Friday, May 15, 2009

putting myself out there

Have you ever had a dream? I have one... and I decided, at 25, to go for it. Maybe I'll fail, maybe I'll succeed but I'll never know if I don't try!

Sooo.... one little reason why I took some pictures of our spaces yesterday is because I've decided to put myself out there.

I did some research and luckily CA isn't one of those evil ASID states (read more about it here) and I can legally decorate for others without passing their exam. So I thought - why not just get my stuff together and put myself out there?

I've talked to some talented, inspiring women who have done the same thing: Jenny @ Little Green Notebook, Lauren @ Pure Home Style, Camila @ High-Heeled Foot in the Door. They've guided me and given me advice and I decided to take the plunge.

I'm definitely not quitting my day job.... I'm just concentrating right now on putting together a website, taking a certification class and getting myself out there!

So here is my request:

Are there any of you in the Orange County/Los Angeles area that would be interested in my introductory interior design services? I'm looking to build a portfolio and am willing to work for very little compensation to do this.

I'm confident I can do this, I'm just looking for people out there who are confident in me, too!
Labels:

50 comments:

  1. LindseyMay 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Mango GalMay 15, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Congrats on the new venture, hope everything goes well!

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Congratulations. That sounds like an exciting adventure to take on. I don't live in your area but wanted to suggest you advertise on Craigslist; seems like a great place to get expose of your business to lots of people.

    Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  4. just my styleMay 15, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    I wish I lived in your area....You have great style and would LOVE to invite you into my home for some help! BRAVO to you for reaching for your dreams...I am sure you will succeed. Have an awesome day and If you are ever in Alaska....HA!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Good for you!! I can't wait to follow this journey. :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. PinkSassMay 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    If I lived in your area I would for sure be interested in your services. Good luck and I LOVE that you are following your dream.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jill GGMay 15, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Good for you! Just found your blog... love it!

    ReplyDelete
  8. pve designMay 15, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love when that little voice inside says - follow your dream. I know you can do it!
    pve

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Good luck!! I wish you were in Texas and I would so take you up on it!

    ReplyDelete
  10. JenMay 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Good for you! I'm so proud of you and wish you the best of luck. I know you will be successful - you are very talented.

    ReplyDelete
  11. ######May 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Come on back to Texas! And good luck, I am sure people will be flooding your email box.

    ReplyDelete
  12. JillMay 15, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    SOunds like a great plan! I can't wait to see how it takes off! You're going to be great!

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks for the link to that post about the ASID. I used to work for a newspaper and wrote home stories. I was fussed at by an interior designer in town because I had dared to use as a source another decorator who wasn't licensed. It seemed very arrogant to me.

    ReplyDelete
  14. PamelaMay 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    what an awesome post! i've been feeling the same way about my photography. good luck!

    -Pamela

    ReplyDelete
  15. southern dazeMay 15, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    I have no doubt you'll succeed! The hardest part is putting yourself out there. Good luck! I wish I lived nearby so I could take advantage of your awesome skills :-)

    ReplyDelete
  16. Carrie LMay 15, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Good for you! If you ever want to visit Colorado, I would LOVE to use your decorating services. I love your style and have total confidence that you could turn my house into a home! Best of luck!

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Wish i lived in your area, I would def take you up on your offer. Good luck!

    ReplyDelete
  18. EvieMay 15, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    That is so exciting Bryn- congrats!! I feel this same way about my little wedding planning business. I'm just going to try it and see what happens- what are you gonna lose?? Nothing, and you could gain a whole lot. :) My MIL lives in Redondo Beach- I will email her to see if her or any of her friends need an uber-talented decorator!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Mar5195May 15, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    I'm in LA (South Bay). And I have a bedroom I could totally use your help with.

    my e-mail is mar5195 at hot mail dot com.

    ReplyDelete
  20. MeghanMay 15, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Good for your Bryn! I love your blog and all your ideas! You have great style and if you ever come to Annapolis, MD, I would love for your to help me with my home! And really, I love seeing people taking that step to do what they really love. Best of luck to you!

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousMay 15, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    CONGRATS!!! AND GOOD LUCK! YOU WILL DO GREAT! I WISH YOU WERE IN MY AREA!!!! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!

    ReplyDelete
  22. erikaMay 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    way to go Bryn! proud of you!!! best of luck!

    ReplyDelete
  23. LindsBMay 15, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Thats awesome, congrats on taking a big step, you will do great!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. RosieMay 15, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I'm in Australia, so unfortunately can;t hire you, but jsut wanted to say, congrats for taking a big step! Enjoy living the dream!

    ReplyDelete
  25. JulesMay 16, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    I don't live in the OC area, but I do live in the Inland Empire. If you want to drive east instead of west, just let me know. :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Jenny at LGNMay 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Way to go, Bryn! Congratulations! :)

    ReplyDelete
  27. LindseyMay 16, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    If only I lived in SoCal...sadly I'm across the country in Boston, otherwise I'd totally take you up on your offer!

    ReplyDelete
  28. AshleyMay 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    You are so talented, going for this is such an obvious choice! I just KNOW you're going to succeed!!!

    ReplyDelete
  29. UnknownMay 16, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    How exciting Bryn! Congratulations on the new venture and I can't wait to watch your journey~ You have so much talent, and you are passionate about it, and it just so happens that those are the most important ingredients for success.

    ReplyDelete
  30. ThoughtsONMay 17, 2009 at 1:40 AM

    If I didn't live across the country, I'd love to have your help! I admire you for taking this step, Good Luck!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. MeredithMay 17, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I think that is GREAT!! Good for you for following your dream! If I lived near you I would for sure enlist your services!! Good luck! I can't wait to hear how it goes!

    ReplyDelete
  32. mariaMay 17, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Bryn, if you ever feel like driving a bit south to san diego, my bedroom will forever thank you. please contact me if you are interested!

    ReplyDelete
  33. ManishaMay 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Congratulations on taking this new step toward your dream! You have great taste which I can vouch for, having been a lucky recipient of one of your mood boards :)

    I live in OC and would love to work with you! Your post is so timely - for my birthday today I've decided to while away these early hours finding inspiration for our (empty) loft area and I may have hit the jackpot in having the opportunity to get your design expertise!

    ReplyDelete
  34. TraceMay 17, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Just wanted to wish you tons of luck! This is awesome, if anyone can do it, you can. Life is short, don't put off pursuing your dreams, especially when you have so much talent! Wish I lived in your area (and could afford a designer)!

    ReplyDelete
  35. RebeccaMay 17, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    that is awesome! good for you!
    I had a dream just like yours 3 years ago and i took the plunge. I never looked back and don't you either. I have followed your blog for quite some time and you are so talented and passionate about your work. You will do a fabulous job!

    ReplyDelete
  36. bryn alexandraMay 18, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    maria - I can definitely go to San Diego! Please email me and we can chat about it :)

    brynalexandra at gmail

    ReplyDelete
  37. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Good Luck Bryn! YOu are excellent and I know you will do great!

    ReplyDelete
  38. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Bryn- I don't live anywhere near you, but I wanted to say Congrats! You have an amazing eye for decor and you will be great at it!

    ReplyDelete
  39. kathleenMay 18, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Good for you. I'm not in OC, but if you ever find yourself in ATL I would love your help!

    ReplyDelete
  40. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I'm so excited for you! I think you should def. go for your dreams! I'm doing the same thing (preparing to live out my passions)!
    -Yedei

    ReplyDelete
  41. Newlywed Next DoorMay 18, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I live in Long Beach! Although we're pretty much done decorating our condo, I'd love to have more information. Shoot me an email at NewlywedsNextDoor@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. MeganMay 18, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    You will be great! The hardest part is taking the first step, right? Congrats and happy birthday!!

    ReplyDelete
  43. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    whoa, i think we're maybe living opposite coast parallel lives.

    i'm doing the same thing, and just getting started, and we have the same birthday!

    ReplyDelete
  44. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Can't you live just a little closer to my area...we're in PA. Good Luck on your new adventure, I'm sure you'll succeed!

    ReplyDelete
  45. LaurenMay 20, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    Yay I'm so excited for you!!!! keep us posted and good luck!! xoxox

    ReplyDelete
  46. Bonnie- amour amourMay 20, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    This is so inspiring- congratulations and good luck.

    ReplyDelete
  47. YelenaMay 20, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    thats awesome! good luck. i'm kind of venturing on something similar, except with fashion/clothing, so we're kind of in the same boat. but i believe that you will do a great job and this will be very successful! keep us posted on your progress! :) this is so exciting, yet scary at the same time, you know what i mean? :) once again, good luck! :)

    ReplyDelete
  48. alison giese InteriorsMay 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Go for it! I've chatted with a couple of these ladies myself about doing the same thing. If you know in your gut you've got what it takes, then you WILL succeed!

    Your blog is gorgeous, your idea boards are killer, and your home looks adorable - Well DONE!!

    Good Luck!

    ReplyDelete
  49. simply seletaMay 26, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    What a fun post! And inspired to hear [or I guess read] about your new adventure in design. You'll do so well!

    ReplyDelete
  50. LenkaLoveeMarch 27, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    thats awesome! good luck. i'm kind of venturing on something similar, except with fashion/clothing, so we're kind of in the same boat. but i believe that you will do a great job and this will be very successful! keep us posted on your progress! :) this is so exciting, yet scary at the same time, you know what i mean? :) once again, good luck! :)

    ReplyDelete

THANK YOU for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate each and every comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...