What’s new, hot and exciting in people, places and products? Staying on top of trends and finding elements to make your jobs better are a big part of being a successful decorator or staging professional. This is the section of our blog where we try to keep you aware and arm yourself with the tools you need to be the best you can be. This is also where we focus on talented professionals and events in our industry.
You might be modest but we love to brag on things that add excitement to the decorating process. Enjoy this new DECOpolitan feature where we showcase people, events and products that can inspire your success. If you know of a great product or event, or have done something cool, let us shine the spotlight on you. Send your details to joanne@thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com. Now enjoy this month’s showcase.
DesAnn Collins does it again. She was recently featured on Fox 8-Cleveland with Audacious Autumn Decorating Ideas. Incorporate some of them in your client’s home soon. Click for the Video.
JENNA ABBOT is the Executive Director of WCAA-Window Coverings Association of America. Jenna just spearheaded the very first WCAA Conference, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WCAA, in Louisville, KY. The event featured almost 300 international professionals gathered to gain education, inspiration, and motivation. Keynote Speaker, Sarah Richardson, rocked the house. Job well done, Jenna!
Our very own-JoAnne Lenart-Weary, is featured in this month’s issue of WF-Vision Magazine, sharing some of her decorating obsessions. Check out the article. JoAnne also was honored to be one of the presenters at WCAA Inspire Conferences as well as many other events over the summer. If your group needs a speaker, call JoAnne for an exciting and informative presentation.
PAULA HENRY- of Simply Put Interiors has taken the Baltimore area by storm. She was recently named “Best Redesigner” in the Annual Baltimore Magazine “Best of” Issue. Paula has also created award winning rooms in a variety of Show House Events around Baltimore. Here is an example of one of the great Show House projects Paula has completed.
