Fun Friday

When I wrote this post, it was a beautiful day here in the Washington, DC area. The sun was shining, it wasn't too hot or humid. It was lovely. I justified walking my dog three times to get outside and enjoy it even though I had many things on my desk to do. I think its because I read my friend's Karen post about mind set. I needed to get out of mine and walking my dog in the sunshine was just the thing.

Here's wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and peace of mind.

Fun Friday ~ Design Divas + One

My dear friend, Kristin, is in town meeting with interior design clients and customers for her eco-friendly line of furniture, the Kristin Drohan Collection. Naturally, we stole an evening to get the gang together. We call ourselves the Design Divas ~ why?? Because we can. Seriously, we are all in design or related artistic fields. It's a lovely group of women. Back row left to right ~ Paula, Karen, Andie, and Beverly. Front row ~ me, Kristin, and the plus one, Cindy. We had a fabulous time talking, laughing, eating, and drinking. Cindy was the designated driver for Kristin and I as she is with child (and had a foot or two sticking out every now and then during dinner). We were quite a show for the other patrons but the waiters sure seemed entertained. So Fun Friday actually happened on Thursday night. Who knew Thursday could be such a happenin' night?! In complete seriousness ~ where would we be without out girlfriends? So this weekend give a girlfriend a call and have a chat or better yet spend some time together. You'll be glad you did.

Enjoy your weekend!

Karen Dunlap ~ Design For Your Success Now

In keeping with the theme of wonderful women this week, meet Karen Dunlap.

Karen is a good friend of mine. We have traveled to Market together, been on vacations together, enjoyed wonderful music together, we even exercise together with a trainer..... I think very highly of her.

Here we are at Market.

But what is Karen doing in the picture at the top? She's teaching as a local design center about Social Media. Why? Because Karen has a passion for getting out useful information to other designers. She has dedicated much time and energy pursuant of pertinent information specifically for the design industry.

Not only is Karen a wonderful designer, she has a second job ~ teaching others on how to have a successful interior design business. Her company is called Design For Your Success Now. Her blog and E-zine provides invaluable information for free! She is developing her coaching arm of the business and soon will be available to you.

Karen is committed to help others have success ~ her generosity is abundant. I would encourage all those that would like specific knowledge about the business of interior design to join her blog and sign up for her E-zine (newsletter). You'll be glad you did.