Meet the Staff: Candace

I know we haven't had a Meet the Staff in quite some time and we actually have a few new staff members to get to know so over the next 2 or 3 weeks we will be doing just that. Today we meet Candace! She began working with Tracy at the showroom a few months ago and has done a fantastic. We are thrilled to have her and I know Tracy is super excited to have her.

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Candace: I love to be creative! Love getting to help people design their homes....it's fun to come to work!

Carrie: How would you describe your personal interior design taste?
Candace: Funky traditional
Carrie: What's been your most fulfilling job experience since working for Interior Mall?
Candace: Helping moms-to-be together fabulous baby bedding!!

Carrie: How do you spend your time outside of work?
Candace: Taking care of my 1 year old daughter, Ava! Also, since I'm from Missouri I spend a lot of time traveling back and forth between Fort Smith and Missouri.

Carrie: What item from the InteriorMall.com website would you like to add to your wish list?
Candace: Kirby Child's Chair and Tuffet #157523 for my little tot!!

Meet the Staff: Bruce

Last week we met Cady from the showroom. This week we're meeting Bruce. He works here at the office with myself and all the other girls you've met. He's our behind the scenes guy. If we have phone problems, computer problems, pretty much anything that could go wrong that we can't fix ourselves Bruce is the one who does.

Carrie: How long have you been working for Interior Mall?
Bruce: 4 years

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Bruce: Solving lots of different problems and working with pleasant and friendly people.

Carrie: What is the most difficult task you've dealt with while working here?
Bruce: Connecting our office and store so everything worked seamlessly.

Carrie: How do you spend your time outside of work?
Bruce: I like to take photographs and do astronomy. I also like to do astrophotography.

Carrie: One random question: Who has had the most influence in your life and why?
Bruce: My father. He has taught me the value of laughter but also of responsibility. He has shown me how to be firm when needed but also loving and not stern. He has instilled in me the love of God, family, and those I meet each day on my adventure through life.

Next week "The New Girl"......Rachel!
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Meet the Staff: Pam

It's been a busy week at Interior Mall. A lot has been going on. We will be featured in a large spread for the community magazine Entertainment Fort Smith. Make sure to check that out when it hits news stands. We also lost one of our office mascots Blackie. Despite the craziness around the office everything must go on as normal. Being that it's Friday it is time for a new Meet the Staff and this week it's Pam.

Pam's been working for Interior Mall as our accountant for 5 1/2 years. She's sweet, funny, hard working, and a junk food junkie. Although by looking at her you would never know that.....it makes me sick! =)

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Pam: The challenge and the people.

Carrie: How would you describe your personal interior design taste?
Pam: Good. (I was told she has lots of beautiful antiques and LOVES roosters.)

Carrie: How do you spend your time outside of work?
Pam: Gardening, reading, and caring for my grandchildren.

Carrie: One random question: How would you describe your perfect day?
Pam: Meeting all of my deadlines with a little time to spare.

Meet the Staff: Stephanie

Aaahhhhh.....it's Friday. After the crazy weather that came through Arkansas a couple of days ago it's nice to hear the birds chirping and see the sun out. You can definitely tell it's Spring. The weather is changing, flowers are blooming and people are redecorating their homes for a new season.
For those out there that might need a little help in that department I am introducing everyone to our in-house designer Stephanie. A 15 year veteran of Interior Mall, she's the fiery little red head that does all our design consultations from how to measure for bed spreads, to creating custom draperies, to picking colors and patterns that coordinate for the perfect look. She is fabulous!

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Stephanie: All the different people I come in contact with each day, and the ability to be creative for my job. Everyday is a new adventure around here.

Carrie: How would you describe your personal interior design taste?
Stephanie: I like clean lines and a sophisticated look. I tend to be transitional- I like different aspects of Traditional and of Contemporary. I love color - whether it is a soothing color for bedrooms or a bold statement for an accent wall.

Carrie: What's been your most fulfilling job experience since working for Interior Mall?
Stephanie: That is a very difficult question to answer. I would say it was when I changed a children's treatment center from beige and drab to colorful and inviting.

Carrie: How do you spend your time outside of work?
Stephanie: With my family. I love to cook and spend at least one full day a week in the kitchen. I also volunteer on different committees within my church and cook whenever they need additional help.

Carrie: One random question: If you could have any other job in world, what would it be?
Stephanie: I would love to be a wildlife biologist and spend time in Africa. The world habitats have been changing significantly in the past decade and I fear for the existence of our animals.

Next week.......Pam

Meet the Staff: Crystal

This week on Meet the Staff I am introducing you to Crystal. She's the other fantastic girl in our purchasing department. She helps get all your orders placed on time and correctly as well as gets you your shipping information. We had a nice little pow wow the other day to get to know Crystal. Here is what she said:

Carrie: How long have you been working for Interior Mall?
Crystal: 3 years this month! Yeah!

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Crystal: I love that everyday brings something new. Never boring here at Interior Mall.

Carrie: What is your favorite thing about interior design?
Crystal: So many options.

Carrie: How would you describe your interior design taste?
Crystal: My motto is: 'Simple is sweet.'

Carrie: When not working, how do you spend your time?
Crystal: My family is #1! Other than that I am a HUGE NASCAR fan and always cheering on my Arkansas Razorbacks! GO HOGS!

Carrie: One random question: Who is one person in the world you want to meet and why?
Crystal: Choices? Choices? I would have to say Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88. He is one person who has dealt with a lot of things in his life and he continued to strive above all criticism. Once a fan always a fan!

Thanks Crystal!

Next week on Meet the Staff.......Tracy!

Meet the Staff: Melissa

Last week on Meet the Staff I introduced all of you to Shanna. This week I am proud to present Melissa!
Melissa has been working for Interior Mall for a little over 1 year and we couldn't be happier with her. We used to joke for a long time that she was the office "Go getter".......in early, out late. She is one of the hard working girls in the Purchasing Department that gets all your orders placed with the manufacturers.
Yesterday, we sat down and had a chit chat to get to know Melissa a little better.

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Melissa: The relaxed environment and I'm always learning something new.

Carrie: How would you describe your interior design taste?
Melissa: I tend to have more traditional taste when it comes to interior design.
Carrie: When not working, how do you spend your time?
Melissa: Spending time with son and husband usually watching a lot of baseball.

Carrie: One random question: Where is one place you would like to visit and why?
Melissa: Hawaii-beautiful scenery.

By the way....did you all know that Melissa is one heck of a dancer!

Meet the Staff: Shanna

Every week we will have a post about a different staff member of Interior Mall called "Meet the Staff." This is great because it gives you, our customers, a chance to get to know the sales reps you call and speak with. You get to put a name and face with a voice.

This week we are introducing Shanna.

Shanna has been working for Interior Mall since September of 2007 and she has done an excellent job. She's friendly and knowledgeable! She is also the one who decided to start this great blog of ours for your enjoyment and is the main poster on here. I sat down with Shanna a couple of days ago to learn a little more about her.

Carrie: What do you enjoy most about your job?
Shanna: I love design and color and texture. I love researching fabrics and helping people find that perfect fabric or drapery rod or trim-whatever!

Carrie: How would you describe your interior design taste?
Shanna: I have a very eclectic style. My house doesn't follow one particular style. My living room is very rustic, with a big, rock fireplace, muted greens, blues, yellows-classic furniture, while my bedroom is hot pink, lime green, and browns.

Carrie: When not working, how do you spend your time?
Shanna: I scrapbook. A LOT. I also have 3 young children, which keep me very busy. I also enjoy cooking, reading and jewelry making.

Carrie: A little of the beaten path but what's your favorite food? (We ALL like to eat around here!)
Shanna: My favorite food is Frozen Cranberry Salad. YUM!

Make sure to check back next week for another "Meet the Staff"

Welcome!

Welcome to "As the Curtain Hangs"! This blog is an insight into the world of interior design and home decor. We are an interior decorating firm and retail showroom located in Barling, Arkansas. We also have an internet presence. We have been looking for a creative outlet to share tips and "how-to" instructions that we have picked up on our journeys 'round the sun. In celebration of our blog-beginnings, we would like to offer free shipping to our customers who read about us here through March 1. We will be posting daily with tips and other fun things. You never know what you may run across here!