any advice? (Denver: rent, home, contractor)

[nyrkrneedsachange]

hi, i'm a 32 yr old female interior decorator from new york who is looking to move to denver within 2-3 months. I'm looking for advice on a few things. First, I've been looking for a 2bdrm apt. close to downtown, does anyone know about Lowry North? Also, what kind of job opportunities are in the denver area for a decorator? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I have to make this move quickly....thank you in advance!!!!

[jaki.my.ny]

Not much advice here, I just wanted to say, don't be surprised by how friendly the people are over here bc I was shocked coming from the city. And you should be fine finding a place downtown or nearby because the rent over here is ridiculously cheap compared to the rates in New York city.

[co_native_sweetie]

Lorwy is an area that used to be not so nice, but Denver has been going through a sort of "remodeling" within the last decade, and the area has been revamped along with Stapleton. It's a nice place to live now, but not surrounded by the greatest areas. I'm sure that will get better as these areas become more developed. Personally, I prefer south of Denver, which is nicer and newer all around.

I honestly don't know much about getting a job/starting a career here in Denver as a decorator. It seems like such a trendy career right now so it may be competetive. However, Denver is a very cosmopolitan and trendy place and I think a lot of people use these services in certain areas, such as Cherry Creek.

[jimscang]

Input on career. I work for a contractor who is affiliated with two interior designors in the Denver area. I also have worked in that field. It is tough to get started here.
No Offense To Anyone Denverites on a whole seem to want expertise for free as compared to the NY area. (Im from N. Jersey originally) Getting a position in an established business is critical. You need to make the right contacts and it will take time. I spent two and a half years working in a related field just to get to know the right people. Now it is paying off for me. The people I see using design services are living in the upper third of home prices. Also get involved in clubs/activities that are made up of people who make $100,000 a year or more.
Good Luck