You may already know that Kia Stanford, our founder, often does speaking engagements. Having spoken at Decorex, 100% design as well as at the BIID’s yearly conference she is well versed in being able to teach people quick and easy ways to be able to make your business more efficient. Covid-19 has posed a unique […]
We took a trip to Belfast to visit some potential new kitchen suppliers based in Northern Ireland. You might be wondering, why decide to spend money on travel and a trip to visit companies we have never worked with before? We’ve written before about travelling to visit trade shows, and we find trips like these […]
Towards the end of last year, we made one of the hardest and biggest decisions we have had to make in regards to the business. We left our office space at WeWork and moved into a 2 year leased office. It wasn’t an easy decision to make. We had been at WeWork for 3 years […]
You could travel the world almost without stopping if you wanted to visit all the design fairs, almost every day of the calendar would be filled with inspiration, travelling and meeting new suppliers. It would be glorious, every day would bring a new delight and you would see the world but it does pose a […]
This may come as a surprise, but the answer is yes, you can save money by using an interior designer. Obviously, it’s not the first thought, you’re mainly looking for a stunning new home but a barrier to entry can often be that you think Interior Design is too expensive for you and is for […]
Technology for Interior Design There are a lot of technologies out there that claim to be able to make a big difference but nothing has made as large an impact on our business as social media. We adore being able to connect with designers and makers all around the world. Highlight their work, talk design […]
Oh yes, there is a way to visit trade shows and it’s not just about pre-registering (obviously do that!). Having walked trade shows for over 10 years I can tell you that there is a right and a wrong way to do it. Some of these may seem pretty obvious but after 3 days you might find […]
Social media is something that we all feel we need but it can often be difficult to keep on top of. It’s all about creating a presence that your clients know, trust and can enjoy. We also use it to find fantastic artists and artisans around the world. It needs to represent your brand and remain approachable for […]