tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post960505534606284056..comments2024-03-18T14:39:44.830-07:00Comments on The Skirted Roundtable: Vicente Wolf joins us at the table!Skirted Roundtablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10143404721278627208noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-47711965828038595862010-03-17T19:07:15.261-07:002010-03-17T19:07:15.261-07:00I know I'm a little late to the party, but I j...I know I'm a little late to the party, but I just heard Vincente's interview tonight. Life changing! I don't mean to be dramatic, but it's true. <br /><br />I have just recently started design school after being in another field for close to 14 years. I feel like I've just learned a very important lesson. A lesson that I will be carrying into my own practice one day. <br /><br />Thanks so much for doing the interviews. It is most appreciated.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657525246446793095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-87259007292432023912009-09-10T21:39:30.073-07:002009-09-10T21:39:30.073-07:00Wow, what a treat! Amazing interview. Thank you! H...Wow, what a treat! Amazing interview. Thank you! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend!City Living Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680874467438085499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-30207927341150637362009-09-02T11:13:29.834-07:002009-09-02T11:13:29.834-07:00The SRT is a wonderful resource for design profess...The SRT is a wonderful resource for design professionals. The fluid format and interesting topics make me feel as though I'm actually part of the conversation.<br /><br />The Vincente Wolf interview was a great example of that. Although this was an interview the tone was so comfortable and conversational that I pictured the 3 of you sitting around a table together.<br /><br />I was struck by Vincente Wolf's accessibility and his simple approach to the various steps involved in managing a project.<br /><br />One comment in particular struck a cord with me. Vincente spoke of the importance of "keeping myself amused." I love that! Isn't that a big part of what we do? Stay engaged and stay amused!WillowDesignsIncnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-19419800644430066412009-09-01T11:57:42.665-07:002009-09-01T11:57:42.665-07:00Great interview, mostly because he is extremely ta...Great interview, mostly because he is extremely talented and a natural at what he does. I just don't get that down-to-earth vibe. The man is from cuba, his name is VICENTE. <br />It is interesting that he talks about explaining things intelligently right after he uses the term architecturally-wise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-11331812306871703102009-09-01T11:22:49.877-07:002009-09-01T11:22:49.877-07:00I am a bit behind in my listening, but loved this ...I am a bit behind in my listening, but loved this interview. I appreciate so much the issue of transparency and support among designers, as well as the concept of working together with clients. All too often people get off on the wrong foot with haughty attitudes or control issues. Designing one's home should be a process of working together with mutual respect. What a treat to hear Vincente Wolf speak about his work and his background - thanks to all of you, and yes, I agree, Joni's voice and perspective were definitely missed!Hill Country House Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669069876394459689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-48059672998653472342009-08-31T11:58:29.056-07:002009-08-31T11:58:29.056-07:00Enjoyed the interview! And I appreciated the refer...Enjoyed the interview! And I appreciated the reference he made about his color palette being "painterly." I see that. I thought it was interesting, too, how he works with clients -- inviting them to his office first, rather than seeing how they live.<br />thanks, -susanMy Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-27805652220452725962009-08-31T04:24:55.345-07:002009-08-31T04:24:55.345-07:00Vicente Wolf's generosity and honesty are incr...Vicente Wolf's generosity and honesty are incredibly refreshing. <br />I have always believed that we will only survive as an industry if we start being more supportive of each other. It's nice to hear one of our industry luminaries with the same outlook.<br />I hope he moves forward with his seminars. I will definitely be attending!<br />Thank you for a wonderful interview.<br /><br />xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-5882762361453797192009-08-31T03:31:20.952-07:002009-08-31T03:31:20.952-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-82026779636846869232009-08-30T22:16:11.655-07:002009-08-30T22:16:11.655-07:00Oh Joni, I missed you and your spunky style....!
C...Oh Joni, I missed you and your spunky style....!<br />Can't wait for more from you all!<br /><br />Lots of love - VictoriaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-53354170172978062352009-08-30T18:27:51.455-07:002009-08-30T18:27:51.455-07:00Congrats on another great interview, ladies - and ...Congrats on another great interview, ladies - and thank you to Vicente for doing it!<br /><br />I love his point of view on why it's important to meet with clients first in our own office or space - I'd just never thought of a number of those points, but they all make complete sense.<br /><br />Having come from the client side, I can tell you that a lot of clients are just dying to see their designers' own homes, assuming that they are out of this world fabulous - but if your space is not pristine and very impressive, it could very well backfire to bring them in there. If you're going after a very high profile/high budget client and a large project in particular, they might look around your tiny little bungalow and decide you won't be able to handle their job unless perhaps it's *really* spectacular. But people tend to migrate towards others who are most like them, so too big of a mismatch between your home style and size and theirs won't bode well, I don't think. Commercial office space can help level that playing field immensely.<br /><br />I also agree with Vicente that a home office may have to be more neutral in style than you may want to live with in order to appeal to a broader range of client tastes. Too many people simply cannot visualize anything other than what's right in front of them, and if your design work is contemporary but your personal style is more traditional (for example), many won't be able to make the leap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-43491220493395768962009-08-30T10:18:28.165-07:002009-08-30T10:18:28.165-07:00This was my favorite SRT of all, and that is sayin...This was my favorite SRT of all, and that is saying a lot. He is a great interview-interesting, frank, down to earth, informative, and mega talented. The Hotel Lorien and Brabo Restauarant in Old Town right near me is one of my favorites-beautifully designed by him. As to anon-I mentioned long ago in a comment/question on the SRT that I moderate comments and do not allow anonymous comments for just the reason above. Anonymous commenters are often unhappy people looking to vent their anger at the world. Joni responded to my comment about honesty, taking the good with the bad, etc. Perhaps you should rethink whether you want to give a forum for people who are too cowardly to identify themselves to insult honored guests like Mr. Wolf who are so generous on the SRT with their time and talents. Just my 2 cents-I love the SRT!Beth Connollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443450944645563476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-58199867706330686692009-08-30T08:28:47.758-07:002009-08-30T08:28:47.758-07:00I LOVED this post! Vicente is the reason I grew f...I LOVED this post! Vicente is the reason I grew from retail to design over 13 years ago. I was a buyer for a showroom which specialized in globally sourced found objects, naturally one can see why I was so inspired by and enamored with his work as his aesthetic is so inclusive of many different cultures, periods and pedigrees...yet very sophisticated as the backdrop is frequently soft and somewhat diffused, such a beautiful compliment to his more rustic travel finds. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE his work. His shop in Hell's Kitchen is a must see, always new stories to be told;) Ladies, thanks again for this post, I really enjoyed it!Jaime Rogershttp://doxahome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-81636327400706364462009-08-30T06:06:30.859-07:002009-08-30T06:06:30.859-07:00What a coup to get Vicente Wolf on air! And what a...What a coup to get Vicente Wolf on air! And what a great interview, Megan and Linda! He is so open and generous with his point of view, talents and experiences - I felt like he was sitting in my living room, talking to me alone. (I can only wish!) Can't wait for that book. <br />Joni - your voice was greatly missed!<br /><br />–LanaTopsy Turvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06753904424265493646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-90846389688744829862009-08-29T11:42:44.074-07:002009-08-29T11:42:44.074-07:00Ladies & Vicente. THANK YOU!! This was fabulou...Ladies & Vicente. THANK YOU!! This was fabulous. I crave more, I didn't want it to end. I discovered Vicente's blog very early on and am so grateful for his wealth of information, his honesty, his straightforwardness his talents and all that he shares, purely truly wonderful. It was a great discussion that could have gone on all day and am very thankful that we had the honor of listening in, thank you. Joni, girlfriend you were missed!Developing Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338546211339447241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-77975908453748879262009-08-28T13:16:13.635-07:002009-08-28T13:16:13.635-07:00Joni! we missed you so much. I said to Linda, '...Joni! we missed you so much. I said to Linda, ' I really missed having Joni pop in with her great observations or opinions' It really changes the dynamic when one person isn't part of the group!<br />we missed you, dammit!72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-39511373874990846812009-08-28T07:46:09.142-07:002009-08-28T07:46:09.142-07:00I missed you Joni :)
A very diverse talent...some...I missed you Joni :)<br /><br />A very diverse talent...some great information...thanks! I can't get over the way that the internet has changed everything.<br /><br />Best,<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677523077030329256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-9146162659109580822009-08-28T06:32:01.859-07:002009-08-28T06:32:01.859-07:00I mean 'posture' in the very sexiest of wa...I mean 'posture' in the very sexiest of ways silly. Hot. Hot. Hot. His voice. His 'from the hip' attitude. His assertiveness. His directness. His design confidence. His sharing. His frankness - self-taught. The whole idea of 'partnering, marrying his clients' is brilliant. I love him. And everyone missed you! (I heard that Vicente was torn up over the fact that you had technical difficulties.)LIBERTY POST EDITORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755358649295669904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-13997502928079359402009-08-27T23:43:40.979-07:002009-08-27T23:43:40.979-07:00Posture? Liberty, please! he is full on sexy!!!!...Posture? Liberty, please! he is full on sexy!!!!! and I had to miss it. I'm still crying. and no one even missed me. :(cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-1091346188093828282009-08-27T13:29:46.780-07:002009-08-27T13:29:46.780-07:00Posture. He's got great posture. (And for the ...Posture. He's got great posture. (And for the record: Anon 6:35 is an asshole.)LIBERTY POST EDITORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755358649295669904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-49273070833495458922009-08-27T12:12:46.055-07:002009-08-27T12:12:46.055-07:00What struck me about Vincente Wolf, considering he...What struck me about Vincente Wolf, considering he's one of the top designers in the industry, is how down to earth he is.<br />It's very refreshing to listen to a famous designer who is willing to share his experiences with others. <br />Thank you Vincente and skirted round table.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967901336578521620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-90865759588700228012009-08-27T07:19:19.970-07:002009-08-27T07:19:19.970-07:00Oh Anon at 6:35 - what are we to do with you? Well...Oh Anon at 6:35 - what are we to do with you? Well, I'm glad it was only "slightly excrutiating" for you to listen to. We strive to keep things from being full on excrutiating.Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-19663893828984097052009-08-26T21:48:14.650-07:002009-08-26T21:48:14.650-07:00Vicente is one of my favorites among the contempor...Vicente is one of my favorites among the contemporary interior designers, great interview. It is good to put a voice to the man, he certainly has a particular style, dealing with clients included.<br /><br />I found in my own practice, that too much bending backwards to please the client backfires with the expectations that you are endlessly availlable and ready for constant change. It is certainly good to bring the notion to the table that this is a business and a two - way - street, but designers are hired for their expertise, so let there be expertise and not a decorating back and for...There is only so much room for decorating negotiations!<br /><br />Also: I work out of home, out of sheer neccesity, I can't afford an office nor any cut off space from our rather small family home. <br />Therefore I see clients in their places, I think that makes the first contact less intimidating and I get a feeling for the job at hand. Of course, a neat professional office would be great...It's a bit a chicken and egg situation.<br />Since my home is my castle and private, I do not want to give the impression, that my style at home refects my abilities as a decorator.<br /><br />It was great to hear Vicente talking about the common problems of design work and his approach to solving them.<br /><br />Thank you for another great Skirted Round Table!<br /><br />As always!<br /><br />XX<br />VictoriaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572400688345132982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-49072610072124986632009-08-26T19:18:14.305-07:002009-08-26T19:18:14.305-07:00Now those are my kind of visits.. sounds like a gr...Now those are my kind of visits.. sounds like a great time was had by all.. I am going to jump on over and check out his blog...<br />Have a great week.<br /><br /> Hugs;<br />AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-91580943005765530532009-08-26T18:35:44.845-07:002009-08-26T18:35:44.845-07:00Slightly excrutiating to listen to, but I'd re...Slightly excrutiating to listen to, but I'd read the interview of him in NYSD, so I was somewhat prepared.<br /><br />Megan, your comment about his dyslexia and his working methods made no sense. If someone is dyslexic--poor at processing written language--why would he rely on a <i>questionnaire</i> to gain critical information to do his job? Why wouldn't he give clients photographs, or books, and ask them to show him, visually, the things they like and don't like? Why would he choose to get his information from WRITTEN LANGUAGE, if he's bad at processing that? That's the question that should have been asked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3350982326967242853.post-467109397737167522009-08-26T17:09:33.972-07:002009-08-26T17:09:33.972-07:00Such a treat to tune into Vincente Wolf on SRT. My...Such a treat to tune into Vincente Wolf on SRT. My impression is that Mr. Wolf has risen to the top of his field by simply doing what comes easily and naturally to him. The same thought comes to mind with great writers, artists, and musicians. Thanks for sharing such an insightful converation with all of us.Boxwood Terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635278108636515992noreply@blogger.com