Podcasts about decorators

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into a range of options for vehicles best suited to the trade. Carl Brookes from Trade Vans UK talks about the vehicle types and makes that he feels are best for Decorators and gives his ultimate top three to look into. Chris Ordinaire talks about his approach to having a van for his work on the brushes and fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Todd Glister talks about buying versus leasing and which option he feels is best for tradespeople.

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the things they would never do in the trade and also invite two Decorators to join them and share their own exmaples. Guests include: Peter Clark & Andy Hamilton (AR Decor)

In this episode, we will discuss the impact of Pro Day at Stahls', exploring how the event equips decorators with the knowledge and tools to strengthen their business. Through focused training sessions and hands-on learning opportunities, Pro Day is designed to help professionals refine their skills and stay ahead in a competitive market. We'll also highlight GPX Pro Day, discussing how these events work together to create valuable pathways for continued education and growth in the apparel decoration industry.Connect with STAHLS':FacebookHeat Press for Profit Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedin

Back by unpopular demand, the Manx Football Podcast returns for the 2025-26 season, bringing clueless punditry, a concerning lack of insight into the beautiful game and less Marown bias than ever before. Join Andy, Dave and Tom as they bring you up to speed on the fledgling football season and look ahead to this weekend's fixtures around the island. Plus the usual rambles from Combi Corner and Dave Reads the Weather. Cheaper than sleeping medication... Brought to you in association with Gerry Maginn Painters & Decorators.

In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Jason Lynn, President of Decorators Unlimited, one of the largest full-service interior design firms in the country. With over 150 projects a year and partnerships with builders nationally and internationally, Decorators Unlimited has mastered the art of managing luxury, scale, and quality all at once.We cover:How operations are streamlined at a firm managing hundreds of projects each yearThe advantages of having design, CAD, construction, distribution, warehouse, and showroom all under one roofWhat the full-service experience offers compared to working with smaller design firmsThe culture and systems that keep quality and client satisfaction consistentJason's journey from delivering furniture to leading a design empireWhere Decorators Unlimited is headed next in design and operationsIf you're a builder, designer, or anyone interested in how large-scale design operations succeed without sacrificing quality, this episode is full of insights.Guest Info: Jason LynnWebsite: ⁠⁠https://decoratorsunlimited.com/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thedecoratorsunlimitedHost Info:Email: Bill@rkreiman.comCONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:▶︎ YOUTUBE | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAdSxHN0dIXZPhA-6p1HYA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎ INSTAGRAM | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imbillreiman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎FACEBOOK| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/billy.reiman ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎ LINKEDIN | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reim...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎ TWITTER | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ImBillReiman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶︎ WEBSITE | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rkreiman.com

Christine Zampaglione, VP of Marketing at Stanton, and Kemp Harr discuss current business conditions and the firm's focus on building more interior decorator relationships with its new license with the Kravet brand.

Inside a bakery at a New Jersey Walmart, Melissa Fernandez assembles and decorates cakes. “The Cupcake Bouquets are number one right now. It's the biggest seller,” said Fernandez. “So it's twelve cupcakes set up to look like a flower bouquet.” Across the country, cake decorators at the nation's largest retailer collectively decorated more than a million cakes during the May and June graduation season. Fernandez promotes her skills on social media. A TikTok of her making the cupcake bouquet has almost half a million views. Fernandez said, “Well, TikTok helps me to stay up to date. A lot of trends that I see on there, within that week or within that month, customers will come asking about it.” The 6,200 Walmart cake decorators in the U.S. are the highest-paid non-managerial hourly workers in a typical Walmart store. There's no sugar-coating the importance Walmart places on this part of its business, which drives sales, excitement and repeat customers. “That's one of the most important things, and that's price point. Walmart has the best price point out of everybody else in the business,” said Michael DeMarco, Walmart coach at the North Bergen store. The company says its custom cake business is currently increasing at double-digit percentages year to date. “What we are seeing is the consumer entering into an era of “dups”—duplications—less expensive versions of the original,” said Marshal Cohen, Circana Chief Retail Advisor. “Walmart offering up decorated cakes that would normally cost hundreds of dollars, offering them up for a fraction of the price. And in many cases, they may be almost as good, or in the consumer's mind, just as good as the original upper-end product.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Struggling to keep the orders flowing? Want more work? Don't know how to land that dream client? In this episode of Heat Press for Profit, Dave shares some proven ways apparel decorators and print shops are landing more orders and building better customer relationships. Learn how to:Capture more leads onlineLand new clients with strategic samplesBuild simple outbound sales systems that workReactivate old customers by adding real value, not just discountsReal ideas. Real results. Let's help you sell more. Connect with STAHLS':FacebookHeat Press for Profit Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedin

Megan Ortolani on this year's Decorators' Show House by the Junior League of Buffalo full 342 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:53:55 +0000 dPdOrkQcyQjZjrvC8OvgYfSqDABCk2aw news A New Morning news Megan Ortolani on this year's Decorators' Show House by the Junior League of Buffalo Collection of LIVE interviews from Buffalo's Early News on WBEN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://

We're back from the DTF Expo in Mesa, Arizona, and there's a lot to unpack. In this episode, we're recapping the hottest trends in direct-to-film and what today's decorators are buzzing about: From automation and streamlining processes to post-presses and production efficiency. From gang sheet builders to on-demand ecommerce, we'll explore how DTF is reshaping the apparel industry. Connect with STAHLS':FacebookHeat Press for Profit Facebook GroupInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedin

On this episode of Decorating Pages, I'm talking with the talented Set Decorator Kristin Peterson. Kristin shares her fascinating journey through the film and TV industry, diving into the challenges and inspirations behind her most memorable sets. We chat about the details that bring stories to life, her creative process, and the importance of art in storytelling. Plus, Kristin gives an inside look at her unique art rental business, LightsCameraArt.com, a fantastic resource offering film and TV productions an extensive collection of artwork for sets. Grab your coffee, relax, and join us for this creative and insightful conversation!Discover the Art of TV and Film Design on Decorating Pages Podcast!Step behind the scenes with Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop as she explores the magic of visual storytelling. Each episode delves into the artistry of TV and film production, featuring exclusive interviews with industry professionals—production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and more. Gain rare insights into how your favorite shows and movies come to life.Whether you're a film enthusiast, design lover, or simply curious about the creative process, Decorating Pages Podcast is your ultimate guide to the world of TV and film production. Don't miss a single episode—subscribe now to start your journey behind the scenes!

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite decorators to join them and discuss myths and misconceptions from the trade. Peter Clark talks about misconceptions apprentices and students have when they join the trade as well as touching on myths believed by established Decs. Adam Bell, Decorator and creator of Dapps Workwear talks about misconceptions Decorators have about the value of what they can offer clients and what their standing and value is within the construction industry as a whole

We're thrilled to welcome back renowned interior designer Marshall Watson to the show to discuss his latest design book, Defining Elegance. Through Defining Elegance, Caroline and Liz explore Marshall's design principles plus how he seamlessly blends history with modern sensibilities across a variety of stunning environments, from the sun-drenched shores of Florida to the picturesque landscapes of Southern California. Marshall shares his unique journey from the world of acting to the realm of interior design, offering insights into the importance of scale and proportion in creating harmonious spaces. Decorators will benefit from Marshall's expert advice on making perfect beds, the art of floating furniture, and how to create a cohesive home design that feels polished yet personal. What You'll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast 00:35 Guest Introduction: Marshall Watson 01:41 Marshall's Design Philosophy and Career Journey 06:53 Designing for Scale and Proportion 08:44 Creating Intimate Spaces in Large Rooms 29:22 Cohesive Home Design Tips 37:40 Exploring Unique Markets Across the Country 38:50 The Charm of Imperfection in Design 38:55 Gardening Lessons Applied to Decorating 40:52 Creating Comfort and Elegance in Homes 41:49 Listener's Decorating Dilemma: Bedroom Makeover 43:41 Detailed Solutions for Bedroom Design 01:00:12 Final Thoughts and Expert Tips 01:00:30 Where to Find More from Marshall Watson 01:02:13 Show Wrap-Up and Contact Information Also Mentioned: Shop Ballard Designs | Website Defining Elegance by Marshall Watson | Order Now marshallwatsoninteriors.com | Designer Website @marshallwatsondesign | Designer Instagram Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating!

Ever wondered how set decorators create amazing spaces within tight budgets? In this practical and insightful episode, Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop reveals insider tips on budgeting for TV and film sets. From script breakdowns and hidden costs to DIY hacks and negotiating with vendors, Kim shares her proven strategies to make every dollar count. Whether you're new to set decoration or a seasoned pro, learn how to prioritize spending, avoid budget-busting pitfalls, and effectively communicate with producers and directors. Tune in now and master the art of budgeting—so your creativity never has to take a backseat!Set Decoration, Production Design, Film Budgeting, TV Industry, Hollywood, Budget Tips, DIY Props, Script Breakdown, Vendor Relationships, FilmmakingDiscover the Art of TV and Film Design on Decorating Pages Podcast!Step behind the scenes with Emmy-winning set decorator Kim Wannop as she explores the magic of visual storytelling. Each episode delves into the artistry of TV and film production, featuring exclusive interviews with industry professionals—production designers, set decorators, prop masters, and more. Gain rare insights into how your favorite shows and movies come to life.Whether you're a film enthusiast, design lover, or simply curious about the creative process, Decorating Pages Podcast is your ultimate guide to the world of TV and film production. Don't miss a single episode—subscribe now to start your journey behind the scenes!

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Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel pick up where they left off last year and this time look at the good, bad and ugly side of marketing and advertising your business. They invite marketing expert, Jon Mears to join them and give his accessment of what are the good, bad and ugly sides of marketing and habits Decorators have with regards to this

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) for Saskatchewan Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Saskatchewan. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Saskatchewan are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 50 | 30 | 10 | - | - | - | 10 | - | -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) for New Brunswick Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of New Brunswick. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for New Brunswick are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | 10 | 105 | - | -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

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Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) for All of Canada Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of All of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for All of Canada are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 55 | 50 | 25 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 235 | - | 15  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

This week on the show we welcome Jimmy Tompkins, with 17 years of experience in the Holiday Lighting industry, Jimmy began his journey as a landscape contractor and launched a holiday lighting division in 2006 to retain employees during the winter season. Over the years, his passion for spreading joy through lights has only deepened, motivating him to continuously innovate and challenge the industry norms. As the owner of Lights for Decorators, Jimmy now shares his expertise with both new and seasoned contractors, helping them elevate their businesses and reach their full potential. His love for the craft and dedication to the industry drive his success season after season.

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators for Alberta Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 5242 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Alberta. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Alberta are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | - | - | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 15  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) for All of Canada Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7311 (GROUP) or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of All of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for All of Canada are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 75 | 315 | 15 | 210 If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators for All of Canada  Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario  The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 5242 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of All of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for All of Canada are shown as a blank.  | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023  |    5     |    10   |    55  |    40  |    55   |    75    |    135 |   20    |    65  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Canada Immigration CEC Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators for Saskatchewan Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 5242 or the new Specific 5 digit NOC code 52121 Interior designers and interior decorators through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Saskatchewan. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category destinated for Saskatchewan are shown as a blank.  | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023  |    -     |    -      |    -      |    -      |     -     |    -       |    10   |    -      |     -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at

Canada Immigration Federal Express Entry Federal Skills Trade selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) destined for all of Canada Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Skills Trade Immigration program based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 or the new 5-digit NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) through the Federal Express Entry Federal Skills Trade is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for all the province of Canada. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category to the province of are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |     30 |    20   |    5    |     5    |     -     |     -      |     -    |      -     | -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant

Building industry group, BCITO has launched a new initiative to get more women into the trades. Kevin Paul Painters and Decorators in Nelson has a number of women apprentices. Mark speaks to co-owner Maria Williams.

Canada Immigration Skills Trade Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) destined for Alberta Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Skills Trade Immigration program based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) or the new 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) by Canada through the Express Entry Federal Skills Trade in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Alberta. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |     -       |     5      |       5    |       -      |         -   |    -        |      -      |        -    |    -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant

Canada Immigration Skills Trade Express Entry selection since 2015 for NOC 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) destined for Saskatchewan Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Federal Skills Trade Immigration program based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) or the new 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) by Canada through the Express Entry Federal Skills Trade in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Saskatchewan. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category are shown as a blank. | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |    25    |    10    |       -     |      -      |      -       |      -      |      -      |      -      |      -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant

 Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this data analysis on the number of applicants approved for Canadian Permanent Residence for multiple years Under the Express Entry CEC selection based on your NOC code. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario  The number of individuals selected under the old 4 digit NOC code 7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) or the new 73112 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) by Canada through the Federal Express Entry CEC for Canadian Residents in the express entry program is listed on your screen as a chart. These Permanent Residents were destined for the province of Prince Edward Island. The figures for each year from 2015 to 2023 are shown as a chart on your screen. Years without any selection for this category are shown as a blank.  | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |      -      |      -       |       -     |       -     |     -       |     -       |       5    |       -     |      -  If you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant

Decorators take a unique approach to plant shopping: they know what they want, they get it, they plant it. We discuss how you can use this approach to make plant shopping easier and more fun. Featured shrub: Anna's Magic Ball arborvitae.

What is the difference between an event planner, an event designer, and an event decorator? In this episode, May Silvers explores the distinction between these roles to clear up common misconceptions and guide newcomers in the event industry towards finding their niche.   May explains that while event planners may have the skills to perform the roles of both designer and decorator, designers and decorators typically do not take on planning. Planners are the strategists who manage everything behind the scenes, overseeing budgets, schedules, and vendor relations to ensure every aspect meets the client's vision and objectives.   In contrast, event designers are the creatives focused solely on the event's aesthetics, crafting the look and feel through their choice of colors, textures, and design concepts. They transform spaces to create the desired ambiance but generally don't manage logistical or operational aspects.   Decorators are the hands-on team members who bring a designer's vision to life. They handle the physical setup, arranging decorations and ensuring every detail matches the theme.   May emphasizes the importance of understanding these differences to better identify and define one's career path within the event industry. She encourages her listeners to try and experiment with different roles to truly discover what they love doing before specializing.   Quotes • “The event planner can be an event designer and an event decorator, but an event decorator and an event designer cannot be an event planner because the skill set is very different. (03:30 | May Silvers)  • “So the client tells me what they're looking for, and then I start thinking how I want the event to look like in terms of the decor elements. I start designing based on the color, the theme, the texture, the type of furniture I want to use, the floral centerpiece—the type of flowers, the vase, and the placement—where I should be putting it in the room. Then, when I'm designing it, I already have an idea which of my vendors can fulfill this order, this event.” (08:33 | May Silvers)  • “I don't want to say that the hierarchy is the event planner and then the designer and then the decorator. No, we all have our own space. But if you look at it on paper, that's how it looks. The event planner will do everything in terms of strategy, in terms of planning. And they can even design if they want to.” (17:54 | May Silvers) • “If you're joining the events field and you're thinking, ‘I don't know what I want to do.' Ask yourself. You won't know until you do it, until you try it.” (19:01 | May Silvers) • “If you don't know what type of events you want to do, expose yourself to all of it. Then narrow down. Take out those that you don't like to do until your field becomes narrower or your niche becomes clearer.” (21:22 | May Silvers)    Links If you like my podcast, you will LOVE what I share on my instagram. I share my "war stories", the ups and downs when building my events business and TONS of business and mindset strategies. Follow me on IG by clicking this link: https://www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers   Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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Are you a business owner who has felt disheartened by a bad review? In this episode, May Silvers shares valuable insights on handling negative feedback. As her businesses have grown, May has seen her share of both praise and criticism. She brings these experiences together with practical advice for navigating such challenges.   Receiving mixed reviews is inevitable as a business expands. May emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity, ethics, and delivering on promises as a business owner. She advises against immediately reacting to negative feedback, suggesting a 24 to 48-hour cooling-off period to avoid emotional responses. She recommends printing out the review, identifying facts, falsehoods, and gray areas, and considering the reviewer's perspective. Empathy is key—understanding why the reviewer might see things differently can transform a defensive situation into a constructive dialogue.   May outlines an effective response strategy: thanking the reviewer for their feedback, acknowledging their feelings, and asking clarifying questions without being defensive. She suggests reaching out via email or text message rather than responding directly on the review platform, aiming to have a one-on-one conversation to resolve the issue. This approach helps maintain professionalism and control over the narrative.   Patience is important. May suggests taking time to fully assess the situation and speak with the client before offering compensation or resolutions. She views these moments as opportunities for growth and, if needed, recommends a gesture of goodwill like a credit or gift basket to end the interaction on a positive note.   May urges her listeners to handle negative reviews with grace and professionalism, turning disgruntled clients into ones who respect and value your reasonable and fair approach.   Quotes • “When you are growing your business and you're asking for feedback, testimonials, reviews, there will be a mix of reviews.” (01:06 | May Silvers) • “When you are growing your business and you get to a certain point that you are becoming big and successful and well-known, you will get people who want to sue you. You will have people who want to get a refund. You will have people who tell you that you are a money grabber and you didn't fulfill what you said that you will fulfill. All kinds of things just to rattle you and also to get something from you.” (01:33 | May Silvers) • “As a business owner, make sure that you show up with integrity, show up with your good moral values, have business ethics, and deliver what you promise.” (02:05  | May Silvers)  • “Don't respond immediately because you're responding out of emotions. You need to have a clear head to understand what exactly is going on, what's the objective of this person when he or she wrote the review, and how to handle it the best way. Step away from it and calm down. Give yourself 24 to 48 hours. Then come back and read the review.” (04:55  | May Silvers)  • “Thank them for letting you work with them, thank them for writing the review, and then be empathetic and acknowledge their feelings.” (12:35  | May Silvers)   Links Event Planners, Designers and Decorators!  Want to know which platform you should be focusing on to grow your followers, AND how to grow it? Join me on our FREE “GROW YOUR FOLLOWERS” Challenge on May 1st 2024 8pm EST where I will be sharing the strategies to grow your followers on EVERY platform! When you have FOLLOWERS, you have LEADS. When you have LEADS, you have SALES Click the link below to register! See you LIVE inside ZOOM on May 1st 8pm at 8pm EST! Sign Up For The 1 NIGHT ONLY Grow Your Followers Challenge May 1st 2024   Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone   Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.

Design biz in a tizz? Take my quiz and get your action plan over adamscougall.com/quizIt's time for a question. Are you confident enough to speak passionately about what you do? Why not consider doing an event where you speak to your ideal audience? I got two client jobs out of one event and so can you!In today's episode I want to discuss how you can step up and speak about what you do, and how to follow through with that audience after the event.Hey guys it's Adam Scougall of the So You Want To Be An Interior Designer podcast, and welcome to EPISODE 24. This is the final episode of Season 2!I help solopreneur, mid career Freelance Interior Designers and Decorators find their true voice and create a sensational brand that leads to a fulfilling career working with clients attracted to your unique story, gift and vision.Please leave me a comment! Like and subscribe to be kept up to date with my new episodes.adamscougall.com/quiz#freelanceinteriordesigners

This week, our guest is Ruth, a professional decorator who rocks a pair of pink overalls and loves inspecting the paintwork in nightclub toilets! In this episode, we discover why there is more to the job than 'slapping a bit of paint on the walls' (Joe's words), why there are so many different shades of white, and how to actually wallpaper a wall. There is also a lot of talk about elephant breath, among other weirdly named colours. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam spent Monday evening at a big party for a small group of twenty-one year olds. To say the least, times have changed. Here's what he saw. ----- A moment after midnight on March 4th, 1990, I stood on a barstool and declared loudly to the packed bar that I had just turned twenty one years old. I was in Boulder, Colorado. A moment later the bouncer had me by the shirt and said, “That means you used a fake ID to get in”, which was true. I was nearly carried, my feet barely touching the ground, to the door and tossed into the street. Oddly enough, the same story happened to my wife, long before we met. It was a stroke after midnight on July 13th, 1991, and she was on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her declaration was not made atop a bar stool. She was greeted by cheers from her friends and was bought a round of drinks. In both instances, our parents were not there. And, in both instances no evidence exists that any of it ever happened. Monday night in Oxford, Mississippi, I was with my favorite oldest daughter in a bar called The Summit. All her crowd was there plus more. She and her friends who had turned twenty-one over the Christmas break banded together to celebrate. My wife and I were invited. We were, in fact, encouraged to come. Decorators created an Instagram-able background including a balloon-arch and streamers. There was a platter of cupcakes in the shape of 21. Picture books were created for each of the birthday girls. The girls wore bawdy signs around their necks for the night. After a couple hours, my wife and I sensed the tide turning, the energy increasing, and a bar full twenty-one-year-olds were about to begin doing what bars full of twenty-one-year old's do. My wife and I paid our part of the tab, hugged our daughter, posed for countless photos with her, and got the hell out of there. This is a low estimate, but approximately 55 million billion photos were taken in the two hours of the party. This is not the way I would have wanted it, I kept thinking to myself. But the truth is, I didn't have a pocket full of magic back in 1990. While it was her celebration, the cell phone and its camera, this magical device, drove the show. I read somewhere that today mankind takes more photos in one day than we did from the invention of the camara roughly two hundred years ago to today. The picture books she was given were made quickly compared to what it would have taken back in 1990 – imagine developing 35mm film, duplicates, photo booths. The sign she wore was full of images, printed as a whole, and laminated. It certainly took some effort, but simple compared to what it would have taken back in the day. As much as I wanted to flinch, she and her whole party were a reflection of what technology has created. A natural consequence. Said another way, while I'd like to think differently, had the technology been available, I would have probably wanted the same. But I am indeed happy my parents weren't there. And I am indeed very happy no evidence remains. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey. We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you. If you are just starting out, check out these episodes, Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HERE When to splurge and when to save HERE DTT defines Beidermeier Find out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES Kelly crush is the online shop Annabel Bleu - visit it HERE. Anita's crush is the book Veranda Simply Chic HERE Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Kelly's IG HERE Kelly's YouTube HERE Kelly's blog HERE Anita's IG HERE Anita's blog HERE Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! XOXO, Kelly and Anita DI - 16:38/37:31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey.We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you.If you are just starting out, check out these episodes,Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HEREWhen to splurge and when to save HEREDTT defines BeidermeierFind out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE.We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you.CRUSHESKelly crush is the online shop Annabel Bleu - visit it HERE.Anita's crush is the book Veranda Simply Chic HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HEREHang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!Kelly's IG HEREKelly's YouTube HEREKelly's blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!XOXO,Kelly and AnitaDI - 16:38/37:31 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling Nostalgic this Sunday? We are. That's why we decided to share this chat from the past with Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Martyn fills us in on what he has been up to since we last saw him on our TV Screens on Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators. His first big break in design came from sitting next to Original Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs at a wedding. By the end of the wedding she had hired him to decorate her house and, from there, his design business started to take off. Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design was born. Martyn chats with us about his “Design Style” and his Design “Dos” and Dont's”. We also chat about how Martyn was cast on Bravo's classic “Million Dollar Decorators” and his relationships with his co-stars Mary McDonald, Kathryn Ireland, and Jeffrey Alan Marks. Martyn also chats about some of his Celebrity Clients, and their design styles, such as Cher, Kylie Jenner (whose Architectural Digest Cover was the highest ranked Design Story of all time, 1.6 Billion and Counting), Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, The Osbournes Sharon, Ozzy and Kelly, Gwen Stefani, RuPaul and Cindy Crawford.  @martynbullard @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Upgrade Your Job Post)  RELIEFBAND - reliefband.com (20% Off Plus Free Shipping. Use Code VELVET. The #1 FDA-Approved Anti-Nausea Wristband) THE KARDASHIANS - (Catch New Episodes of The Kardashians on Thursdays, Streaming Only on Hulu) EARNIN - Download The EarnIn App Today (In Google Play or Apple App Store and Type in “Velvet Rope” When You Sign Up To Get Access To The Cash You Have Earned Today!) STARBUCKS - (Introducing the New Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso! Order Ahead on The Starbucks App)  ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Jimmy Tompkins, a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in the Holiday Lighting industry. While originally a landscape contractor, he ventured into holiday lighting back in 2006 to combat winter employee turnover. Over the years, his enthusiasm for this industry has only intensified, driven by his unwavering passion for spreading joy through festive lights. Today, as the proud owner of Lights for Decorators, Jimmy thrives on empowering both budding and experienced contractors to achieve their aspirations and elevate their craft to new heights.

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/brothers-of-the-brush-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ *Nowtheeeen. its been a very long while! were back and hopefully back on schedule. Its been a long extended summer break ( for what summer weather we have had). Enjoying spending time with family and down time from work. In this episode I sat down with Adi of spraytechnic, based down in Leicester. So grab your headphones, get a brew, maybe even put your feet up and join us as we discuss Budgie Smugglers Having the "Balls" to go self employed Missing elements of college syllabus's Many hats of tradespeople "Always read the t&c's " Working for wankers How Parenting Changes You Upping your communication skills That ever elusive Work-life balance Quoting software You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Adi) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

Are you using Chat GPT, Midjourney, DALL-E or Other AI Tools?  After this week's episode, you will be!  Join Dave from STAHLS for a conversation with Todd Downing, owner at Fat Dad Custom Designs to chat about how apparel decorators and entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools to help streamline processes and save time with a variety of tasks from artwork creation to content and marketing.

Join us for an exciting Heat Press for Profit Live session with Cassie Green from Apparelist and hosted by Kelly Walters!  They will  dive deep into the world of brand identity and content creation strategies for the apparel decoration industry. And will discuss various topics and provide valuable insights to help you create a strong and lasting brand identity. Here's what they'll cover:  Strategies for Creating Strong and Memorable Brand Identity  The Role of Technology in the Apparel Decoration Industry  Tools and Resources to Support Content Creation  Leveraging Partnerships for Content Creation  The Importance of Tracking Metrics 

In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about whether decorators are finally here, what the uses cases are for decorators, how to define a decorator, and what auto accessor is. Show Notes 00:25 Welcome 01:00 Are decorators finally here? TC39 proposal How this compares to other versions of decorators 06:47 What are use cases for decorators? 10:55 How do you define a decorator? 14:20 Auto Accessor on classes @loggged class C {} on fields class C { @logged x = 1; } Auto Accessor class C { accessor x = 1; } sugar for below class C { #x = 1; // # means private get x() { return this.#x; } set x(val) { this.#x = val; } } Can be decorated and decorator can return new get and set and init functions function logged(value, { kind, name }) { if (kind === "accessor") { let { get, set } = value; return { get() { console.log(`getting ${name}`); return get.call(this); }, set(val) { console.log(`setting ${name} to ${val}`); return set.call(this, val); }, init(initialValue) { console.log(`initializing ${name} with value ${initialValue}`); return initialValue; } }; } // ... } Tweet us your tasty treats Scott's Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes' Instagram Wes' Twitter Wes' Facebook Scott's Twitter Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets Wes Bos on Bluesky Scott on Bluesky Syntax on Bluesky

Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe are great friends, fellow television personalities, and decorators! They share many things in common including their love for travel, food and of course, design & decor! In the first episode of their podcast, they welcome listeners to get to know them and share the circumstances that lead to their new bi-weekly podcast. In this inaugural episode, you will here how about Debbie's first client, how television changed their lives and finding joy in the hard times. Follow along on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thetrustmepod/ Leave us a voice message on our website: https://www.thetrustmepod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become a PCA Member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Watch More Episodes on PCA Overdrive https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/brothers-of-the-brush-1 Nowtheeeen were back! After an extended break (that got longer and longer due to me enjoying family time and being super busy at work). As we all know it's about that work-life balance right? In this First one back I chat with Andy Scott, based up in that there Scotland. Never thought that day would come as Andy is a Member of the Admin on the original Decorators Forum Facebook group. back in the day, there were childish spats between the two Facebook groups. But we all grow up right? sometimes :-). Anyhow you know the score by now! Kick back, grab your headphones get yourself a brew because its a long one and join us in this honest and frank chat where we delve into various topics such as  Working through recession  Pay taxes Work schedules & systems  Spraying dilemmas You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Mark) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Show: @pythonbytes@fosstodon.org Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Tuesdays at 11am PT. Older video versions available there too. Michael #1: Python Parquet and Arrow: Using PyArrow With Pandas Parquet is an efficient, compressed, column-oriented storage format for arrays and tables of data. Less wrangle-able than Pandas, but way faster and lower memory Questions answered Can we use Pandas DataFrames and Arrow tables together, and if so, how is this done? (It turns out the answer is yes, and it's quite simple, as we'll see). In what ways are Arrow tables “better” than Pandas DataFrames? In other words, for which tasks are Arrow tables better suited? Conversely, what tasks are possible or easy in Pandas that are difficult or impossible in Arrow? As an on-disk format, how does Parquet compare to popular alternatives such as feather, orc, CSV, etc.? Brian #2: FastAPI-Filter Arthur Rio Add query string filters to your api endpoints and show them in the swagger UI. The supported backends are SQLAlchemy and MongoEngine. FastAPI-Filter documentation The philosophy of fastapi_filter is to be very declarative. You define the fields you want to be able to filter on as well as the type of operator, then tie your filter to a specific model. default filters: neq, gt, gte, in, isnull, lt, lte, not/ne, not_in, nin, like/ilike The swagger support is actually quite cool. Michael #3: 12 Python Decorators to Take Your Code to the Next Level Decorators are awesome This is mostly home-grown decorators, but some standard ones too Notable ones: @warps @lru_cache @repeat @timeit @retry ← no please use tenacity @countcall @rate_limited @dataclass @register @property @singledispatch Brian #4: PyHamcrest Contributed by Txels PyHamcrest is a framework for writing matcher objects, allowing you to declaratively define “match” rules. PyHamcrest tutorial Having a tool that allows you to pick out precisely the aspect under test and describe the values it should have, to a controlled level of precision, helps greatly in writing tests that are “just right.” From Brian: I've been reluctant to try matcher style assertion helper libraries, as, with pytest, assert works just fine. However, I can see cases where PyHamcrest assertions could help test readability, and that's always a win. Examples: equality: assert_that(theBiscuit, equal_to(myBiscuit)) exceptions: assert_that(calling(parse, bad_data), raises(ValueError)) async: assert_that(``**await** resolved(future), future_raising(ValueError)) boolean: assert_that(theBiscuit.isCooked()) There's predefined matchers for objects, numbers, text, logical checks, dequences, dictionaries Extras Brian: pytest tips and tricks - recent post, and discussion on upcoming Talk Python episode sharing pytest fixtures - placeholder page where I'll share slides and code after my talk. Michael: Python runtime updates Django 4.2 beta 1 released Joke: A group of developers is called …

Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@fosstodon.org Brian: @brianokken@fosstodon.org Michael #1: Jupyter Server 2.0 is released! Jupyter Server provides the core web server that powers JupyterLab and Jupyter Notebook. New Identity API: As Jupyter continues to innovate its real-time collaboration experience, identity is an important component. New Authorization API: Enabling collaboration on a notebook shouldn't mean “allow everyone with access to my Jupyter Server to edit my notebooks”. What if I want to share my notebook with e.g. a subset of my teammates? New Event System API: jupyter_events—a package that provides a JSON-schema-based event-driven system to Jupyter Server and server extensions. Terminals Service is now a Server Extension: Jupyter Server now ships the “Terminals Service” as an extension (installed and enabled by default) rather than a core Jupyter Service. pytest-jupyter: A pytest plugin for Jupyter Brian #2: Converting to pyproject.toml Last week, episode 314, we talked about “Tools for rewriting Python code” and I mentioned a desire to convert setup.py/setup.cfg to pyproject.toml Several of you, including Christian Clauss and Brian Skinn, let me know about a few tools to help in that area. Thank you. ini2toml - Automatically translates .ini/.cfg files into TOML “… can also be used to convert any compatible .ini/.cfg file to TOML.” “ini2toml comes in two flavours: “lite” and “full”. The “lite” flavour will create a TOML document that does not contain any of the comments from the original .ini/.cfg file. On the other hand, the “full” flavour will make an extra effort to translate these comments into a TOML-equivalent (please notice sometimes this translation is not perfect, so it is always good to check the TOML document afterwards).” pyproject-fmt - Apply a consistent format to pyproject.toml files Having a consistent ordering and such is actually quite nice. I agreed with most changes when I tried it, except one change. The faulty change: it modified the name of my project. Not cool. pytest plugins are traditionally named pytest-something. the tool replaced the - with _. Wrong. So, be careful with adding this to your tool chain if you have intentional dashes in the name. Otherwise, and still, cool project. validate-pyproject - Automated checks on pyproject.toml powered by JSON Schema definitions It's a bit terse with errors, but still useful. $ validate-pyproject pyproject.toml Invalid file: pyproject.toml [ERROR] `project.authors[{data__authors_x}]` must be object $ validate-pyproject pyproject.toml Invalid file: pyproject.toml [ERROR] Invalid value (at line 3, column 12) I'd probably add tox Don't forget to build and test your project after making changes to pyproject.toml You'll catch things like missing dependencies that the other tools will miss. Michael #3: aws-lambda-powertools-python Via Mark Pender A suite of utilities for AWS Lambda Functions that makes distributed tracing, structured logging, custom metrics, idempotency, and many leading practices easier Looks kinda cool if you prefer to work almost entirely in python and avoid using any 3rd party tools like Terraform etc to manage the support functions of deploying, monitoring, debugging lambda functions - Tracing: Decorators and utilities to trace Lambda function handlers, and both synchronous and asynchronous functions Logging - Structured logging made easier, and decorator to enrich structured logging with key Lambda context details Metrics - Custom Metrics created asynchronously via CloudWatch Embedded Metric Format (EMF) Event handler: AppSync - AWS AppSync event handler for Lambda Direct Resolver and Amplify GraphQL Transformer function Event handler: API Gateway and ALB - Amazon API Gateway REST/HTTP API and ALB event handler for Lambda functions invoked using Proxy integration Bring your own middleware - Decorator factory to create your own middleware to run logic before, and after each Lambda invocation Parameters utility - Retrieve and cache parameter values from Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, or DynamoDB Batch processing - Handle partial failures for AWS SQS batch processing Typing - Static typing classes to speedup development in your IDE Validation - JSON Schema validator for inbound events and responses Event source data classes - Data classes describing the schema of common Lambda event triggers Parser - Data parsing and deep validation using Pydantic Idempotency - Convert your Lambda functions into idempotent operations which are safe to retry Feature Flags - A simple rule engine to evaluate when one or multiple features should be enabled depending on the input Streaming - Streams datasets larger than the available memory as streaming data. Brian #4: How to create a self updating GitHub Readme Bob Belderbos Bob's GitHub profile is nice Includes latest Pybites articles, latest Python tips, and even latest Fosstodon toots And he includes a link to an article on how he did this. A Python script that pulls together all of the content, build-readme.py and fills in a TEMPLATE.md markdown file. It gets called through a GitHub action workflow, update.yml and automatically commits changes, currently daily at 8:45 This happens every day, and it looks like there are only commits if Note: We covered Simon Willison's notes on self updating README on episode 192 in 2020 Extras Brian: GitHub can check your repos for leaked secrets. Julia Evans has released a new zine, The Pocket Guide to Debugging Python Easter Eggs Includes this fun one from 2009 from Barry Warsaw and Brett Cannon >>> from __future__ import barry_as_FLUFL >>> 1 2 True >>> 1 != 2 File "[HTML_REMOVED]", line 1 1 != 2 ^ SyntaxError: invalid syntax Crontab Guru Michael: Canary Email AI 3.11 delivers First chance to try “iPad as the sole travel device.” Here's a report. Follow up from 306 and 309 discussions. Maps be free New laptop design Joke: What are clouds made of?