Being Successful in Interior Design
Doing the work you need to do to be successful in interior design When I began my business- I dragged my kids to job sites if I needed to do a quick check on something or drop a thingy or two off ( yes I was a delivery person too 😂) I met people on […]
Doing what it takes.
I am beginning to wonder –if I was crazy way back when in my early days when I did what it takes TO GET THE BUSINESS and make my name. If you are a seasoned pro and have all the business you want and making big bucks then by all means- say no. When I […]
Client welcome packets or better- a client introduction? – How to do it right!
Client welcome “packets”- are they welcoming? Ok so- lot of talk lately about client welcomes or introductions for interior designers ( formerly known as packets or packages:) Sorry could not resist but use those words IF they work for you but an introduction is what we use and it is a PHENOMENAL tool for us. […]
5 Reasons Why You Need a Good Designer to Review Your House Plans
Why getting an independent review of your home plans is so important Whether it is a remodel or new construction, the plans are essential to a project getting off the ground. At our firm, we consider “the plan” almost a holy instrument! The plans are the literal and physical directive to the contractor as to […]
How to Work With a Remote Interior Designer Outside Your Immediate Area
You CAN work with an interior designer outside your area Have you ever seen a designer’s website and loved their work but did not expect to be able to work with that same designer because you lived too far away? Or wanted a look and style that is not as available to you in your […]
5 best retail store strategies to practice now
Retail: The new contact sport? This article appeared this week in Home Accents mag! Great for retailers but also for anyone running a small business. “What got you where you are today is not sufficient to keep you there” is the wisdom for 2020 for being successful in retail. Never in our history has the […]
The journey to here- The making of an interior designer
Other designers- and small retailers or businesses-ask me this frequently- How did you get started and how long did it take to be successful in interior design? When did you hire people? How did you know when to go into retail? Is it successful? This is certainly not my autobiography and may not be interesting […]
Pod cast interview with Darla Powell! Talking about having a retail showroom!
Retail showroom- is it worth it? Listen here and find out what I think and how Darla and Natalie respond! It is a hoot! Listen to Cheryl on the Wingnut Podcast talking about retail showrooms! My favorite part of retail? Getting to buy beautiful things! Lol- and meeting people that come in when I have […]
Bath design myths and mistakes- What you need to know
Bath design has hardly changed in years I am still seeing many plans come across my desk with many of these design issues. I love the job security! But all too often homeowners simply do not realize what can be done to achieve the same goals without making these mistakes. I know there will even […]
How a mere pillow can update a room- Believe it!
Pillows, Rugs and Lamps – consider them artwork These three accessory items are super important to the end creative product! These items can add color, texture, and super style into your room. We create many custom pillows for our client projects that are so divine you might consider them a work of art in and […]
Design by the numbers! Quick kitchen design tips!
Seems lately even some new designers are not paying attention to the important numbers you need to know! Quick tips you need to know! I get asked about the following information quite often and I sometimes take it for granted..because I deal with it every day. So had a few minutes before an appointment and […]
How to talk to vendors at market and other favorite tips
Forging relationships with new vendors Here is the thing- no two vendors have the same program going on at market- some will open everyone and their dog and greet you with open arms. And then many will give you the cold shoulder before you even get to the front desk to request a rep or […]
