News from Suzanne

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News from Suzanne Christie.

Suzanne Christie filming for a Decorating Den franchise video.

Filming a Promotional Video

Suzanne was recently invited to take part in a promotional video shoot for  franchise company Decorating Den Interiors. Suzanne has owned her franchise for over thirty years in beautiful, coastal Florida which is a testament to her passion and commitment to the interior design.  Her clients love her casual but attentive manner and the beautiful results in their homes.

Suzanne’s distinguished design career, coupled with her unwavering dedication to her clientele, makes her an exceptional representative for the Decorating Den Interiors brand, and an integral participant in the marketing video project.

 

In 2023 Suzanne won multiple awards for her interior design projects in the Clearwater area.

Multiple Awards at
Design Conference

Suzanne Christie has been recognized for her exceptional design skills at the Exceeding the Vision: 2023 Design Conference in New Orleans.

She received multiple awards for her contribution to the Tampa region’s beautiful homes, including two winners in the Dream Room competition and four in the People’s Choice, where online judging is open to the general public.

These accolades serve as a testament to Suzanne’s talent and dedication to creating outstanding designs that always exceed her clients’ expectations.

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Designer Suzanne Christie with Thom Filicia at the 2023 Decorating Den Interiors conference in New Orleans.

Meeting Thom Felicia

Suzanne Christie attended the Decorating Den Interiors conference in New Orleans this May. The conference is always packed with guest speakers like designer Thom Filicia pictured here with Suzanne who was the keynote speaker this year.

Suzanne’s outstanding talents in both interior design and business were recognized with four of her design projects winning awards. Her impressive business achievements also received recognition, highlighting her well-rounded skills and expertise.

Read Suzanne Christies article offering her expert opinion on why she is so successful in her interior design business.

Safety Harbor Living
December 2022

If you have ever worked with an interior designer, you will without a doubt understand the vast range of services they can provide that allows for your space to look like no other.

Whether your goal is to decorate one room or a complete home, interior designer and business owner Suzanne Christie can help you create a place that is both functional and uniquely styled just for you.

Suzanne founded her business 30 years ago upon a love for creativity and color, and wanting to own her own business. She has since been in the top 25% of Decorating Den sales for the past 20 years. She has won 11 international design awards and her work has been published in numerous magazines.

She believes her success is related to the way she works with her clients. “I treat every client the way I would want to be treated.” Suzanne has a 90% repeat and referral business which proves that her attitude with clients must be working.

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2020 Design Conference

They weren’t together, they were on Zoom instead. Interior designers from America and Canada came together for the ultimate award session at the 51st Annual Decorating Den Interiors Conference. It was different and lots of fun.

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Suzanne to stay on Leadership Council

Suzanne Christie has been on the Leadership Council of Decorating Den Interiors for two years. She was recently mentioned in a press release by Furniture World.

The Leadership Council reviews policies and programs for the company’s interior design business franchise partners and advises on strategies and investments related to the franchisees’ National Brand Fund for branding, advertising, marketing and public relations programs. The council also provides consultation on technology, continuing education, the LIVV Home Collection™ of furnishings suppliers, and other interior design business management resources.

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Atlanta Market 2020

Interior designer Suzanne Christie has recently returned from the Atlanta Market 2020, the premier décor and lifestyle market to the trade only. Here Suzanne can source from more than 8,000 brands to bring you the beauty you aspire to along with a touch of old fashioned value.

Suzanne enjoyed the breadth of choice in lighting and the tall lamps! To see more of this special trip click here to see photos.

Visiting the Craftmaster showroom at HIgh Point 2019 with other Decorating Den franchise owners

High Point Tour

Visiting vendor showrooms at High Point 2019 with Decorating Den Interiors franchise owners from other regions. Trying out each piece of furniture. Feeling fabrics. Seeing the latest releases. And spending time with friends from the Decorating Den family. Suzanne can be seen on the far right.

interior designer from Tampa visiting High Point Market 2019

Testing furniture at
High Point Market 2019

Each year interior designer Suzanne Christie visits one of the annual markets to experience the latest trends, and find inspiration from the industry’s top brands. With more than 2,000 furniture, home décor and accessories exhibitors, High Point Market always presents a fresh assortment of products and resources that designers can select from when looking for the right piece for a client’s home. Call to find out News from Suzanne and see what might be a good addition to your home.

Suzanne Christie receiving an award at the Decorating Den Annual COnference

Award-Winning Interior Designer

Suzanne Christie was awarded the Eagle Award for her great work at the Decorating Den Interiors annual conference in Las Vegas this year. Seen here with Jennifer Manley, VP of Retail Sales, and David Hasely, Senior VP of Merchandising and Marketing.

News from Suzanne was that her region was Region of the Year at the annual Decorating Den conference

Region of the Year

Congratulations to Debbie Domboski, and her team from Central Florida, for winning 2019 Region of the Year (Suzanne is pictured third from the left.)