Why do websites break all by themselves?
Today I received an email from a client asking about broken links. She wanted help understanding why they break. I thought this was a fantastic question and one I myself have asked again and again. Unfortunately, the answer is not always clear cut, black or white....
Light from windows is great, but privacy is important too
I came across an article in the San Diego Tribune where a couple wrote in to the newspaper asking for advice from the decorator columnist about wanting to enjoy a light open airy feeling in their home, but still needing privacy. They felt stuck and weren't sure how to...
Does Your Blog Need a Strategy, a Purpose, a Goal?
Today, I received a "fabulous" question and thought I'd answer it for you, here in the blog... "I’m a single proprietor of my design business. I am the sole senior designer with another assistant designer working with me. I’m completely busy with my projects and...
Opening Snail Mail
Musing: As I'm opening my mail today, I'm surprised at how much mail is being sent again these days. Not so long ago, we received hardly any "snail mail"... now I'm seeing the trend going back to physical mail and not so much email. Hmmm... It proves my point about...
Irresistable Marketing
Now that the holidays are in full swing, like you, I've been out shopping, running errands and doing a lot more this time of year. It's been fun. Over the weekend, I noticed that Christmas really seems to be 'in the air'.. everyone bustling about, spending, buying,...
"It's a Wrap" Video
So, it's been about 8 weeks and you haven't heard from me. Hmmm... why is that? Well, as you know, I've been involved in a very high level mastermind group this year and it has come to a close. which brought up so many different feelings. Some sadness at having to say...
How 'Fruitcake Toss Day' Can Improve Your Bottom Line
When you think of ‘Seasonal Marketing’, if you’re anything like me, the first thing that comes to mind is Christmas and Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, blah blah blah. For years and years, ever since I can remember… retailers would roll out their...
What Does the Weather Have to Do with Marketing?
Today we're going to cover an equally important but often overlooked seasonal marketing idea: the seasons themselves. Regardless of your product or specialty (flooring, window treatments, art, accessories, kitchens, etc), your sales are affected by the seasons. Many...
Is Back to School a Season?
If you've got kids, you're well aware of the ebb and flow of life that happens around the school schedule. But even if you don't have children, or if yours are grown, you'll want to be aware of school timing and how it effects your interior design business. Summers,...
Is Christmas the Best Time for Interior Design Sales?
When you think of seasonal marketing, the first thing that more than likely comes to mind is... Christmas! Naturally. In the United States at least, we're conditioned from the time we're children that Christmas = shopping, so what better way to take advantage of that...