Returning from Masion&Objet in Paris
I had the good fortune to spend a delightful weekend in Paris at the Maison&Objet. This was my first trip to Paris and to the show, so I was a wide-eyed observer to all things beautiful! It was...
View ArticleLondon Calling!
I cannot believe my good fortune to be in Europe twice this winter! How great is that?! And many of you called or wrote me directly after reading my Maison & Objet blog to say that you want to...
View Article“You Dream it, They Build it”
“You Dream it, They Build it” – a visit to Walter E. Smithe / Chicago My relationship with this third generation furniture and design retailer spans more than two decades. When we met, they had half...
View ArticleNext Step, Level Up
I say that I want to take my business to the next level, thinking that I know what the next level actually is. What if the next level is not up but across or out? What if it’s another platform rather...
View ArticleDesigner, Artist and Artisan Series: Jeff Steele of Steele and Rowe
August 2014 Featured Artisan: Jeff Steele Steele & Rowe Inc.: Serving the Yachting Community from Newport to Cape Cod Jeff Steele and son Leo This month our Featured Artisan is Jeff Steele of...
View ArticleDesigner, Artist and Artisan Series: Susan Victor and Sue Shannon
Featured Designers: Susan Victor and Sue Shannon Nandina Home I really don’t remember how I met Susan Victor….all I remember is that I liked her immediately. I do remember that one of our first...
View ArticleCOMMUNICATION: THE 4 C’s – COMMITMENT
For sales professionals – everywhere. This is the last installment in the series on Communication. The first 3: Clarity, Courage and Compassion are archived for you to read if you missed them…or to...
View ArticleShades and More…
Shades and more….. For designers and decorators south of Boston and along the SouthCoast I just spent the last 90 minutes and $217 (my designer cost) for 3 beautiful lamp shades. And I did that...
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