Meet the Blogger: Kirsten Krason of 6th Street Design School

January 31, 2011

Posted 09/12

Q: Which came first- blog or business?

A: My blog came first. But I always knew a business would follow. I started my blog about 6 months before I graduated from school so I already had clients ready once my business started after graduation. It was seriously great. My blog has been my biggest form of advertising and I’ve never had a shortage of great clients.

Q: What has been the best aspect of blogging for you?

A: The best aspect of blogging is the feeling I get from great comments. It means so so so much to have someone say, “wow, great job!” or “we love your blog!”. It’s hard when you’re starting out a blog to know if anyone is listening or if anyone cares. The fact that I’ve been able to grow my readership and write about things people actually care about is astonishing to me. I love it!

Where do you turn for design inspiration?

Q: Where do you turn for design inspiration?

A: I always turn to blogs for design inspiration. My favorite blogs to read are fellow designers like me. I love reading about their sources or recent projects. There are so many talented people out there!

Where would you like your business to be in 5 years?

In 5 years I’ll probably have two kids total. Maybe 3??? So I’m really not sure how the business will run. Hopefully I figure out how to balance it all! I learn so much with each new client and project so hopefully in 5 years my business will run more efficiently and who knows I might even have an assistant.

Just for fun- what are top must haves for designers?

– a supportive family
– great clients
– a good attitude and personality
– some great fabrics
– a space to work. Somewhere that inspires you.

Thank you so much Kristen for being a guest here, and sharing a little more about you and the work you do! She is a fabulous chica so make sure and say hello!

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Helena - A Diary of Lovely says:

January 31, 2011 at 1:26 pm

love Kirsten, she is a sweetheart and a talented lady!

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Aspiring Kennedy says:

January 31, 2011 at 1:42 pm

I’m a big fan of Kirsten…. I loved getting to hear her story on blogging. It’s always so encouraging for us baby bloggers to remember that sites like hers started out the same way mine did! 🙂

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Melissa Blake says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Great interview! I love what she said about blogging!

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postcards and pretties says:

January 31, 2011 at 3:24 pm

i’m going to check out her blog now! great interview!

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annie markantonatou says:

January 31, 2011 at 5:41 pm

lovely post!

http://anmarkdesign.blogspot.com/

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Nubia says:

January 31, 2011 at 6:05 pm

Nice interview. good advice

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Kirsten Krason says:

January 31, 2011 at 6:19 pm

thanks so much for the feature and all the nice comments 🙂

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Katie says:

January 31, 2011 at 7:32 pm

Thanks for sharing this interview and I am excited to have a new blog to follow 🙂 I hope you are having a great day Anna!

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Sandy a la Mode says:

January 31, 2011 at 7:43 pm

i agree that great fabrics for products or photography are a must!! im going to check out her blog now!!

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Katie @ covestreetblog says:

January 31, 2011 at 8:15 pm

Love Kirsten’s blog and I’m excited to start reading yours as well:)

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Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says:

January 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Absolutely love Kirsten…I love that she actually mentioned how hard it is to be a new blogger…amen to that sister!!! Glad to find another amazing blog! (c:

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christine {bijouandboheme} says:

January 31, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Great interview and I’m happy to have found your lovely blog though Kirsten!!

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Tiffany says:

January 31, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Hi Anna! I am here via Kirsten’s blog. Don’t you love her! I am so glad I found your blog. I am a new blogger and this series will help me find other blogs that might interest me. I found yours, so I am off to a good start!

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Megan @ Lovely Happenings says:

January 31, 2011 at 11:58 pm

Oh, I am so glad I found your blog today! I’m loving it!

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Fran says:

February 1, 2011 at 2:06 am

I find great inspiration in Kirsten’s blog and enjoyed this interview. Glad to find your blog…am now following!

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thais. says:

February 1, 2011 at 5:26 am

what a great interview! love her blog and style 😉

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Renee B. says:

February 1, 2011 at 2:31 pm

I love finding new and inspiring bloggers! Both her and her blog are lovely. You have the best interview questions too, I really enjoyed reading the whole post!
Thanks for the follow too! 🙂 xoxo

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lisaroyhandbags says:

February 1, 2011 at 4:17 pm

great interview! thanks for introducing us!

come by and celebrate my blogiversary and enter my giveaway! 🙂

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Stephanie Sabbe says:

February 1, 2011 at 5:14 pm

love kirsten! so sweet

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Courtney {a thoughtful place} says:

February 1, 2011 at 5:25 pm

I am a huge fan of Kirsten’s and I love your blog. Happy to have found it from 6th street!

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