Just booked my flight to Atlanta for all kinds of good things at the DECO-Zone, July 17 & 18, at America’sMart, Atlanta:
Good Thing #1: Networking with old friends and meeting new friends! Note to self: Order business cards!
Good Thing #2: Chip Wade of Elbow Room is speaking at the DECO-Zone on July 17. Note to self: Bring camera!
Good Thing #3: Laurie Smith of TLC’s Trading Spaces is speaking on July 18! Not to self: Bring charger!
Good Thing #4: Americas Mart is BIG – It’s like the mall on steroids! You could call it a hybrid: a cross between the mall & amazing showrooms. The showrooms are gorgeous and the displays are an artform! Note to self: Get a map of the showrooms!
Good Thing #5: This is the place to see “the” trends! Information is power and the showroom displays will inspire you to try out the latest home design trends when you get home. Your clients will thank you and you will be ahead of the competition! Note to self: Bring comfy shoes!
Good Thing #6: You can go shopping – of course! You don’t have to be a Buyer, you can find clothes, jewelry, furniture, and more! Note to self: Bring suitcase for all my goodies!
Good Thing #7: Early Bird Pricing – $299.99 when you register before May 2nd! Note to self: Register today!
Author: Sandra Racz
Sandra Racz operates Signature Redesign LLC and The Decorating and Staging Academy. She has been a professional real estate stager since 2004. Racz, services Scottsdale, AZ and Denver, CO. Sandra’s successful career and happiness in the industry inspired her to help others turn their love for decorating into a business. As the Executive Director of The Decorating and Staging Academy, Sandra also offers training in Color, Home Staging, and Interior Decorating, Seasonal Decorating and Event Planning. Sandra was recently voted One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging, by The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®). She has won national awards in the categories of Interior Redesign, Interior Decorating and Real Estate Staging. She has been featured in numerous magazines, local newspaper articles and has trained and lectured to thousands of decorating and event professionals. Sandra is a firm believer in giving back to the community by coordinating projects for Habitat for Humanity, the Cancer Society, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Autism Speaks and serves on several boards. Sandra holds a B.S. in Marketing from Florida State University and a M.B.A. from Troy University. She has held multiple positions in marketing and advertising and taught college-level business classes.