Selling Design

Interior Design by Maria Killam This post has been percolating in my head for a long time. I have touched on this conversation in other posts but have finally been able to explain this dynamic better than ever, based on the insight I’ve gained watching all the Facebook conversations that happen on my private page…

‘If you can’t say no to anything then you’re living in scarcity. The universe doesn’t need to be selective with what comes your way because you’ll take anything.’ Source unknown. In other words, you’re still a rock star (just like my nephew : ) The other day I was following a forum where designers were…

It took 10 years of experience before I could answer this question with confidence. In addition to an entire year of blogging–posting only images that I loved–before I could tell you exactly what ‘my look’ was.  As a new designer, I would say “I can do anything, any style, I take your look and make…

I have spoken to many designers over the years who say they can’t charge more than they do because. . . and the reasons are many. Interior Design by Maria Killam My friend Liz Stevenson had no problem asking for money. I have been very lucky to have a few great mentors in my design career…

Last year I was hired to do some decorating and styling for a client. They had seen my work through my photographer and were interested in the same look for their website. Credit I submitted my quote–through my photographer—who called me later that day to ask what I could do for ‘half my quoted price?’….

Penelope Trunk wrote a great article a few months ago on this very subject [being an artist]. I love her blog because she is so blunt, and not afraid to call a spade a spade. My favourite kind of person! Image source Most of us would love to paint [insert your creative passion here] for…

I have just discovered something. It’s new. In the last month, I have finally discovered for myself what ‘my signature look’ is, and the best part about it is that people are suddenly calling me because of it. Eileen Kathryn Boyd Given which designers inspire me, it seems silly that it’s taken me this long…