1. Intro We get a lot of resumes from wanna be interns as well as inquiries from kind people saying they’d love to work for us. To be honest, they don’t teach these kids in school the real-world stuff. I guess that’s what internships are for. Since people are always curious about what we are busy doing, we thought we’d share what we are up to as 2020 unfolds. You might not believe it… Project #1 – Multi Family Leasing Center in Buckhead, Atlanta – beginning after a 9 month stall Project #2 –  Multi Family Leasing Center Expansion in Buckhead – collaborative stages Project #3 – Multi Family Luxury Apartment communities – 22 floors of elevator lobbies Project #4 – Multi Family Luxury Apartment – Model, Leasing Center, Roof Top Amenity Space Project #5 – New build/new move in on a budget Project #6 – Recently completed kitchen renovation getting ready for photography Project #7 – Recently completed party barn getting ready for photography Project #8 – Family Room/Kitchen/Living Room getting ready for install Project #9 – Multi Family Clubhouse needing to be designed Project #10 – Designing new collateral based on our launch and rebrand Project #11 – Ambassadors for Spotlight on Art Project #12 – Highpoint Market Insider Tour Guides Project #13 – Preparing for Guatemala

Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole – You Won’t Believe What We Are Working On

A lively conversation about the latest interior design trends, travels to industry events, current design projects (the good, the bad and the ugly), do’s and don’ts, product recommendations and more. Just a warning - this is going to be fun and not too serious! After all, they do still have an interior design business running at full speed. Hosted by Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole, two nationally published Atlanta Interior Designers with a wealth of information to share and stories to tell about their business, Kandrac and Kole and the  interior design world.

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In this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we talk with guest jewelry designer, Jane Winchester, about her entrepreneurial journey and the creation of a successful, profitable and soulful company at the age of 45. KEY TAKEAWAYS1.  No matter what happens in your business, handle it with grace so you can look back and be proud of how you dealt with difficult situations.  2.  Every successful career has tough stepping stones that became the path for you to follow.  3.  When starting a business, make sure one of the first things you do is establish your core beliefs. Those beliefs will be the foundation for how you train your team and how you deal with customers. SPONSORWe are so thrilled to let you know that we have a new sponsor for this episode – the WithIt Women’s Leadership Development Network. WithIt is a leadership development network for women in the home and furnishings industry. The organization was founded as a not-for-profit dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home and furnishings industries.  More than 25 years later, they remain dedicated to connecting and educating women at all stages of their careers — from students to C-suite executives. Their programs and events are geared to bring professional development, comfortable networking and connection-building to women working in all segments of the home industry. A few things to pay attention to when you visit the withit.org website: A. This year, WithIt has launched a new Mentor Matching Program which allows members to apply to be paired with a mentor.  B. Mark your calendars for the WithIt Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC on June 10-12th, where 175 women from across the industry will gather to learn new skills, network and be inspired by top notch speakers.  C. At the conference there will be a workshop designed for small business owners called “Transforming Your Business with EOS: The Entrepreneurial Operating System.” It’s the perfect workshop for the interior designer who feels out of control in her business and wants to implement a system to help them grow.”  You can learn more about their programs and join at withit.org KANDRAC & KOLE BIOVoted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.  Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.  In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.  JANE WINCHESTER PARADIS BIO:Having been born in New England, Jane was raised in Georgia, attended boarding school in Massachusetts, went to college in Florida and then started her career in fashion in NYC. In 1998, Jane launched her first line of accessories, Buzz by Jane Fox. Her collection caught the eye of Lilly Pulitzer, who convinced her to move to Philadelphia and launch their accessories collection, moving up the ladder from Fashion Director to Sr. VP of Creative Communications and Marketing. In 2017, Jane realized that while she loved her job at Lilly Pulitzer, it was time to build something of her own. Something original – something from scratch and something that connected with women. From there Jane Win was born. https://janewin.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLEShttps://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/ https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/ https://twitter.com/KandracKole/ https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/ FUNNY QUOTE “Drunk girls in bathrooms are the most empowering and supportive people on the planet, and we should all be more like drunk girls in bathrooms.” - @drunkbetch SERIOUS QUOTE“When I interviewed Maya Angelou, she told me to write this sentence on my notepad and never forget it: ‘Every storm runs out of rain.’ I still think of that line to this day.” – Alex Banayan  

The Entrepreneurial Journey With Guest Jane Winchester Paradis

Welcome to the Inside Scoop where we will delve into the story behind ETU home, an innovative kitchen lifestyle brand inspired by European designs. They recreate authentic products from reclaimed wood and recycled glass, making their product line totally green and sustainable. They ethically source quality materials such as salvaged beams. Each piece is finished by hand with eco-friendly beeswax and plant-based mineral oil elements. For our loyal listeners, ETU Home is offering 20% off all products. Go to etuhome.com and use code KANDK20 at checkout. Instagram: @etu.home Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46LveWatch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy. In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. Social Media Handles https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/  https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/ https://twitter.com/KandracKole/ https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/

The Inside Scoop – Entertaining Beautifully with ETU Home

In this episode we’ve reached out to design colleagues from around the country to share with us trends they saw this year at the Spring High Point Market. They will be filling us in on the latest trends such as color, furniture, lighting, and what they saw that was new and exciting. We’re excited to hear their insights and get a feel for where things are heading in the design world. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube KEY TAKEAWAYS 1.  Trends are shifting toward more organic and tactile elements with an emphasis on comfort, texture and warmth. 2. The color palette throughout High Point Market was earthy tones like terracotta, sage green and blues. 3. A focus on pleated and fabric shades on lighting.  SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Thibaut Design. Established in 1886, they are the oldest continuously operating wallpaper company in the United States. Did you know Thibaut offers rugs now? Thibaut introduces Areas, a debut collection of custom cut-to-order area rugs featuring exclusive, in-house designs. This new category expansion showcases nine distinct styles, shipped to doorsteps in 10 days. You can even opt for hand serging as an upgrade! Thibaut Areas will be available through showroom locations and representatives by the end of May. To learn more, visit www.thibautdesign.com/areas/podcast. KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US. Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy. In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. WEBSITE: https://www.kandrac-kole.com/ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/ https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/ https://twitter.com/KandracKole/ https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/

Trends From High Point Spring Market 2024

 We are huge fans of original art. It was a passion we both acquired later in life, partly due to a gallery owner, Donna Krueger of DK Gallery in Marietta, who helped us not be intimidated by art. We have become collectors of art – big and small in our own homes and advocate for original art in every project we design.  As we’ve discussed on other shows, art is for everybody. You’ll always remember where and why you bought that special piece that spoke to you in some meaningful way. Hanging original art is one of the single most important design tips we can give you for making a house a home.  In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite artists and why we love their work so much!  Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve  Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube    KANDRAC & KOLE BIO  Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.  Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.  In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024.  Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.   Social Media Handles   https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/  https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/   https://twitter.com/KandracKole   https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/

Artists We Love – Part 1 – The Inside Scoop

Design schools tend to focus on the creative process in interior design, but fall short when it comes to teaching the business side of the industry. In this episode of Inside Design, our incredibly talented friend and colleague, Kate Lester, shares valuable insights to help you run a more successful design business. Listen to today’s episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?? Watch today’s episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube Key Takeaways: 1. Get at least 5 years of real world experience before you even THINK of going out on your own. Make mistakes on someone else’s dime first.  2. If your scope of work is very fluid and your efficiency is at the mercy of others (i.e. contractors), billing hourly vs flat fee is the smarter way to go.  3. Above all, stay in your lane and remain true to yourself no matter what your creative peers are doing!  SPONSOR: Norwalk Furniture Norwalk builds heirloom quality furniture rather than landfill quality furniture. You know what that is also called? Sustainable! Doing their part to create healthy homes and environments is a core principle at Norwalk and we want to be a part of that.  Unlike many other manufacturers, Norwalk has a particularly fabulous array of patterns and bright, fun fabrics to partner with performance fabrics, leathers, and textures like boucle and velvet.  If you are in the Trade, you really must be sourcing Norwalk Furniture. Check out their website – norwalkfurniture.com and especially their 360-Design tool to help visualize pieces. They are shipping in under 8 weeks!  KANDRAC & KOLE BIO Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.  Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.  In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. KATE LESTER BIO Kate Lester is the creative director and CEO of Kate Lester Interiors & Kate Lester HOME. With a diversely talented design team in her studio, and two retail stores in Southern California, Kate is thrilled to be spreading her unique design vision with the masses. Her style ethos is all about creating spaces that weave classic lines, vintage finds, modern moments, and an infusion of at least “one weird thing.” Kate attended USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business and went on to study Design and Architecture at Otis College in Los Angeles. Her industry experience includes working for some of Hollywood’s most famous designers before launching her own firm in 2010. Thriving at the intersection of livable luxury, humor, and realism, Kate believes that the homes she designs should always be carefully crafted, thoughtfully curated, and a direct reflection of the people who inhabit them. When not designing, Kate can be found in Southern California dragging her family to flea markets, running on the beach, or hesitantly participating in a plethora of extreme sports with her extremely persuasive (and brave) husband and daughter. FUNNY QUOTE:  “I am not that friend who will tell you to stop travelling to save money. I will tell you to call in sick and lead us both into financial ruin but at least we’ll have the memories.” SERIOUS QUOTE: “The next time you feel afraid to leave what’s comfortable in pursuit of what’s meant for you, remember this: the goal is not to fit in, the goal is to expand.” @powerhouse_women Social Media Handles https://www.facebook.com/kandracandkole/ https://www.instagram.com/kandrackole/   https://twitter.com/KandracKole   https://www.pinterest.com/kandrackole/

Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole – You Won’t Believe What We Are Working On

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