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		<title>Go Bold with Texture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Go bold with texture! One of the greatest things about using wall textures is the capability to stimulate a mood or dramatic feature in a room without having to alter the furnishings, flooring, or architectural details. Textured wall panels are a fun new way of bringing a new look into a room. They are sold [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baby It’s Cold Outside &#8211; How Window Treatments Can Help Keep the Warmth Inside</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/windows/baby-it%e2%80%99s-cold-outside-how-window-treatments-can-help-keep-the-warmth-inside</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the temperature takes a dip, people tend to turn up their thermostats and focus on keeping the warm air inside. Did you know that as much as 50% of your homes heating can escape through your windows? That is not a comforting thought! I have the perfect solution for you that also looks great! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wallpaper in NOT out of Style!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:35:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of our clients think that wallpaper is outdated. Not when it looks like this! Powder rooms are a great space to insert great style. Here we used a gorgeous snakeskin suede wallpaper to set an elegant tone. A great shaped mirror is the dramatic focal point along with the modern fixtures. A crystal chandelier above cast a wonderful [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Magical Stripes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently read an article about using stripes in interior design, and thought I would share with you how I have incorporated stripes into some of my projects. I believe that stripes offer two great design solutions. One they can seamlessly blend color combinations and two, they visuallyВ add height to a room. Stripes are easy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bold Interiors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 21:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April Showers bring May Flowers, and we have some great design tips on how to bring the amazing, colorful, outdoor feel into your interior spaces. In the past, small, floral patterns were used in traditional spaces, but today, we have available to us Big, Bold Blooms. This new approach to floral makes them versatile in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From Traditional Furniture to a Fun and Colorful Bedroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 21:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to make a fresh start in my bedroom. I have always had traditional furniture and bedding, but, this time I want to create a fun, colorful bedroom. What are your suggestions? -Karen Stark Who said a bedroom had to be stuffy and beige? You should feel great when you enter your bedroom. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Old Pickled Look vs. New Blonde Finish вЂ“ Is it the Same?</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/bedrooms/old-pickled-look-vs-new-blonde-finish-%e2%80%93-is-it-the-same</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It felt a bit like dГ©jГ  vu, as I walked the halls of High Point this year. I kept seeing furniture with a вЂњpickled finishвЂќ. It is interesting how trends can be reinvented every few years. The old pickled look has been given a new name, and is now known as a Blond Finish. Pickled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More Than Meets The Eye &#8211; Furniture That Transforms When You Need Space.</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/accessories/more-than-meets-the-eye-furniture-that-transforms-when-you-need-space</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wishing you had more space? Having the right furniture can be a lifesaver when you are looking to add more room to do the things you love without physically knocking down walls to create more space.  With multifunctional furniture that actually transforms, you can have a fantastic space that serves several needs. Why not make your room work for you instead of the other way around? Come with us as Design Connection explores some fun and fantastic concepts in furniture that truly can transform a space.]]></description>
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		<title>A Room in Bloom!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/accessories/a-room-in-bloom</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is just around the corner in the midwest and looking out my window I can see the beginnings of spring flowers preparing to burst forth into the sunshine after a cold and snowy winter! I have flowers on my mind and thought I would treat you to some visual candy with some really gorgeous rooms that incorporate flowers into the overall aesthetic to bring a bit of the outdoors in!]]></description>
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		<title>Could Painting Be Good For Your Health?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I'm talking about that hot topic these days of non-toxic paint. Commonly known as zero or low VOC paint, the VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds- which is basically the stuff that compels you to open a window after breathing a few too many fumes. If you are considering painting, now is the time to learn more about low VOC paints and the impact using them can have not only on your style, but your health.]]></description>
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