EVERY year I say the same thing - I'm going to lose 10 pounds and get my house in order. Well, this year I am off to a great start thanks to Nyla Simone designer, Valerie Watson.

Valerie's budget-friendly redesign tips
(1) Paint a wall
(2) Repurpose/Reuse existing pieces in your home
(3) Shop discount and novelty stores to find unique pieces

Valerie Watson - valerie@nylasimonehome.com

The Workshop at Macy’s Overview:

Macy’s is in the business of fashion and is committed to aggressively pursuing business opportunities with innovative multicultural – and women-owned retail vendors. This commitment not only serves as a way to cultivate new talent, but as a way to contribute to the fostering of business development in the ever-expanding communities we serve. The workshop is a comprehensive retail vendor development program designed to give select high potential multicultural and/or women business owners the tools to better succeed and sustain growth in the retail industry.

Macy’s is an innovative retailer committed to aggressively pursuing business opportunities with diverse retail vendors. We're also committed to fostering business development in the growing communities in which we serve.

The Workshop at Macy’s is a comprehensive retail vendor development program designed to educate, prepare, and mentor high potential multicultural and/or women-owned business owners on how to perform and sustain growth in the retail industry.

Our objective with this program is to establish Macy’s as an innovative retailer that cultivates small business while increasing revenue and profitability – and our ultimate goal is to become the benchmark for Retail Supplier Diversity. This once-a-year program is a 4.5-day training course for up to 20 participants, selected fromapplications submitted through this site.

The Workshop at Macy’s will provide you with:

• An exclusive program located at Macy’s Herald Square Corporate Offices in Manhattan, New York, designed by Macy’s senior level merchants and learning and development experts
• A unique learning opportunity with courses taught by retail experts and accredited faculty
• Exposure to successful multicultural and women business owners
• Interaction with experienced merchants, industry leaders and private brand specialists
• An opportunity to network, collaborate and engage with fellow aspiring vendors

The Workshop at Macy’s offers a comprehensive program that includes classes in:

• Strategic planning
• Branding
• Merchandising and assortment planning
• Sales and marketing
• Access to capital

ClassesClasses begin Spring 2011. Deadline for entryis February 11, 2011.

Associated Fees and ExpensesAll courses and materials are free to accepted applicants. Meals will be provided during all onsite sessions. Please note participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging (if applicable).