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'''Melissa Galt''' is a an interior designer, educator and author living and working in Atlanta. She is the great grandaughter of Frank Lloyd Wright<ref>[http://www.bizstarz.com/search/linea.html Great granddaughter] of Frank Lloyd Wright</ref> and daughter of American actress Anne Baxter. <ref>[http://www.meredy.com/annebaxter Daughter] of Anne Baxter</ref>
[[Image:Melissa Galt.jpg|right|thumb|Melissa Galt]]
She attained a BS from Cornell University in  Hotel Administration <ref>[http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/chsmag/previssue/documents/getmagazinefall03.pdf Cornell University]</ref>. She then went on to [[Southern Institute]] in [[Birmingham, Alabama]] where she graduated with honors in Interior design.<ref>[http://www.kbdrexpo.com/kbdre/kbne/instructor_details.po;jsessionid=08v4cL2r5AMd4m4jZA0L6Jf5(CgqOkxPM)?id=990 Southern Institute] with Honors, [[Birmingham, Alabama]]</ref> During and after this time at Southern Institute,  Galt taught evening classes in Special Studies for UAB in ''"How to Collect Art."'' After her move to Atlanta, Georgia, Galt taught design classes at Emory University on such topics as ''"Great Design Sources for Decorating,"'' ''"Change Your Interiors, Change Your Life"'' and ''"Haute Couture for the Home: Living with Style"'' before taking on the job of a lifestyle coach. Galt was trained and certified as a life coach by Marcia Wieder. <ref>[http://pressreleasesonline.biz/pr/Announcing_Melissa_Galt_Inc_Designing_Homes_and_Lives.php Life coach, Marcia Weider]</ref> Galt speaks nationally on topics such as ''"Designing a Signature Life,"'' ''"Don't Wait for a Mate, Feather Your Nest Now!"'' and ''"Designing a Signature Lifestyle."''  <ref>[http://www.aeispeakers.com/speakerbio.php?SpeakerID=1351 American Entertainment International Speakers Bureau]</ref>
'''Melissa Galt''' (born c. [[1962]] in Southern California) is an interior designer, educator and author living and working in Atlanta. She is a great-granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and daughter of actress Anne Baxter.
Galt has a radio show called [http://www.radiosandysprings.com/artful.php ''"The Art Full Life"''  She is a member of many professional organizations including "NARI," (National Association of Remodelers) <ref>[http://www.nari.org "NARI,"] Des Plaines, Illinois</ref>, "IFDA" (International Furnishings and Design Association) <ref>[http://www.ifda.com "IFDA"] King of Prussia, Pennsylvania</ref>, "ADN," (Atlanta Designers Network) <ref>[http://www.atlantadesignersnetwork.com "ADN"]  Atlanta, Georgia</ref> and is on the board for "IDS," (Interior Design Society) <ref>[http://www.interiordesignsociety.org "IDS"] High Point, North Carolina</ref>.


==  Books  ==
Galt earned her bachelor of science in hotel administration from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and began her career as a purchaser for hotel interiors. She then went on to [[Southern Institute]] in [[Birmingham]] where she graduated with honors in Interior design. During and after this time at Southern Institute, Galt taught evening classes in [[UAB Special Studies]] on "How to Collect Art." After her move to Atlanta, Galt taught design classes at Emory University and worked as a business coach before launching her interior design practice in [[1994]].<!--Galt was trained and certified as a life coach by Marcia Wieder.-->
*''"Celebrate Your Life,"'' Editor, Zuzana Urbanek, Illustrations, Patricia Rasch, Publishing By Design, 158 pgs. ISBN 0979010314 First edition ISBN 9780979010316 Second edition, revised and augmented
*''“Spectacular Homes of Georgia: An Exclusive Showcase of Georgia's Finest Designers,”'' 2005, by Brian Carabet and John Shand, Gibbs Smith, 180 pgs. ISBN 0974574767
*''"Live Every Day Motivated, Successful and Happy,"'' by Doug Smart, 2005, James and Brookfield, 179 pgs., ISBN 0977191222


== Quotes ==
Galt has a radio show called "The Art Full Life."  She is a member of many professional organizations including National Association of Remodelers (NARI), International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), Atlanta Designers Network (ADN) and is on the board of the Interior Design Society.
"Being a non-conformist -- that seems to be a family trait," - Galt <ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/news/chi-cp_wright_re_02-10feb03,1,4161107.story Chicago Tribune], Chicago, Illinois February 1, 2008, </ref>


==Notes==
==Books==
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* Galt, Melissa (2012, revised 2nd edition 2015) ''Celebrate Your Life! 101 Ways to Live Tuned In, Turned On, Engaged and Connected Every Day.'' Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing ISBN 9780979010316
* Galt, Melissa & Doug Smart (2005) ''Live Every Day, Motivated, Successful and Happy''. Roswell, Georgia: James and Brookfield Publishers ISBN 9780977191222
* Galt, Melissa (2006) ''Celebrate Your Life! The Art of Celebrating Every Day.'' Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing ISBN 9780979010309
* Galt, Melissa (2015) ''Move It Forward: 31 Days to a More Prosperous You in Business and Life.'' Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing, electronic format


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://melissagalt.com/design/ Melissa Galt] official website
* [https://melissagalt.com/design/ Melissa Galt] interior design website
*[http://www.radiosandysprings.com/artful.php 1620AM],Sandy Springs, GA
*[http://www.contemporarydesigners.com/d97_melissa_galt.html Contemporary Designers], Miami, Florida
*[http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_styles_other/article/0,,HGTV_3526_1384970,00.html ''The New Simplicity'', HGTV, House and Garden Television]
*[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/chi-wright012t20080201114636,0,2894626.photo Orlando Sentinel (photo)], Orlando, Florida
*[http://www.ariesartist.com/ artist Keith McDowell] *Art gallery photos
*[http://www.atlantamagazine.com/article.aspx?id=18726 Atlanta Magazine]
*[http://www.contemporarydesigners.com/d97_melissa_galt.html Cornell University]
*[http://www.bookpleasures.com/Lore2/idx/0/2716/article/A_Conversation_With_Melissa_Galt_Author_of_Celebrate_Your_Life_The_Art_of_Celebrating_Every_Day.html Norm Goldman’s Reviews, Editor & Publisher of Bookpleasures].
*[http://www.kbdrexpo.com/kbdre/kbne/instructor_details.po;jsessionid=08v4cL2r5AMd4m4jZA0L6Jf5(CgqOkxPM)?id=990 Bath & Kitchen Expo], King of Prussia, PA 2008
*[http://www.clarkecorp.com/news_story3.htm Clarke (Luxury Appliance Showrooms)] by Anita Shaw, June 2006
*[http://www.turknett.com/sectionR/wil2006.asp ''Women In Leadership'', “From Legends to Real Life”] Seminar Series feature, 2008 
*[http://www.tampabayten.com/news/local/afternoon/article.aspx?storyid=72255 Tampa Bays 10] ''Home & Design Magazine''
*[http://www.furninfo.com/absolutenm/CatBrowseNews.asp?search=&zoneid=8&sarchives=&whichpage=29 Furniture World Magazine] Keynote, January 22, 2007
*[http://www.bonusarticles.com/home-garden/article6489.htm Home & Garden Magazine] 2006


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Latest revision as of 18:01, 16 September 2019

Melissa Galt

Melissa Galt (born c. 1962 in Southern California) is an interior designer, educator and author living and working in Atlanta. She is a great-granddaughter of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and daughter of actress Anne Baxter.

Galt earned her bachelor of science in hotel administration from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and began her career as a purchaser for hotel interiors. She then went on to Southern Institute in Birmingham where she graduated with honors in Interior design. During and after this time at Southern Institute, Galt taught evening classes in UAB Special Studies on "How to Collect Art." After her move to Atlanta, Galt taught design classes at Emory University and worked as a business coach before launching her interior design practice in 1994.

Galt has a radio show called "The Art Full Life." She is a member of many professional organizations including National Association of Remodelers (NARI), International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), Atlanta Designers Network (ADN) and is on the board of the Interior Design Society.

Books

  • Galt, Melissa (2012, revised 2nd edition 2015) Celebrate Your Life! 101 Ways to Live Tuned In, Turned On, Engaged and Connected Every Day. Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing ISBN 9780979010316
  • Galt, Melissa & Doug Smart (2005) Live Every Day, Motivated, Successful and Happy. Roswell, Georgia: James and Brookfield Publishers ISBN 9780977191222
  • Galt, Melissa (2006) Celebrate Your Life! The Art of Celebrating Every Day. Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing ISBN 9780979010309
  • Galt, Melissa (2015) Move It Forward: 31 Days to a More Prosperous You in Business and Life. Hayden, Idaho: By Design Publishing, electronic format

External links

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