Interior designer, interior design, interior decorators, kitchen designer, floor plan designer, floor plans, color selection, accessories,

Who is the “real” Kelly Porter-Smith? 
　
I have an obsession for fabulous sheets, dishes and shoes.

I know it’s easier to smile than frown.

I can’t function until I have coffee (ask my husband and son).
 
I feel very fortunate to have a close family (surprisingly, I enjoy their company).

I recognize my best therapy is a glass of wine with my girl friends.

I find it amusing that most people view my occupation as glamorous (if they only knew about installation day). 

I love the way my creative little soul, Harrison, embraces life (usually in costume).

I live for “Sunday Mornings with Charles Osgood” and a cup of coffee. 

I am envious of the continuous will power of my smoothie
drinking, super healthy, marathon running husband.

I realized the best self help book can be found in the fiction section with a bright pink cover.

I am thankful that I choose a profession where ADD goes undetected.
 
I think of my mom, (Sue Sue) everyday!
 
I can’t imagine my life without my pets, all their hair and my Rumba. 

I love my job!


Area Designers Help Furnish the CIC Children’s Neighborhood!
Thanks to great community support, the CIC Children’s Neighborhood is taking shape! Area interior designers have pitched in to help furnish the two homes that are nearing completion. The emergency shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned children and the first foster home will open soon and the entire community will be invited to the Neighborhood site for a House Warming and Ribbon Cutting on Sunday, December 9, 2007, 2:00 pm.

Ken Hair, Executive Director, Children in Crisis, commented, “I am truly amazed and very thankful for the great support from our community. The wonderful commitment from area interior designers and businesses has played a vital role in our progress. Just a few of the business that have helped us with the design, décor and furnishings of the first two homes are; Porter-Smith Designs, Inc., Infinity Flooring, Destin Lighting, Sugar Beach Interiors, Interior Detailers Inc., Shaw Industries, Dal-Tile, United Lighting and Supply Co., Cabinet Source, G & L Marble, Florida Bath & Surfaces, Gulf South Distributors, Americasmart, Palm Paper & Supply, W Design and Planning Group, Arts TV and Appliance, Independent Flooring, Lafayette Interior Fashions, Corporate Design Systems, Leigh Wright Interior Design, Inc. and many more. What a true community effort!”

Sharilyn Darnell, Past President of the CIC Board of Directors, came up with the idea of involving the design experts of our community and called on Kelly Porter-Smith of Porter-Smith Designs. Kelly formed the committee of designers who are also dedicated to helping with CIC’s vision of providing homes and establishing hope to the children in crisis of our community.

Mack Gay, President of the CIC Board of Directors pointed out, “The Children’s Neighborhood and all we’re doing for the children of our community wouldn’t have been possible without the complete support of our area businesses! From the very start, we’ve had help with the site preparation, infrastructure and construction. We are truly blessed by their efforts!”

Interior designers doing design work for local charities
Pictured in Photo: Brittney Welsh, Sugar Beach Interiors Inc., Robin Lowrey, Sugar Beach Interiors, Inc., Kathy Fyock, Destin Lighting, Glenda King, Interior Detailers Inc., Leisa Johnson, Infinity Flooring, Ashley Vogt, Corporate Design Systems, Mike King, Interior Detailers, Inc., Kelly Porter-Smith, Porter-Smith Designs, Inc. Leigh Wright, Leigh Wright Interior Design, Inc.
Cottages for Kids 2009
CVHN Cottages for Kids is a unique fundraising event that benefits Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc., a faith based, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured children by facilitating free immediate access to medical, dental and mental health care.

With tremendous imagination and craftsmanship, builder’s and architects come together to create, construct and decorate whimsical cottages that look like they have popped out from the pages of a fairytale to modern creations brimming with creativity.

The Crooked Cottage, pictured below, was a collaborated effort by Thurber Architects who created the original design concept and structural plans, Regal Stephens who supplied materials, labor, time and knowledge to construct it and Porter-Smith Designs who completed the interior design and finishes, as well as the many friends, family and associates who donated time, expertise and materials for this fun and exciting project.