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Business Owners MUST Be Fearless

DesAnn Collins — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:40:26 +0000

Shining YOUR light

It is a tragedy that so many people let their “FEAR” overwhelm them. I for one do not like flying on airplanes. I get sick to my stomach just thinking about it.

This “FEAR” though can not be allowed to over-power your dreams, your destiny.

The best way for you to defeat FEAR, is to shine a bright light on it. Hmm you may ask, “Okay, how do I do that?’

Educated confidence is the “light” that will help us reach our goals. I have taught many very talented people that were in need of CONFIDENCE. We seek confidence in our abilities. Education is one of the keys that will turn on YOUR light. I know, that I know kinda thing. When you know what you do works, the FEAR is diminished.

Attending educational conferences helped me to not only learn more about my craft but it also is energizing to my spirit to be surrounded by so many talented people who too had overcome their “FEAR”. It doesn’t matter what profession you are in, those “Captains” of your industry were also afraid.

Surround yourself with positive influences that will help you to turn on the “LIGHTS”. Refuse to let “FEAR” stop you! I know that stepping on that plane in January for the DSA’s Americas Mart is going to have my tummy turning but I am choosing to go after my dreams and to not allow the “FEAR” to take over.

“Turn on YOUR lights….follow that dream with an unwavering passion!”

DesAnn Collins, DSA trainer & Staging Director

Design By DesAnn

Country Fair Inspires

DesAnn Collins — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:31:05 +0000

Inspiration is everywhere. As an avid photographer from early on, I always carry my camera. A recent visit to the Lorain County Fair, a rural county fair showcasing amazingly talented folks, filled me with ideas. Everywhere I looked was inspiration and of course, autumn colors are always vivid and fun. These natural nature made color stories could translate into a color story in any room.

What about staging a home with a wagon filled with flowers to create awesome Curb Appeal. These colorful baskets are a great way to see color, scale & texture used in a unique yet creative decorating display. Okay, where can I and my camera go today to find inspiration?

DesAnn Collins

DSA Trainer & Staging Director

www.DesignByDesAnn.com

Interior Decorating Journey

DesAnn Collins — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:07:01 +0000

When you are shopping for a clients decorating project do you ever feel a little like Indiana Jones?

You search and search for just the right treasure. I’m certain the other shoppers around me think I’m a little off. Well they are half right. I am known to scream like a little girl when I find treasure. So excited, and like a child it is hard for me not to run immediately to my clients homes to show them my treasures.

Perfect Shutter Treasure

The Dining room project, “El Fresco”, is truly a labor of love.

We are using these 100 yr old shutters instead of fabric for our window treatments. These shutters are perfect. remember to always measure, measure, measure.

Not only are these terrific in color and wear but they fit perfectly.

Color check at the half way point

Here is a sneak peek of the Color washing, half-way through.

We are now looking for the perfect Slate tile for the floor.

Watch as our journey to “Fearless Design” land continues.

Next week we hope to reveal the new floor.

Be fearless,

DesAnn Collins

DSA-Staging Director & Trainer