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
Birthday Week!
SEMINARS THIS WEEK! Been busy getting ready for my seminars at the ISH North America Kitchen and Bath Show. I do hope you'll join us. Lots of great material, strategies and shortcuts, so it's easy to … [Read more...] about Birthday Week!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: What Are YOU Worth?
Did you know that according to a nationwide survey of interior design professionals, the average independent interior designer grosses $250K a year? Are you grossing anywhere close to that figure? Do … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: What Are YOU Worth?
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona" - Scarlett Johannsson, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Rebecca Hall, Patricia Clarkson I have to confess that I do enjoy Woody Allen and he has gotten mellower but more … [Read more...] about Vicky Cristina Barcelona
The Burgundy Room
Tucked amongst a handful of evening hot spots, this has a NY brownstone feeling in atmosphere, darkened walls, wine displays, and low light to set the mood. An extensive array of wines by the glass, … [Read more...] about The Burgundy Room
21
"21" - Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth, Aaron Yoo This was brilliant and Spacey and Sturgess are well matched as the upstart mathematical genius and his OCD college … [Read more...] about 21
Juno
"Juno" - Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons When a teenage girl is faced with an unexpected pregnancy, she enlists the aid of her best friend in … [Read more...] about Juno