My number one inspiration was my mother's shop, Hollyhock, which she had for 30 years in Los Angeles. I really enjoyed the rhythm and the pace of the day and interactions with the customers.
To start slow, which came from my mother. To pick an item, commit to it, and build from there. Instead of having two-dozen artists, pick three and support them in a deeper way.
You have to show people how to use things in a visually exciting way. It needs a bit of drama. Amp it up 20% more than you would do in your actual home.
The consumer will likely buy the beige sofa, but why not show it in tomato red? The drama makes it enticing to shop.
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