The Design Social is a curated pop-up concept created to better connect interior designers with the creatives and makers behind the products they love. Meet and shop with the creatives behind many boutique brands from all over the country. Please invite your designer friends in surrounding cities and other neighboring states! *Circaphiles will be gifting […]
Our founder, Genevieve Trousdale, is laying the groundwork for a thriving interior design business. We'll be talking about all the assets you need in order to onboard and execute high-end projects that are the right fit for your firm. Bring all your questions and be prepared to share answers and experience! Members, please register here. […]
Circaphiles is proud to partner with Gregg Irby to host an afternoon for the Atlanta design community. Learn about Circaphiles, a private community for interior designers, from Los Angeles-based founder/designer and Louisiana native, Genevieve Trousdale. Shop the gallery and enjoy sips, bites & networking! More about the Gregg and her Gallery: Gregg Irby - Founder […]
When Design Goes Too Far: The Perfection of the Imperfect Room The word “polished” is seemingly what a lot of clients want and relatively easy to achieve in a world where even the most basic oftentimes guarantees beauty and style. But sometimes a room that is over-designed lacks that personal touch that gives it life […]
What I Wish I Knew: How to secure high-net-worth clients, avoid complications and make them into lifelong clients. Circaphiles Founder and Designer Genevieve Trousdale in conversation with Circaphiles Ambassadors, and fellow-Designers, Laura Hodges and Sara Malek Barney in an engaging panel discussion about ‘What I Wish I Knew: How to secure high-net-worth clients, avoid complications […]
Featuring Circaphiles ambassador, Angela Harris of Trio Design Communicating with clients when encountering project delays (especially supply chain disruptions) is key to building trust and peace of mind for both of you. We''ll be chatting about best practices of communication, managing client expectations and how to be most organized for all parties on your […]
The Design Social is a curated pop-up concept created to better connect interior designers with the creatives and makers behind the products they love. Meet and shop with the creatives behind many boutique brands from all over the country. Enjoy panels moderated by editors, makers and iconic designers in a lounge designed by Williams Sonoma […]
You're selective when choosing your clients and you should be the same with your employees. From finding quality candidates to the questions you should be asking in interviews, we are breaking down the best way to round out your team. Bring all your questions and be prepared to share answers and experience in this intimate […]
You have designed a business you love with great clients BUT have you created an environment where your employees can thrive? We are diving into the tools they need to succeed at work, the culture you are hoping to curate, and our tips to streamline, even when there are growing pains. Bring all your questions […]
Tax season is upon us. Lay your tax terrors to rest and learn how to avoid pitfalls, what to do in the event of an audit, strategize expenses/investments and the thought process for choosing a business entity. Led by Karen Dardick, founder of Design Finance Solutions - an interior design business-focused advisor and consulting firm. […]
Performing as a design team for your clients is an art, especially in the midst of inevitable delays and changes. And you, as a designer, are only as good as your team. In this call, we'll be chatting about how to qualify general contractors and best practices on streamlining communication during a construction project to […]
You have built your brand, mastered your technique, and you’re prepared to take on your dream projects. But have you asked yourself, how do I find and secure those high-net-worth clients? Join our founder, Genevieve Trousdale, Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors, Christine Vroom of Christine Vroom Interiors and Heather Lucas and Katie Browning of Lucas Browning Design at the Mimi London, Inc.showroom for a riveting discussion […]
Designing for the future means embracing smart home technology as an essential component of every project. Join Circaphiles founder, Genevieve Trousdale, and CEO of Epic Smart Homes, Scott Ruzich as they teach you how to accurately assess the smart home integration process from both a project- and client-specific basis. From aesthetics to cost, this workshop […]
