My special guest today is Arlene Lord, Principal Interior Designer at Lord Interior Design in Portland, Oregon. In 2020, Arlene wrote a design manifesto for herself and her firm. On today’s show, she takes us on a deep dive into the head and heart of that manifesto, sharing wisdom like how to make magic out of mud and why people whisper when they see something so beautiful they can’t quite describe in words.

Arlene, owner of Lord Interior Design, is stilling down with Amy Bright of the Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID) to discuss epic wins and failures. It happens to even the most professional professionals — you can't grow without falling down a few times!

Check out this interview with Anna VonRosential, maker and owner of Carter & Rose. Lord Design’s owner, Arlene Lord, picks her brain about her blossoming Portland business while sipping on a Jachter 2019 Pinot Noir Rose (Arlene’s favorite)! Cater & Rose is built on years of experience, passion for ceramics, and a deep connection to the Portland community.

In this conversation, Anna VonRosenstiel divulges the virtues of locally made products.

Arlene (owner of Lord Design) and Anna (owner of Carter & Rose) connect over the power of handmade items. Anna believes that unique, one-of-a-kind items invoke storytelling and connections between strangers.

Arlene (owner of Lord Design) and Anna (owner of Carter & Rose) discuss the value of handmade items in our homes.

Interior design and tiling may differ, but Dirk and Arlene found their values and struggles as small business owners to be the same!

Arlene and Dirk discuss the value of a 3D virtual walkthrough program, where every element of the home remodel is implemented virtually.