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Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara

In late July, I joined other members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers and visited Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara. Madame Ganna Walska purchased the property in 1941 and spent the next 43 years creating Lotusland. She had her own ideas on each part of the gardens should be and was not afraidContinue reading “Ganna Walska Lotusland in Santa Barbara”

SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center

Course Description: The course is designed to enhance professional designers’ ability to envision and communicate their projects using the SketchUp program. Course Length: Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, Jun 5 (This is the 1st attempt of this type of course catering to working professionals. The regular semester is 20 weeks long.) Course Setup: Open Lab:Continue reading “SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center”

My Recipe for Successful Job Hunting

Job hunting is a form of art that requires planning and preparation. A job is not hard to get. But one needs to be a good hunter to get a job that encourages growth and builds a bright future. Ingredients: Phone Number (with an answering service) E-mail Address (keep professional) Resume Business Cards Portfolio (inContinue reading “My Recipe for Successful Job Hunting”

9 Tips to Thrive in the Real World

1. Be Healthy 2. Be Professional 3. Be Sincere and Compassionate 4. Set Goals 5. Keep Improving 6. Promote Your Strength 7. Be Unique and Memorable 8. Build a Support System 9. Offer Help & Give Back Last year, I was invited to be a guest speaker at two different classes in two different schools.Continue reading “9 Tips to Thrive in the Real World”