Meet Our Decorators

Christine Ringenbach

Franchise Owner
Nevada

Background:

Christine's varied background includes 8 years of costuming and wardrobe for productions in Las Vegas, and 8 years as a high school home economics teacher. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in early childhood education.

Personal Life:

Married to a musician, David, with two sons and a daughter, all high school aged kids who help with the business in various ways. She enjoys sewing, reading and roller blading.

Reason for starting an Interior Decorating business:

"I always wanted a home-based business and had looked for opportunities for 20 years. I had become bored with teaching when I met a Decorating Den owner at a business meeting and knew this was the place for me."

What Christine likes best about running her Decorating Den Interiors franchise:

"I love working from home, being responsible for my own success, being able to determine when I will and won't work. I guess what I like most is the challenge of meeting goals and the feeling of success when the customer says, 'Yes, I love it!'"

Most memorable moment:

"I especially appreciate the support and camaraderie from other franchise owners, which I think is a key factor in putting our decorators above all others in the field. I also like the way my customers become good friends who will call me just to say hi."

Business Goals:

"The goal is to work smarter, not harder and to keep my life in balance between business and family. I have successfully increased my sales goal every year."

Advice to those considering entering a career in design:

"Talk to as many interior decorators as you can. Be realistic about your expectations from the business and how much time and money you are willing to invest. Also, realize this business is a lot more about marketing and running a business than it is about design. I could never have been so successful in this business without Interiors Decorating Den Interiors."