The first catalog was a two - page black - and - white brochure featuring a replica of the dolphin - based table from her home .
A year later , Ballard quit her job , sold her home and started Ballard Designs .
The first catalog was a two - page black - and - white brochure featuring a replica of the dolphin - based table from Ballard home home .
A year later , Ballard quit her job , sold her home and started Ballard Designs .