There’s a reason why jewelers cover their cases with black cloth after hours. While the really expensive pieces of jewelry are locked away in a safe, the less expensive items remain locked in the glass display cases. Typically, there are too many items for the business owner to move every night. While these pieces are…
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Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to one of the smallest states in our country..Vermont. Twice a year I meet with other owners who sell primarily window coverings called The International Window Covering Exchange. We are all very much into decorating via our shop at home business and we are from various spots…
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As a designer for Senior Housing Communities at a Saint Louis based interior design company, I am continually amazed at the “transformation” I witness within the senior living communities. While new construction in the residential market struggles to gain momentum, new development communities for Senior living are on the rise.
Residential follows commercial was something I never quite thought of till I was in my office a few weeks ago and a sales rep was showing one of my Managers and me a new line of screen shades. These shades were definitely unique and were very popular in Europe. He made a statement that “hit…
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Hot, muggy weather has finally arrived and it’s easy to focus on fun in the sun activities. However, before you know it, fall will be here and then the holidays. Remember last year when you wanted new accessories to perk up your décor for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Time just slipped away and nothing got done.…
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