Author and Speaker Amy Flurry

Published: June 16, 2023, 7 a.m.

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Tune in and watch this Episode as we talk to Amy Flurry, a nationally recognized speaker and author on the subject of DIY PR. She has decades of editorial experience as she shares with us the do\\u2019s and don\\u2019ts in regard to pitching to editors. She also co-founded Aloka Home, a company that re-energizes vintage saris from India that were hand-stitched 60-80 years ago by shampooing, softening and dyeing them into beautiful quilts, coverlets and pillows . Check out these beautiful one-of-a-kind beauties at https://www.alokahome.com

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  1. Learn about our guest Amy Flurry who has two decades of editorial experience and writing for top print and online publications. She authored Recipe for Press (Pitch Your Story and Create a Buzz) and Recipe for Press (Designer Edition) with tools interior designers need to take advantage of the press opportunities available to creative professionals.

  2. Amy discusses some of the ways to do your own PR and be your own publicist when pitching a product or project to an editor.

  3. Hear about Amy\\u2019s company, Aloka Home that re-energizes hand-stitched 60-80 year old saris from India into beautiful quilts, coverlets and pillows that we love using in our designs.

RESOURCE LINKS:

Kandrac & Kole Website

Kandrac & Kole on Instagram

Kandrac & Kole on YouTube

BIO:\\xa0

Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta\\u2019s Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine, and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well-known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signature use of color and pattern, and one-of-a-kind, custom designs.

As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels, and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast, and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly\\u2019s love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.

SPONSOR:\\xa0

This episode is sponsored by Outrageous Interiors.\\xa0

Outrageous Interiors is a family-owned retail store in Atlanta that\\u2019s been in business for 35 years. And have 4 locations\\u2013Alpharetta, Suwanee, Marietta and Kennesaw. They are a go to source for designers because not only do they offer a trade discount, but they also sell off the floor and can special order upholstery, rugs and case goods. They have been a go to shop for us when we need something in a pinch as they have the best selection of ever-changing rugs, lamps, art, mirrors, accessories, and great quality sofas and chairs.\\xa0

Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook @outrageousinteriors to see some fun \\u201cbehind the scenes\\u201d of their design projects and their clients\' gorgeous homes.

Outrageous Interiors Website: https://oiandd.com/

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