All About Decorating

Talked with the Decorating Diva Pam Damour

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Pam has been in business since 1981 when she started her Interior design business “Damour Designs”, as she found a way to bridge her passions for design, sewing and power tools. Over the years, she began teaching her trade, first at industry window covering expos, and then to consumers. Her goal is to teach industry standards to consumers, and to raise the bar, in ways that the decorating industry manufactures soft furnishings. She teaches nationally and internationally, and one of her goals is to teach in every U.S. state. www.pamdamour.com

We at www.HomeFashionsU.com have been carrying Pam's drapery topper templates since they have been available.  We also offer classes and instruction in many of our hands on and Online classes.  Do check our store for more information about these wonderful templates.

Talked with Nika Stewart Designers Success Coach

Nika Stewart Designers Success Coach 9/9/2009 - Home Fashions U on Blog Talk Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Home-Fashions-U/2009/09/09/Nika-Stewart-Designers-Success-Coach

Today we talk with Nika Stewart who is opening doors for designers in the industry. Nika has helped thousands of interior designers create dream businesses where they work with many more ideal clients increase their income and take more time off to enjoy what they have created. ..

September is National Sewing Month

Get Involved in National Sewing Month Here Are Some Ways To Get More Involved Teach a family member or friend to sew. Volunteer your time and teach sewing to a local youth organization like Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs.   Make it possible for someone to learn how to sew. Give employees time off work so they can volunteer their time; or donate fabrics, equipment, and sewing supplies.   Sew more often. If you haven't been sewing lately, find out what's new in the sewing world at a local fabric or sewing machine store.   Join your local chapter of the American Sewing Guild at www.asg.org and participate in its activities.   Register for a class at a local fabric store or sewing machine dealership and take a friend.   Contact your local public television station and make a contribution that supports sewing programs.   Create your own sewing circle of friends; it’s fun to sew with others!

 

Workshop on Motorization for Window Treatments-Phoenix,AZ

Register by September 8,2009 Sign Up Now New Recession Price $30.00

Home Fashions U is proud to present the first in a series of "Share - Learn - Earn" Seminars for Drapery Professionals.

•Date: Saturday September 12, 2009

•Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00PM

•Location: 7755 W Ludlow Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381

•Buffet Luncheon Included

Morning session includes: All About Motorization and Risk Management for Workrooms Afternoon session includes: Sales and Marketing” and Drapery Hardware from our favorite vendors and fresh, new sample window treatments. Door Prizes!

Our Featured Speaker is Mary Ann Plumlee has been in the window coverings business since 1985. Starting with a $50.00 investment and a home sewing machine, she has expanded her business to include 12 employees. Her workroom serves retail and wholesale accounts. Mary Ann writes the FROM THE WORKROOM column for D&WC Magazine, and is the founder of Workroom Association of America LLC.

Mary Ann's blog (www.workroomintelligence.com) shows the work of many of the best drapery workrooms in the country. She is also the founder of Workroom Association of America whose goal is to bring value added programs and benefits to the workroom trade. (http://www.workroomassociationofamerica.com)