Reflecting, Teaching a Gal to Shop, and Window Pigtails

Betsy Helmuth introduces the premium membership and reflects on the anniversary of September 11th. She shares her inspiration for becoming an interior designer and discusses expanding her business beyond New York. Betsy answers listener questions about dining tables, shopping at the 99¢ store and IKEA, and window treatments. She concludes with encouragement to submit questions and thanks to sponsors. 0:00 Introduction to premium membership 1:26 Betsy Helmuth welcomes listeners 1:42 Reflection on the anniversary of September 11th 6:03 Inspiration for becoming an interior designer 7:04 Expansion of business beyond New York 8:21 Listener question from Crystal about dining tables 13:39 Listener question from Katie about shopping at the 99¢ store and IKEA 20:22 Listener question from Tricia about window treatments 24:48 Conclusion and encouragement to submit questions 27:06 Closing remarks  - Personalizing your living space can be achieved on a budget by using simple, solid-colored items from stores like IKEA and avoiding overly patterned or multicolored pieces. - Layering bamboo blinds with drapes can add texture and a luxe feel to your windows without compromising on budget. - When shopping for specific furniture pieces like a dining table, using targeted online searches with detailed descriptions can save time and yield better results. Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.