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		<title>New Concepts for Bathrooms – Eliminate Your Tub!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/10/new-concepts-for-bathrooms-%e2%80%93-eliminate-your-tub/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are getting prospective clients calling that are ready to make changes in their master bathroom. They want to eliminate large bathtubs and have great walk-in showers, they have been seeing in the model homes. Most of the time we are able to accomplish what they are requesting. I always remind my clients most things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Award-Winning Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Design Connection Inc. was recently honored with two ASID awards (American Society of Interior Design). We are proud that we can deliver high quality results. Below is a description of the project and how we approached the design.
The client hired us, after viewing our work and realizing his style meshed with our style of design. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tile: Not just for floors anymore.</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/10/tile-not-just-for-floors-anymore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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Tile is not only for floors anymore

Tile is not only for your bathroom and floors anymore. You can use tile to create some pizzazz in your bedroom by creating a mosaic tile headboard. This is a fabulous way to create an interesting and unique focal point. By keeping the headboard frame understated and sleek, we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clean and Chic, Cork Flooring is a Green Choice</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/clean-and-chic-cork-floor-are-a-green-choice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:54:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you see the article about cork flooring in the Sunday House and Home section of the Kansas City Star? My opinion on cork is that it is a wonderful green alternative material. But&#8230; it must be used in the right room with the right conditions. Cork is perfect for a fun playroom because it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Trends</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/hardwood-trends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:13:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deep, dark, rich colors like chocolate and espresso are the new way to go with your hardwood floors. Things to consider with flooring &#8211; in addition to color - are plank width, wood texture and layout patterns. Your floors are an important consideration in the design of your home. They visually tie your rooms together, don’t take [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Room for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/a-new-room-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We get a lot of clients who come to me thinking that their furniture has to match. Nothing could be further from the truth. When every aspect of your room matches, it becomes very boring. Our approach has always been to combine quality pieces that make a statement individually, but work with all the other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kid’s Rooms From Blah to Boom!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/kid%e2%80%99s-rooms-from-blah-to-boom/</link>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/kid%e2%80%99s-rooms-from-blah-to-boom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children’s bedrooms are great fun to design. Kids want a space to express their personality. In our featured project the daughter had a beautiful collection of Barbie dolls that we showcased. And accented her walls with paisley shapes with strong bright colors. 
My advice is to pick a theme or color that will tie the whole [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free I-Phone App for Paint Colors!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/08/fall-is-rapidly-approaching-%e2%80%93-as-much-as-we-do-not-want-to-believe-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you thought about adding some new fall colors to your home now that you are going to start spending more time indoors?  I found an intriguing I-Phone application that actually helps you select paint colors.  See attached link to Benjamin Moore for a high tech way to get paint color recommendations for your home.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decorating Gods vs. the Real World</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/06/decorating-gods-vs-the-real-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is an ongoing battle in the design world of trends vs. things you love. Many times we are shamed by decorating gods pushing trends and themes. You go back into your home and look at the things you love and wonder if you need to get rid of them. No you don’t! I feel [...]]]></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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