Like red shoes with pressed blue jeans, one must possess verve in a market setting. I love to feel the exhilaration of “standing in front of a wall selling art.” I was hooked. As Mario Andretti is famous for saying, “If everything seems under control, you are just not going fast enough.” I could not wait for the next market and new, shiny objects to sell. Most of us are entrepreneurs. Manufacturers and Reps alike run their own business: feast or famine.
Hooker Furnishings has received the 2023 North Carolina Governor’s Export Award for its leadership in developing business globally. Recognized alongside seven North Carolina companies for their sales success in international markets, Hooker Furnishings was honored with the award for the large business category.
“A partnership with Science in Design further enhances The Interior Design Society’s dedication to serving our interior designer members,” said Jenny Cano, IDS Executive Director. “We are passionate about bringing the latest education and resources forward and the Science in Design Certification offers the opportunity to expand their knowledge with science-based information.”






