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
Window Fashion Trend Portfolio CD Direct from our archives. This CD contains photos of 75 window treatments Deb designed, including detail shots and descriptions. That equals more than 150 photos of actual window treatments. We have them for you in jpeg format to copy, print, add to your portfolio or send to your workroom. NEW […] Read more
On September 3, 2010, the 2nd Provisional American National Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products was approved. The standard includes all window covering products (section 1.3). Though broad in scope, the standard’s two most important sections are: New Roman Shade performance and testing requirements as a result of incident reports that suggested that […] Read more
I will be presenting my signature showcase of couture and cutting edge window fashions to designers and consumers alike at Park Place Interiors, 407 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL February 5, 2011. Joining me is the local Fabricut rep who will be giving the audience a sneak peek of what will be in this Spring’s sample […] Read more
Like all designers and workrooms I have been busy installing, fluffing and tweaking for client’s not leaving any time for my own holiday projects. I have been procrastinating this year about my Christmas cards. Wanting to do something clever and creative; but not having the time , and not finding the right card on the store shelf, I […] Read more
Join me Friday, December 3, 2010 for a day of design in New Orleans. I will be speaking for Design Arts in the morning on Textile Technology and in the afernoon I ‘ll be talking trends- consumer and interior- in World Tour. Both are CEU accredited. The event takes place at Longue Vue House and Gardens, […] Read more
Just last week I heard a Dennis Miller say that you know you’re getting old when you start listening to AM radio. Well, I don’t know that I am getting older( who am I kidding!?) but I had a blast this week being interviewed on Design Biz Blog Talk Radio. (Just to be clear, this […] Read more
