Designers Embracing Technology

To stay abreast with the latest design trends, I attend quite a few workshops hosted at one of my favorite places for designers, ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Art Center).  Whenever there is a week series at ADAC, one of the workshops will always discuss social media.  What I find amazing is how so many designers (old and new), have not embraced social media.  I will be totally honest with you, it was my web designer who really put a fire under my butt and told me that it was imperative that I embrace this trend.  Embracing social media in a media driven society is key to growing your business.  Social media for a designer or any business keeps you on the cutting edge. Hence, why I am writing a weekly blog while taking a road trip with my family (tethering made this possible). Blogging helps with your search enigines.

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So, the question I asked myself and probably other designers who have not taken on this daunting task of technology, how does this make me a better designer? This can be intimidating for some of the older designers.  Let the truth be told, I was intimidated by all of this! Perhaps intimidated is the wrong word in my case.  Time consuming better suites me.  According to Rhonda E. Peterson, one of my favorite bloggers, "Not only does technology keep you on the cutting edge, it makes you a point of reference." I will admit that blogging has helped my business and allowed me to reach other markets.  I have been approached by online magazines on the West Coast about my design work.  This would not have been possible had I not started writing weekly blogs (I am based out of Atlanta). Yes my friends, I have slowly but surely welcomed "Social Media" with opened arms.  I am not a better designer because of technology.  More people are aware that I am a designer because of technology.  I have expanded my reach!

Until next week,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interiors Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com





Daddy's Style by Posh Interiors, LLC

Happy Father's Day!  I could not let the day pass with out dedicating a page on the dads that mean so much to us.  I think sometimes dads get the short end of the stick because we go over the top for moms on Mother's Day.

If you are stuck in a rut with what to get dad besides a pair of socks or a pack of t-shirts, I've put together a few great looks for him that are sure to be head turners if he were wearing one of these styles.

Photo Courtesy of GQ Magazine

 

Daddy with Swag Appeal!

Need I say more.  I think this look would appeal to the carefree young dad.  I am loving the sunglasses and boots. You cannot help but do a double take on this, " Yes, I Am Looking Hot and I Know It" look.

Daddy with Intellectual Appeal!

It's something about the bow tie that speaks, "I Dance To The Beat of My Own Drum and I Don't Care If You Don't Like The Sound." Men wearing bow ties, in my opinion are independent thinkers.

Daddy with Country Club Appeal!

Every man should own a seer sucker suite.  They are so versatile.  They can be dressed up with a tie as shown to the left or dressed down by removing the tie.  Men wearing a seer sucker suite to a summer party is definitely a classy look.

Daddy with Money Appeal!

I love these shoes.  There's nothing like a man wearing a good looking pair of shoes.  Hey ladies, you can relate. We love shoes. According to GQ's Guide to Men's Shoes, "Your shoes should be as streamlined as the rest of your wardrobe. That means a slim contour (but not painfully skinny) and a rounded (but not sharp) toe. They'll look stylish, tasteful, and masculine. And that's all you can ask for."

Give daddy a new look this Father's Day. Until next week,

XOXO

Happy Father's Day!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interiors Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Are Our Homes True Reflections of Our Personal Style?

Vintage Chic

Take a look around your home.  Does it truly reflect you? Have you incorporated your personal style in your home style?  My experience as a designer when working with clients is their home doesn't truly reflect what they like.  They can pick out a picture from a magazine, but find a difficult time incorporating that look inside the home.  I have determined that I am truly a transitional girl.

I love incorporating different styles in my attire as well as my home.  I do, however, lean closer to traditional styles because I get bored easily if the look is too busy or trendy.  Traditional pieces are classics and stand the test of time.  I am a girl, however,  who can rock a few vintage pieces. That's why one of my first mirrors out of the gate is this Vintage Chic mirror. It works with many styles and looks. It's transitional enough to work in many home settings.

Modern/Retro

If you like a modern look, you will love this mirror.  It is truly a reflection of someone who doesn't mind changing with the trends.  I can't image a woman who's favorite style of shoe is the classic pump,  hanging this mirror in her living room. Can you?

Traditional/Classic

Finally, we come to the traditional/classic look.  Here's why I say I am transitional.  I think this mirror is lovely in a dainty powder room. Yes, the girl who loves the traditional classic pump would probably like this mirror. You would not hang this mirror with the modern/ retro mirror, but could get away with it in a home that has the vintage chic mirror.

I did a little soul searching on myself and I realized that my home is a true reflection of my personal style.  My attire reflects the style of my home.  Analyze yourself. See if your personal style and home style are in sync.


If you like any of these mirrors and want to know how to find them, send an email to terrelldinkins@poshinteriorsllc.com and I will steer you in the right direction.

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Solar Power This Summer

I had a very fun weekend attending worth while events.  I volunteered on Saturday at an Emerging Young Leaders workshop for young ladies.  On Sunday, I attended a scholarship luncheon for The Twenty Pearls Foundation.  Besides the obvious pleasure of supporting the organization because they were raising money for scholarships, I loved the fact that the attire for the event was an optional, "Hat and Gloves" affair.  I am pictured on the right in yellow with my sorority sister Ms. Jennifer Stevens.

I gave you all of this background to say how excited I am about one of the hot summer colors, Pantone color Solar Power. I had planned on wearing black accessories with this yellow dress, but while perusing through the store, I ran across this hat which was a very close match to my dress.


Pantone 13-0759 TCX
Solar Power

It is very easy to match colors from store to store.  Many designers, whether home or fashion, utilize the latest Pantone colors to create the looks for the season.


GoRunway/Art by Bobby Doherty

Well, what do you think?  Do you like the boldness of the color? Be on the look out for this hot, polarizing color this summer!

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com