Why I Love Being an Interior Designer

I received this email a couple of weeks ago along with a donation to our Room Service Atlanta project for the Girl's Cottage at the United Methodist Children's Home.

"Hi ladies,

It's a wonderful thing to do for the girls that live there.  Who knows, it could change their lives and get them interested in interior design as a career.  Also, just to feel loved and cared for, will be something many of them have never experienced.

My parents were group home houseparents when I was little, and I have a (foster) brother that came to live with us when he was 15.  We went from a family of all girls to having a sweet brother;  and he went from living in an orphanage to having a real family. After high school, he joined the navy, went to college to become a chef and retired as a Captain 4 years ago.  Now he has a successful home inspection business which compliments his wife's real estate business.  Sometimes, people just need a little hope!
Have a great day!
Amanda"
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It's hard to put into words the emotion I felt after reading that.  More than anything it made me feel "grateful".  Grateful that there are people who care, and grateful that I am in a position to help and be a part of Room Service Atlanta.  Interior design is not just about making a home "beautiful", it's about creating surroundings that make a house a "home".

If you don't already know about this project you can read our last couple of blogs HERE!

Heartfelt thank you's to:

 Currey & Company for their beautiful lighting and home furnishings.

Steve Penley for his amazing artwork.

Elaine Smith Pillows for their durability and beauty.

Lewis and Sheron Fabrics for their beautiful fabrics and amazing customer service.

Wendover Art for their large selection of art that works with so many of our projects.

FLOR for their unique carpet squares and quick deliveries.

MK Coastal who creates pillows, placemats and home decor items from old sails.  You need to check out their website to read how they "give back" with every sale.

Verge Painting & Siding for their work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

Leather Creations Furniture  for making a beautiful product.

Helser Brothers Hardware for their distinct designs and technical knowledge.

Kemp Hickey Designs for his ability to turn something old into something beautiful.

SJC Window Designs for fabricating all of our gorgeous window treatments and soft furnishings.

Glidden Paint for donating the paint for the rooms at the girl's cottage.

Joan Borawski for her artistic talent in faux painting and hand rendering.

A big thank you also to the monetary donations received by the families below:

The Harper Family

The Prochaska Family

Sharon Hindson of  Von Der Ahe Interiors

Amanda Kinney of The Antique and Design Center in High Point, NC

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If you are interested in supporting us, we could use some monetary donations for finishing touches on the space.  Click here to donate via paypal or send a check to Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc. 4430 Wade Green Road, Suite 180, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

On another note, the contest for the Style Spotter with the most wins ends on Friday, May 3rd.  Please click HERE to repin and like our Highpoint Market picks!!

Have a great week!

Joann

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