Dear Active Rain Family,
How many times have you dreamed a special prize or award? Have you ever gotten discouraged and wonder if you will ever win the prize? Do you sometimes lose sight of your goal? I want to share a story with you on the importance of not giving up on your dreams and goals.
As a Certified Interior Redesigner and Home Stager through IRIS (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists) we had our recent National Conference in San Diego, CA. I thought it would be great to share my story of perseverance and not giving up on a personal goal with my Active Rain Family. As part of our Conference, we have a special Photo Challenge of the various redesign and staging projects that we have done during the past year. There are always various categories that we can enter.
Have you ever noticed that these things jusually occur during your businest times? My husband, Dan, is usually very supportive of my endeavors. He wondered why I was working so hard to get this entry in with all of the other pressing needs we had in our business. I do think his concern was for the time it took to enter this challenge in the midst of a very busy time within our business of One Day Redesigns and The Color And Redesign Institute here in Boise, ID. He wondered why did I kept entering these contests. I told him, "Someone's going to win, and who knows it might be me!"
I finally sent my application priority mail and got that crossed off my "To Do List!" I was glad to see that they had improved and changed the rules for this Special Photo Challenge.
Since, we had to do our Color Training prior to the National Conference and we were going to visit our family in Southern CA we thought it would be best to drive. Also, it would be a lot more economical this year!
Right before the actual Confrence came to a close, I thought it would be great for Dan to join us as we wrapped up the final session and introduce him to some of my fellow IRIS friends. Well, I truly forgot about he Photo Challenge and then I heard my name called as one of the Winners in the Accessorizing Category. I was truly surprised that I won! I turned and looked at him and smiled! It happened, it finally happened. Winning any of these awards is truly an honor and a high recognition espcially since it is among your peers!
Let me introduce to you the 2008 IRIS Photo Contest Winners!
There were significant entries in all of the categories, making the choices very difficult for voters. All winners had to be present to win.
Category 1: Redesigned Living/Family Room, Lynn Smith, Interior Artistry - Pittsburgh, PA
Category 2: Staged Living/Family Room, Erica Starich, Star Interior Solutions - Highlands Ranch, CO
Category 3: Bedroom, Paula Lichtenstein, Project Redesign Pro - San Carlos, CA
Category 4: Staged Vacant Room, Melissa Marro, First Impressions Home Staging & Interior ReDesign - Charleston, SC
Category 5: Accessorizing, Irene Woodworth, One Day Redesigns & The Color And Redesign Institute - Boise, ID
Category 6: Dining Room Table Setting, Diane Palazzo, Rooms to Improve - Littleton, CO
So the next time you get discouraged and wondered if you should keep trying, please remember me and my story. To you I say today, " Don't Give Up, Keep the Faith, You Can Win!
Here is the winning Entry!
~ Have a Colorful Day!
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