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    The Best Boutique Hotel in Portland

    High above Macy’s in Portland’s Pioneer Square lies a chic, luxurious dwelling,...
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    A Guide to the Los Angeles Arts District (Updated July 2021)

    What you Should Know about the Los Angeles Arts District in 2021

    Update July 5, 2021: The DTLA...
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  • A Guide to Larchmont Village (Updated June 2021)

    The Best of Larchmont Village, A Neighborhood Gem in LA

    Whenever anyone asks me what neighborhood I love...
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    How to Get Interior Design Clients Who Won’t Blink an Eye at Your Rates

    I know you’re busy. So let’s cut right to the chase. This run down on how to get interior...
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  • Curious about interior design PR? Here are 7 tips you need to know before you invest in an interior design publicist.

    PR for Interior Designers in 2021

    What Every Interior Designer Should Know about PR

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The Nines, the best boutique hotel in Portland

Stay to The Nines, A Boutique Hotel in Portland (Updated 2021)

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The Best Boutique Hotel in Portland

High above Macy’s in Portland’s Pioneer Square lies a chic, luxurious dwelling, where those who appreciate art, design and Tiffany Blue can immerse themselves in this cultural epicenter.  We first visited The Nines in 2009, a year after it opened to great fanfare, debuting as the best hotel in Portland, putting the city on the map in the experiential hospitality scene. We found The Nines was worthy of its name, ...
A local guide to the Los Angeles Arts District

A Guide to the Los Angeles Arts District (Updated July 2021)

Local Guides•Los Angeles•Travel Guides

What you Should Know about the Los Angeles Arts District in 2021

Update July 5, 2021: The DTLA Arts District has no doubt taken a massive hit due to the COVID pandemic. My old client Hammer and Spear closed their original location there in 2020 (they are still on La Cienega). While it’s still worth visiting, just know that it’s definitely been set back. So many restaurants and stores have closed, but we hope to see a turnaround as we all make our way into a brighter future. ...

A Guide to Larchmont Village (Updated June 2021)

Local Guides•Los Angeles•Travel Guides

The Best of Larchmont Village, A Neighborhood Gem in LA

Whenever anyone asks me what neighborhood I love the most in LA, it is without question the neighborhood where I live and work—Hancock Park / Larchmont Village. As long as I call myself an Angeleno, I hope I never have to leave this side of town. Bordering Hollywood, Hancock Park, and Korea Town, historic Larchmont Village is within walking distance of my house, and until quarantine, ...
15 creative ways to get new interior design clients.

How to Get Interior Design Clients Who Won’t Blink an Eye at Your Rates

Business of Design•PR Tips
I know you’re busy. So let’s cut right to the chase. This run down on how to get interior design clients will give you 15 ideas so you can take action right now. If you don’t have clients, you don’t have a business. I know this because I have had a service based business relying on clients since 2008. Some of these suggestions can be accomplished in a few minutes, while some are things to put in motion that will pay off over time.I have done most of these because they work for most businesses. ...
Curious about interior design PR? Here are 7 tips you need to know before you invest in an interior design publicist.

PR for Interior Designers in 2021

PR Tips

What Every Interior Designer Should Know about PR

If 2020 taught us anything, it’s the importance of home. While so many industries suffered during the pandemic, the interior design industry soared. We saw stories like making your bedroom double as your home office, how to create a sanctuary at home, and the rise of the ADU. And I have exciting news for you—getting quoted in magazine articles like these can absolutely be you! But it helps to know a few insider secrets before you run off and hire a publicist. ...

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