Mon Aug 08 2011
Custom Design Service

I had the sweetest lady contact me last night about possibly starting an online decorating service for teachers.  Her name is Mary and she teaches in Texas.  Mary suggested that I use her as my guinea pig and we could post the before and after photos on my blog.  I have to admit, I was […]

I had the sweetest lady contact me last night about possibly starting an online decorating service for teachers.  Her name is Mary and she teaches in Texas.  Mary suggested that I use her as my guinea pig and we could post the before and after photos on my blog.  I have to admit, I was a little reluctant since I have a pretty full plate at the moment, but I am always up for a challenge, so I decided to take it on.

Her problem…decorating around the purple, green, and yellow room the school had given her.  Yes…you heard me…PURPLE.  YELLOW.  GREEN.   My heart went out to her.   I know how awful it is to inherit a room of ugly “stuff.”  You don’t have a choice…you HAVE to use it.

So, I am on my quest to help Mary.  So far, she has been a wonderful student…and has provided me with entertainment!  She has made me laugh so many times today because I am forcing her to step out of her comfort zone with some of my suggestions.  I am not sure if I will actually add a custom design service to my shop, but for now, I am happy that I made a new friend!

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