Sandra Espinet
 Sandra Espinet lives in the coastal town of San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico, where she owns and operates SQUARE ONE Interiors and Gallery, a full service high-end residential design studio and storefront gallery. She received her Associate of Arts Degree in Interior Design from the New England School of Design in Boston and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from the American College of Art in Atlanta and a Masters Degree in Production Design from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Espinet draws inspiration from her extensive travels to South America, Northern Africa, Europe and Asia, as well as her experiences living in several countries throughout the world. Her work has been celebrated in several interior design books including Mauricio Martinez’s "Houses by the Sea." User Stats
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When the boss was away, the staff trimmed pay... and a few other itemsJuly 22, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (4) "We all know that things are slow. I was away on a shopping trip recently and my staff of 12 had a meeting. They’ve seen a lot of designers and builders going under and have therefore become a little nervous about job security. So they decided to get together to talk about ways they could save money for our design firm. I came back two weeks later to find out everyone had not only taken a voluntary 5% paycut, but they also:
+got a big water cooler and have stopped buying bottled water (saves $80/month) +stopped buying the “good” coffee creamer and now buy powdered cream (saves $120 per month), ...Read MoreRecent Posts
Weathering the economic stormApril 15, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) I see it as "survival of the fittest". Those who have always delivered excellence in design will survive with a few adjustments; those who were never very successful will struggle or close their doors. Work is available out there; knowing your client and their needs is one of the best ways to stay alive. I have found our best pool of new business to be all of our old and existing clients. They continue to work with us and give us repeat business because they know our performance and track record. They are the ones who recommend us to their friends and who talk about us at cocktail parties. The only way to improve business even in good times is to continually stay on top and do great work. Work done well speaks for itself and is the best marketing an interior designer can do. --Sandy Espinet Recent Posts
Sign of the times: decorating on a budgetJanuary 25, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) To my friends who are on a budget and say they can't afford a full service design firm yet they want their home to look great, my advice is always this: don't buy cheap junk that will fall apart or be thrown out in two or three years just for the sake of furnishing a room. It's better to live in a clean sparse space and slowly fill it with fun, great pieces that you love looking at. There are great deals to be had at resale stores and small antique shops. And for those willing to do a little work, flea markets are filled with great finds that just need a little love and care to bring them back to life. Also, look into buying showroom samples, and ask sales people in stores to show you the best deals. --Sandra Espinet
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Retail rescue – ideas for driving sales in a tough economyDecember 10, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) Recent Posts
Redecorating ideas for an Obama White HouseNovember 22, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (31) Such a young, vibrant family would be fun to work with. Without knowing the Obamas personally, I don't know what color palette I would select. However I do feel that a new modern look that reflects his platform of change would be appropriate. I would stay away from the traditional look that has been so predominant in D.C. A bold new candidate with fresh ideas should reflect that with contemporary pieces that show his position. I would lean towards Holly Hunt and strong American designers such as Nancy Corzine. Furnishings would include modern American pieces with elegance, scale and comfort. It is almost impossible to be in the White House without being surrounded by history and precious antiques. I think having the personal quarters of the first family reflect a more personal and realistic view is also calming and helpful for their inner peace. --Sandra Espinet
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