“Having moved to a new state and needing additional furniture, I decided to seek help. I found Dee online at www.decoratingden.com and made a call. She was very professional and prompt. We chose two chests and a leather sleeper sofa. The chests arrived at the end of one week and the sofa within a month. They are unique custom pieces which I enjoy and receive compliments on when friends visit.”
Sal D.,
client of Dee Staver, Florida
Meet Our Decorators
Peggy Spitaletto
Plano, Texas
Background:
Peggy was a physician's assistant in a cardiology office. She moved to Texas and wanted something to do that was not in the medical profession.
Personal Life:
She has been married for 36 years and has three children and seven grandchildren, and loves traveling and reading.
Reason for starting an interior decorating business:
Peggy started as a decorator for a franchise, and wasn't looking for a business, but she "got off to a very good start and it was the only thing to do."
What Peggy likes best about running her Decorating Den Interiors franchise:
"Being my own boss, taking pride in the work that I do with my clients, working with my husband as partner and daughter as office administrator."
Most memorable moment:
"Being honored as Franchise Owner of the Year and taking over the regional manager position in 1999."
Business Goals:
She would like to add another decorator to her staff and turn over more clients to her existing decorator, to have more time to spend on her regional manager duties.
Advice to those considering entering a career in interior decorating:
"This is not a 'frivolous' job. You must love to work with people and be able to make decisions: decorative ones and business ones. Be disciplined enough to work for yourself. Known not to take rejection personally. And have fun!"
