Archive for October 2008

First Snow! Well I had decided to enjoy a quiet and productive week in my mountain retreat and got a dose of real winter weather. Tuesday morning I awoke to total stillness, no birds, no breeze, but a delightful white dusting of snow, enough to coat the decks, freeze the plants (I knew I should…

Since I am active on Linked In, Facebook, Ecademy, Plaxo, Twitter, and more, I often send and receive invites to connect and to follow. I base my acceptance on the invites on two things, is it a personal invitation, or are they connected to other friends and colleagues. The systems here will let me know…

I was listening to Karen Fisher of Designer Previews on the Interior Design Summit and she confirmed what I’ve always known; design prospects are often very intimidated no matter what level they are at.  Design professionals too often fail to realize that this is a very BIG DEAL!  They are coming to us with their…

Just back from LA! I was the featured designer for Karastan at the Domino Bazaar, a consumer shopping and décor extravaganza touring the nation. It was a lot of fun, and I provided homeowners with lots of fresh ideas to transform their homes and their lives. These events are a great resource for the latest…

Highlands, NC! I am enjoying a productive week of online work, writing, and scheduling engagements all from the comfort of my mountain escape. Next week I head to Atlanta for a non-stop schedule of mastermind meetings, client connections, and green learning. Arm Chair Learning! The Interior Design Summit is coming at the close of October,…

I speak with so many design professionals and even retailers and am continually amazed at how many don’t have websites at all, or websites that work for them. I have had a website for my design practice since 1994, and even won awards for its design! My biggest clients have always come through the website.…