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Series – Starting A Business 101 – Week 1

Authors: Kristy

Last week, I posted an introduction for this series.  This week, we will be talking about choosing a name for your business.

Introduction
Week 1 – Choose a name for your business.
Week 2 – Determine the legal structure.  (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, etc)
Week 3 – Get a federal tax id number.
Week 4 – Who should register t...

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Find me at Finishing Touches Interiors

Authors: Kristy

Sarah, a UK interior designer, invited me to be part of her blog series where she interviews her favorite designers!

So, I’m over there answering some questions such as:

What inspires you as a designer when creating a space for someone else?

Tell us a bit about what would be your dream home and what would be the key elements to...

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Patterned Paint Rollers

Authors: Kristy

I love wallpaper in certain spaces, like this one designed by Sarah Richardson.  It add such a fun pattern and color that really couldn’t have been put anywhere else.

Did you know that there are patterned paint rollers? 

I first saw this image on The DIY Adventures.  It immediately intrigued me.  So, I went to the...

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Series – Starting A Business 101 – Intro

Authors: Kristy

Get ready to cover your eyes once a week if you have no need for this topic.   If, however, you do plan to start a business in the next couple of years or this is a topic you are passionate about, pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee.

Let’s talk business (if you are an international reader, this will pertain to business in the U...

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Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler – Designers or Decorators?

Authors: Kristy

I figured I’d take on this controversial topic since I hope to do a series of posts soon on starting a design business (though it can apply to any business).  If you are thinking of starting a design business, you may well need to know what you can call yourself.   And, you may be surprised to learn that it depends on your state.

Take...

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Survey for Those Who May Want To Hire Decorators/ Designers

Authors: Kristy

Earlier, I posted a survey for design/ decorating business owners or those who aspire to start a design business. This survey is for those who instead have hired a decorator/designer or who will hire one in the future. It’s two simple questions.

The survey is anonymous and super quick and easy. I am interested in writing posts...

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Survey for Those Who Do or May Hire Decorators/ Designers

Authors: Kristy

Earlier, I posted a survey for design/ decorating business owners or those who aspire to start a design business. This survey is for those who instead have hired a decorator/designer or who will hire one in the future.   (I know some of you are awesome at putting rooms together and do not need designers.)

It’s two simple...

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Survey on Starting a Design Business

Authors: Kristy

If you own a design/ decorating business or aspire to start one, could you please take this four question survey? It is anonymous and super quick and easy. I am interested in writing posts in the future that are targeted to your needs. And, well, I just want to get to know you all better!

(A second post will be for those who have or...

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More Thoughts on the Dining Room

Authors: Kristy

Alrighty, so this week’s post on possibly doing blue picture frame molding in the dining room was fairly controversial.  Since that was just a preliminary idea, I continued on with brainstorming and here is where I am now.   I created a mock up of this idea in the space in order to show it to you, below.

Blue (maybe...

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Halloween DIY Decoration Round Up

Authors: Kristy

Are you throwing a Halloween party this year? Here are some creative Halloween decorations that you can add to your party!  Just click the image to link to the source.  Some sources provide more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Row 1:  dead and breakfast sign, scary silhouettes in the windows

Row 2:  boo pumpkins, jello petri dishes

Row 3:  beach...

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