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		<title>From A to Zzzzz&#8217;s &#8211; Planning A Master Bedroom Remodel</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/02/from-a-to-zzzzzs-planning-a-master-bedroom-remodel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From A to Zzzzz's - Planning a Master Bedroom Remodel for a restful space that's guaranteed to give you a good night's rest.]]></description>
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		<title>From Vanity to Insanity? We&#8217;re Crazy about Bathroom Remodeling!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not ready to tackle a whole-house or large room remodel just yet? If that sounds like you, then you are probably considering doing something new with your bathroom. Sometimes it's better to start small...]]></description>
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		<title>Classic and Classy: Neutrals are always in style</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think neutrals are boring and overrated? Think again- they are classy and always in style for your home decor. I'll tell you why so that you can make friends with neutrals!]]></description>
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		<title>Out with the old&#8230;and I mean OUT!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Out with the old and in with the new! Say goodbye to 2009 and welcome in the new year and attract good into your life by letting go of old things like that ugly couch you got from your parents. ]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Design 911: Quick Tips for warming up your guest room</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help for the Holidays! Three EASY Design Tips to help surround your guests in cozy comfort for the holidays.]]></description>
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		<title>Thankfully Simple and Elegant Centerpieces (and a fabulous sweet potato recipe)</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/11/thankfully-simple-and-elegant-centerpieces-and-a-fabulous-sweet-potato-recipe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your holiday table doesn't have to be ho-hum. Dress your table with these great ideas and a terrific sweet potato recipe you'll be sure to love.  From our Design Connection table to yours, we hope you enjoy!]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Kitchen Face Lift?</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/07/what-is-a-kitchen-face-lift/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am getting requests for kitchen face lifts. Many of my clients are choosing to darker their cabinets, change hardware, update their appliances, change countertops and back splash. This could easily make the budget around $15,000 or higher. To gut a kitchen and reinstall all of the above will run $35,000 to over $100,000. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wallpaper</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/06/wallpaper-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wallpaper is a great way to spice up a space. We use it mostly in bathrooms and dining rooms to add a pop of interest. Wallpapers come in many designs; we especially like the ones with metallic accents. The papers are of a high quality, and very easy to clean and change when its time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Updating Your Staircase</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/03/updating-your-staircase/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Updating your staircase can be a great accent to your home. I recommend using an accent runner or carpet that compliments your existing flooring. This can be a pattern with multiple colors or a simple one color cut loop.
Iron spindles are very much in style and can cost as little as $5.00 a piece. I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Neutral Colors and Classic Pieces</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately, people have been talking of nothing else but the economy. We have also been talking about it at our own office, both professionally and personally.  I have never been about budget decorating, but about the value in doing design that is classic in styling.  It is about a beautiful environment and creating a home [...]]]></description>
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