Her Story
About Vita
Vita Sims is the owner of VITA Designs LLC, an interior design firm she established in 1996 after working for approximately 10 years at Mastercraft Interiors. With more than 30 years in the field, she is a licensed interior designer in both the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. Vita earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, majoring in art and studio art, and later obtained a Master of Arts in art therapy from George Washington University, which she practiced for about 10 years before returning to her roots in interior design. She describes her design style as simply elegant interiors and takes pride in working individually with clients to ensure each project reflects their unique personality and character. In addition to her design work, Vita is a professional artist, a member of Potomac Valley Watercolorists and the Torpedo Factory Artist Association, and remains active in her church, Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. She attributes her success to her multifaceted approach, keeping up her art practice alongside her design career, and emphasizes the importance of having a dream and taking steps toward it through education and hands-on experience.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Vita
01What do you attribute your success to?
I have always been multifaceted, keeping up my art practice alongside interior design. I believe in education but also hands-on learning. Having a dream and taking steps toward it, whether through education or starting work in the field, is key. I never lost sight of my passions even during different life stages.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Trust yourself and believe in yourself. Be courageous and bold in your vision. Pick your passion because you will be successful when your heart, soul, mind, and body are in it. Break it down into steps. At different stages of life, circumstances may require switching gears, but don't lose sight of your dreams. Think outside the box and don't let others take your joy from you.
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