tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post7435074630444970846..comments2023-12-31T02:26:18.208-06:00Comments on Haven and Home: A Milestone and the Great DebateHaven and Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12747895184154272085noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-17141209140127352010-11-05T17:41:01.701-05:002010-11-05T17:41:01.701-05:00What an inspirational story! I read the old blog ...What an inspirational story! I read the old blog post about how you began in this business and it really gives me hope! Though I am being formally trained in design, I think its ridiculous when people get snippy about decorator vs designer. Greats like Charlotte Moss and Bunny Williams call themselves decorators and they're the top of the top. It's really just a word...<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!<br />xoxo<br />Alicia B.Alicia B. Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654176110027352170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-18944589233343364692010-11-02T13:08:56.751-05:002010-11-02T13:08:56.751-05:00Congratulations Marianne! You are so talented and ...Congratulations Marianne! You are so talented and were for sure a huge inspiration to me in taking the steps to go out on my own...Its an interesting debate and I am sure to revisit this post and reference it often as I go forward...Can't wait to see what the next year(s) hold for MSI!Bailey@ peppermintblisshttp://www.peppermintbliss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-49758165574454633642010-10-31T19:22:17.121-05:002010-10-31T19:22:17.121-05:00WOW! What a great post. I am glad to read so many ...WOW! What a great post. I am glad to read so many different answers to this ultimate question. I have enjoyed looking around your blog, and thank you for writing about how you got started in the business. I have just started blogging myself and am still learning. You're very talented! <br />LizLiz @ Canopyhttp://www.lizbuildsacanopy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-75815390205881886302010-10-31T14:04:45.414-05:002010-10-31T14:04:45.414-05:00I really loved this post! This is a topic I have a...I really loved this post! This is a topic I have always wondered about. It was also great to read the article with the designers/decorators' points of view. I am full time in real estate, but this movivates me to think big for the future! <br />Thanks!sarah @ realestatestylehttp://www.realestatestyleblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-53384796352534588792010-10-29T14:53:35.397-05:002010-10-29T14:53:35.397-05:00I just wanted to thank you for writing this post. ...I just wanted to thank you for writing this post. I am in the midst of trying to start my own business and the advice you gave was just so helpful...thanks!Katie @ Katie Beth Interiorshttp://www.katiebethinteriors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-32253163805495962222010-10-28T20:17:52.609-05:002010-10-28T20:17:52.609-05:00Congrats on another year! Great post...your points...Congrats on another year! Great post...your points were all so valid and came across perfect! You either got it or you don't, no matter the title, and you got it!<br /><br />xo JadeJade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757051307528688273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-9196532560599468842010-10-28T10:15:50.919-05:002010-10-28T10:15:50.919-05:00happy, happy birthday, MSI! great accomplishment, ...happy, happy birthday, MSI! great accomplishment, Marianne, and I love hearing your perspective. will have to come back to read all of the others, but I do love what Barry said, "I don't care what they call me, as long as they call me." he's a hoot! (a very talented hoot, at that)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-52540963846592866172010-10-27T20:19:32.428-05:002010-10-27T20:19:32.428-05:00Marianne, my assistant forwarded me this post and ...Marianne, my assistant forwarded me this post and told me "read this!" I'm glad I did. You are so charming and I love the elegant whimsy you create in the spaces you design.<br />I just started a blog a couple months ago, but I started my business about 4 years ago- Scary but fun- stressful but rewarding- You hit the nail on the head with your "tips."<br />I have wrestled with the design school thing- and actually spent many thousands and a few years back in design school (after a degree in art istory) but I was too busy to complete it- Like you I love residential design and know I'll do that for a long time-<br />Thank you for sharing- It's great to find you and your blog! All the best, Juliejulie couchhttp://www.decoratordozen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-85500247521554856112010-10-27T15:31:49.763-05:002010-10-27T15:31:49.763-05:00Congratulations on another year!! I love followin...Congratulations on another year!! I love following your blog and seeing your work and reading your advice...wonderful insight and inspiration!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-19852975181496118012010-10-27T12:17:05.469-05:002010-10-27T12:17:05.469-05:00Congratulations, Marianne! You are insanely talen...Congratulations, Marianne! You are insanely talented and deserve every blessing you have! xxoospark! (Ada-Marie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08314155307282049859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-78263018463210684422010-10-27T08:22:20.159-05:002010-10-27T08:22:20.159-05:00thanks Marianne. so wonderful to read about your j...thanks Marianne. so wonderful to read about your journey. I clicked back to your earlier post and I am going right out to get that book by Dan Miller.<br /><br />thanks! DonnaA Perfect Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022160717740694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-22565751771164990482010-10-27T01:28:50.247-05:002010-10-27T01:28:50.247-05:00great post and great advice. thanks for showing yo...great post and great advice. thanks for showing your work too, it's great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083314626403530531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-74433832753626823362010-10-26T23:29:30.267-05:002010-10-26T23:29:30.267-05:00Congrats on another year! I loved reading your pe...Congrats on another year! I loved reading your perspective - I had read this article on the decorator vs. designer debate yesterday and I find it so interesting! From someone who is not involved in this business as a career (but would love to be) I don't care whether it's designer/decorator I just think you all are so blessed and lucky to be able to have a job where you can be creative, intelligent, and business savvy and make it work for your career. Great post!Hello Lover...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01412616468509644693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-25241398343713000672010-10-26T22:05:06.237-05:002010-10-26T22:05:06.237-05:00Marianne, Congratulations to you on the anniversar...Marianne, Congratulations to you on the anniversary of your success. Thanks for the wonderful post too. I did go to design school and when I was first out of school I used to bristle at the word Decorator but now I've completely gotten over myself and don't mind either title. I've also been working independently but doing contract work for other companies for several years now and am really wanting to branch out and be truly independent. Thanks so much for inspiring me to really work harder for it!Aimee@ the Functional Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181784668734041721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-18454732677710665282010-10-26T21:48:22.080-05:002010-10-26T21:48:22.080-05:00Congrats on another successful year! And, thanks ...Congrats on another successful year! And, thanks for this post. I really enjoyed it; love hearing your insight.Emily A. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831600455593731223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-49042477067092405812010-10-26T21:15:05.283-05:002010-10-26T21:15:05.283-05:00Happy anniversary! You are indeed at the peak of y...Happy anniversary! You are indeed at the peak of your business. Thanks for sharing such thoughts, as well as your designing ideas. I love how you mix and match colors and the furniture. In our house in <a href="http://www.bobscarpet.com/contentpage.aspx?Id=9533" rel="nofollow">Sarasota, flooring</a> plays an important plant. I love the idea of space, so the attention goes to my flooring. I decorate it with good carpets and wood laminates. I just enjoy your designs and hopefully, I'll visit you sometime to ask your help for our bedroom. Thanks!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887147021562765601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-27422860552721011062010-10-26T19:08:34.196-05:002010-10-26T19:08:34.196-05:00Happy Anniversary Doll! Wishing you all the best a...Happy Anniversary Doll! Wishing you all the best and continued success!Erika Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154617397853961639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-47439194253623651732010-10-26T16:26:11.555-05:002010-10-26T16:26:11.555-05:00Love this post!!! Congrats on your success as well...Love this post!!! Congrats on your success as well!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267227787400213195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-41046545973827335882010-10-26T13:07:30.160-05:002010-10-26T13:07:30.160-05:00Great post, Marianne. Congrats on another success...Great post, Marianne. Congrats on another successful year of business!Katie (Re:fresh Design Studio)http://www.refreshdesignonline.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-44191357210430347062010-10-26T10:38:44.859-05:002010-10-26T10:38:44.859-05:00Loved this!! Thank you so much for sharing the int...Loved this!! Thank you so much for sharing the interviews. It's good to know I am not alone in my thoughts! So glad that you decided to go out on your own and share your Gift. I think it's really pretty simple. When you have a gift and the passion to drive you nothing else matters. :)Kelle Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145503884895343829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-64657133535940956352010-10-26T10:27:13.809-05:002010-10-26T10:27:13.809-05:00Fab post Marianne, I love the section 'designe...Fab post Marianne, I love the section 'designer vs. decorator', I loved reading the points of view from so many. xoMelissa @ Veranda Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527550409516191447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-11170069488932984982010-10-26T09:57:36.941-05:002010-10-26T09:57:36.941-05:00well congrats on another year and to many many man...well congrats on another year and to many many many many many more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-71500585125840443452010-10-26T09:42:12.123-05:002010-10-26T09:42:12.123-05:00Wonderful, insightful post Marianne. Congratulatio...Wonderful, insightful post Marianne. Congratulations on another year of doing what you love, here's to many more!Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-23116397097062588422010-10-26T09:26:13.312-05:002010-10-26T09:26:13.312-05:00Such a great post! I am in the process of breakin...Such a great post! I am in the process of breaking out on my own and starting my own business and it really helped to hear some perspective.Katie @ Katie Beth Interiorshttp://www.katiebethinteriors.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027267895238090426.post-78493072962466686342010-10-26T08:57:08.856-05:002010-10-26T08:57:08.856-05:00Great post, Marianne! I have spent a while here.
...Great post, Marianne! I have spent a while here.<br />Thanks for this useful information.<br />Congratulations on your business, and have a nice day.<br />TeresaSplendid Sasshttp://www.splendidsass.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com