When you complete my True Colour Expert Workshop you get access to a Private Facebook page for graduates only. This page has truly taken on a life of its own. It's completely optional, it's free (so far) and to date we have 50 members. This page has become a great place to not only get advice about projects you are… Continue reading
'If you can't say no to anything then you're living in scarcity. The universe doesn't need to be selective with what comes your way because you'll take anything.' Source unknown. In other words, you're still a rock star (just like my nephew : ) The other day I was following a forum where designers were discussing clients and how to… Continue reading
Interior Design by Vicente Wolf So, I arrive at the Buildex show downtown this afternoon early enough to grab a seat in the front row to hear Vicente Wolf speak. I'm happy because I'm sitting there feeling smug. My big plan is that instead of taking notes like everyone else, I'll just tape the whole talk on my iphone. Anyone… Continue reading
It took 10 years of experience before I could answer this question with confidence. In addition to an entire year of blogging–posting only images that I loved–before I could tell you exactly what 'my look' was. As a new designer, I would say "I can do anything, any style, I take your look and make it beautiful", because I needed… Continue reading
My youngest sister, her husband and two small children are moving even further into the country than they already are, Abbotsford to Yarrow. This is happening in February. And when they move they will need help decorating their house. The last time my sister moved (about 7 years ago) we spent many weekends over the years shopping and painting furniture… Continue reading
The first time I saw Kimberley Seldon speak at a designer event (approx. 5 years ago) she polled the room and asked "Who here is charging less than $100 per hour?" At the time I was charging $75 so I raised my hand along with a few others, and she responded "Shame on you! Do you think you have less… Continue reading
Last week when I posted this article, one of my readers emailed me and said "Sounds like you've had a recent very bad experience or maybe a series of sorta bad. . ." and I responded that I can count on one hand how many 'bad' experiences I have had with clients in my business and that was mostly in… Continue reading
We were watching season 3 of Mad Men last weekend (I'm hooked on that show) and I was fascinated with the conversation 'Don Draper' had with 'Conrad Hilton' in one of the episodes. I love this show because there's so much intelligent dialogue. Anyway, here's how the conversation went: The Presidential Suite today at the Waldorf Astoria Don has been… Continue reading
It's no accident that I've been writing this post for a week as it's mostly about money and I was in a Success & Money course this weekend in San Francisco with Landmark Education. I have spoken to many designers over the years who say they can't charge more than they do because. . . and the reasons are many.… Continue reading
Last year I was hired to do some decorating and styling for a client. They had seen my work through my photographer and were interested in the same look for their website. Credit I submitted my quote–through my photographer–who called me later that day to ask what I could do for 'half my quoted price?'. The client had informed her,… Continue reading
