Woolshire Carpet Mills. Inc.   Mannington Check out this fact filled site for new stylish colors, patterns, and options in flooring!   Colonial Candle   Ceramique Tile and Stone Looking to update your home and thinking of incorporating some tile. If so then this is definately the place. They have lots of great ideas to choose from.   Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Hunter Douglas is a name that I have trusted for years when specifiying blinds, verticals, and top treatments. Becuase of the product innovations and technical advancements pioneeered by the folks at Hunter Douglas, I've come to trust that what I install will work and look beautiful for years to come. So if you are looking for some great window treatment ideas, be sure to check out the Hunter Douglas site for the latest window fashions and retailer near you.   Moen Inc.   WalMart McKinney Texas   Fred Berns Fred Berns is the biggest name in the business of interior design. He's the only sales and marketing coach, author and professional speaker who trains design trade professionals worldwide on how to use self-promotion to dramatically increase sales and profits. For more information, or to subscribe to his Business by Design monthly newsletter, visit www.FredBerns.com, or call 888-665-5505.   Surfaces 2006   At Home With Cheryll Gillespie Be sure to check out this great radio show via the internet for exciting topics beneficial to everyone. Cheryll is the host of two National Radio Shows, syndicated columnist, editor and a featured guest speaker at lifestyle, home, and renovations shows across Canada. Cheryll is "the diva of design".   Raised AeroBed For a great night's sleep, be sure to checkout the innovative raised air - filled mattresses from AERO ...perfect for overnight guests wherever space is at a premium!   ASID Interiors 06   Meredith College   Vista   Waverly   Kichler   Philips Lighting   Gemisphere   1st Mark Over the years hanging artwork and framed photos has been my greatest challenge…. No , not the arranging, nor the grouping, nor the selection but rather the actual HANGING of the pictures. It's such a hassle….most of the time, it's just me by myself on the job trying to hold, position and then level the heavy artwork while hammering … what a juggling act! Not any more!....about 2 years ago I started to use a nifty tool that makes my job easier and mistake proof. The affordable 1st MARK was created by my friend Millie Null from Glasglow Kentucky who also had the same problems while hanging pictures. This simple lightweight tool makes hanging pictures easy and mistake proof: no more extra holes in the wall, and you can straighten and level as you go while using it to help determine the correct spacing between pictures. I've even used the 1st MARK to hang a curtain rod here in the office and even a heavy tool rack in my greenhouse. To find out more, click on the above link http://ezwayproducts.net or e-mail my friend Mille directly at mnull@scrtc.com … you'll be glad you too discovered the 1st MARK   3M Scotchbrite Before sending your child off to college make sure that they have all the tools they need to make their new DIGS JUST like home. THE SCOTCH_BRITE HIGH PERFORMANCE CLEANING CLOTH MAKES CLEANING FAST AND EASY, SO IT is perfect for college students. It is specially designed to clean virtually any household item. IT WORKS ON ALMOST EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING IN A DORM ROOM, FROM CD'S TO FURNITURE, TO TV'S AND STEREOS. It's unique micro-texture design removes dust and grime, and wipes away fingerprints, oil, and grease without the addition of other cleaning products. It is washable and reusable hundreds of times. For more information, check out the website AT www.3M.com   Linens N Things Being a registered interior designer I have used lots of items from Linens N Things over the years and have always been pleased with the selection and the pricing. It's one stop shopping for almost everything you need at home. Their new dorm department has some amazing collections to help make that "HOME WAY FROM HOME" feel more comfortable if you have a child going off to college for the first time. With all of the different bedding designs you have the option to be creative and mix and match. Check out their website for more information.   IKEA Create function and form with a touch of design savvy. Check out these great items for furnishing and decorating.   Elmar Window Fashions Inc. This is a program that I will be presenting in several different locations throughout the east coast this summer so please be sure to check it out. Signature Style Innovative ways to developing your creative talents Face it - we all need a kick in the pants when it comes to getting out of the design rut ¡K using the same 2 or 3 color schemes time in and time out, numerous projects with similar furniture arrangement and window treatments, and most noticeably , every job featuring a ho hum sense of who you are creatively. Well now is the time get out of your box and reawaken your talents! With my leading edge approach you¡¦ll learn how to make each project uniquely different reflecting the tastes of the homeowner but yet still possessing a flair that is a trademark of style that sets your work apart¡K in other words, fine tuning YOUR signature style so that your customers style will show thru! Please join me as I share the ABC¡¦s of helping you to create a design style rich in knowledge, understanding and professional talent. And rest assured that throughout our 4 hour morning together, I¡¦ll be respectful of your time so that you may count on learning : "«An easy and fail proof way to give your clients what they really want without them even knowing it ¡Kuntil they see it! "«New found understanding of how to use the design elements of color and light to set your work apart "«Several affordable design tips that will make clients value your work and come back for more   COLUMNS GUIDE For a wide selection of quality moldings be sure to checkout this site   IHFC Designing for Retail Success Transforming your store to give the customer more! As home fashion and specialty shop retailers, creating a trendy and attractive environment in which your customers can spend money is a daunting challenge unless you understand the dollar generating principle of RETAIL COMFORT©. With the right mix of no-cost employee training and simple affordable store spruce- ups , you can transform your ho- hum store into the 'best shop in town' making it a favorite destination for your customers to leisurely shop and spend money. In this faced paced interactive session, Deborah will offer several real world strategies for creating a customer friendly sales staff armed with specialized home fashion skills and the all important merchandizing and display techniques that play a critical role in establishing your stores' identity while maintaining a customer driven 'comfort level. With fast and easy affordable tips and Deborah's 'in- the trenches insight' , audience members will learn :  Get inside your customer's head and discover what they really want and EXPECT from a store !  No –cost employee training tips that will empower your staff with creative home fashion savvy  Create product- driven color schemes, and style- savvy displays that will showcase your inventory while wordlessly inviting your customer to come back and spend more!  How to boost sales by providing for customer comfort  Simple tricks using paint and light to transform any store into a customer friendly haven rich with profitability   Chicago Mart Sponsored by: Water Wonders July 24th, 2004 Chicago Gift Mart Color & Light design elements that sell! Increase your profits while expanding your creative abilities using brilliant color and simple lighting techniques For home fashion and gift shop retailers , staying current with the latest design trends while satisfying the growing consumer demands for fresh merchandize, innovative ideas, and a style savvy retail store is a tough challenge. In this unique approach to creative merchandizing thru- in store design and decorative changes , Deborah tackles the obstacle of ¡¥thinking out of the box¡¦ and gives you the hands on skills necessary to understand and implement the visual tools of color and light. In this fast paced and interactive session, Deborah will demystify retail lighting and explain the selling power of color in a way that will open your eyes to the endless possibilities of your own imagination and innate talents . During this fact- filled 1 hour CEU approved session, you¡¦ll come away with numerous real-world tips for successfully integrating color and light into your design practice, showroom or retail location. Audiences will learn: "« Specify color like the pro that you are!... learn how to use color by understanding the interconnection of light "« Sell more by making them notice more! ¡K simple design techniques using color and light to revitalize and enhance any display vignette , showroom and sample area "« Specify and order taupe accessories but in your store it looks l purplish pink? ¡K.How to anticipate and correct color shifts in merchandise, flooring, wall coverings and painted surfaces   Home Business Journal   RagTime Rugs Want to add a comfortable homey feel to any design scheme; from contemporary to European? Be sure to check out the Ragtime Rugs site for decorating possibilities using your fabrics incorporated into affordable rag rugs. Over the years, I have found that taking scraps of drapery and upholstery fabrics and adding them to stock warp and weft yarns can result in a really "knockout" custom area rug without a high price ticket. Contact the company's owner Marsha Chambers to see how she and her staff can create a rug just for you.   Howard Miller Howard Miller, the formost name in table and case clocks that I like to consider a design basic. For several great ideas for decorating with clocks and how to incorporate them into your design scheme, check out the fact filled Howard Miller site.   Michaels' - The Arts and Crafts Store Whenever I'm looking to finish out a residential job with just the "right" touch in artificial plants, picture frames, and misc decorative items, I've always shopped at my local Michaels' craft store location. For a world of craft and decorating possibilities for your home or office, be sure to visit the Michael's site....you'll be glad you did!   Amazon.com Amazon sells more than just books. Check out their site for several great decorating and household products that are priced within anyone's budget. But if books are your passion, don't fail to visit their women's section for a range of topics: everything from decorating to answers to the age old question to "why am I here."   National Speakers Association Be sure to check out The National Speakers Association web site for the latest information, listing of professional presenters and speakers, industry news, and money saving ideas when planning your next convention, meeting, or company gathering. Since becoming a professional memeber of the NSA, I have found that my prospective on life has changed due in part to the high caliber of people I have met while attending NSA functions; an NSA member can do the same for you also.   Lake Austin Spa Resort   Osram Sylvania As the national design spokesperson for the education leader in lighting, Osram Sylvania, Be sure to check out their fact filled and interactive site where you'll learn where color and light are the most important part of any decorating project.   NewsChannel 5 Since 1984 Deborah has appeared regularly on the Number 1 rated magazine show TV show "Talk of the Town" with design, decorating and construction ideas. Throughout the year she's also worked with the NewsChannel 5 Crew on several one hour specials featuring homes throughout the Middle Tennessee Area. Check out the "Talk of the Town" section on the NewsChannel 5 Web site for great decorating, lifestyle and entertaining information.   The Powder Coating Institute This super tough, durable factory-applied finish is found inside and outside our homes on everything from lawn equipment and appliances to baby furniture. Check out the fact filled Powder Coating Institute site for more information and details.   ASID The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) web site for professional design and decorating. Check out their site for information on becoming a registered interior designer.   HGTV Check out additional information on all of Deborah's many appearances on HGTV's "Decorating with Style" and "Our Place." To find topics and details ranging from window treatments, food styling, feng shui and working with concrete among many others, type in "Deborah Burnett" in the search box and click "search."   Water Wonders Ever wish you could just run away? Sure you do …come on admit it! We all have that innate desire deep within us to escape to an exotic relaxing place where we can not only find ourselves, but a place that will actually be tranquil enough to hear ourselves think ! Unfortunately, in the fast paced hectic times of the 21st century , carving out a huge block of "just me" time is almost impossible let alone affordable. And that's why I just love the simple stress escaping adventures offered by the WATER WONDERS line of nature inspired fountains and water features. The World's Finest Fountains™ are handcrafted on California's Central Coast by Water Wonders®. Inspired by the beauty of nature, these water features are artfully designed with natural slate, copper, river rocks and glass. Available only through interior designers and the finest retailers. Established in 1996, Water Wonders creates custom, semi-custom and distinctive stock fountains ranging in size from tabletop sculptures to majestic wall-sized water features. Company founder Neil Sater is the visionary behind every piece in Water Wonders collection. An artist with a reputation as a master craftsman, his water art blends natural elements with inspired designs and ingenious engineering. Under Neil's artistic direction, every water sculpture is truly a work of art. With acoustics and aesthetics in mind, each sculpture is meticulously designed to optimize the soothing sound of moving water and beauty of the fountain. When it comes to creating custom fountains, the Custom Division at Water Wonders is boundless in its imagination. Whether it's for a commercial or residential setting, this special division designs and builds fountains to customer specifications. The most advanced techniques in design development and engineering allow us to create even the most complex one-of-a-kind fountains. Custom fountains designed by Water Wonders are found in some of the world's most prestigious settings — including hotels, spas and private homes. It's time to relax and soothe your senses. So, take a tour of the extensive collection of uniquely beautiful fountains awaiting your discovery at Water Wonders   Proquick Magnetic Picture Hook A design pros trick of the trade that I highly recommend for anyone hanging art, pictures, or wall sculptures. The unique design and onboard magnet allows you to hang any size art piece without having to fumble for the wire behind the picture...the magnet actually grabs and guides the wire for you. Available at ACE Hardware and Lowes. And for a special value order DIRECT from the manufacturer and mention you saw the ad here and buy one get one free!   Nash Potato The Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization of Nashville, Tennessee was founded in November 1975 by a small group of mothers of twins and triplets. The group was formed to share experiences, education and to offer support for parents of twins, triplets and more. Over the past decades, this non-profit support group has grown to a rather large group and offers a unique understanding of the challenges and rewards of parenting multiples.