I'm never going to be one of those people who is good at organization. But I'm very visual. I have a catalog in my head of things I already own, so it's easy to shop and I always know exactly what I'm looking for.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Because I'm a designer, I'm quite good when I shop. I know what I'm looking for.
I do not want to say I'm a product designer. I've been trying all my life to not be categorized, to learn something and then to forget about it.
It's my job to know what's available from every retailer, catalog, website, antiques mall, and craftsperson. A good designer or decorator has to have an almost encyclopedic knowledge.
I'm kind of in between organized and messy, so if I have the right things to keep me organized, it's easier for me to stay that way. If I don't have the right tools, I'm a train wreck.
Very few people know this, but I love organizational products and tools. One of my favorite places to shop are container stores where you can get bins, boxes and crates to organize your life.
I always wanted to have my own boutiques. I'm so passionate about clothing and always have been so business-minded.
People have this impression that I'm a little kooky, but I'm actually very OCD. I love order and organization. I'm a big list maker. But if I cross off too many tasks, and it's hard to see the remaining ones, I have to start a new list. Now that's OCD.
You can't build any kind of organization if you're not going to surround yourself with people who have experience and skill base beyond your own.
In my industry, it's important to have people I look to for different things: guidance, inspiration and motivation.
I would never shop from the Internet or a catalogue; otherwise, how am I going to educate my eye? I just love going out and searching for new things.