"Am I really an Entrepreneur?" with Sami Riccioli

Sami Riccioli is a renowned interior designer and holiday decor specialist whose work has graced the pages of prestigious publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, US Weekly, Newsweek, and House Beautiful. With a background in architecture and interior design, Sami initially pursued a career in real estate before transitioning to her true passion: creating stunning interiors.

After designing her own family home, Sami launched an Etsy shop specializing in chic baby shoes that mimicked luxury styles. However, her love for design led her to focus on interior decorating full-time. Sami's talent blossomed as she began crafting exquisite Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Over the years, she has collaborated with notable clients like FAO Schwarz, Vera Wang, Kris Jenner, and even designed displays for Mariah Carey’s Christmas shows and Michael Bublé concerts.

In addition to her design work, Sami co-founded a line of holiday stockings and tree skirts with Christina from Island to East Side. Their collaboration, launching soon, promises to bring festive flair to homes everywhere.

Sami is also passionate about giving back, having raised funds for four consecutive years to donate Christmas trees to children’s hospitals in the Philadelphia area, ensuring that young patients can enjoy the holiday spirit.

Explore Sami’s creative journey and festive projects, and don’t forget to follow her on social media for more holiday inspiration!

✨ Connect with Sami:

• Instagram : @sami_riccioli
• www.samiriccioli.com
• TikTok : @sami_riccioli

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