Designer Fabric : Interior Designer Lina Quintero Introduces The Lina Collection With Her Couture Designer Fabric Line

In several of my past blogs, I have been forthcoming about my deep rooted respect for inspirational famous interior designers including the one-of-kind charming Barbara Barry and the affable Barclay Butera. I have written about the debonair Steve Nobel and my admiration for his knowledge of complex aspects of the business side of the interior design industry. It is with these inspiring individuals who influenced my career in mind that I am proud to announce the official launch of The Lina Collection and my designer fabric line, Lina Fabric.

The Lina Collection luxury designer furnishings line initiates with my signature couture fabric series. I created Lina Fabric with the intent to address a diverse range of residential and commercial luxury interior design clients through a comprehensive selection of styles, colors, materials, patterns, weaves, and uses. Since the dawn of my career, my design vision has always been built on the belief that being a top interior designer means placing the design goals of the client at the forefront. The Lina Collection couture designer fabric line accomplishes my goal by offering universal design diversity.



I extend my special thanks to all the individuals who helped make my dream of launching a designer fabric line turn into a reality. Without your support and guidance, I couldn’t have made this dream come true. I appreciate you.


Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

Interior Designer Style: Lina Quintero Featured In SoScottsdale! Magazine For Her Timeless Fashion Sense

When SoScottsdale! Magazine, a leading fashion and style magazine in Scottsdale, Arizona, notified me that they wanted to publish a feature on my timeless sense of fashion, I literally radiated excitement. I was entirely flattered. As a lover of all things design and fashion related, on a personal level, this is an honor that transcends my early professional accomplishments in the field of interior design and business. When the magazine published and I discovered that they featured me next to Trina Turk, I felt as giddy as a child in a candy store.

In order to view the article on SoScottsdale.com, please visit the following direct link:
SoScottsdale! Magazine - Lina Quintero Fashion Feature

There is no doubt that interior design is and always has been my greatest passion. However, in both my professional and personal experiences, fashion rates a very close second. Both of these industries require a similar creative gene that forces the mind to think outside-of-the-box. In a similar manner, these two industries parallel each other in that they mandate the need to move fast and keep up with the trends. Whether I am sifting through upholstery fabric for a custom upholstered chair or I am in the Nordstrom’s Designer Department shopping for a dress, I am having fun.

Thank you SoScottsdale! Magazine. I appreciate you thinking to include me in your publication. It is an honor to be recognized as a Scottsdale Fashionista.


Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

Sonoran News Highlights Lina Quintero As Carefree, Arizona’s Rising Star of Interior Design

Recently, the Sonoran News ran a featured editorial that encapsulated my career to date and in a flattering fashion, they identifed me as a rising star of interior design.

To view the Carefree Rising Star of Interior Design article, I encourage you to visit the following direct link
http://sonorannews.com/archives/2009/091202/businessnews.html

Humbly, I thank the Sonoran News for taking the time to recognize me in such a manner. I appreciate your honorable mention.


Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

A Day With Barclay – Barclay Butera

Yesterday, I had the privilege to share a day with design icon Barclay Butera. As an interior designer and a creator of luxury designer furnishings, Barclay is widely recognized as a star of the design industry. Recently, in partnership with Kravet, Barclay launched an innovative line of fabric and rug collections. His sophisticated taste is overtly visible in each of his four thematic design groupings: Mountain, Town & Country, City, and Beach. To view Barclay’s new collections, I encourage you to visit the following link
Kravet Barclay Butera Collection

During my time with Barclay, I learned that in order to become an iconic figure in the design industry, your vocation must be the dominate focus of your personal lifestyle. Like Barclay, you must have an inherent passion for design that is inextricably rooted deep within your heart and soul. Barclay is not only a talented designer, he is actively engaged in the trade, attends all the top parties and social events, and he mingles on equal footing with individuals from all walks of life.

Barclay, I congratulate you on your fabulous new Kravet collections and I thank you for taking the time to educate me on your path to success as a recognizable figure in design. Your positive approach to the business and social aspects of design is a model every luxury interior designer should analyze.

Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

Arizona Interior Designer Lina Quintero Recognized By The Arizona Republic & AZCentral.com As One Of Arizona’s Top 35 Entrepreneurs, 35 & Under

Recently, I was recognized by The Arizona Republic & AZCentral.com as one of the top 35 entrepreneurs in Arizona who are 35 years of age or younger. This high mark of distinction was authenticated by a panel of five judges who sifted through a field of over 175 competitors. Initially, the group of competitors was divided into two separate lists of the top 35 males and 35 females. Then, the combined top 70 male and female candidates were pared to the ultimate list of Arizona’s top 35 Entrepreneurs, 35 and Under.

This is an award that I will never forget. To be recognized at 27 as one of Arizona’s up-and-coming business leaders is a remarkable accomplishment. Yet, with this accomplishment comes tremendous expectations for the future. This recognition will spur my motivation to take the next giant leap in my career. I look forward to the opportunity to make an even greater impact in the local business community.

I extend my congratulations to the other 34 entrepreneurs who made the list. It is an honor to be in your company.

To view the Arizona 35 Entrepreneurs, 35 and Under list, please feel free to visit the following direct link
Arizona 35 Entrepreneurs, 35 and Under List

Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

An Evening With A Noble Man

Besides his dapper appearance and sophisticated demeanor, Steve Nobel, founder and principle of NOBELINKS, displays all the relevant characteristics of a noble gentleman. This past Tuesday, I had the pleasure of spending an entire day with Steve that I will never forget.

Steve Nobel is known in the luxury interior design and designer home furnishings industry as the preeminent source of business consulting models. His knowledge of the inter-workings of the interior design trade is without question unparalleled. He exudes an approachably confident understanding of highly technical interior trade issues and when the opportunity presents itself, he visibly beams with pride to impart his valuable information. When Steve speaks, even the talkers stop to listen to his words of wisdom.

Personally, as a young entrepreneur, I appreciate and admire the fact that Steve challenges me as interior designer. He constructively plays the role of devil’s advocate and he causes me to think outside-of-the-box. Without a doubt, Steve’s input has molded me into a more effective businesswoman and enhanced my problem-solving skills on interior design issues.

For taking the time out of your busy schedule, for sharing your valuable thoughts with me, and most of all for believing in me, I thank you Steve. Words can’t express how much I appreciate you and how lucky I feel to have you as a friend and a mentor.

To learn more about Steve Nobel, I recommend that you visit his website at www.nobelinks.com.

Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer

Scottsdale Interior Designer Lina Quintero Honored By AZ Magazine’s 35 Female Entrepreneurs, 35 And Under Award

This month, I was fortunate to be selected as a member of AZ Magazine’s 35 Female Entrepreneurs, 35 and Under. This award identifies Arizona’s leading ladies of business who are 35 and under and exhibit a blend of creativity, savvy business acumen, and measurable advanced successes.

I would like to thank AZ Magazine and the panel of judges who contributed their time and resources to recognize Arizona’s up-and-coming class of successful young female entrepreneurs. Speaking for all the ladies who were selected, we appreciate your efforts.

Additionally, I would like to congratulate the other 34 women who received this highly regarded award. This mark of distinction is an incredible accomplishment and it should serve as a solid foundation for encouraging our continued hyper-growth models. Ladies, we are the future of our respective industries and I am honored to be recognized side-by-side with you. To date, I have had the pleasure to meet several of you in person. I look forward to meeting the rest of our class in the near future.

Once again, congratulations to all the winners.

Respectfully,

Lina Quintero
Interior Designer