Design Perspectives

I am so fortunate to know so many amazingly talented designers. Peti Lau is one jetsetting boss chick! I met Peti at NYSID & was always in awe of how talented & gracious she is. Her story has so many interesting twist and turns! She describes her brand as AristoFreak and you will understand why!

www.petilau.com

https://www.instagram.com/petilau_aristofreak/

Eneia White is a force of nature! She is a super talented interior designer with a vision for where she is driving her business. She has a YouTube channel and is a master of instagram stories.  Most recently Eneia designed doll house for Doll House Beautiful House Beautiful and she won Designer Takeover for Made Goods.

You are going to enjoy listening to her journey.

www.eneiawhite.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiGD5-1EWqI&t=179s

https://www.instagram.com/eneiawhiteinteriors/

Today's guest is the epitome of kindness and perseverance. Elizabeth M. Lawrence is a partner at Bunny Williams Inc. , and she is NYSID's 2020 Rising Star. As you listen to her share her story on her road to partnership and how service is key when it comes to BWI clientele.

Be sure to follow her on instagram @elizabeth_m_lawrence. 

This seems to always be a topic with my designer besties. Who would you hire first? A business coach to grow your business or a branding coach to grow your brand? Listen in as I share who I would hire first & why.

Check out my business coach Kimberley Seldon, Business of Design. https://businessofdesign.com/

I am here to tell you that paint is NOT the first thing you do. Folks move into a new house & are gifted with a paint consultation for their home. They have individuals come in and advise them on paint, but they do not have any furniture!

Recently I sat down with a few designer's and we discussed all things business.  One topic in particular had my complete attention and it is what is commonly known as trade discount. If you speak to clients, a few will consider it "double dipping", but is it really? Aren't we running a business? Why  are designer's asked to share?  

Today I share about the showhouse that I am currently involved with. It is exciting and scary at the same time. If you get an opportunity to do a showhouse, do it! 

Happy New Year, good people! 

Flashback Friday with Dina Holland of Dina Holland Interiors. I enjoyed this interview so much that I wanted to play it again for you!

I just want to thank everyone who has sent me a DM, text message or picked up the phone to spread love. Y'all have been AMAZING!! 

I am taking some time off and will be back in FULL force in February for Season 2.

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As always, I am excited to share this amazing girl boss with you! Ann Feldstein is the epitome of stepping out and getting it done. 

After years of being a VP of Marketing at Kravet, Inc. Ann decided it was time for her to step out on her own & start her own business. She didn't just start 1 business, she started 2. Listen as she shares her story and tells you the best way to prepare your business to be ready for all things marketing.