Why the Interior Design Industry Loves Awards Galas
Since launching into the world of Interior Design, I find myself attending and/or tracking a lot of awards galas. These include the Southeast Designer of the Year awards, done in partnership with Veranda and ADAC. And the American Society Of Interior Designers (ASID) Design Excellence Awards. And the Georgia Design Awards Gala produced by Atlanta […]
Sustainability. Who really cares?
Thought that headline might catch your attention. The answer is we do at Ernest Gaspard. And so should you. And many of you already do. This is to help get the rest on board. While we still have a board (or, healthy planet, more specifically) to get on to. What’s the problem? Humans, as a […]
There is strengh in diversity
There is Strength in Diversity There is strength in diversity. All types of diversity. Everything from various ages, different backgrounds, a host of ethnicities and races. There is strength in a diversity of thought, coming from the various experiences we have shared and the various places we have been, and the different places and different […]
Reflections on Year 1
It has now been a year since Holly and I purchased Ernest Gaspard. Naturally, this marks a time to step back and reflect on what’s been done and what’s left. What worked well, and what needs some additional refining. Here are a few thoughts on the topic. What we did. Exposed ourselves to all aspects […]
Thoughts on Paris and the Deco Off show
A few thoughts upon returning from Paris Deco Off a few days ago: The natural look and sustainability focus is gaining momentum across textiles and fabrics. The new Christian Fischbacher collection (now called Fischbacher 1819) is called ‘Nomadic Journeys,’ and has taken the line to a very natural and earthy look. With lots of sustainable […]
Gratitude as a Company Value
Gratitude as a Company Value ‘Tis the season to be thankful. But what if this virtue weren’t only something you experienced around Thanksgiving? What if it were a way of life that each of us regularly embraced. A mindset that you put yourself in daily? How would that make you feel? Would that affect others […]
Getting Technology Right Matters
Getting Technology Right Matters: It’s not about technology. Repeat, it’s not about technology. It is about the real benefits that technology can ENABLE, like speed. Easier ways to design and visualize numerous customization and configuration options for a space. Like getting real-time notifications when your furniture is starting to be built, completed, shipped, received, etc. […]
Time & Timeliness: In the Interior Design Industry.
Time & Timeliness: An Interior designer needs to ensure that their selections of fabrics and furnishings meet a lot of criteria. First, each item has to be beautiful and fit in to their overall vision for the space. Then, it has to be of high quality, able to last the test of time, have durability, […]
A Glimpse into the Futuristic Showrooms of Tomorrow
A Glimpse into the Futuristic Showrooms of Tomorrow. Starting my first job in high school was working at a catalog showroom called Service Merchandise. At the time, Service Merchandise was a big deal with hundreds of stores nationwide and billions in revenue https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_Merchandise. Today, the company no longer exists. Consider this a grim reminder of the […]
Southern California Interior Design Scene vs. The South
Southern California Interior Design Scene vs. The South: I had the pleasure of attending the La Cienega Design Quarter’s (lcdqla.com/) annual Legends event last week. Thus, my mind has been comparing and contrasting the LA/ Southern Cal interior design scene with our scene in Atlanta/ The South. Here are a few thoughts – would love […]
