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  1. Kim & Ryan says:

    I just found your blog from VAMH’s –

    I would love to see designers use Facebook (and/or MySpace) to showcase their styles. I think that Photographers have done a good job of marketing on Facebook, by posting lots of photos of their shoots.

    I think that designers could totally do the same thing with photos of rooms they have done up. As the age of those active on these social networking sites raises, this could drum up more business.

  2. Kim & Ryan says:

    I just found your blog from VAMH’s –

    I would love to see designers use Facebook (and/or MySpace) to showcase their styles. I think that Photographers have done a good job of marketing on Facebook, by posting lots of photos of their shoots.

    I think that designers could totally do the same thing with photos of rooms they have done up. As the age of those active on these social networking sites raises, this could drum up more business.

  3. Kristen says:

    Find great workrooms… the fabric does not have to be expensive but the workmanship does!

  4. kelleyp says:

    when you figure out the key to marketing for new clients please do share, ( i too am venturing out on my own!). however, today i scored at an antique store a faux bamboo chair (think Johnathan adler) for the sum of $32.00!!! i am frickin’ overjoyed. love the blog.

  5. Kwana says:

    Hmm… not sure I have any good tips on drumming up business besides your fab blog here. Maybe show some mood boards of yours on your blog to show your style. Get a website and link it here and have lots of your blog buddies pass it around.

    Now for something I love. Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. Great for dry skin, scrapes and chapped lips which I now have and wish I had some on hand right now. I must pick some up tomorrow since I can’t find my tube.

  6. Kwana says:

    Ok High Heeled this is too funny. I just went to Half of VAMPs blog and saw her Twilight post and went to answer. You and I have the same fave line. So funny!

  7. LindsB says:

    i’d love to start seeing some of your work around your house…show us what you have been up to at home 🙂

  8. heidi says:

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! Here’s my piece of advise, for what it’s worth: 1) Design a gorgeous business card. 2) Put it up on the bulletin board at the local bank! 3) Also, join your local Chamber of Commerce. Good Luck!
    p.s…i LOVE the pantone cups!

  9. Haven and Home says:

    That is exciting you are starting your own company! When I first started, I let different charities use my services in silent auctions, etc. That way your name was seen by everyone at the event and you were doing good at the same time. Also, the people who “win” you usually end up being regular clients. Good luck!!!!

  10. pve design says:

    Advice to a new business, is provide a “personal touch.” Develop a business practice or routine that works best for you and use that on each project. A lot of Faith and Action is what it takes. File folders labeled, invoices and tracking what you can get done in a day, setting up a time-line to do so. Remember to take time for you while you take care of others design or decor dilemmas with “solutions.”

  11. Kaitlyn's Momma says:

    Here is my advice to you: Have confidence in your abilities. You were given something very special- something that could not be taught to you. Don’t back down! You have a wonderful support system who wants you to succeed. I believe with you and know you will be wonderful.

    (You don’t have to enter me in the contest. I just wanted to tell you that!)

  12. Freckles Chick says:

    Love, love, love your give-away items!! (I can’t participate b/c I Passed It On to VAMH.)

    You’re a girl after my own heart. I mean, I have a binder full of paint chips and I dream about owning one of those paint sample fan decks. And I was thisclose to buying a set of white Foo dogs at Pier 1 the other day.*sigh*

  13. amber {daisy chain} says:

    Congrats on doing your own thing, I am also in the process but starting an invitation design business. Here’s my thoughts for getting yourself out there:
    1. blogs! make one of those buttons and advertise like crazy.
    2. Furniture shops – make beautiful cards and ask if you can display them in the shops.
    3. Schools, auctions, charities – put your name out there and people will begin to recognize your talents!
    good luck!
    Amber

  14. benson says:

    don’t be afraid to promote yourself…show us what you’ve done or where you want to go. Imagine you’re talking about another great designer and how fabulous they are–because you know how when you’re CRAZY obsessed about something you really gush about it- but, this time- it’s all about YOU.

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