Although I spend more time than I d like behind a desk, I take any chance I can to walk the floor, and I love that it grants me the opportunity to get to know some of the familiar faces that pop by the shop. Barb Cantrell is one such customer-turned-friend.
Although I spend more time than I d like behind a desk, I take any chance I can to walk the floor, and I love that it grants me the opportunity to get to know some of the familiar faces that pop by the shop. Barb Cantrell (Barbara Ruth, Barbara, Auntie Babs she goes by many names!) is one such customer-turned-friend. When she offered, I jumped at the opportunity to tour her home, and she was kind enough to allow me to bring you along for the journey!
Many hands make for light work. That s what they say, anyway. For the last three weeks, it s been an all-hands-on-deck situation resetting after the holidays. Although I can t exactly say it s been light work this year featured more Christmas looks than we ve ever done before. But our team is fantastic. Everybody pitched in, and the shop is finally looking fresh, bright, and ready for the new year.
Working with a designer is an exciting and may I say game-changing way to design a room. Designers can help you think outside of your comfort zone and consider things you might have otherwise overlooked. However, if you haven t done it before, starting out can also feel a little intimidating.