More photos from High Point Fall Market. Any product a designer needs is here at High Point Furniture Market as you can see from my other High Point blog posts. Below photos were taken at Global Views, Studio A, LuxArt Silk, Pine Cone Hill, Saddlemans, Karen Robertson Collection and a few others.

Enjoy!!

After market today we joined the Design Success University crew for their Meetup at Stanford Furniture showroom. It was my first time to visit their showroom. Their furniture was comfortable and had great style. I snapped several pictures to share. Thanks for the invite Gail Doby!

After the Meetup Jerry and I decided to eat at the Liberty restaurant. I didn’t think much about the name until I went inside and noticed the theme was the Statue of Liberty. Hmmm, thus the name Liberty!

There was only a 10 minute wait at Liberty so I found a seat in the waiting area and cracked up when I noticed everyone was on their phone. I asked if could take their picture and they said sure. They said they were all exhausted from market but needed to check their email. We all had a good laugh at my observation.

Today was opening day of market! So many exhibitors and events and so little time. I am not sure even the most seasoned designer can see everything in the average 3-day stay.  Market is exciting but it is certainly no picnic for designers. The weak in spirit would crumble after the first 11 hour day.

Pillows and drapery panels are from Design Accents, the lighting and most tables are from Dovetail, the wood end tables and sheet metal covered top are from Chelsea Editions,

 

Every market we cook popcorn in our booth and the designers come! Today, we gave a designer/mom and her two little boys some popcorn. The youngest one was so cute reaching his little hand out trying to keep up with his older brother.

Love lumbar pillows on a sofa

 

Look at the tiebacks – anything goes for tiebacks

Larger than life floor lamps

Love both pieces but the top piece made me stop and take the shot

Great chairs and lamps

Style ~ Burlap and Canvas shoes

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Assembly took a little longer than they anticipated . . .

Great job Helser Brothers on design and fabrication

High Point Market opens tomorrow!!!

Helser Brothers has a new display in the Minutes Matter space G-4029 in the Suites of Market Square at High Point Furniture Market. If you’re at market, stop by and see us.

I don’t think anything can get these guys down ~ they were always smiling and had a great “can do” attitude. Look at those smiles! Love being around people like this; the days go by faster when you’re around people that love life.

Let’s face it: SO many interior design professionals – bright, creative professionals just like you – are struggling to earn what they want (and deserve). They’re working their fingers to the bone for lackluster results!

Now, you’ve probably heard the rumors: “Interior design is a dying profession,” or, “Nobody hires professionals anymore,” or, “You should get out now. It’s a sinking ship.”

My friends Gail Doby, co-founder of Design Success University, and Drue Lawlor, sales coach, are spreading some GOOD news: The industry is changing, and you can change with it – to reach new levels of success and profitability.

Gail and Drue have created a new complimentary live video presentation, “Double Your Interior Design Business – Work Less, Earn More, Overcome Overwhelm,” and you’re invited! And to make attending as convenient as possible for you, they’re offering the training at 2 different times:

• Saturday, October 11 at 1 pm ET
• Tuesday, October 14 at 6 pm ET

 

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According to Gail and Drue, if you evolve along with the industry, you’re not going to be stuck with an empty client list and an empty bank account; On the contrary, if you evolve using the techniques and strategies they share on this training, you’ll have a list full of clients you enjoy and projects you love!

When you attend this LIVE complimentary training, you’ll discover:

• Why your daily habits are a sure sign of trouble ahead (you may not even realize how you’re sabotaging yourself!)
• The disconnect between your ideal day and your actual day, and how you can align them so you’re really enjoying your work (while earning more)
• Why some designers thrive in “tough” economic times and have waiting lists of eager clients … and how you can do the same thing
• Why you’re taking money out of your own pocket by purchasing products for your clients
• How doing less can actually help you make more money
• And so much more!

If you’re passionate about design, and want to build a very successful business around that passion, then you definitely don’t want to miss this live video presentation. (And remember, it’s absolutely complimentary!)

I’ve heard Gail and Drue speak before, and I highly recommend them. They always overdeliver, providing you with actionable information you can use right away to improve your results.

Join them for “Double Your Interior Design Business – Work Less, Earn More, Overcome Overwhelm.”

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P.S. You really CAN earn more – by implementing the simple, powerful advice Gail and Drue share on this training. They’ve used it themselves and taught it to hundreds of students who’ve gone on to see massive results.

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Kravet is having their Grand Opening at High Point Market this year! They will be located in Market Square in Suite #217. The Grand Opening is Saturday October 18th at 4 – 6 PM. I would love to join them, but we are super busy in the Minutes Matter space at that time.

If you would like to stop by and welcome them to High Point RSVP to events@kravet.com. Don’t forget to stop by the Minutes Matter space in the Suites of Market Square G-4029. Looking forward to seeing you guys.

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This week, I received an email from Silvia Karounos one of our new Studio Online users. She wanted to share some of her recent renderings with the Minutes Matter team. In fact, she has only been using Studio Online since August.  She was determined to learn all the features and functions of Studio and by looking at her renderings she has definitely accomplished that. Well done Silvia!!

This post contains a special surprise announcement we’re confident you’re going to LOVE if you want to increase profit, work less, and spend more time in your sweet spot.

Yesterday, I received a message from my friends, Lisa Ferguson & Gail Doby. They told me they’ve heard from so many designers who loved the idea of the Flourish Summit, but couldn’t afford to invest right now when they factored in the cost of travel to High Point, North Carolina.

One of their partners, Studio Webware, has decided to underwrite 15 Scholarship Tickets to the Flourish event!

What does this mean for you? If you’re one of the first 15 people to fill out the online order form, your ticket to the Flourish Summit is paid for by Studio Webware! All you have to do is pay a $49 materials fee to cover the cost of supplies. (Really – that’s it!)

Interested? If so, click on the link below right now and fill out the order form, as there are only 15 tickets available from Studio Webware!

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(Note: When you go to this link, if you still see an Order Form, you’re in luck, because that means there are still underwritten tickets available!)

When you go to the link above and reserve your spot at the Flourish Summit, you discover that you CAN build your ideal business year after year, and experience your ideal workweek, week after week!

At the Flourish Summit, you learn 14 proven strategies for improving your productivity, increasing your passion and supercharging your profits.

Plus, you’ll get .4 Continuing Education Units in addition to the amazing, business-transforming strategies you learn!

So … will you be there?

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I’ve heard Lisa & Gail teach before, and they provide powerful, practical tools you can implement right away to decrease your stress and increase your profits – and reignite your passion

››P.S. Need more information about the Flourish Summit? Go here!

P.P.S. Remember, this Scholarship Ticket is good only for the first 15 people who order. So if you’re interested, take action right away!

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I know many of you are in the market for a new computer, or are expecting one as a holiday gift, and now is the perfect time to buy. Computer prices are always the lowest at the end of the year! Every week, several people will call into our office and ask, “I am buying a new computer, can you tell me what I need?” We decided this would be a perfect time to let you know what we recommend both with regards to Studio, as well as general office productivity. So I asked Owen, my son and Vice President of Development, to write an article on his recommendations for someone in our industry purchasing a new computer.

**Below is a photograph of one of my desks, which show a dual monitor setup. The dual monitors are connected to my desktop computer. I also have my laptop next to my dual monitors, which enables me to use three screens. For the most part, when I am in my office, I use my desktop computer with the dual monitors. You’ll be amazed at the increase in productivity just by adding a second monitor!