I'm excited to join my friend Jill Rodgers, Principal Designer at High Country Drapery Designs for #VISION Seat, a conversation with Sophia Bennett where we will discuss trends and forecasting for 2021. The event is hosted by WF Vision on their Facebook page - you can RSVP here. 

LEVEL UP your Instagram game with me on Wednesday Oct. 28th at 9:00AM EST.  I'm thrilled to join this amazing roster of talent in WCAA's 3x3 Virtual Learning Event. Register here for this FREE event - I hope to see you there!

Get hands-on in this workshop focusing on the eco-conscious art of upcycling,  Join the Trim Queen Jana Platina Phipps, as she teaches you how to create upcycled embellishments from materials you already have in your workroom or studio. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind accessory from scraps!! >> WORKROOM CENTRAL AT IWCE

Bring your phones for a hands-on seminar discussing which social media channel is right for you based on your goals and objectives. Jana will simply explain and show you how to maximize your visibility through content creation, engagement, tagging, promotion and analysis. Increase your ROI by pushing and editing content differently for each channel. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of how social media works and how you can leverage it to grow your business by creating your brand voice. Novices welcome!  Register HERE >> Social Media How To's and Hacks

Trimmings are an upsell, but customization sets design apart from ready-made products. Jana, known as Trim Queen, will present the latest fabrication trends in high-end window and upholstery design to expand your expertise and repertoire. Learn insider sources for good, better and best trimmings and embellishments, how to differentiate which is right for your project and best practices to sell it to your client for increased profit.  Register HERE >> Secret Profits of Embellishments

Jana Platina Phipps moderates a panel of Charlotte-based interior designers Cheryl Luckett, Dwell by Cheryl Interiors, Melissa Lee, New South Home, Jill Seale of Jill Seale Design, and Brenna Morgan of Studio B, as they share their design philosophies and favorite projects. Take away insights on how each designer navigates business differently, how they stay profitable in a changing landscape, hard lessons learned and how they stay on top.  This is a free event, see complete schedule HERE >> IWCE Seminars