Interior Designer vs. Interior Decorator (Part 2) and Atlanta Artist Lynne McDonald

Lynne McDonald, Leta Brooks and Derek Hays

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On today’s episode, Leta continues to explain the differences between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator, and local Atlanta artist Lynne McDonald joins Leta in the studio to discuss her artwork and charitable support.

Lynne McDonald/Lynne McDonald’s Gallery

Lynne McDonald is an award winning, juried artist. She grew up in California, but moved to Atlanta from Montreal, Canada and started painting full-time in 2012. Since then, her skills have evolved and now you can find her work in galleries, stores, hotels, offices and private collections internationally. Her inspiration comes from nature and her travels. She considers herself curious and thinks of each painting as an experiment. “I prefer painting in abstracts, because I like the participation of the observer. It always amazes me what other people see in my work. I learn just as much about them as they do me.”

Lynne became a Type 1 Diabetic as a teenager and has been on insulin for 30 years now. The cruel irony is that she’s developed Retinopathy that affects her vision. She describes it as having little blind spots that make it difficult to see an entire piece. She also has difficulty seeing in low lights so she requires flood lights in her studio and has problems seeing colors properly. Because of her struggles she mentors children with Type 1 Diabetes. “Being a role model for these kids inspires me to take good care of myself. They are watching me and my attitude shapes how they see themselves.”

Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Status Home Design is a 12.000 sq ft retail store located in the Kohls Plaza of Hamilton Mill at 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Dacula, Georgia. They have 70 different merchants inside the store selling furniture and home goods of various styles. Their Status Carpenters can rehab, refinish, or repaint almost anything. This fantastic team of carpenters also custom builds tables, bookcases, cabinets, and barn doors. Status Design Studio, Inc., their award winning full-service interior design firm is also located inside the store. Their designers, provide exemplary service for all your home and business needs. Status Home Design’s knowledge of the latest trends and access to an abundance of manufacturers for furniture and all home decor items, sets them apart from the rest. Last, but certainly not least, they have an in-house seamstress and upholstery workshop.