Posts by Pearl Collective
Gail Doby’s Top 5 Books of 2021
Anyone who knows me knows that I read a lot of books. During my 6-week sabbatical in December 2021, I stayed true to form and read more than 20 books.…
Read MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude Can Help Your Business Grow
How often do you show gratitude to your clients? You may send them a card for the holidays or give them a gift at the end of a project. But…
Read MoreNot Everyone Knows About You – And That’s Okay
With everyone resorting to digital marketing these days, how can a designer stand out against the competition? That’s the question I put to my colleague Ken Lewis, managing partner with…
Read MoreThe Secret Life of Interior Designers
In order to enhance the lives and living spaces of their clients, interior designers need to get to know the insides of their homes and of their personalities. In this podcast, Gail and Erin asked some of their Boardroom Group members to share some of their most memorable work stories.
Read MoreSupply Challenges for Interior Designers Will Linger into Next Year
Forewarned is forearmed, it is said. I prefer not be the bearer of bad news. But it is becoming increasingly clearer that supply chain issues are not likely to abate…
Read MoreDeeper Than Design
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talked with Cody Beal, owner of Cody Beal Interior Design, Salt Lake City, Utah, which provides interior design services for residential, commercial and renovation projects.
Read MoreAuthenticity is Good Taste and Good Branding
In this podcast, Charles, 9th Earl Spencer talks about storytelling in creating a brand and communicating the value of historic pieces.
Read MoreShipping Hacks for Interior Design Pros
Further complicating the challenges arising from the worldwide supply chain upheaval, issues with shipping are creating headaches for many designers. The causes are more or less the same as those…
Read MoreNo Such Thing as a Wrong Decision
When it comes to decisions, there’s no such thing as right or wrong. Yes, in hindsight, some choices may have been better than others. But no decision is ever perfect. In the moment, the best you can hope for is to make a well-informed decision that feels right and feels true. Whatever the outcome, you can learn from it and move on. In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with Christine Turknett, principal designer, Breathe Design Studio (formerly, Christine Turknett Interiors), Austin, Texas. Christine specializes in modern and contemporary design, drawing from the Danish approach of creating clean, calm and cozy spaces, with an emphasis on well-being.
Read MoreIt’s All About the Process
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with interior designer Glenna Stone. Interior design is a second career for Glenna, whose first career was as a consultant to consumer products companies, advising them on supply chain and business process issues. Although design is her true passion, her corporate experience has proved invaluable in running and growing her business.
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