Decorating Intensive Handouts Created by Sandra Racz and JoAnne Lenart-Weary COPYRIGHT 2015 JOANNE LENART-WEARY & SANDRA RACZ FOR THE DECORATING AND STAGING ACADEMY Sponsored by The Decorating & Staging Academy

Thank You! Hello, we are delighted you joined us in Atlanta for The DECO-Zone and the Decorating Intensives. We hope you enjoyed yourself and walked away with new confidence and ideas. Attached are a variety of forms and handouts we had promised you as well as the links to the recordings of the various intensives we offered. If you would like to purchase the recording of any of the other intensives, please follow this link. Any questions, feel free to contact us by or phone. Sandra and JoAnne Authors-”A Decorator’s Reference and Resource Guide” Sandra Racz Founder-Signature Redesign Executive Director-The-DSA The Decorating & Staging Academy

To the Trade Tools, Apps & Websites TOOLS Mid-point Measuring Tape Heavy Duty Wall Hangers Level w/ Movable Guides Hang and Level Too Black and Decker Accu Mark eTape16, Digital Tape EZ Decorator APPS Moodboard: Create boards including color themes and more. Mark on Call: Plan, preview, track and implement design within budget RoomScan: Measure Room by Tapping iPhone on Walls LikeThatDecor: Snap a photo of furniture you like and the app will instantly match similar pieces available to purchase to make furniture shopping easy. Ikea Catalog: Not just a catalog. Ikea’s app allows you to virtually place their furniture in your room to see how it will look. Color Capture: Snap a photo with Benjamin Moore's app of any color inspiration you see to find the best matches from their collection. Chairish: Buy and sell pre-owned furniture or decor in a quick way. iHandy Level: Hanging a picture, get it straight with iHandy. Color Smart by Behr: Virtual color made easy.

$99 value Click the link or copy and paste into your browser. Includes: Client Intake Form Power Words Form Confident Color Test Overview More… The-DSA- The-DSA-Confident-Consultation-Form-Kit.pdf Confident Consultation Forms Kit

CLIENT INTAKE FORM Please take a few moments to fill out this form to allow our firm to get to know more about you. Fill out the areas pertinent to your project. If you are unsure of a question, skip over it for now. Name Address Phone Family Size and Ages Decision Maker (s) Pre-determined Budget? $ $5,000 – 10,000 $10,000 - $30,000 $40, ,000 $100,000+ Other Project Completion In stagesAll at OnceFinish Date Reason for Redecorating? How involved do you wish to be on this project:  Very involved (Provide details and updates daily or weekly)  Involved – Our firm acts as project manager (Update with install dates, deliveries, work schedule etc.)  Minimally involved – don’t call until everything is ready to install  Surprise Me (Work within budget but this is why I hired you)  Other: _______________________________________________ House square footage: House Age: # Bedrooms: # Baths: How long have you lived in house? Do you plan to sell in near future? YesNoIs yes, when? Things you love and dislike about focus room of this project. What décor items must stay and be worked into plan? What items must go?

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS-CHECK ALL THAT APPLY Disabled or Elderly  Children below 6  Special Sleeping Needs  Handicap Accessible  Home Office/Area Needed  Pet Storage or Areas Needed  Grandchildren/Frequent Visitors ARCHITECTURAL OR DÉCOR ELEMENTS UNDER CONSIDERATION:  Furniture  Flooring  Re-upholstery  Window Treatments  Artwork, mirrors, accessories  Space Planning  Wallpaper or Decorative Wall Finishes  Color Schemes  Lighting  Interior or Exterior Paint  Moldings, trims, wainscoting  Kitchen Remodel  Bathroom Remodel  Appliances  Room addition  Other

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT Kitchen Requirements Don’t Cook Average Above Average Top of Line Does more than one person cook at a time? Yes No Where do you eat most meals? Dining Table Kitchen Counter/Island Kitchen Table Family Room Entertainment StyleFormalCasualBuffetSit down Potluck DOWNTIME NEEDS: Is area needed for family gathering for games, cards, crafting, etc? Yes No Is children’s play area needed? YesNo Technical and media needs  Computer-Desk Top  Surround Sound  Wireless DSL/Satellite  Home Theater  TV-Use Existing or Replace ADDITIONAL LIGHTING  Bathroom  Office  Dining Room  Foyer  Living Room  Family Room  Bedrooms  Kitchen  Other____________ STORAGE NEEDS  Multipurpose Furniture  Hidden Storage (for clutter issues)  Closet Storage/ Organizers  Kitchen  Bathroom

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Sample 4 Week Content Marketing Kit Theme: Color The key to growing your business is to improve credibility and SEO to ensure your name comes closer to the top when your potential client does a search. This will help you secure both local and E-clients by improving your SEO and building credibility. Confused, ask about our Social Media Management service through Your Success Studio. MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Newsletter/ magazine Article: Impact of Color Blog-Social Media Question: Do you update your home each season? Blog/SM Color of the Year Photos Blog/SM Question: Does the color of the year impact your decisions? Video Color Tip-2-3 Minute Blog/SM Pinterest Focus Video Tip: Blog/SM Article: Quick Color Fixups Blog/SM Article: Quick Color Fixups Blog/SM New Call to Action on Website Article-Top Three Color Tips Blog/SM Article: Wrap it Up Blog/SM

We are Here to Help Sandra Racz Founder-Signature Redesign Executive Director-The-DSA The Decorating & Staging Academy