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		<title>Avoiding Common Interior Design Blunders in Space</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever buy a piece of furniture that looked great in the store but when you got it home it was a bit too large for the space? Some common design blunders and tips to help you save time and avoid making costly mistakes!]]></description>
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		<title>Small Home Office Cramping Your Style?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:43:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Design Connection is here to inspire the home office you desire with stylish and space saving ideas and interior design solutions for your home that will help maximize your space, minimize the clutter. Time to roll up your sleeves and get to work in a fantastic office you'll never want to leave!]]></description>
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		<title>Summertime Design : Fun ideas to get your kids involved with your decor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summertime is here and on the days when it's too hot or rainy, you may find yourself cooped up inside wondering what to do with the kids. Have no fear, we have the solution for you in this week's Design Connection blog.  Just get the kids involved and you may end up with some great interior design items that have a story!]]></description>
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		<title>Sunny Days Don&#8217;t Have to be a Pane With These Window Treatments!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's easy to overlook your windows as a space where you can really make an impact on  your energy bills AND your style which is why we are going to take a look at some hot trends that will help keep you cool as a cucumber!]]></description>
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		<title>Splish Splash! Turning your pool into a serious summer retreat.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Splish Splash! How about turning your pool area or outdoor spaces into a serious summer retreat? All it takes is a little vision and a bit of creative thinking on your outdoor furniture and accessories to make a ho hum space into a spectacular space for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the summer and check out these ideas for spicing up your outdoor living areas in Kansas City!]]></description>
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		<title>Life and Design: How Design Choices Impact Perspective</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/05/life-and-design-how-design-choices-impact-perspective/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 21:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the seasons change and spring turns into summer, I find myself sometimes idly sitting on the deck contemplating life and design. Have you ever found yourself in a mental rut only to realize that it has been raining and cold outside for a week and the moment the sun comes out, you suddenly start to feel better?  The sunlight coming in a window or the brilliant blue hue of the sky peeking between the trees in the backyard are always an instant lift to my spirits. The play of light on the walls of my house and how it changes the mood of a room at different stages of the day, made me start thinking about some of the fundamental elements of design and how our spaces can have a profound impact on our sense of well being.]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Friendly Design is Out of This World!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/04/earth-friendly-design-is-out-of-this-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love design and love the earth at the same time! In celebration of the recent Earth Day, I'm looking at some environmentally friendly furniture, fabrics, accents and things for the home in the Design Connection blog this week!]]></description>
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		<title>Highlights and High Fives: Spring at High Point Market was filled with ideas and inspiration!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High Point Market 2010 was a great place for ideas and inspiration on the latest offerings for interior design, home furnishings and accessories.  Design Connection was there and brought back plenty of pictures and information from the show to share with Kansas City and keep our city in the know on what's hot and what's not with interior design!]]></description>
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		<title>Oh Furniture! OH FURNITURE! Wherefore Art Thou Furniture?</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/03/furniture-with-an-edge-sleek-chic-and-unique-like-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh Furniture! Oh Furniture! Wherefore art thou Furniture? If you've struggled finding the one of a kind furniture in Kansas City that is as unique as you are, never fear. Design Connection of Overland Park is here to help you with your interior design needs which include designing that perfect piece of furniture that will take your room from blah to beautiful. Ready to learn more? Let's talk about furniture in this weeks' Design Connection blog with Arlene Ladegaard.]]></description>
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		<title>Traditional meets Contemporary in a blend of Design Styles that result in Perfect Harmony.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You say "Tomato" I say "To-mah-to" - sometimes people have completely different style preferences which poses a challenge when they get married and live together. Such was the case with this project which was such a challenge because he loved contemporary, she loved traditional. We met with them and Design Connection transformed their home with new paint, furniture, accessories and a healthy dose of space planning to create a space with form and function! They love their "new" rooms and we hope you will too!]]></description>
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