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		<title>The Basics of Making Your Home Office Work For You</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2010/07/workspaces-with-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A traditional home office is a space that needs function before you can even think about anything else.  In our interior design blog, we explore the options for making the most of a home office space with interior design ideas ranging from furniture and lighting to comfortable seating and storage!]]></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>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>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>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>Purple- a great fashion color, now a great interior design color.</title>
		<link>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/10/purple-a-great-fashion-color-now-a-great-interior-design-color/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love the color purple and I have seen it in the stores as a hot color for fall. But, this rich and fabulous color has disappeared from the fabrics that we are using in our homes. I have a client that loves all the shades of red and purple, so recently I have spent [...]]]></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>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/10/tile-not-just-for-floors-anymore/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arlene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></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>
		<comments>http://designconnectioninc.com/blog/2009/09/clean-and-chic-cork-floor-are-a-green-choice/#comments</comments>
		<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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