by MicheleGrace | Apr 1, 2021 | Beginner Notes, Blog, Interior Design
The design rep walked into the office carrying his box of samples ready to bypass the reception desk wanting to get access to the design staff. I had a staff of four Jr. Designers working on a couple of hotels and restaurants. The man greeted me by handing his...
by MicheleGrace | May 12, 2017 | Beginner Notes, Blog, Interior Design
Next morning I walked in and quit JR & Associates. Next day. One or two week notice I don’t remember, it’s been 40+ years. Mrs. JR is in tears. My body heaves a huge sigh of relief. JR asks: “What are your plans?” “Get another job.” The Portfolio. The Art...
by MicheleGrace | May 9, 2017 | Beginner Notes, Blog, Interior Design
JR, my boss, is all about money. Old wealth. Old Fort Lauderdale. Old School. Down to the drapes in the office, a tartan wool plaid that he proudly says “are the color of money.” This month I’m celebrating 35 years in business and here’s how...
by MicheleGrace | May 8, 2017 | Beginner Notes, Blog, Interior Design
“You heard about the designer who was shot and left bleeding out on the curb in front of David & Dash Fabrics? Don’t worry.” We’re driving south on i-95 to Miami, when JR opens up the center console of his Bronco showing off his Magnum 44; my first trip to...
by MicheleGrace Lessirard | Aug 20, 2009 | Beginner Notes
I use Color Schemer’s ColorPix all the time match up colors. Say I want the Twitter feed box to match the sidebar color on my blog. Open up ColorPix then open my blog; just move my mouse over the screen the color values on the left and the color swatch on the...
by MicheleGrace Lessirard | Jan 11, 2008 | Beginner Notes, Marketing Tips and Tricks
As a healer and SoulCollage® facilitator I know it’s hard for some to spread their wings, go out and be seen. This is the year to move into action and step out. Go be seen. One way is to through Meet-up. I started using Meet-up to introduce women to the SoulCollage®...
