Decorating Industry Online Media Press Kit

Attention Reporters, Writers, Conference Coordinators or anyone looking for expert information for the Interior Redesign Staging Industry... Marcia Smart is here for you!

Although there has been an increase in the number of published books and even articles on the subject, there remains few Redesign Staging expert professionals, like Marcia Smart, who possesses the personality, knowledge, and credibility the media can go to to addresses the idea of decorating one’s home with a practical step-by-step approach.

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MARCIA IN THE MEDIA

Some of the periodicals Marcia has been quoted as an industry expert:

• Duluth News Tribune
• Milwaukee Home Magazine
• The Sun News - Myrtle Beach, SC
• Daily VARIETY Newspaper
• The Hartford Courant, Conn.
• Ventura County Star Newspaper – division of Scripps publications
• Chicago Home Magazine
• Entrepreneur Start-Ups Magazine
• Lawrence Magazine
• Virginia Home & Family Magazine

National Magazines Featuring Marcia:

Sunset, The Magazine of Western Living - Featured in article on decorative "screens" for decorating a room.

Decorating Spaces magazine - Featured Marcia Smart’s before & after photo of historical home interior redesign with caption verbiage for all IRIS redesigns featured in the article.

Entrepreneur Start-ups - Hot Biz: Get in the newest niche for home designers.

The Honors Edition of the Manchester Who’s Who Among Executive & Professional Women - Featured in their 2006 – 2007 registry.

Television Shows Featuring Marcia:

HGTV'S "Decorating Cents" episodes 1103 and 1106
Appeared in two nationally televised segments featuring a full interior redesign.

ABC Channel 7 - Consumer's Reports w/ Rick Romero
Featured as a local decorating expert demonstrating a one day interior redesign room make-over, using popular television host as an assistant.

Radio:

KRLA talk radio 870AM, “Home Wizards”
Featured guest giving advice and information on interior redesign and home staging.

WGBB talk radio 1240AM with Bonnie D. Graham
PodCast of Interview

Martha Stewart Living, Sirius 112  Kerry Nolan’s “Living Today”

Maggie Mistral’s “Making a Living” career coaching

BBSradio.com – The Donna Seebo Show

KCAB AM 980 – Aaron Thomas host of "River Valley Sunrise"

Spokesperson / Guest Appearances:

Linens 'N Things - Spokesperson for their “Get Inspired” campaign where she created and featured in-store demonstrations for their East Coast campaign.

KTLA television commercial - Set designer for Room Make-over segment
created three bedroom "looks" at $200.00 $500.00 ad $700.00 price points and bathroom makeover for under$100.00

 

Articles & Books written by Marcia:

Books/Ebooks

Decorating By Instinct - An engaging, witty and eye-opening journey into the world of permission based decorating.
Book was featured August 7th on Jim Agnew The Literary World as a Daily Book Pick.
Purchase your copy today

Free Special Report - Guide to a profitable Career in Redesign- Learn the insider tips and secrets for creating a profitable career as a certified Redesign / Home Staging Professional
Download your copy today...

NEW - Ebook Accessorizing with Style- Learn not only how to select the appropriate accessories for your home but also where to put them!
Check back soon for online ordering...

Articles

Prescription for Room Gloom
Question: When is a patio not a patio?
Beat the Heat Using Cool Colors!
Boost Productivity...Personalize Your Office Space
Decorate your Holidays…with Nostalgia!
What's your color problem– not enough color, too much color, wrong color? Turn your GUEST room…into a REST room!

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MEET MARCIA SMART

Online One Page Bio: PDF
Marcia's Photo: B & W or Color

Most people love their stuff- they just need a little information, inspiration and permission to move forward with their do-it-yourself decorating project!

Marcia Smart is a nationally recognized Interior Redesigner. Her new book, Decorating by Instinct” veers from the norm by trading pictures of unattainable high-end designer rooms for an enjoyable, interactive reading experience. Her witty Smart tips on writing style entertains and educates at the same time by taking the reader on a journey into the world of permission-
based decorating. Case studies, narrated by the oh-so-clever M. Smart, Decorating Detective, and action oriented chapters help to give every do-it-yourself decorator the confidence they need to unleash their inner decorator!

Marcia is the past Executive Director and founding member of the International Redesign organization I.R.I.S. As a certified seminar leader and accredited home stager, she conducts workshops and training seminars throughout the country. She has appeared on television, radio and been quoted for her expertise in numerous periodicals. She was a spokesperson for Linens ‘N things “Get Inspired” campaign and her work has been featured in Sunset, Entrepreneur Start-Ups and Decorating Spaces magazines. She is also a contributor to two recently-released books
on Interior Redesign and Home Staging.

Marcia Smart
Los Angeles area

Available nationally
by arrangement and via telephone

Contact: 805-241-7997

Downloadable Bio
info@smartredesign.com
www.smartredesign.com

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POTENTIAL SHOW & STORY IDEAS (Contact Marcia for details)

1. Halloween - Foyer Horrors!
Are visitors walking up to your front door expecting a treat… and
becoming horrified when you open the door? Smart tips for sprucing
up your scary foyer!

2. Thanksgiving - Gobbled up Dining Room?
Will the family be “stuffed” around the table again this year? Smart tips on
various table solutions to create more room to dine in comfort.
placement to make the tree the center of attention, without sacrificing comfort.

3. December - Move It…and Use It!
Christmas is coming…and the tree is going up! Redesign your furniture

4. Celebrity Style Quiz
Find out if your décor personality matches the stars!

5. TV, Dinner & a Make-Over
Eating more dinners around the tube and enjoying it less? Redesign how-to’s on creating an eating area in the TV room!

6. Psychic Decorating
Can your “instincts” predict your decorating outcome? Smart tips on discovering your inner decorator!

7. OOPS - I did it again!
Five biggest errors people make when DIY decorating and how to avoid them!

8. Designers Secrets Exposed!
Five DIY resources designers don’t want you to know about!

9. Is “Green” Decorating Costing YOU More Green?
Smart tips on whether to buy “green” ecology-friendly items…or NOT!

10. Decorating Myth Busters!
Five most common decorating fears that prevent you from even trying!