Talent + Integrity = The Design Professional You Should Hire
While I have faith that you can successfully decorate your own home, I know that many of you still want professional assistance with the process.
For those of you who plan to hire someone to help you pull it all together, I have to share an article that is creating lots of buzz lately about the increasing number of interior designers who are turning to scouring local flea markets and discount stores, as well as Craigslist and eBay online to complete projects within specified budgets. This story is definitely worth a read, but I find it interesting that it reports that many designers are turning to these sources because of necessity; not necessarily because of their basic integrity and commitment to their clients. The economy has forced their hands t into areas that they previously would not touch -- even while wearing Italian silk gloves! Sadly, prior to our current weakened economic situation, some designers were simply unconcerned about giving their clients more for less?
I have always contended that every one of my clients -- no matter how much they can or cannot afford -- deserves my full commitment to stretching their dollars as far as possible. It would be presumptuous of me to assume that clients who have lots of money, do not mind spending lots of money! It's too bad that we have had to come to a situation where many designers are backed into survival mode in order for them to treat their clients' money as though it is their own. Should you decide to hire a professional, please make sure that you know that he/she is resourceful, open-minded, and has your best interest at heart.
Read the full Baltimore Sun article at www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bal-design0909,0,7782847.story and let us know your thoughts. What do you think?
This Bernhardt sofa and coordinating chair is $650 on Craigslist
This French chair is just $175 on Craigslist
41Hx24W mirror for $95 on Craigslist
Lillian August Drexel slipper chair $299 on eBay
Sofa and chair set on eBay for $750
Gold gilt bamboo 32Lx22W mirror on eBay for $99
For those of you who plan to hire someone to help you pull it all together, I have to share an article that is creating lots of buzz lately about the increasing number of interior designers who are turning to scouring local flea markets and discount stores, as well as Craigslist and eBay online to complete projects within specified budgets. This story is definitely worth a read, but I find it interesting that it reports that many designers are turning to these sources because of necessity; not necessarily because of their basic integrity and commitment to their clients. The economy has forced their hands t into areas that they previously would not touch -- even while wearing Italian silk gloves! Sadly, prior to our current weakened economic situation, some designers were simply unconcerned about giving their clients more for less?
I have always contended that every one of my clients -- no matter how much they can or cannot afford -- deserves my full commitment to stretching their dollars as far as possible. It would be presumptuous of me to assume that clients who have lots of money, do not mind spending lots of money! It's too bad that we have had to come to a situation where many designers are backed into survival mode in order for them to treat their clients' money as though it is their own. Should you decide to hire a professional, please make sure that you know that he/she is resourceful, open-minded, and has your best interest at heart.
Read the full Baltimore Sun article at www.baltimoresun.com/features/home-garden/bal-design0909,0,7782847.story and let us know your thoughts. What do you think?
Fabulous Finds on eBay and Craigslist this week:
This French chair is just $175 on Craigslist
41Hx24W mirror for $95 on Craigslist Sofa and chair set on eBay for $750
Gold gilt bamboo 32Lx22W mirror on eBay for $99
Posted by Carla at 9/16/2009 3:03 PM 
Categories: Good design for the home
Tags: Do it for less -- Cool Stuff on eBay and Craigslist (DC)
Categories: Good design for the home
Tags: Do it for less -- Cool Stuff on eBay and Craigslist (DC)
The Lillian August Drexel slipper chair looks gorgeous. The only downside is that the picture is too small. But it's definitely a chair I'd love to have in the house.
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/
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It is an awesome chair, isnt it? You are so right about this not being the best picture, but I haven't quite found a way to get some better images from Craigslist or eBay. I think it's partly because the initial photos may not have been the best quality. Of course, I'm sure that i need to just step up my technology game, too
For anyone who may be interested, here's the actual eBay link to that auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/CUSTOM-LILLIAN-AUGUST-SLIPPER-CHAIR-by-DREXEL-HERITAGE_W0QQitemZ200382874931QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2ea7c00533&_trksid=p4999.c0.m14
Thanks Nicolette!
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I know this may sound a little weird, but have you ever tried to incorporate decorating the Interior doors of homes? I know my mom usually only does that around the holidays, but is that a little too much for year round if there was something on the door?
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Hi Laurel,
I have never liked cut and dry rules such as, Thou shalt not ever use dried flowers, or such. Such dictates serve only to squelch our individuality, and for me, that's not what good design is all about. Hum...interior doors? That's an interesting question. My answer would have to be, it depends.
- It depends on how large the space is in front of the wreath
- It depends on how much light enters the space
- It depends on the materials used for the wreath -- light, wispy cherry branches, or a dense ring of salal leaves
- It depends on the decor in the rest of the space
I'll stop here, but you get the idea. I don't feel comfortable making that determination without seeing the space in question. Please feel free to send photos. I'd love to see what you have in mind. -- CarlaReply to this
People, what happens with the weather?
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I can not find a feedback form. How can I contact the owner of the site?
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