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How to Choose the Perfect Kitchen Backsplash: 3 Essential Tips!
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The “Unexpected Red Theory”: How to Be Brave & Try It! Plus, Our 6 Favorite Shades of Red Paint!
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Why getting a floor plan review before you break ground is so important for a happy home!
To us, the key to a good outcome in a project is- To have a cohesive floor plan! And this
The extraordinary ordinary. Or, how relevant peculiarities can create design curiosity.
Since is my birthday week -I thought maybe fun to tell you a couple of rando things about me. (could
Celebrating Matriarchs
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How to build an interior design team
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Why interior design transparency is a myth
There are so many interior design myths I could write a complete dissertation. I often wonder where the some of
Why worker Compensation insurance is important for interior designers
It is time. Are you considering your business expenses for 2021? As I sit here working on year end projections
Do the work to be successful
Doing the work you need to do to be successful in interior design When I began my business- I dragged
How to make Houzz Pro work for interior designers.
This is a screen shot of our Houzz video they do for you on your site–How can anyone not like
Doing what it takes.
I am beginning to wonder –if I was crazy way back when in my early days when I did what
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
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,
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
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
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-
What does it cost? A budget breakdown on a condo living room with before and after photos!
Determining a budget We get asked about budgets every day- and of course defining a budget for your design project
10 Truth Bombs- The Interior Design industry is not dying- unless you do not know how to keep up
Helloooooooo! “The retail apocalypse that everyone has been talking about really hasn’t happened.” Eric Rosenthal, Senior Director of Leveraged Finance
Making bold color work- What you need to know and why
Why are so many people afraid of color? Is it about playing it safe? Or not understanding how to strike
How to use vintage pottery to inspire color and pattern in your home
Who wants a sterile catalog home or worse, one that looks too perfect? Most of our clients surely do not.
How to get a job at an interior design firm-even if you have little experience
Getting any job can be tough- but in the interior design field most of us look for “some” sort of
How to build a design career without an interior design degree. What no one will tell you
Do you need a degree specific to Interior Design? Of course it helps but I did not. I own a
The Making of a Mudroom! How to make a hallway be a functional space.
This little foyer was an add on at some point at my client’s home. She wanted a pretty but functional
10 key things to do your first 90 days in a new job- or new business
Super new at this? Some good advice for new business owners or new employees especially in a design firm! You
Buying on the internet? Big box got your bucks? Read this first.
Everyone thinks buying on the internet is less expensive than buying local at a bricks and mortar store- But wait!
“Charging what you are worth” is dangerous magical thinking
Whoa. I hope this does not upset half of the design community! But hold on a second before you kick
SW COTY “Cavern Clay” – It is not about just the color!
What is all the ruckus about? Facebook is all abuzz about the new color of the year from Sherwin Williams.
Just say NO to Catalog decorating!
But why? Design trends and style historically are heavily influenced by society as a whole and what is happening in
Want best results? Don’t ask me for a square foot price on tile!
(updated older post for 2018! At least am consistent- we still follow this process!) I have a rule about pricing
How to create a budget for your design project- and why it is important to your investment!
A budget is necessary! In the real world with our #realpeoplelivehere attitude- we know most people have a budget
What does “design your kitchen or bath” really mean?
Last week we met with a delightful couple about various design issues they had throughout their home. One spouse made
Do NOT do this when designing your kitchen!
A few of my ‘just say no’ kitchen design mistakes- I rarely see these mentioned so going to just
Dwell on Design: Highlighting the home tour!
To say I was blown away might make you think I do not always stroll through 20 million plus homes.
The art of design vs the business of design- Are you over processed?
Going Rogue today! I love a good process- for sure. I would even say I am a numbers person and
Casa Perfect – I touched Elvis!
Ok so I did not really touch him- duh. I know he is long since deceased. But I touched door
One Room Challenge: Our Top NINE!
What is the One Room Challenge? We all get by with a little help from our friends, right? There’s nothing
Finding my mojo at Dwell on Design
Dwell on Design, 2018 I had the enviable ( do not be a hater!) opportunity to attend the show with
“Before and After” Beach Cottage Coastal Design
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California Pottery-A Collector Favorite!
This California Pottery Vintage California pottery’s appeal stems not just from the vivid colors and dramatic designs found in this
Makeover Magic- Coastal Master Bath Reveal- Before and After!
It is not a secret around the shop- we love bathroom design- every detail makes my heart sing So much
THE ART OF THE COCKTAIL
COCKTAIL, ANYONE? There’s truly nothing like imbibing a hand-crafted cocktail out of fine, vintage glassware. Sipping a delightful apertif out
Small cottage kitchen reveal- on a budget- how did we do it?
Who has a small kitchen that needs to be reworked? Raise your hand! It seems like we have calls daily
6 key tricks to staying organized in a creative small business!
Some of you who pop in to read my blog upon occasion, may know I am undergoing an overhaul of
