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Charlotte Home Staging Company Wins Two Awards for Best Home Staging of 2014
Carolina Spaces LLC, a full service home staging, model home merchandising, and interior design firm in business over a decade and based south of Charlotte, NC, won two awards for Best Staged Properties of 2014 from Charlotte Regional Chapter of International Association of Home Staging Professionals. - March 14, 2015 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
FKP Architects Strengthens Support Team: Kendra Dillard and Rene Descartin Join FKP
FKP Architects continues to bolster its staff – including its supporting team members who keep the wheels of the organization turning. The firm is pleased to introduce Kendra Dillard as Accountant and Rene Descartin as Programmer for FKP. Both have relevant experience within the building... - March 11, 2015 - FKP
FKP Architects Creates a Place for Budding Careers: Rawa Rassam and Amanda Glidewell Join FKP
FKP Architects continues to add emerging design talent to the Houston office. The firm is pleased to introduce Amanda Glidewell and Rawa Rassam as Design Technicians for FKP. Both individuals received top design awards as collegians and went on to noted architectural practices locally and abroad. - March 11, 2015 - FKP
FKP Architects Expands Project Management Team: Robert Lawyer Joins FKP as Senior Associate
FKP Architects is pleased to announce the hire of Senior Associate, Robert Lawyer as the firm’s newest Senior Project Manager in Houston. With 20 years of industry experience, Lawyer will oversee and manage projects for all sizes of healthcare projects including pediatric and oncological specialties. - March 11, 2015 - FKP
Brentano Adds Sunbrella Contract to Textile Line
New outdoor, ACT Facts Silver upholstery fabrics part of the spring Studio collection - March 04, 2015 - Brentano, Inc.
Cognac and Smoky Neutrals for Brentano at HD Expo
Textile design studio will highlight pattern and product with a subtle masculine palette. - February 19, 2015 - Brentano, Inc.
Cheshire Decorator Announces Year on Year Growth
For any business to formally acknowledge growth, first tangible goals should be set so that a review is both manageable and identifiable. Vantage Decorators have shown formidable drive for their assessment in recognising year on year growth. - February 18, 2015 - Vantage Decorators
Beachy Wreaths by Annie Gray Launches New Website for Coastal Living
New web resource for coastal living lovers nationwide. - February 12, 2015 - Beachy Wreaths by Annie Gray
St. Augustine Resident Diane P. Leone’s New “Butterfly Social” Business Connects Local Businesses to Online Communities
St. Augustine resident Diane P. Leone has launched a new company that combines her affinity for social media and love of community to benefit independent business owners in the local area. Butterfly Social, a Boutique Social Media Agency, launched in January 2015. “Social media continues to... - February 07, 2015 - Leone Enterprises
The Home Staging and ReDesign Association Announce New Home Staging Book Release
Announcement of new book release on Home Staging by Jana Uselton. - February 04, 2015 - HSRA
Artists Inspire Brentano’s Studio Collection
Designers merge a passion for art and a passion for textiles in 20 new fabric patterns. - February 04, 2015 - Brentano, Inc.
Creative Home Stagers, a Professional Home Staging Company in Charlotte, NC Wins "Best of Houzz 2015"
Creative Home Stagers of Charlotte, North Carolina has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. - February 01, 2015 - Creative Home Stagers
FKP Architects Hires Specifications Expert: James Sandoz Joins FKP as Manager of Specifications
James Sandoz, AIA, AIA, CCS, CCCA will join FKP Architects to direct the specifications writing process and manage all client deliverables related to project specifications. - January 31, 2015 - FKP
Trig Modern in Downtown Raleigh is Now a Big Ass Fan® Vendor
Offering the oddly named company's award-winning ceiling fan "Haiku." - January 30, 2015 - TRIG Modern
Home Staging Professionals Appointed to International Director Positions
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® - the first regulating agency for the home staging industry, and the only agency requiring industry-specific education – has added new board of director positions and filled all remaining seats for 2015 through 2016. - January 30, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Diane P Leone of Saint Augustine, FL Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award
Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World. - January 26, 2015 - Leone Enterprises
Tack Innovations Begins New Year on a High Note
In the wake of winning awards by 3M & Brady, a complete brand revamp, and the launch a completely new product line, Tack Innovations vows to make more world class products available in the new year. - January 23, 2015 - Tack Innovations
KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award
KMW Interiors Was Chosen by the More Than 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World - January 22, 2015 - KMW Interiors
Pine Street Carpenters Receive “Best of Houzz” Honors for Design and Customer Service
West Chester remodeling firm Pine Street Carpenters is recognized by Houzz for the third straight year. - January 22, 2015 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Rough Luxe Announces New Staging Division Serving the Real Estate Industry
Rough Luxe, Brooklyn’s luxury loft style furnishings business, announced the launch of a new staging division to serve the real estate development industry, Rough Luxe Staging. The business will feature affordable one month staging packages for high end lofts, apartments and commercial spaces. - January 17, 2015 - Rough Luxe
Laura U Interior Design Announces Opening of Aspen Office
Leading international interior design firm Laura U Interior Design, based in Houston, TX, announced today the opening of its new design studio office in Aspen, CO. The design studio is centrally located in the heart of Aspen at 301 East Hopkins Avenue. The Aspen launch marks an important step for... - January 16, 2015 - Laura U Interior Design
Rough Luxe Winter Sale, on Now; Brooklyn Style Furniture, Lighting and Accents
Warm your winter spaces with the hottest looks in design. Rough Luxe has an amazing array of the cool and the hot in loft style furniture, lighting, and accents for hip spaces everywhere and it’s all is being offered at accessible prices during their Winter Sale. - January 15, 2015 - Rough Luxe
Trig Modern Announces Exclusive Deal with ValDesign
The downtown Raleigh, NC, store now offers high-end Italian kitchen systems. - January 15, 2015 - TRIG Modern
Contract Furniture Hires New Director of Sales
Brian Wilson Joins the CFI Team as New Director of Sales. - January 13, 2015 - Contract Furniture, Inc
FKP Architects Grows Design Team with Design Tech Aaron Beasley
FKP Architects continues to add top talent to reinforce the firm’s architectural design and delivery team with the hire of Aaron Beasley in the role of Design Tech 2. Beasley brings a diverse background to the firm – from decorated military serviceman to sculptor to architectural project coordinator. - January 08, 2015 - FKP
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® with StagedHomes.com® Home Staging Classes in 2015
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The Accredited Staging Professional® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate professionals in the art of Home Staging. Get educated through the finest Home Staging training in the world. - January 07, 2015 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Brentano Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Textile designer marks a quarter century with two collections: Studio and Jubilee. - January 04, 2015 - Brentano, Inc.
Los Angeles Fine Art Photographer's Vibrant LA and OC Beach Images Scattered Among Hollywood's Stars and on Display at GBK's Golden Globes Celebrity Gift Lounge
Los Angeles Photographer Shannon Howard's internationally-selling photography will be on display and included in celebrity swag bags at GBK's exclusive 2015 Golden Globes celebrity luxury gift lounge in association with The Artisan Group®. - January 01, 2015 - Shannon Howard Photography
STAGE ONE Home Showcasing Relocates to Sarasota, Florida
Carol Myers Works with Realtors and Home Sellers to Prepare Homes for a Quicker, More Profitable Sale - December 20, 2014 - STAGE ONE Home Showcasing
Designer & Plant Artist Launches Visionary Kickstarter Campaign
Designer & Entrepreneur Monique Capanelli Envisions Green Community Space & Garden Boutique for Austin, Texas. Her Kickstarter campaign is off to a fast start with support from residents hungry for her unique design products and DIY workshops. - December 13, 2014 - Articulture Designs
The St. Louis Chaper of the National Association of Professional Organizers Presents Keep Calm and Ask A Professional Organizer Question & Answer Panel Event
Local professional organizers will answer the public's organizing questions at Keep Calm and Ask A Professional Organizer Panel Event. The event will be held on February 21, 2015 from 9:30-11:30 at The Lodge Des Peres. Register online at www.napostl.com/keep-calm. - December 12, 2014 - National Association of Professional Organizers - St. Louis
LOFTwall’s WEB Wall Honored as Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Winner
LOFTwall's WEB wall was chosen by designers as Best of Year for the Interior Design Magazine's Partition and Wall systems category. - December 10, 2014 - LOFTwall
Mayhew to Discuss Workplace Transformation Using Innovative Modern Office Interiors, Design at Toronto IIDEX Canada 2014 Conference
December will bring the IIDEX Canada 2014 conference to the heart of Toronto, and with it an opportunity for attendees to learn about bold, brave changes in workspace design. Rochelle Jones, Design Manager, an award-winning office interiors professional from renowned interior design firm Mayhew,... - December 03, 2014 - Mayhew
One Night, One-Hundred Bikes
Pine Street Carpenters to Build 100 Bikes at 7th Annual “100 Wheels Project” Bike-Building Party. - December 03, 2014 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Lauckgroup Promotes Four Employees: Design Talent and Leadership Recognized with Promotion to Associate
Dallas-based nterior architecture firm lauckgroup promoted employees in their Dallas, Austin and Houston offices to Associate in recognition of their contributions to the firm. - November 27, 2014 - lauckgroup
Home Staging Professional Receives International Recognition
Joan Inglis, a Master Home Stager, model home merchandiser, and interior designer based near Charlotte, NC, received the highest award in the home staging industry from Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, and CEO and founder of StagedHomes.com and International Association of Home Staging Professionals®. Joan received the award at the ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference in Oct. - November 18, 2014 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
LiveShabbyChic.com is Now Offering Free Giveaway of "5 Essential Shabby Chic Must Haves" Guide
LiveShabbyChic.com, your one-stop online resource for all things shabby chic, is now offering free giveaway of “5 Essential Shabby Chic Must Haves” Guide. LiveShabbyChic.com was started with an aim to provide quality and accurate information about shabby chic décor theme and... - November 17, 2014 - LiveShabbyChic
Blue Desert Interiors Awarded Contract to Redesign Orthopedic Department at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Baseball and healthcare will go hand in hand to promote healing with the redesign of the orthopedic department at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center by Scottsdale design firm Blue Desert Interiors. - November 14, 2014 - Blue Desert Interiors
StagedHomes.com® and IAHSP® Summarizes Conference, Announces Award Winners
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® recently held its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, announced that conference attendees earned a new designation in Home Staging – The Buyer’s Trend Specialist, (ASP®-BTS™). In addition, awards were given and conference sponsors were recognized. - November 14, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Brentano’s Annual Color Forecast: 2015
Jewel tones will dominate color landscape in the new year. - November 12, 2014 - Brentano, Inc.
NAPO-NY: Organizing the Heart of the Home: The Holiday Kitchen
With autumn in the air, now is a good time to undertake organizing your “holiday kitchen.” Preparing for the upcoming hub of activity that takes place in kitchens during the season ensures a more relaxed and enjoyable time for you and your guests. “Often clients call in... - November 06, 2014 - NAPO-NY
Ink|SAFE Polyurethanes Join Brentano Textile Line
Chemically bonded stain shield protects new faux leathers from stains, ballpoint pen marks. - November 05, 2014 - Brentano, Inc.
Two ASID Illinois 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards Go to Drury Design and Ginny Blasco Design Studio
A multi-cook kitchen remodel in Burr Ridge and a rec room reimagined in Glen Ellyn each won 2014 ASID [American Society of Interior Design] Illinois Excellence Awards. Gail Drury, CMKBD [Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer], of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn and Ginny Blasco, ASID, of Ginny... - October 31, 2014 - Drury Design
Holiday Decorating Made Merry. Interior Decorator Liz Toombs Shares Trends and Tips to Create a Festive Décor Without the Stress.
Interior Decorator Liz Toombs shares her advice to make your holiday décor festive and fun without causing a lot of stress. Toombs decorates dozens of homes and businesses for the holidays and begins planning with clients months in advance. - October 31, 2014 - Polka Dots and Rosebuds
Factory Builder Stores Public Warning - Turn on Your Oven Today to Avoid Holiday Panic
Factory Builder Stores is urging homeowners everywhere - turn on your oven, today, and make sure it's in proper working order. As the holiday season approaches, ovens quickly sell out and delivery and installation schedules fill up. By testing now, homeowners needing new appliances can make sure they have enough time to get what they want and have it delivered and install properly. - October 23, 2014 - Factory Builder Stores
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, Honored with Living Legacy Award
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® recently held its Accredited Staging Professional® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island, WA. The nonprofit organization capped off its three-day event by presenting Barb Schwarz with a Living Legacy Award for her endless contribution to the real estate and Home Staging industries. - October 22, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Kalamazoo Remodeling Contractor Launches Information Portal on Siding and Gutters, Decks and Patios, and Aging-in-Place Design
All-Star Remodeling & Design announces launch of new website, www.allstarmi.com - October 18, 2014 - All-Star Remodeling & Design
Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, Associate ASID, Wins Two Prestigious Interior Design Awards
Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, co-owner of Evans Construction and Design, recently won two awards from the American Society of Interior Designers in the 2014 Annual ASID Design Competition. The award-winning project is a Master Bath located in a Gainesville, Florida private residence. - October 12, 2014 - Evans Construction & Design
New Faux Finishers in Denver G.Go Decorative Works Marble Into Any Current Home and Décor
G.Go Decorative has announced that the new faux finisher in Denver adds the look of real marble in already existing areas of the home such as rounded columns. The faux finishers in Denver have completed several different styles of marble on these types of columns, and the purpose is to always blend... - October 11, 2014 - G.Go Decorative
Brentano’s Affinity Collection Shows a Soft Side
New texture-rich sofa fabrics for high-traffic residential interiors. - October 03, 2014 - Brentano, Inc.