Necessity is the mother of invention right? Well, in South Africa she a crafty mother at that. Check out these amazing pieces and patterns crafted using telephone wire. Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Telephone Wire Designs
Necessity is the mother of invention right? Well, in South Africa she a crafty mother at that. Check out these amazing pieces and patterns crafted using telephone wire. 
Friday, October 9, 2009
The Roundtable Is Full Circle...
I was recently invited, to my honor, to take in a rountable discussion this week at the showroom of Vicente Wolf. Yep, that Vicente Wolf. The roundtable included Micheal Bruno of 1st Dibs, Amsale, Jason Kontos, and Preston Bailey. (*Vicente was unable to partake as he came down with pneumonia, I hope he's feeling better) If you're guessing that I was swaying in my boots at the mere thought of being in the room with these folks who are a part of my daily style vocabulary, then you're so right. I wish it could have gone on for hours, but the short time I was there I literally soaked in everything I could. In short here's what I learned: 1) take the chance on your dream 2) balance your strengths by hiring others who excel at your weakness 3) maintain your passion, once that fizzles so does your business 4) find your voice and stick to it.
I felt like a kid in that room. Here I am trying to make something of my little idea, they were leaps and bounds above anything I am doing with myself...right? I mean these guys KNOW Oprah. Until I looked around and realized two things: 1)the entire panel had been where I was at one time and 2) everyone in attendance was as eager to learn as I was. Established interior designers, editors, business owners, PR gurus, designers. Questions like "How do I dicsuss pricing with my clients?" , "Is PR important?". Do any of these sound familiar to you guys? They're the same questions we're asking right?
As I was chatting with Vicente's PR Director about the popularity of his blog, I realized that people are yearning (whether as consumers or business owners) to hear the real voices behind the glossy magazine features, the fabulous floral displays, the stunning wedding gowns and runway shows. In short, I hope to be a part of more of these in the future and bridge that divide that is becoming more evident in the digital age. There is an accessibility that is afforded with having a blog for example. That call and response between post and comment allows us to learn from the best and teach going forward. Eh, just my little soapbox for today. Still squealing with delight at getting to meet all the above :)
I felt like a kid in that room. Here I am trying to make something of my little idea, they were leaps and bounds above anything I am doing with myself...right? I mean these guys KNOW Oprah. Until I looked around and realized two things: 1)the entire panel had been where I was at one time and 2) everyone in attendance was as eager to learn as I was. Established interior designers, editors, business owners, PR gurus, designers. Questions like "How do I dicsuss pricing with my clients?" , "Is PR important?". Do any of these sound familiar to you guys? They're the same questions we're asking right?
As I was chatting with Vicente's PR Director about the popularity of his blog, I realized that people are yearning (whether as consumers or business owners) to hear the real voices behind the glossy magazine features, the fabulous floral displays, the stunning wedding gowns and runway shows. In short, I hope to be a part of more of these in the future and bridge that divide that is becoming more evident in the digital age. There is an accessibility that is afforded with having a blog for example. That call and response between post and comment allows us to learn from the best and teach going forward. Eh, just my little soapbox for today. Still squealing with delight at getting to meet all the above :)
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