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 … [Read more...] about Melissa In The Mountains!
Archives for October 2008
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
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 … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Make It Personal
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
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 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are Your Prospects Afraid of You?
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Gratitude Can Grow Your Business!
Grow Your Interior Design Business Every morning I wake up and practically pinch myself I am so grateful to be here, alive at this time in history! I live in a beautiful home that I worked hard to … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Gratitude Can Grow Your Business!
Melissa Live On The West Coast
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 … [Read more...] about Melissa Live On The West Coast
The Design Summit is Coming!
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 … [Read more...] about The Design Summit is Coming!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Must-Haves for Every Designer’s Website
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 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Must-Haves for Every Designer’s Website
