# Ask Us Anything: Lucy O’Brien on designing around order minimums

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Podcast: [Trade Tales](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trade-tales-1577023)
Published: 2026-06-10T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Philadelphia-based interior designer Lucy O’Brien of Tartan & Toile on finding a second life for extra material, the value in troubleshooting with sales reps, and being transparent with clients about unexpected fees during the procurement process.

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