by MicheleGrace | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Interior Design, Reflections
From a magazine photo shoot for Women in Commercial Real Estate. Circa 1987. #tbt Women in Business couldn’t get a line of credit at the bank. My client referred me to his bank, met with the Bank’s President then secured a $50K line of credit (today that...
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...
