DemoTex
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Sat Dec-04-04 10:25 PM
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Never hire a decorator ... |
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Never. We hired one for the G'Ville condo. We gave her a cash budget, and she went 146% over, in the blink of an eye.
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Liberty Belle
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Sat Dec-04-04 10:41 PM
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1. Didn't you get a proposal to approve first? |
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It's probably too late now, but you should've asked for a proposal in writing and paid only a deposit up front. Also, you should be able to pre-approve any major purchases in advance.
I write about interior design and have interviewed hundreds of designers. Most are honest people. The rule of thumb on any design or remodeling project is to budget at least 10% extra for cost overruns, but 50% is excessive. You should insist on an explanation and ask her to suggest a solution. Perhaps some costly items could be returned and less expensive materials substituted.
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DemoTex
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Sat Dec-04-04 10:57 PM
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3. Liberty Belle, we are not stupid (although we feel it). |
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We have returned costly items, that were put into the condo "on approval", We are now told that those items will be credited to a "store account." I protested again today, saying that all the returns represent a closing of the margin back down to the original budget. It is egregious! They are $35,000 over for God's sake! Thirty-five mother-fuckers over! Want their name? Here it is:
POSTCARD-FROM-PARIS ... Linda McDougal. Greenville, SC. Bayitch!
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Sun Dec-05-04 02:53 AM
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That is only about 10k short of what I am spending on my daughters college.
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Sat Dec-04-04 10:52 PM
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2. never hire a dictator, either |
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and don't try to elect one. cos they don't count votes, just dollars... whalerider55
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Sat Dec-04-04 11:04 PM
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Decorating is silly and a waste of money. Its a diversion and a status thing. It sucks and it serves no purpose.
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Sat Dec-04-04 11:27 PM
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Interior design is a talent that if you have the money, can provide you will an environment that is conducive to your mental health.
I do not have the ability to visualize things well, nor am I artistic. I would love to be able to have the discretionary income to afford design help in making my home more attractive.
A good designer will spend time with you to learn about your taste and help you to create a personalized environment.
I guess you would think Art was wasteful!
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Sat Dec-04-04 11:50 PM
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6. I'm not saying interior decorating cannot be artistic |
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I'm just saying that it is useless and serves no purpose. The psychology is all related to external factors, rather than those from within. That's why I say it is a distraction. Why should one have to rely on their environment to control their mental health?
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Sun Dec-05-04 02:40 AM
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I'm of the opinion that a life style entrenched in utilitarian functions only is without soul. The arts may not be necessary to human existence but I would rather choose to have a life full of music, color, texture and joy....Thank you very much.
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