Don't let Carolyn Kimbro's smile and friendly disposition fool you, she is as competitive as they come. A former collegiate-level swimmer, she has taken advantage of earning her degree from Auburn's Interior Design program (consistently ranked one of the Nation's top) and being the daughter of two business owners, to create two successful businesses. Carolyn's first company is the Peachtree Interior Design Company, which has been in operation since 2016. Most recently, Carolyn opened the Peachtree & Co. Home Furnishings store located at Stovehouse's Gaslight Alley, which proudly supports only locally-owned and woman-owned businesses. Carolyn reveals the inspiration behind the company name, discusses design trends, bringing her kids to work, and also some of the realities of owning a small business.
00:00 Start
00:15 Intro/Kudos
03:20 Design Podcasts/Examples
05:50 Carolyn Kimbro Intro
08:50 Hiring & Vetting Applicants
16:03 Design Education
19:25 Value of 4-year Degree
24:40 Psychology/Color Psychology
30:51 Color Opposites & Material Aversion
33:04 Auburn Appeal
40:35 Plan B
44:46 Binge Watching
48:05 Complex College Project
54:11 Studying Aboard in Italy
57:05 Current Design Trends
01:00:25 Design Shows
01:02:42 Picture Pack 1
01:12:43 Swimming
01:20:10 Negative Influences/Competition
01:24:30 Family Examples
01:27:35 Peachtree Name
01:30:41 HSV Market
01:36:05 Digital vs. Hardcopy
01:40:38 Iron Bowl Fundraiser
01:44:58 Family Accomplishments
01:53:58 Name That Tune
02:03:39 Shoutouts
02:04:45 Signature Design Element
02:08:30 Grading the Our Town Studio
02:11:13 South & Southeast Influence
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