About
I founded Putting it Together in 1995 to provide image development and lifestyle coaching to people everywhere from my home base in the Greater Ottawa Region. I strive to help individuals feel confident to arrive and at ease to communicate as their authentic selves.
Supported by a network of expert professionals, I take a whole-person approach to image development and empower people of all genders to flourish through greater self-knowledge.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Vision
A world where individuals feel confident to arrive and at ease to communicate as their authentic selves.
Mission
To help individuals flourish through the knowledge and confidence of authentic self-image. We provide image development and lifestyle coaching that empowers people of all genders to feel confident and at ease wherever they go.
Values
These values guide me in my interactions and provide a
benchmark for the partners and specialists I choose to work with.
Authenticity
We are sincere in our interactions and consistent in speech and action. If we disappoint ourselves or others, we are grateful for opportunities to have vulnerable conversations and make it right.
Trust
Our work brings us into each client’s personal life and space. We hold that trust sacred by protecting client confidences and advocating for them as they venture into new spaces and try new things.
Self-knowledge
Curiosity is the real spice of life! We avidly seek new ways to understand ourselves and others, and we thrive on sharing that knowledge.
Relationships
Self-image is an evolution. We strive to nurture those relationships over years and decades, cheerleading and supporting clients through milestones and setbacks alike.
Pleasure
Life is full of change and change is rarely comfortable. We provide an arsenal of tools and knowledge to help others meet challenges with confidence and style while having fun.
Compassion
Every person is exactly where they are meant to be. We are excited to meet our clients right there and work with them to envision, plan, and pursue the evolution they desire.
Six Questions with Michelle Horne
1
What is your favourite early memory?
I remember being so excited about starting school and getting to wear my new school outfit!
2
What is your favourite colour, texture, and pattern?
You will often see me wearing fuchsia, my favourite colour! I love to wear leather and fur textures, and my favourite patterns to wear are also on the “wild” side: zebra, snake, and animal prints.
3
How do you describe your style language?
My style language is traditional, elegant, dramatic, and little bit alluring. Depending on the situation, I raise and lower the levels of those elements—and I love to teach clients how to do the same with their style language.
4
What challenge has allowed you the most growth?
My experience with infertility and adoption has been and continues to be my deepest challenge and reward.
5
What gives you comfort?
Being with those I love and feel loved by, especially my husband and son. My husband, Rob, is my best friend and biggest cheerleader. I also find comfort with my dog and circle of close friends. My incredible job, great food, and my home are also sources of comfort.
6
What do you like most about your work?
Making a difference and helping people feel better in whatever they do. I also love to learn and pass on that learning to help my clients.