They Are Done

The massive 2 story, double width arched panels are done. They are in the workroom, in a bag and ready to go. I'm so happy. I just have to finish a shade and this order is ready to go out. Lisa and I worked all day on them and some of the weekend.

I have several of my decorators that have appointments tonight with potential clients. Saying a prayer for them to get the jobs.

This week is going to be crazy. The end of the school year is always busy for 1 student, multiply that by 4 and then add baseball, ballet, work and husband out of town and you have madness.

The above picture is of a house that was done by one of my decorators. We did the window treatments there. We are putting a portfolio together for a possible client.

Don't forget, this is the last week for the Atlanta Symphony Decorators Showhome. A great idea to take mom out for Mother's Day. Make a day out of touring the house and gardens and have lunch at the cafe. Check out all the details on the web http://www.decoratorsshowhouse.org/ . Don't forget, we made all the soft furnishings for the guest bedroom on the main floor.

Playroom Heaven

This has been a really busy week. We have had 2 really big installs this week. The latest one was a playroom for a really lucky little girl. She loves fashion designers so the theme of the room was fashion. A stage was installed with lights underneath, a platform bed in which a twin mattress was turned into a sofa, complete with pillows. One wall was painted with dress forms and I went in and added three dimensional accents to them. The exterior of the room was painted to resemble the outside of a dress shop with shutters and an awning. It was too cute. She will get years of playtime out of it.

We got several new clients this week and have a really busy week in store next week too.

I am planning to tag along with my husband on his business trips this summer. He is going to New Orleans, Washington DC, and Las Vegas. I am going to have to work really hard to schedule things around these trips.

Tomorrow afternoon is the Vendor Party at the Atlanta Symphony Show Home. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm hoping to make some really good business contacts.

Another Sunday Working

I am loving the new vehicle!!! I am not one of these people that is so wrapped up in status or what I am driving but I am in the car all day long most days so I want a car that is comfortable to be riding in, ie: air conditioning, wheel bearings, etc. I am so thankful to have a nice, reliable car to drive around in. Anyone want to take bets on how long I can keep it clean? I will give you a little hint, not long!!! I will try to change my ways, though. LOL.

I went to work at the show home today. Several of the items were selling which was encouraging. There was this really cute high school senior there who was a volunteer. We had a good time talking to her. I am totally out of business cards so I am having to improvise with some of the older cards. I hate that.

We had lunch at LaMadeline. I have eaten there more in the last month than ever in my whole life. It is right down the street from the show house so I am taking advantage of it.

I have a major busy week working on the items for the Atlanta Symphony Show House. I am really anxious about getting started but usually once I start cutting, I get into the groove.

Personal Triumph

Today was much better. I had a personal triumph today for which I am very happy and very relieved.

We worked on crib bedding all day today and I had to make a run for supplies. Fun, Fun. I have some panels to work on but am still waiting on measurements. Uggghmmmmm.....you know who you are. LOL.

Tomorrow we are working on items for the Atlanta Symphony Show Home in Buckhead. I have to have everything done by Friday of next week. This is a great opportunity for us so I'm really excited.

Denise worked at the Roswell Show Home today. It was realtor day and she said it was really busy. I'm out of cards, I'm totally out of cards and need to order more. One more thing I procrastinate on. I have to get that done tonight.

I just found out today that the kids are out of school tomorrow. Yeah, I know!!!

How do you handle someone in your field of business that is constantly disparaging you to others? Do you say something or do you ignore it and let that person reap what they sow? I'd appreciate comments. Sometimes you just don't know how to handle situations.