In Crans Baldwin’s blog, A Glass Half Full, an April entry includes this statement:
“You know, I am not a designer, just an ordinary client involved in the design business. However I value what designers, real designers, bring to the party. They do the homework so I don’t have to think about it. They plan, they envision, they draw, they select and specify, they measure, and they consult me when it matters. They deal with late shipments, wrong shipments, mistakes, finish problems, difficult installations, problem suppliers, last minute substitutions, etc. Buying at retail is different, with different expectations. Working with a designer is like working with any other profession, and it has little or nothing to do with retail….”
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Cindy Barganier Interiors
If you want to say, “That was fun!” at the end of your project contact me at www.cindybarganier.com.
Splendid Sass
So true! Love this.
Have a nice weekend, Cindy.
Teresa
xoxo
foreverdesign
You, too. I hear the beach is gorgeous right now.
Jeff Barganier (All rights reserved. Author invites permission to use.)
She’s right on the money honey. You bring so much to the table! I’m amazed at how deftly you juggle it all while creating such wonderful spaces for clients. What a bargain you are.
foreverdesign
That’s so sweet. Thank you Jeff. I couldn’t do it without your help.
And by the way YOUR blog is awesome.
Elizabeth
Um, I think we encountered just about every obstacle on that list, and you were the glue that held everything together! Love to you from all the Alfords!
foreverdesign
LOL. Yes, actually I think we did but all’s well that ends well, right? Love to all of you also. Squeeze my little girl for me.
Gail_Doby (@gaildoby)
I totally agree! She “gets” what the value of a designer is.
foreverdesign
I think this means that her designer did a great job of allowing the client to enjoy the process don’t you?
designchic
So true…loving the coral lamp!! Hope you’re having a great weekend ~
foreverdesign
Thanks Girls! I loved that coral lamp also. Don’t you have a new baby?