Introducing Leslie Sinclair the founder of Segreto Finishes
Leslie lives by the philosophy that upon entering a room, your eyes should
not draw a distinction to one element or finish but should see the surroundings
as a whole. By developing a palette that complements a home’s architecture and
design, surroundings are given a new perspective.
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| Gilded Sideboard |
Leslie,
Tell us about how and when it all began… Segreto Finishes.
I use to
run a computer company and after my third was born I really wanted to leave
corporate America. I have always loved to paint and have a passion for home
interiors. I just started playing around in my hallway and it grew from there.
My family jokes that I have so many layers in that hall of paint that it has
shrunk by 3 feet.
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| Plaster Finish Foyer |
As your business
evolved I noticed you went into other areas, for example Art, Decorative Painted
Furniture, was that a natural evolution?
I think I must get bored easily because I love delving into different areas. It
has been so much fun for me to learn teach and implement so many different
things.
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| Wall Painting |
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| Gorgeous Cabinet Finish with Contrasting Back of Shelves |
I have a
25 full time employees. I tend to hire good people who are quick learners with
a great work ethic and a good attitude. I teach and train them from there. I
do have a few key people who have come to me more knowledgeable in certain areas
that I was. It has been so fun learning from them as well.
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| Golden Gilt Leaf Finish |
Segreto
has grown exponentially, to what do you attribute that?
I think great customer service is key, being on time and on schedule, and truly
appreciating the opportunity to make someone’s home more
special.
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| Decorative Ceiling Motif with with a fabulous Lantern |
Your book
is one of the most popular among designers, the Images are exquisite! When did
writing the book become a reality?
Thank you!! It took me about 3 years to photograph and about a year to do the
writing and graphic design.
Are there others in the field that you admire or have been mentors?
I admire much especially the old plasters and cabinet finishes done centuries
before. Love to learn how these techniques have been handed down. There are so
many people in the industry with so much talent.
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| Powder Room Wall Art |
Leslie
thank you so much for this enlightening Interview and Feature of Segreto
Finishes!
Thank you so much for interviewing me. The book
can be purchased on amazon or my website Segreto Finishes.
Segreto Finishes has been featured in many of our favorite Shelter Magazines! Just look at this cover!
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xoxo
Karena
