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COVE is the realization of interior designer Shelly Van Rozeboom’s lifelong dream to create a boutique that offers interior design services alongside a hand-selected assortment of vintage finds, artfully crafted jewelry, plush textiles, home accessories, and customizable furniture, all inspired by the beauty of the
Central Coast and the lifestyle of California.

Located in the heart of Pismo Beach, COVE provides its community access to the design services of nationally recognized design firm, Van Rozeboom Interiors. Whether you need help with space planning or would like to custom design your own furniture, the experienced team at COVE will provide you with
their expertise and the support necessary to make your vision a reality.

Here, Shelly shares all about how she opened her store and how it’s grown over the years. She shares how she integrated her interior design business with the store and how it all works. Shelly also discusses what it was like to operate over the pandemic, how she maintains a work-life balance, how she manages the store, and much more.

What’s Inside:

• How Shelly integrated her interior design business and retail store
• How Shelly manages her store and trains employees
• Shelly’s advice for designers considering opening a store

Mentioned In This Episode:
https://cove805.com/
COVE on Facebook
COVE on Instagram
Shelly on Pinterest

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As promised, I’m back with another solo show! Here, I discuss a bunch of things coming up for me, and also some things that you guys will be a part of. This summer, I’m speaking at several shows and teaching a masterclass and I share all the details. I also share updates about my blog, my plans for upcoming webinars, updates on the Show Me Your Store series, and details on Zoom consultations.

What’s Inside:

• Where I’m teaching and speaking this summer
• An update about my blog and upcoming webinars
• Updates on the Show Me Your Store series

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MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!

Tara Thorn started her jewelry business, Cedar and Cypress Designs, after living in Haiti for five years. Seeing the beauty of the island, she wanted to share the beauty and work of the artisans she had met. Starting with a small website, she quickly grew into wholesale and is now in over 500 stores across the
US.

It was with the help of mentors and places like MPLS MART that shaped her business. Tara is now also a showroom owner at the MPLS MART, the Midwest’s only permanent regional gift market. Through shows and the online space, she can grow her reach to more stores and customers, increase
awareness of the beautiful items coming out of Haiti, and showcase the work of her artisans and their team. Every purchase makes a difference, Purchase with Purpose.

This is Tara’s second time on the show and here she shares a little about Cedar and Cypress Designs and how the political and social unrest in Haiti impacts her artisans and business. She then dives into her new role at the MPLS mart and how she got started. Tara also shares all the details of her showroom set up, which brands are represented at the mart, and how she maintains a healthy work/life balance.

Upcoming dates for the MPLS Mart are:

June 9-11, 2024
July 26-30, 2024
October 6-8, 2024

What’s Inside:

• How the unrest in Haiti is impacting Tara’s artisans
• What it’s like inside Tara’s showroom
• How Tara maintains a healthy work/life balance

Mentioned In This Episode:
Cedar and Cypress Designs on Instagram
Cedar and Cypress Designs on Facebook
cedarandcypressdesigns.com
cedarandcypresswholesale.com
MPLS Mart on Instagram
MLPS Mart on Facebook
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