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		<title>Walls Closing In? Show Them Who&#8217;s Boss</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/07/walls-closing-in-show-them-whos-boss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter is just around the corner and before you start spending large amounts of time indoors, take a look at some refreshing ideas to dress up your walls and keep them from closing in on you while you're cooped up!]]></description>
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		<title>A Room in Bloom!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/03/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>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/02/could-painting-be-good-for-your-health/</link>
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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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		<title>Intimidated By Paint Choices? Fear No More!</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/02/intimidated-by-paint-choices-fear-no-more/</link>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/02/intimidated-by-paint-choices-fear-no-more/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever painted a room with a color that looked great on the paint chip you picked up from the store only to find you hated it once it was on your walls? Have no fear, the Kansas City interior design team at Design Connection is here to give you some easy ideas to make choosing color a little less intimidating and a lot more fun!]]></description>
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		<title>Attracting Prosperity with Your Surroundings</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/01/attracting-prosperity-with-your-surroundings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:43:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter have you feeling glum? When the going gets tough, the tough start cleaning. I'm talking about cleaning in both a literal and a metaphysical sense. Clutter takes energy to maintain. Whether you have lots of clutter in your home, office or personal life the idea is the less clutter, the more room you have for prosperity and good things to come to you.]]></description>
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		<title>HELLO? Is Your Designer Listening?</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/01/hello-is-your-designer-listening/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Way or the Highway! You've probably heard horror stories but good, experienced designers who LISTEN are out there and willing to work with you to personalize your space. At Design Connection, Inc. we do listen and cater to the needs of our clients because we think that's important.  Afterall our motto says, You Talk, We'll Listen, You'll LOVE!]]></description>
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		<title>Classic and Classy: Neutrals are always in style</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/01/classic-and-classy-neutrals-are-always-in-style/</link>
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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>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/12/out-with-the-old-and-i-mean-out/</link>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/12/out-with-the-old-and-i-mean-out/#comments</comments>
		<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>Deck the Halls! Our Holiday Contest Winner&#8217;s Home</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/12/deck-the-halls-our-holiday-contest-winners-home/</link>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/12/deck-the-halls-our-holiday-contest-winners-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Deck the Halls holiday contest winner's home turned out beautiful just in time for the hoildays. We hope you get as inspired as we were as we trimmed the tree, marveled over her handcrafted ornaments and had an amazing time with her and her family. From the Design Connection Team to you, we wish you the best this holiday season!]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Design 911: Quick Tips for warming up your guest room</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/12/holiday-design-911-quick-tips-for-warming-up-your-guest-room/</link>
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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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