Author: Paige Smith

New Instructor for Home Color Workshop

Meet our new Instructor,  Susan Quinn! She will be teaching SXH 300 Color Workshop for the Home Fashion Market, starting March 18, 2015! So, tell us a little about yourself… My background in the home furnishings market started in 1990 when I was hired to launch a home textile/bed linen collection called “Nancy Koltes”. I had been working in fashion for ten years and wanted a change. After a four-five year successful career with Nancy, I moved on to launch an Italian Collection from Milan called “Bellora”. I set up the US showroom, designed a collection for the US market […]

PC vs Mac

Guest Blogger: Instructor Walter Atkinson The difference between PC and Mac computers is not at all like it used to be.  Both have similar specs. It is all about what is inside the computer. I teach on both PC and Mac. Macs have a better operating system and are fantastic for 2D applications, music recording and all the Apple apps. Quality PCs  are fantastic for 2D applications, music recording and are more powerful with 3D applications. The Mac computer structure does not favor 3D. That is why gamers and 3D artists usually use PCs. I use a Falcon Northwest PC. […]

Don’t Be Cliche on Valentine’s Day!

Written by Guest Blogger: Amanda Burrill, Travel Channel host, chef, athlete and freelance writer and copyeditor. Five near-NYC weekend ideas, and a pet care solution that will change your life. Flowers, chocolate and a dinner reservation on Valentine’s Day? Yawn. You’re better than that! This year Cupid’s bow strikes on a Saturday; the perfect opportunity to indulge in an entire weekend of kissy-face with your significant other. Before you start making excuses, I’ve dug up five great options that still have vacancy. 1. Rustic Getaway Just 75 miles from NYC, the Malibu Dude Ranch in the Pocono Mountains has been […]