Have you ever been to a party or event where people ask what you “do”? I imagine the CPAS and Lawyers of the world do not get immediate responses of “Oh! That’s so fun!” Designers do. Every time.
I have resented the carefree whimsy of replies that did not see me hauling tile samples, sweating it out in a slab yard, inspecting bolts of fabric or laboring over plan sets with a red pen. HGTV does not show the ordering process- items magically appear, unboxed with no damage and on time. It does not show accurate builder meetings where you’re passing-out protein bars because low blood sugar = high attitude. Unless you are in the process, most do not get a behind-the-scenes shot of the unglamorous aspects of interior design.
And yet, with all of the realities of remodeling or new construction, design is fun. Really fun. I get to be part of a couple or family’s life in an exciting and transformative season. I get to see potential, solve problems and create new things- daily. I have the privilege of helping clients in what can be a stressful, costly process find order, direction, time savings and their voice. So yes, with all the spreadsheets, paint swatches, and sheetrock dust, my job is fun. And I am so grateful.
