Posts by Pearl Collective
The 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 any time soon. Not for our industry, or any other. Recent projections from experts in a variety of industries indicate that it will be well…
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 clogging up supply chains. Labor shortages due to the pandemic, delays at factories and ports, and rising demand for goods and services. Designers I spoke…
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.
Read MoreInterior Design Pros Share Their Supply Chain Hacks
First came the tariffs and trade wars. Then came the pandemic, which caused factories to close, shipping services to dwindle, and ports to back up with non-loaded and unloaded containers of goods. To make matter worse, severe climate events wreaked havoc on raw materials, warehouses and manufacturers. Together, they created the perfect storm of supply…
Read MoreKeeping Pace with Innovation Acceleration
While it may feel like the world is stuck in a rut, unable to break out of a cycle of contagion and disaster, behind the headlines innovation is taking place that will have a profound effect on our businesses and our lives in the decade ahead. If you think the pace of change has been…
Read MoreFocus on the Future
In this podcast, Gail and Erin talk with award-winning interior designer Valerie Garrett. In addition to offering high-end residential and commercial services, Valerie also has contributed to a number of historic preservation projects in and around Macon.
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