"Why do you need a display, Sharon?" ~ I'm sure you asked!
Well ~ I know exactly where to go for display inspiration~ my friend Deco Diva Debi (and 'diva' is used in the nicest possible way~ not the nasty at all.) Debi Ward Kennedy is an award winning retail display consultant and she does some of the most fun jobs~ her clients are retail stores, antique stores and wineries (how picturesque) and she teaches seminars. I have only seen photos of her in action at seminars ~ but the photos draw me in and I know when I get the chance I will make fast tracks to a seminar by Deco Diva Debi. She was also a contributing local artist for ABC’s ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ when it filmed an episode in Well I have entered the MMP Business Recognition Award competition~ the prize is fabulous and the competition will be pretty fierce ( in the nicest way)! Quality Pink Business Women are trying to take this prize away from me.
Debi has two blogs~(actually she has more and contributes to even more~ A Blog Diva, too be sure) Deco Diva Debi, where she shares her display advice and general musings~(I love this one~Fast, Cheap, Easy is My Mantra)~ and Retreat, which is about her own antique business~ always the most awesome displays~ if you walked into her booth at Faded Elegance Antiques in Snohomish, you would have to buy everything in sight~ because it is displayed so well. Each month Debi changes the theme. The picture** above is from her "California French Style"~ ivory~ my favorite!The one below is from her "'Summer Beach Cottage' " display. Awesome, aren't they? Her August theme is 'Rue de Paris' Flea Market!(check it out by clicking over to Retreat)
Okay~ back to my reason for thinking of Debi and visiting her blogs for inspiration~ the MMP Business Recognition Awards challenge is to best display the essence of my business in a 2 foot by 3 foot tabletop display~ and I know the women of MMP are a very creative lot~ so inspiration I am needing. Gosh ~ I wish Debi lived closer................**All photos, ideas, business names and projects copyright DWK 1996 - 2008 unless otherwise credited; all rights reserved.
17 comments:
Sharon, thank you so much for these kind words. (I feel like Sally Fields: "She likes me, she really likes me!!!"!)
And do let me know if I can help you out with that display, my dear....email is a wonderful thing!!!
2 X 3 = Science Project goes Tres Chic...
Susan *dutchrose*
Hi Sharon,
Good luck to you girl.
Inka
Her displays are so inviting and beautiful. Sharon, I'm sure you will do a wonderful job too. Have faith in your design skills .. look at the gorgeous combinations you put together in your tuffets.
Jennifer
Sharon
What a fantastic idea, go straight to the pros. Her displays are amazing.
Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com
Sharon I know you display will be gorgeous. I can't wait to see it and you!
Hugs,
Michelle
Hmmmmm, you gave us a hint for finding inspiration!!!! Those are really pretty displays, uhoh!
Good luck,
Pat
Sharon, thanks for the info about your friend. Very inspirational. k
Well you know how MY vote will go...you could just put a single beautiful tuffet on display, they speak for themselves.
But I do have to say NO FAIR bringing in the DECO DIVA DEB...her display talent is well known and besides I was going to go to her LOL LOL LOL
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I wish you well Sharon. Good luck getting it all together!
Hi Sharon!
I wouldn't doubt for a minute that you could be the winner. Why not? You have amazing taste. I would love to win a Business Recognition Award. I know I still have time so I hope to enter. I wish you the moon and the stars pink sis.
xo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
Hi Sharon,
Best wishes on your quest. I know you will be a winner!!
Sharon
Your display will be lovely when finished, Go girl
Hi Sharon,
Good luck in the competition!!
Pei Li
Oh my goodness...Debi's displays are just beautiful...thanks for showing us! I'm sure your display will be equally as lovely...after all, it will center around one of your to-die-for tuffets! :)
Pink hugs,
Debbie
Hi! Sharon...you will have no problem...your displays are so pretty....and I can't wait to visit Deb's display...it's only 30 min from where I live..:)
you go girl..LOL
Cindy :)
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