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Leveling Up with Interior Design Den!

A weekly dose of design inspiration, software skills, and business growth tips for ambitious interior designers ready to level up & thrive in the digital design era!

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Weekly Newsletter Feb. 6 '26 - Flat Fee vs. Per Square Footage for Full-Design Service

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, something really special happened. One of my closest friends reached out and asked for help with her very first client proposal. We used to work together back in corporate - long days, big presentations, senior-level work… and paychecks that absolutely did not refl...

Feb 06, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 30 '26 - Why Structure Makes Client Presentations Easier

Hi there, designer 👋 I wrapped up another client presentation this morning, and it went really well!Although I’m super tired after another long week and will definitely be going to bed at 9 tonight 😂 It went well not because the design was flashy - it worked because it was well structured. The pr...

Jan 30, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 23 '26 - Five Years Later: What Hard Work Really Builds

Hi there, designer 👋 I can still remember it so vividly - my son was just six months old when I looked at my husband and said, “Do you believe in me?”And he smiled and said, "I believe in you more than I believe in myself!" I was postpartum, exhausted, and had no idea what I was doing -but someth...

Jan 23, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 16 '26 - When Saying “No” Is the Smartest Business Move

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, an old client from five years ago reached out again — and just like last year, I politely declined. For another restaurant opportunity! It’s not because I didn’t appreciate them or the past project we did together. It’s because my business structure, pricing, and ...

Jan 16, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 9 '26 - Behind the Scenes of This Week’s Schematic Presentation

Hi there, designer 👋 This week, I wrapped up a schematic design presentation for one of my current full-home renovations — and it went so beautifully.💛 If you’ve ever wondered what happens after onboarding but before design development, this phase is it.It’s where all the puzzle pieces — your cli...

Jan 09, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Jan. 2 '26 - New Year, New Energy, and a Fresh Start for Designers!

Hi there, designer 👋 Let’s be honest… 2025 was a lot...It stretched us, tested us, and left most of us running on fumes by December. But here we are — 2026!A clean slate. A new beginning. And honestly? I’ve never been so ready to close the door on the chaos and focus on growth, calm, and clarity...

Jan 02, 2026 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Dec. 19 '25 - 2025 Grand Finale: Norovirus, Flu + New Proposal Signed!

Hi there, designer 👋 If your December feels like a marathon with a cough drop in hand, you’re not alone. This week has been chaos in my house — my son & husband went from vicious norovirus straight into the flu, hitting 104–105° fevers (send soup and prayers, please 😅). Between disinfecting every...

Dec 19, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Dec. 12 '25 Why I Charge $500 for a Design Consultation

Hi there, designer 👋 If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed I’ve been totally MIA lately (lol, sorry not sorry!). That only means one thing — I’ve been deep in the behind-the-scenes work, really focusing on my businesses. Over the past two months, I’ve been job hunting, and I’ve h...

Dec 12, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Dec. 5 '25 When Going Above and Beyond Becomes Too Much

Hi there, designer 👋 Well, we’re at the last month of this year! Phew - I’m so ready to put this one behind... I don’t know if you can relate, but this has been one of the most difficult years I can remember - it felt like no matter how much I planned or poured in, something always went sideways....

Dec 05, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Nov. 28 '25 Black Friday Deals!

Hi there, designer 👋 I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving yesterday with your loved ones! ( & didn't overeat like me lol) 🍂🦃 As promised last week, I'm sharing a few good deals on laptops, take a look, maybe you'll find this helpful: Option 1: 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD - $2,029 = $1,649 MSI Stealth ...

Nov 28, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Nov. 21 '25 - The Best Computer for Interior Designers

Hi there, designer 👋 I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving!Time does fly when you’re having a great time, as they say 🙂Next week is Black Friday and if you’re planning to upgrade your computer, this newsletter will come in very handy! I hear this question all the time from interior designers -...

Nov 22, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner

Weekly Newsletter Nov. 14 '25 - From Corporate Girly to Small Business Owner

Hi there, designer 👋 12 incredible years in the design world going into my 13th year in less than 2 months! As I look back, I can’t help but feel grateful for every twist, turn, and lesson that got me here. Design has always been more than a job to me - it’s who I am. From the days of rearranging...

Nov 15, 2025 corporatetobiz corporatetoownbusiness enscape enscapefosketchup fromcorporatetoownbusiness interiordesignbiz interiordesignbusiness interiordesignstudio learn3drendering learnsketchuponline sketchup sketchupforinteriordesigners smalldesignstudio solodesigner solorinteriordesigner