TDC Favorite Things from HPMKT Oct 2024 Attending High Point Furniture Market is always a feast for your eyes, with so many amazing products to see, feel, and test out. It is hard to narrow…

As we draw closer to Thanksgiving, I think about the traditional feast we will lovingly prepare and enjoy soon. It seems everyone has their favorite dishes and a special way of preparing them. I learned…

5 Reasons Sourcing Doesn’t Have to be Scary – Happy Halloween Edition  I find that there are some interior designers who still feel intimidated by sourcing for their clients.  In the spirit of Halloween, I…

The Designers Collaborative aka TDC went to Paris for Paris Design Week with IDS National!  Paris is a gorgeous city adorned with beautiful architecture, amazing museums, fabulous shopping, and delicious food. So, when I saw…

TDC is going to Paris with IDS!  This year I am making a long-time dream come true, and even better six TDC Members are joining me on this adventure!   Going to the Paris Maison…

I am often surprised at the number of interior designers who don’t realize how much money they could be making by purchasing products at a Vendor’s best pricing. But in a way, it is understandable. …

The ambiguity of Vendor price tiers is one of the main reasons The Designers Collaborative (TDC) exists and thrives. Being granted the best price tier is hard to obtain as a small business, and harder…

Running an interior design business is not risk free, so you should understand what you can do to protect yourself from the many potential risks. I am not an expert and this is not professional…

The Designers Collaborative (TDC) has restructured from a partnership to single ownership under Heather McManus the group’s creator and founder. After five years of partnership with Tracey Taylor it was time to consolidate the business.…