taken from us far too soon, that energetic spirit lives on in everything we do (and every laugh we share). Any contribution is truly appreciated.

Why We're Trotting Terri-Lynn was an extraordinary auntie, cousin, niece, sister, daughter, and friend. Technically, Ryder and Griffin are her first cousins, bu

07/08/2026

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07/03/2026

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06/14/2026

Today I sponsored the Masonic Charity Golf Tournament at The Willows on behalf of Pinnacle Interiors. My dad is a long-time Mason, so I decided to actually play this year to spend the day with him. The catch? I’ve never golfed in my life.

I played with the best crew: my dad Jim (Mach), his neighbor Greg (Hank), and his brother-in-law Greg (Choppy). No cool nickname for me yet, but we laughed all day, the guys were so patient, and we even played off my ball a couple of times! I may have found a new sport!

The real impact happened at lunch. A speaker from the school lunch program, who i heard called “The Ice Cream Lady” because she was rocking the dessert table, shared some truly heartbreaking stats about youth food insecurity in Newfoundland and Labrador.

This tournament has raised over $250,000 since it started, and she reminded us that tomorrow when we have our breakfast and coffee, we helped make sure a child doesn’t go to school hungry.

If your business wants to give back, please support the School Lunch Association and Kids Eat Smart Foundation. It doesn’t have to be flashy to matter. Today wasn’t corporate or stuffy, just good people making a difference. Huge thanks to the Masons, and to Mach, Hank, and Choppy for putting up with a rookie!
My heart is full! ❤️❤️❤️