Hi, I’m Mira.

The inspiration for the name - Olive and Charlotte.

I began Black Cat at the beginning of 2022 with the goal of helping homeowners make their house into their home.

My passion for making and problem solving started when I was young. I would spend hours folding complex origami, building my own furniture and assembling 3D puzzles — yes, I am a nerd! That passion led me to the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto, to study architecture and interior design. While earning my degree, I worked as a furniture assembler at IKEA, did a stint building architectural models, and spent summers painting in Toronto’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. In 2019, I took the leap and ran my own summer painting business: I had found my calling! Next: a position with a home services company, managing painting crews across the GTA and Muskoka. I also worked with their handyman team whenever I could, gaining experience in house repairs.

I was raised in St. Thomas (you might even know me as the girl in the Longboarding: A Day in St. Thomas video) and was very happy to move back in 2021. Leaving behind the big city, and coming back to clean air and country roads was just what I needed. Now I can pursue my passion with my own business: doing the hands-on work myself, getting to know my clients, and producing work I am proud of.