INSPIRING & ENERGIZING
THE DESIGN INDUSTRY

New! CEU Seminars

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UPDATE: More good news! We just received approval on two other seminars: Master Class: Lessons from Design Giants and  Custom Window Coverings Safety Standards- What They Mean to You. Here’s a sneak peek. Master Class: Lessons from the Design Giants There’s an old adage: “If you’re going to borrow, be sure to borrow from the […] Read more

Parisian Inspiration

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I am back from Paris and what a week it was! I saw some incredible things, gained great inspiration and along the way made some fabulous, lasting friendships. Check out my blog, Design Confidential for postings all the shows, trends and products and people you should know. My lookbook of random inspirational  thoughts. Inspiration can come […] Read more

Les Decouvertes Awards

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May I toot my own horn? I am sooo excited to  have just been asked to be a member of the jury for the  Les Découvertes (= your favorite product) Awards at Maison & Objet .  I will sift through the different sectors of the  show, covering every aisle in order to find the best-of-the-best and  pick my favorite […] Read more

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National Window Covering Safety Month is a nationwide campaign, co-sponsored by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC). The goal of this campaign is to increase consumer awareness of potential window cord hazards, as well as to urge parents and caregivers to only use cordless window products in […] Read more

WindowsPalooza 2011

Windows Palooza 2011 is a spectacular Vendor and Seminar Event which is sponsored by WCAA Chicagoland! Join us October 18, 2011 at Stonegate Convention Center, Hoffman Estates, IL for a full day event. Registration fee includes:  4 hours of SEMINARS, Networking, Vendor Show, Door Prizes, Lunch AND Dinner! •          Shop the Vendor Floor •          Network   •          […] Read more

Short discussion about what American designers can get out of M&O during ICFF […] Read more

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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

Paris Tour Comparison

Planning on Paris this September? Wondering which tour to choose? Check out the Paris Tour Comparison chart HERE […] Read more