Join Business of Home Editor-in-Chief Kaitlin Petersen as she talks with interior designers Iantha Carley, Lucy Penfield, Genevieve Trousdale and Charmaine Wynter about the ways they have created their own supportive interior design communities. Hear how their creative ideas and activities—whether online, on social media or in real life—have benefitted themselves and their colleagues. Discover […]

Save the Date to come "Say Hi!" -Enjoy sips, bites, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones!  Our founder, Genevieve, would love to meet you there! Jonathan Charles is a high-end furniture studio producing unique pieces for interiors and designers across the globe.  With an emphasis on superior design, eclectic materials and hand-crafted […]

Vetting and acquiring new clients is one of the tasks that many designers have an aversion to, but when a referral or an inquiry comes in, many designers expend time and effort reinventing the wheel because they don't have a clear and simple process for responding. Equally important, you may have been thinking about ways […]

SAVE THE DATE for SANTA BARBARA DESIGN SOCIAL on Wednesday, November 17 from 10AM to 7PM at Montecito's stunning Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel. 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 […]

Join Circaphiles Founder, Genevieve Trousdale, in conversation with ASID UCLA Extension and learn the most valuable interview questions, which can determine the right interior design career path for you.  Please RSVP here.

Partnering with the Charleston Designer Network, we are hosting an evening for the Lowcountry design community.  Learn about Circaphiles, a private community for interior designers, from Los Angeles-based founder and Louisiana native, Genevieve Trousdale.  Shop the store and enjoy sips, bites and networking!

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 brands from all over the country.  Enjoy panels moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, editor of Business of Home, and Ellen McGauley of Veranda in […]

To kick off Fall Market at the Pacific Design Center, join Arsin Rug Gallery for coffee and conversation with veteran designer, and Circaphiles founder Genevieve Trousdale, as they walk you through the idiosyncratic details of sourcing investment antique rugs.  Genevieve and Arsin Rug Gallery will explore sourcing antique rugs, breaking down how to identify styles […]

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 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 […]

Join us for an en-light-ening workshop at Remains Lighting! Showroom manager, Valerie Thomas, and Genevieve Trousdale will be diving into the bright world of lighting fixtures with these teaching points:  lighting anatomy, proportion, custom design, finish selections and much more.  They will unveil the complexity and importance in every detail of lighting to guide the […]

Are you losing sleep over installations gone wrong, delivery delays, endless change orders and maintaining budgets?  These are a few of many roadblocks we as design professionals face daily that can easily become a vicious cycle when juggling important projects on tight timelines. Lay your worries to rest! We have the answer on how to […]