Who sells soft window coverings? That’s been a question I have been asking myself lately and it seems no one really has the answer. There is little research about the drapery designer, their profile, their market or business model. I have decided to answer some of those questions and clarify some of the misconceptions/stereotypes about […] Read more
Planning on Paris this September? Wondering which tour to choose? Check out the Paris Tour Comparison chart HERE […] Read more
It’s time to start planning for the fall season and we have the perfect plan! Get your inspiration, information and insights from our September 2011 Paris Décor Tour. #1 Maison & Objet: The MUST-SEE home furnishings event this Fall! #2 Design Inspiration: Paris has it all! #3 Exclusive Design Destinations: Anne Gelbard, Pieree Frey, Creation […] Read more
Yes, it’s a go. We’re going back to Paris in September. We’re really excited as we have added some new destinations and exclusive treats for our travelers; plus it IS Paris after all. Click HERE for details. Here’s what’s new: We will be welcomed by des Grand Hommes hotel on the Left Bank in Saint […] Read more
I am so excited to be heading north and back home ( well, at least close to home) for ASID Wisconsin’s meeting on march 26, 2011. The day begins with the ASID Wisconsin Chapter Board Meeting followed by: 10:30-10:45 Arrival, Check-in and Coffee 10:45-12:00 CEU Presentations: Choose One Futurevision: Interior Design in 2021, Deb Barrett […] Read more
Last week Ashley Whittenberger interviewed Melissa Galt, Vita Vygovska and Susan Schultz about the workshops they’ll be doing for DBRx @ Vision11. Get the inside scoop and hear what you’ll be learning and doing if you attend one or more of these workshops at Vision11 in Las Vegas April 25- 28, 2011. If you are […] Read more
I just received notification that several of my seminars have been granted IDCEC Continuing Education Credits ( CEU’s). I am excited and I am looking forward to presenting these in the coming months to design professionals across the US. Cracking the Luxury Consumer Code .1 #40148 IDCEC CEU World Tour: The Hottest Designs from the World’s […] Read more
The small-group, consultative approach of the Design Business Rx sessions run by Susan and I at the Vision shows have proven to be both extremely popular and incredibly fulfilling for the participants. So, in the spirit of DBRx, there is now an entire track of small-group workshops, focused on key topics past attendees have requested. […] Read more
Become a Certified Window Treatment Specialist with my online course. Summer Session starts June 4, 2025. Take the course live or on demand 24/7.
We’re already planning our 2025 schedule- Paris, London, Provence, Portugal to name a few! Let us know where you’d like to go with Decor Tours in 2025 HERE.
Our graduates report:
▪ More confidence in every consultation
▪ Fewer fabrication & install errors = More money
▪ A stronger reputation as experts clients trust
This Fall, you can join them. Don’t let another season go by repeating the same mistakes. If you’re ready to build confidence, master the details, and separate yourself from the pack, this is your chance. Link in Bio. #windowdressings #windowtreatmentcertification #windowtreatments #wtmasterclass
• see two great trade shows
• shop two of the best design centers in the U.S.
• visit showrooms with lines seen nowhere else in the U.S.
• behind-the-scenes insight into some of the city’s most stunning interiors
• Meet designers and artisans
Plus, you get to see the city, and have access to studios and interiors that might not otherwise be accessible.
#decortours #autumndesignmasterclass
Haines’ signature style incorporated custom-made modern furnishings and period antiques with touches of Chinoiserie and exotic artifacts in a glamorous mix that would retrospectively become known as Hollywood Regency style. The centerpieces of Haines’ interiors were his custom designs including tufted sofas, iconic chairs –the Seniah, the Elbow, the Pull Up and the Hostess. Haines hired talented local artists, craftsmen and workshops to produce his one of a kind custom pieces specially crafted per client. #loveagoodpresentation #windowdressings #designicon #americanasethetic #hollywoodregency l
Window treatments often turn into a design challenge or major investment, but let’s face it: If you neglect your windows in favor of a different design focus, you’ll be left with a bare view. Every window needs some kind of dressing. Window fashions fill the blackhole; keep out heat or cold, control sunlight and most importantly finish off the room. After all I am WC pro; so it’s a cardinal sin not to treat windows in some way.
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Window Treatment Certification Fall Session Starts September 10, 2025!
Custom window coverings is one of the most technical design niches, BUT it’s also one with the most opportunity to profit! Whether you are new to this category or looking to expand your opportunities in 2025, this course offers you real time tools, advice, and inspiration all to set you up as a CERTIFIED WINDOW TREATMENT SPECIALIST!
