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How Blogging Changed My Life: Aga Artka
You want to get noticed? Blog. It’s not about being the loudest kid on the block, but perhaps the smartest. Since my first blog post in 2008, I have become “the designer that blogs” in my new home city. Quite an advancement for a young transplant with not much more than enthusiasm and passion for…
Read MoreAttendee Profile: Melanie Royals of Design Amour
Melanie Royals www.designamour.com I began my blog wa-a-a-ay back in 2006. That’s like 56 years in blog years, I think. I was completely turned on to design blogs after reading a little feature on the blog phenomenon in Newsweek magazine that included a mention of Design Sponge. Who knew there was a whole sub-category of…
Read MoreHow Blogging Changed My Life: Irene Turner
Blogging gets clients. Nine months into blogging I was hired over the phone to design a complete renovation for a coastal home without an interview. The client said they already knew me and liked what I stood for from my blog. That’s the power of blogging using your authentic voice!
Read MoreHow Blogging Changed My Life: Tobi Fairley
Blogging changes everything! The number of blogging friends I’ve met is staggering. But my true highlight is blogging (with a bit of help from Facebook) led me to Stephen Drucker and Newell Turner and my work to the House Beautiful cover. Now that, my friends, is the power of blogging! Note: Tobi is one of…
Read MoreHow Blogging Changed My Life: Tamara Matthews-Stephenson
I was devastated when Mom passed away from an asthma attack. She set an example as a single mother, earned a Masters Degree and created a beautiful home. By authoring Nest, I articulate the passion for design she instilled in me. Through her legacy, I have unexpectedly found friendships, clients, sponsors and committed readers.
Read MoreAttendee Profile: Carla Stolper of AtTuned to Style
I’m extremely new to blogging – only two months in – new to both producing and reading them. I’m wondering now what took me so long. I’m a former editor, former expat (and will be again), and a current blogger/design business start up. After a lot of encouragement from friends, and my husband, who insisted…
Read MoreAttendee Profile: Megan McDevitt of Lovely Happenings
A few years ago, while sitting in my college apartment trying to study for my upcoming final exams, I yearned for a creative outlet. (This might have been induced from long hours studying about HVAC systems and building codes). That was the moment I started Lovely Happenings, my personal blog. From the start, Lovely Happenings…
Read MoreAttendee Profile: Kristin Collins Of Glitter Palais
My interest in blogs is as young as my own blog is. Sometime in late 2010 I started learning more about design blogs, and soon after started a blog with my employees called www.glitterpalais.com. I took the long road toward acquainting myself with blogs because I had a difficult time finding any blogs that I…
Read MoreAttendee Profile: Tamara Matthews-Stephenson of Nest by Tamara
I started my blog Nest by Tamara in May 2009. My very first post was about my mother’s gardens and how she weaved much of her artistic abilities in her landscaping. With many years experience as a residential interior designer, I felt compelled to begin journaling the many inspirations I see and how it relates…
Read MoreLori Dennis, Star of HGTV's The Real Designing Women
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP We are thrilled to announce that award winning designer Lori Dennis will be participating in the Design Bloggers Conference on Monday, February 28. Lori will be covering the event for LA Design Magazine, and filming portions of the event for her HGTV show. Lori is the star of HGTV’s The Real Designing…
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