High Point Market is many things — the world's largest home furnishings trade show, a sourcing marathon, a networking goldmine, and honestly, a full personality test.

Whether you arrive with a color-coded spreadsheet or you've already taken the wrong shuttle and somehow found the best vendor of the trip — there's a Market archetype for everyone. We had a little fun breaking them all down by zodiac sign over on our Instagram, and the response was... very relatable.

But first, the fun part. Find your sign.

Some of the best events of the year happen between now and June.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, find your people, source for upcoming projects, or just get a much-needed dose of inspiration — this season's lineup has something for every kind of designer. We've rounded up the three events on our radar right now, with everything you need to know to decide if they're worth your time (spoiler: they are!!!).

📌 Bookmark this post — dates and registration links are all right here.

Are you thinking about offering virtual design services? Or maybe you've already dipped your toe in but you're wondering if it's really worth building your whole studio around?

Hiring a VDA can be one of the best moves you make for your interior design business. When it works well, it frees up your time, streamlines your workflow, and gives you space to focus on creative direction and client relationships.

But when it doesn’t work well, it often comes down to how the working relationship is set up. While our clients love working with our VDAs, we’ve noticed the same few mistakes come up again and again, but the good news is: they’re all avoidable.

If you’re a solo interior designer, you probably didn’t start your business dreaming about spreadsheets, invoices, and chasing down backordered items. You started it because you love design — the creative problem-solving, the details, the transformation.

And yet, somewhere along the way, your days became filled with everything but design.

You’re answering emails between site visits, creating purchase orders late at night, revising drawings after dinner, and juggling more tabs than you can count. Sound familiar?

Here’s the reality many solo designers quietly face: doing everything yourself might feel necessary, but it isn’t sustainable.

We hate to break it to you, but yes — there are only two months left in the year. For interior designers, that means one thing: the Holiday Rush is officially here. From last-minute client installs to end-of-year wrap-ups (and maybe a few panicked emails from clients who want “just one more change”), the season can quickly turn from festive to frantic.

But with a little prep and a few smart systems, you can finish the year strong — without sacrificing your sanity. Here are four simple, effective ways to get ahead and make this holiday season your most productive (and profitable) yet.4

When people picture the challenges of running a design studio, they usually imagine client conflicts, budget blowouts, or supply chain delays. But there’s another challenge—quieter, sneakier, and far more common—that eats away at your time, energy, and profits.