Natalie Weinstein, Neighbor

Natalie is the energetic and dynamic president of Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, a leading Long Island interior design firm in existence since 1973. Housed in the vintage St. James vaudeville theater, the design firm has been the creative force for countless residences on the eastern seacoast and numerous commercial projects and public spaces.

Natalie was the executive director of the Willsey Institute for Art and Interior Design in Hicksville, Long Island, during its existence, inspiring, guiding and motivating countless students. She has been a guest lecturer and mentor for Suffolk Community College’s Internship Program in Interior Design for almost two decades.

Ms. Weinstein is a sought after public speaker on the subject of Interior Design as well as various aspects of business and leadership skills. Her often published design work has appeared in House, Newsday, The New York Times, Palm Beach Life, Nite Life Magazine and Distinction Magazine.

Her “Long Island Focus” feature in House Magazine highlights historic sites and reflects her love of regional history. Natalie is a frequent guest expert on Long Island cable TV and writes a weekly column, “Designs by Natalie” for the Long Island Press (www.longislandpress.com/natalie ), the second largest publication on Long Island. She hosts and produces “The Home Show with Natalie Weinstein”, a weekly radio program on WALK 1370AM, Sundays 10AM – 11AM, podcast 24/7 on www.walkradio.com, and airs daily design tips on WALK FM 97.5.

Natalie recently published a book inspired by her many years of teaching and lecturing entitled “The 100 Most Often Asked Interior Design Questions” as well as an interactive children’s book entitled “Katrina’s New Room”. Visit www.nataliesclub.com

Her continued commitment to educating the public about good design as an extension of lifestyle improvement has brought her an ever-widening share of appreciative followers. With the formation of the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club in 2001, Natalie has provided countless Long Islanders with opportunities to learn about and love decorating as well as meet the sources that have earned her the reputation she enjoys today.