In the June 2010 issue just hitting newsstands, Elle Decor announced their A-list Designers and the Five Designers to Watch. I am thrilled that San Francisco–based interior designer and fellow blogger, Grant K. Gibson was selected as one of the top five designers to keep your eye one. Yippee! His eclectic, yet sophisticated designs won me over too. Here are some beautiful images from his portfolio.
On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of meeting Grant at the Williams Sonoma Home store in Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center {btw this store is amazing... you will have to drop by if you're in the area}. Grant was discussing social media marketing trends to a room full of San Francisco Bay Area designers. We were all taken by Grant's charming, down-to-earth presence. He walked us through what social media vehicles he uses currently - blogging, facebooking and tweeting {the cute little canary wallpaper on his Twitter page was a former pet that sadly flew out his window}. To build a following on any of these sites, he encourages people to leave comments and join the online conversations. I encourage you to "follow or friend" Grant; Like his designs, he is wonderfully approachable.
Do you have any blogging or social media advice or new tools for those trying to build a following?
What a cool opportunity you had to meet him!! I love the Palo Alto store too! I bet he got you all pumped and motivated! Isnt that the best!
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he does amazing work! you look so pretty btw in that pic..
ReplyDeleteSo great that you got to meet him! I have been hearing the positive effects of having a business facebook page, so I'm thinking of doing that. I don't twitter and really don't see myself doing that any time soon.
ReplyDeleteOne to watch for sure...
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Look how cute the two of you are! Have a great weekend, Cristin, and stop by if you can for my new giveaway. (It's a really good one.) :)
ReplyDeleteLucky you!! You look adorable and oh, technology...sometimes it becomes overwhelming!! This stuff was not taught in school!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! On my way over to check out his blog...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have a link to a great giveaway on my blog that will be ending soon! Check it out if you like.
He is so down to earth and I like his design style and approach as well!
ReplyDeleteDid you hear the podcast interview with him and the The Skirted Roundtable a couple of weeks(?)ago?
But since you talked, you might have spoken about it too! Word gets round fast of good designers!
Looking good, gal!
Happy weekend!
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Victoria
I really adore his aesthetic...he is so fabulous. That canary story kinda broke my heart a bit. (and you look amazing!)
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Beautiful, beautiful rooms, and by such a great guy too! I have a FB business page and I'm on twitter--these things definitely help. It's slow-going though--a following does not (nor should it!) happen overnight!
ReplyDeleteI visited Williams Sonoma's store at Palo Alto last year, but just didn't realize it was actually the home store.
ReplyDeleteI really like the layout & the pure decoration.. Nicely done & well design..walk a way with peace of mind feeling.
Jay Chua
Publisher, PorchSwingSets.com
Love his stylish interpretation of the eclectic room. And thank you for your sweet comment on my notecards. Have become a follower of your blog as I think a daily dose of simplification will do me good. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteAm definitely a fan of Grant - what he did to his apartment was amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous weekend!!
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dagny
I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog-thats all!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for Grant. He is a true talent. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteNot familiar with Grant but I'm definitely going to go check out his blog and portfolio -- I love some of these rooms! And I love supporting fellow bloggers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spaces!
ReplyDeleteCristin, thank you for joining us at the event last week! We also enjoyed Grant's presentation and the great dialog and interaction that followed.
ReplyDelete@Jay and @bazaarofserendipity thanks for your compliments. We're so glad you enjoy the WSHome store!
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How fun Cristin! Love his style - especially his fab mix of old and new. And love the pic of the 2 of you together (you look great, girlie!)
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