In the spirit of Pride month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite colorful spaces, designed by Ivy Designers, with creative nods to all colors of the rainbow.

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Red

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Orange

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Yellow

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Green

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Blue

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Purple

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Pink

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

This May, Ivy Designers were all about bringing the outdoors in. Notice the use of rock, wood, fruit, and other natural elements in wallcoverings, tile, fabric, and more.

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Ivy Design Firm Dina Bandman Interiors

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Ivy Design Firm Allison Lind Interiors

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Ivy Design Firm CAROLYNLEONA

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Ivy Design Firm Lindye Galloway Interiors

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Ivy Design Firm Caitlin Wilson

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Ivy Design Firm Studio D Interiors

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Ivy Design Firm Alison Giese Interiors

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Ivy Design Firm Town Lifestyle + Design

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Ivy Design Firm S. Flynn Design + Build

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

For the 30th annual ICFF in NYC, Ivy was planted at Booth #2921, taking appointments with designers eager to learn more about how Ivy can transform their business. We also walked the show, end to end! Take a look at our favorite product collections from lighting, to tile, and everything in between. Didn’t make it to ICFF? Schedule your online appointment with Ivy here.

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Abbatte

Bedding / Top of Bed

Amadi Carpets, Inc.

Area Rugs

Assouline

Accessories

Bernhardt

Fabric

Calico

Wallcoverings

Consort

Furniture

Dornbracht

Plumbing / Fixtures

ercol

Furniture

ferm LIVING

Furniture, Lighting, Accessories, Tabletop 

Fogia

Furniture

Grow House Grow

Wallcoverings, Tile

hollis + morris

Furniture, Lighting

The Inside

Furniture

Juju Papers

Wallcoverings, Tile

Kelly Ventura

Wallcoverings

Larose Guyon

Lighting

Opening Ceremony x Crosby Studios

Furniture, Accessories

Pelle

Lighting

Souda

Furniture, Lighting, Accessories

Stillfried Wien

Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Lighting, Accessories

Sun at Six

Furniture, Accessories

Tenue de Ville

Wallcoverings

Work + Sea

Wallcoverings

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

Joyelle West is an interior and lifestyle photographer, thriving off of the creative energy in Boston. Her bright and clean aesthetic captures the spaces of talented interior designers beautifully. Here, Joyelle emphasizes the importance of a quality portfolio, trusting your photographer, and tips for making the most out of a photoshoot.

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Joyelle – how did you get where you are today?

I’m originally from Philly. Out of college, I started a career in public health research, but that’s when I just started getting into photography. I knew I was meant to be a creative professional. After a few years, I moved to Boston and went to photo school, and I’ve never looked back.

What’s it like to be a photographer in beautiful Boston these days?

This city is undergoing a change since I’ve moved here. You can definitely feel the creative energy that people are generating, and it’s an exciting place to be.

In 140 characters or less, how would you describe your interior photography aesthetic?

I strive for a clean, bright aesthetic. Modern yet comfortable.

How do you market your photography services to interior designers?

I get a lot of work through Instagram, designers finding my website, and word-of-mouth.

You’ve worked with very talented interior designers including Ivy Design Firms iD8 Design Studio, BARBARA VAIL, and OH I DESIGN BLOG + STUDIO to name a few. What are the key characteristics you look for in an ideal interior design client?

I love working with positive, energetic designers who are excited about the work they are doing. I get so creatively inspired by the talented designers that I get to work with!

What makes it easy to shoot an interior space? What makes it difficult?

Lighting always plays a huge role. Sometimes the light is perfect, and you don’t need to do much in the way of lighting the room. That’s not often the case, though. Usually, there’s light and light modifiers involved. And, New England can be so dark for several months out of the year, so I’m always lighting spaces to make them look bright and airy. Also, in New England, we are always dealing with tight spaces and tiny rooms. I’m often jammed up into a corner on all of the shoots that I do.

In your opinion, how important is a good-looking portfolio to the success of an interior design firm’s growth and reputation?

In all honesty, I think professional images go a long way. There’s so much imagery out there right now, that having your images on a higher level is what makes them stand out. It helps attract more clients, and it helps with getting published (which leads to more clients).

If you could make a PSA to all interior designers regarding photographing their portfolio, what would you say?

I love when my clients have a clear sense of what they want out of the photoshoot, but in terms of the exact angles of the shot, trust the photographer’s eye. Sometimes, what a designer has in their head doesn’t quite “read” in the photo, and the photographer will have the best sense of that. It could also be the difference of a shot getting published versus getting glossed over.

What are your go-to props for an interior photoshoot?

Always plants! They add so much life. Also, pillows, throws, books, flowers, fruit and vegetables.

How do you typically prep an interior designer for a photoshoot?

I have a checklist that I send to designers on how to clean the space (a clean room saves so much time on a shoot, which means more time for photos), and how to prep the space for styling. The prep can be tough, especially on newer designers. It’s a lot of work! But it does get easier with time, when you know what to expect.

What are some tips of best practices you can offer interior designers for making the most out of a photoshoot?

Photoshoots are time and money, so to get the most out of your investment. Being prepared is so key. Being prepared means more time for more photos, and photos we don’t have to rush through.

1) Clean, clean, clean. I definitely don’t mind helping to clean the set, but there’s a lot more time for photos when me and my assistant don’t have to spend time wiping, windexing, sweeping, etc.

2) Start the staging ahead of time. Remove things that won’t be in the photo, and have furniture set the way you want it. If you are changing things up for a photoshoot (e.g., trying a different coffee table), have that figured out ahead of time so we save time moving big pieces in and out of the room.

3) Try to have props figured out ahead of time. I love helping to style a set, but having it at least halfway there saves so much time. Which leads to #4…

4) Bring extra props, more than you think you’ll need. I love to help you style the room, and sometimes we need “just that one extra thing” to make the photo complete.

5) Bring help! Even if you’re just starting out and you run your business solo, see if you can enlist a colleague or a friend to just pitch in for the day. My assistant and I do everything that we can to help designers on a shoot, but when we’re tweaking lights or figuring out light modifiers, you’ll appreciate that fourth set of hands.

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

Ivy Designer Jenny Madden of Jenny Madden Design, based in Hoboken, NJ, walks us through her day in the life as an interior designer, from sourcing materials for a powder room to hitting up the D & D Building in NYC.

Photography by Jenny Madden @jennymaddendesign

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

In the spirit of Mother’s Day, Ivy Designer Mamas share how they attempt to balance the responsibilities of being a productive and creative Interior Designer while also being a present and loving Mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Ivy Designer Mama Jeanne Barber

“I balance design and motherhood by realizing neither will ever be 100% perfect. We strive for these magazine-worthy facades in design, and an Instagram-perfect family, but the reality is, life is messy and unpredictable. It’s remarkable, the things that emerge from that glorious chaos.” – Ivy Designer Jeanne Barber of Camden Grace LLC

Ivy Designer Mama Libby Barnes

“I have 4 wonderful kids, two girls and two boys ages 7, 9, 10, and 12. Juggling work and kids is a constant but worth it. I made the choice early on in my career to remain very hands-on and involved with my kids. The trade off is I am often cutting out of work a little early but then picking back up after my kids go to bed to catch up on the day. This ride of life has been an exciting adventure and there is no one I would rather be on it with then my husband and 4 kids. I am one fortunate person!” – Ivy Designer Libby Barnes of Piper Gray Designs

Ivy Designer Mama Kari Campbell 

“Being Mom comes first, but part of fulfilling that role is showing my kids what it means to be brave, creative, and passionate. I hustle while they are at school and then I do my best to shut it down in the evening so I can give them my attention, rather than my leftovers. I suspect there will always be a tension between laptops and laundry, but to me, each is meaningful and important.” – Ivy Designer Kari Campbell of Kari Campbell Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Darlene Cohen

“To balance being a mom and running my business, Design Cache Interiors, I can only equate to walking on a tightrope sometimes…like wearing the proper shoes so you don’t fall…but look good. Seriously though, I wake up everyday with a positive attitude & make my to do – Mom List/DCI List. What didn’t get done, eventually does in the end. When it all comes together, it’s a success!” – Ivy Designer Darlene Cohen of Design Cache Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Toraé Eastman

“I balance being a mom and an interior designer by organizing, scheduling and prioritizing. With that being said, I always leave room for the unexpected and emergencies. However, the best part of owning my own business is that my boys are part of the MGD team!” – Ivy Designer Toraé Eastman of Modern Glam Designs

Ivy Designer Mama Lisa Furtado

“I spent years chasing work-life balance jumping from ‘mom’ to ‘professional’each day, trying to succeed in these roles separately. I now realize the two cannot be separated, especially when running a business. Today, I integrate home and work, without apology, accepting that I’ll need to make adjustments every day in order to accomplish the tasks at hand and give everyone the love and attention they need. A little to the left. A little to the right. Up. Down. And almost always upside down.” – Ivy Designer Lisa Furtado of Lisa Furtado Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Casey Houston

“I manage to balance my Interior Design business and being Mom with a lot of help. It would be impossible for me to have a successful design business if I didn’t have my family close by to help with the kids. I love what I do, and I wouldn’t live my life any other way…this organized chaos seems to work just fine for us!” – Ivy Designer Casey Houston of Houston Design & Construction Inc.

Ivy Designer Mama Lindsay Kjellberg

“Wanting kids is what inspired me to start my own design company, LHK Interiors, 14 years ago. Now, my entire team is a group of wonderfully dedicated and art-driven moms, and they help me stay balanced. We have fun designing together, meeting with clients, and then running off to make time for school field trips and sports. I wouldn’t have it any other way!” – Ivy Designer Lindsay Kjellberg of LHK Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Melinda Lewis

“My business and family motto are one and the same, ‘We rise by lifting others.’ Being a mother of 8, in order to have a successful business and a successful family, there must be systems, goals, and efficiency. I run my business like I run my family and I run my family like I run my business.” – Ivy Designer Melinda Lewis of Four Corners Design & Staging

Ivy Designer Mama Lauren McKay

“I left a great job at a great design firm for my kids. Starting my own company has given me so much more flexibility to be there for them when they need me, and it has meant the world to me! I work from home and get to see them so much more now. And they get to see me doing what I love.” – Ivy Designer Lauren McKay of Lauren McKay Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Marcy Maimon Monheit

“As an Interior Designer and a mother, I am able to balance my life by scheduling client and purchasing appointments while the kids are in school. I do the office work from home and am able to squeeze that in at any time. I am not a TV watcher so if I’m not able to get the office work in during the day, I can do it at night or early morning.” – Ivy Designer Marcy Maimon Monheit of MM Interiors Inc.

Ivy Designer Mama Lesley Myrick

“I feel super fortunate being able to work from home and care for my 8 month-old daughter at the same time. I don’t know if ‘balance’ is the right word, but somehow, we make it work! I only answer the phone or book client calls during her nap times, and she often tags along with me on site visits. And thank goodness I have an amazing husband who plays an equal role so I can get out of the office and where I need to be, baby-free.” – Ivy Designer Lesley Myrick of Lesley Myrick Art + Design

Ivy Designer Mame Megan Pape

“Being a Mom of 3 and an Interior Designer is a constant balancing act and takes dedication, commitment, communication and giving yourself the okay to say no every once in a while. I take great pride in raising strong, independent children as well as creating beautiful spaces for clients and I feel honored that I have the opportunity to do both.” – Ivy Designer Megan Pape of Lori Wiles Design

Ivy Designer Mama Leah Scheppers

“Every day I set aside some time that is just for my little nugget, such as evenings of games and play doh or an afternoon at the zoo to make sure she has time where I am present and involved. And, of course, lots and lots of snuggle time on weekend mornings.” – Ivy Designer Leah Scheppers of Iconic Styling

Ivy Designer Mama Ashley Scott

“With two toddlers at home, it can be difficult to find a work/ life balance, but, my husband has really stepped up to the plate to help out. This means help with drop offs and pick ups at preschool and making sure that I can get a little bit of ‘me’ time here and there. I know, one day, I’ll miss this part, both the kids being young and my business too so I’m trying to embrace every minute of the chaos! It keeps things interesting, that’s for sure! ” – Ivy Designer Ashley Scott of Scouted Home

Ivy Designer Mama Nicole Falsone Swofford

“I really don’t know that I have a perfect balance but I love that I can work early in the day (while my kids are in pre-school and elementary) and it’s a solid schedule my clients have graced me with. Kids get a break and Mom does too! I am a Military wife to a U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier, with no family close, so I have learned to be very adaptive, but scheduled. As a former Miss United States, I was able to present and address large crowds through my year in reigning. The schedule and many speaking engagements gave me a head start in the Social Media and Design word that would soon be my Career.” – Ivy Designer Nicole Falsone Swofford of Complete Home Staging

Ivy Designer Mama Jennifer Woch

“I’m a single mom of 2 boys, sole custodial parent, and I run an interior design business full time. I am always learning ways to find balance! I let every client know either via contract or verbally that I’m not available evenings and weekends and I stick to it. This is the time for me to be a mom and enjoy my babies. So, I’ve learned to not even check emails in that time! Family time is family time. The other key to balance for me is taking time to be grateful, to think about it, to wallow in it, to relish it!” – Ivy Designer Jennifer Woch of House of J Interiors

Ivy Designer Mama Rebecca Zajac

“Honestly I don’t have a balance, I just do my best and take lots of trips to the park without my cell phone. And wine, lots of wine.” – Ivy Designer Rebecca Zajac of Design by Numbers

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Here at Ivy, we’re more than just an interior design software. Our mission is to provide interior designers with the community, resources and tools needed to manage your business beautifully. Are you searching for a business management tool to help streamline your workflow as an interior designer?

 

ICFF in New York City is a four-day affair celebrating global design at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This year marks the 30th annual ICFF NYC May 20-23, with more than 36,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, representatives, distributors, facility managers, developers, manufacturers, store designers, and visual merchandisers in attendance. Expect to be inspired by 900+ exhibitors from across the world featuring contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors.

Ivy will be taking over Booth 2921, designed by Ivy Design Firm Handin Browne. If you’re an Interior Designer not yet using Ivy, schedule your demo with Ivy in advance so we can walk you through the Ivy platform while you’re at ICFF. Register for your ICFF ticket here.

In the meantime, here’s everything you need to know about ICFF to make the most out of your experience. We hope to see you there!

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Ivy Designer Lounge (Booth # 2921)

Schedule your in-person demo with Ivy at Ivy Booth #2921, designed by Ivy Design Firm Handin Browne.

Inspiring Panels, Talks, and Events

Art x Design 

Sunday, May 20, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Speaker: Christine Minas (Founder of Christine Minas Art)

Moderator: Erika Heet (Editor in Chief of Interiors Magazine)

As modern and contemporary art takes on a larger role in the overall design program of commercial and residential projects, informed developers, architects and interior designers are increasingly partnering with specialized fine art consultants. Hear from a panel of experts, including an architect, designer and art consultant, on achieving a seamless integration of art and design. The panel will highlight actualized projects that exemplify the best in such collaborative partnerships and will also examine behind-the-scenes approaches.

Smart Business Ideas for Our Ever-Changing Industry

Monday, May 21, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Speakers: Andrea Pompei (Lead Designer & Architectural Specifier at ASH Interiors & Design LLC), Christopher Grubb
(President/Founder of Arch-Interiors Design Group)

Moderator: Chelsie Butler (Executive Editor of Kitchen & Bath Business)

With all the industry’s myriad of changes over the last decade, we need to stay relevant as designers to remain successful. This casual yet intimate discussion will address savvy ideas to keep yourself and your business ahead of the curve. It will touch on everything from properly setting fees, establishing meaningful relationships and communicating your value as a design professional.

New Technologies Shaping Interior Architecture and Design

Monday, May 21, 2018: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Speakers: Amanda Carroll (Interior Designer at Firmwide Leader and Gensler’s Technology Practice), Panelist
Anna Kenoff (Co-Founder of Morpholio Apps for Design), Toru Hasegawa (Architect and Developer, Co-Founder
Morpholio Apps for Creatives and Columbia University GSAPP Cloud Lab).

Moderator: Matt Shaw (Senior Editor of Architect’s Newspaper)

A futurist, interior designer, and product designer talk about designing with and for game changing technologies, sharing their experiences and expertise, and shedding light on how they stay out front of trends and shifts in how we work, live, play and communicate.

The impact of the Internet on the Interior Design Profession

Monday, May 21, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Speakers: Christianne Lemieux (Founder and CEO of The Inside), Joy Habian (VP of Marketing at THE DURST ORGANIZATION), MALENE BARNETT (DESIGN/CREATIVE DIRECTOR of MALENE B LLC).

Moderator: Kenne Shepherd (Principal of Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture PLLC)

Internet retailers have disrupted both traditional retail and the practice of interior designers. Retailers who will survive and thrive in the future are those that most successfully adopt new business models that combine both brick and mortar retailing with Internet e-tailing. Successful Internet retailers are building brick and mortar stores and traditional retailers are adopting omni-channel retailing strategies and moving to the Internet. The Interior Design profession as we have known it is also undergoing a seismic transformation and will continue to do so changing the way we do business and serve our clients.

NYCxDESIGN Awards

Monday, May 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The NYCxDESIGN Awards & Party is a highlight of NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s annual celebration of design that attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and designers from across the globe. The NYCxDESIGN Awards honors outstanding products and projects in categories that span major areas of design, from architecture to interiors, from products to accessories, from craft to technology.

ICFF Opening Party

Monday, May 21, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kick off the 30th edition of ICFF at the must-attend opening Party immediately following the NYCxDESIGN Awards. The Gala Party features open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment.

Making, marketing and selling design in a 24/7 world

Tuesday, May 22, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Speakers: Adam Kamens (CEO of Amuneal Manufacturing), Ignaz Gorischek (VP of CallisonRTKL), Mark De la Vega
(DLV Collection), and Tyler Hayes (BDDW).

In the contemporary landscape, marketing and selling design requires equal parts creativity, grit and patience. It is no longer enough to open a store and wait for customers to walk through the doors. Public relations, social media, online marketing, various sales channels, bricks and mortar showrooms/stores – some combination of all of these tactics are required to stand out among the competition and get the attention of potential clients. This conversation with several established and up-and-coming designers/makers – each with a very different approach to making and to production – will explore a variety of different strategies and approaches and discuss the costs, challenges, and potential pitfalls and upsides of each.

Color Theory

Wednesday, May 23, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Speakers: Anat Lechner (PhD, Co-Founder & CEO HUGEGROUP & Business Professor @ STERN, NYU),
Jo Hamilton (Jo Hamilton Interiors), Kim Vance (Founder & CEO of Whyte & Co.)

Features

The Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Education Fund Award, presented by the IIDA Foundation

ICFF is hosting The Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Education Fund Award, presented by the IIDA Foundation at a gala reception on the floor of the Fair. This prestigious award was established to honor the memory of Anna Hernandez, the award-winning founder of Luna Textiles, and recognizes female business owners whose firms specialize in interior design or product design. The recipient of this inaugural award will receive $5,000 from the IIDA Foundation on Wednesday, May 23rd.

In an effort to create a major industry “give back” to support the great work being done to defeat Alzheimers- a worldwide epidemic touching the lives of all, ICFF will also be hosting a silent auction. All 900 ICFF exhibitors will have the chance to donate pieces to be auctioned off at the Fair with the proceeds directly benefiting the Education Fund and The Alzheimer’s Association.

The Milk Stand by Design Milk

Design Milk’s Cash + Carry Popup Shop is returning with a fresh roster of emerging designers from across the U.S. The Milk Stand, curated by Design Milk Founder and Executive Editor, Jaime Derringer, features a well designed array of décor items, jewelry and artwork, all cash-and-carry, at price points to fit a variety of budgets to the ICFF NYC show floor. This year’s vendors include LACE by Jenny Wu, Haptic Lab, Nervous System, Wood & Faulk, plus exclusive merch from Design Milk, and more. The 2018 Milk Stand is designed by California-based design studio Amigo Modern.

Collective Concept @ICFF

With the fair’s move to March in 2018, Collective Design has partnered ICFF, to provide a platform for independent designers during NYCxDesign in May, thus the launch of Collective Concept @ ICFF. Inspired by the process-based explorations that have become a key part of their programming, a handful of established product designers are invited to share what they consider “inspirational” or “alternative” thinking with the audience, revealing a newly conceived product, a revolutionary technology, an unusual pairing of design talents or a unique material used in a thought-provoking way. Collective Design will select a curated group of designers to present in a dedicated section within the fair.

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Ivy Podcast Guest: Liz Goldberg of CAROLYNLEONA

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Ivy Co-Founders Alexandra Schinasi and Lee A. Rotenberg, speak to Ivy Designer Liz Goldberg of CAROLYNLEONA. Listen to our entire podcast series on iTunes here.

Liz Goldberg is the Founder of her design firm CAROLYNLEONA, where she translates her passion for food, fashion and all things beautiful, into the spaces she creates. Liz uses her outgoing personality and design expertise to turn a client’s vision into reality.

After completing her degrees in Interior Design, Textiles and Business, Liz began her career working in textiles at Crate & Barrel. There she custom-created fabrics while learning from industry leaders Nate Berkus and Mitchell Gold. Liz was then handpicked by Herman Miller to help bring their vision of creating a human-centered approach into office spaces and homes.

Liz lives in North Carolina with her husband and identical twin daughters. She stays busy running her own business and chasing her toddlers, but always finds time for a good glass of wine!

In this Podcast, you’ll learn:

• How Liz’s vendor background has helped influence her path as a designer and what she has learned from that experience to run a better interior design business
• How Liz has used attending markets like High Point and ICFF to make her business more profitable
• How Liz deals with a client when they have buyers remorse

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Ivy Podcast Guest: Danielle Rollins of Danielle Rollins Interiors

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Ivy Co-Founders Alexandra Schinasi and Lee A. Rotenberg, speak to Ivy Designer Danielle Rollins of Danielle Rollins Interiors. Listen to our entire podcast series on iTunes here.

Mixing a dash of glamour with an approachable flair, Danielle Rollins sets the standard for Gracious Living and Stylish Entertaining. Danielle is one of the nation’s leading lifestyle experts, an interior & product designer, online influencer and designer of her own capsule clothing collection. Her boutique interior design firm, Danielle Rollins Interiors, focuses on commercial and residential bespoke interiors and gardens. A native of Dallas, Texas, Danielle now lives in Atlanta with her “modern family” comprised of children, parents and pets.

In this Podcast, you’ll learn:

• How Danielle built herself into a lifestyle expert as an interior designer
• How Danielle manages a work/life balance
• A few key lessons from having worked with Miles Redd and how Danielle implemented them into her business
• The biggest mistakes Danielle has made since being an interior designer

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Ivy Podcast Guest: Susan Matheis of Coffee Creek Interiors, Inc.

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Ivy Co-Founders Alexandra Schinasi and Lee A. Rotenberg, speak to Ivy Designer Susan Matheis of Coffee Creek Interiors, Inc.. Listen to our entire podcast series on iTunes here.

Susan Matheis, owner of Coffee Creek Interiors, Inc., is also a partner in Studio One Sixty, LLC, an interior design cooperative in Overland Park, KS, a suburb of Kansas City. She is a graduate of Johnson County Community College’s Interior Design Program, where she now serves on their advisory board.

In this Podcast, you’ll learn:

• Everything you need to know about joining a design cooperative and the best ways to make it benefit your interior design business
• Susan’s business model and how she’s grown her bottom line
• Creative ways to find new clients

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