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WCAA was founded in 1987 as a division of the National Decorating Products Association. In 1993, the association realized the dream of standing alone and became the Window Coverings Association of America.
Today the WCAA has members and Industry Partners throughout North America and
the Caribbean and a network of Chapters throughout the US and internationally. They offer networking opportunities for interior designers, decorators, workroom, fabricators, and installers. WCAA's goal is to make available educational and motivational opportunities, to work for the betterment of the interior fashions industry and to encourage a code of ethics for fair business practices. Meet Jenna Abbott Executive Director of WCAA and has been the owner of Sew Elegant by Jenna a "to the trade" workroom since 2001 in Sacramento, California. click here to listen to the show.
Dian Garbarini, is owner of Designs by Dian in Mission Viejo, CA. Dian has been sewing since elementary school and has been fortunate to turn her passion into a business she loves.
For over 20 years, she has been designing, selling and fabricating window treatments, custom bedding and beautiful pillows.
Besides being a savvy business woman, she fits in to her busy schedule being a mom, running a household and also founder and facilitator of Drapery Pro since 1996, the International Online Networking Forum for Window Coverings Professionals.
Custom Home Furnishings Academy is the only teaching facility of its kind dedicated to educating people with professional skills necessary to the home decor industry. CHF began as a Professional drapery school more than ten years ago and today offers training in a wide variety of home based businesses focusing on all aspects of the window treatment and decorating industry.
Kathy Banak, interior designer and founder of Authentic Home uses her “color visionary” skills to provide homeowners interior design and home décor guidance that results in homes that reflect their own family and lifestyle – their authentic home.
Together with her premium eco-friendly Authentic Home COLOR Paint™ line and corresponding fine-tuned fabrics, Kathy masterfully works with colors to make dream rooms a reality.
What's new with Workroom Association of America since we last talked? Listen to Mary Ann Plumlee Founder of Workroom Association of America.www.workroomassociation.com Mary Ann Plumlee is the owner of Plumlee-Place Drapery
Workshop in Waco, TX, is the founder of Workroom Intelligence and Online blog which showcases finished results from Industry workroom and Working Workroom Association of America nearing 600 members. Let's find out what is New and more.
Marcia's collection, Outdoor Couture, has garnered rave reviews and is a favorite of customers who favor dramatic, yet comfortable outdoor accessories. Marcia has been a contributor for such publications as Casual Living Magazine, Coast Magazine, Water Garden News
and Southern Home & Outdoor Magazine.
Click here to listen to Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio as we talked with Marcia about how she got started in business, what she loves about it, and best fabrics to use outdoors. http://outdoorinteriors.com
In 1987, Carlette started a home based business to help support her family. With a small toddler at home and her husband recently laid off, Carlette needed employment that would not only allow her to contribute income but to be at home with her family. In the world of competition, Carlette has received
seven awards in the Window Fashions Design and Workroom Competitions, including Workroom of the Year in 2004 and 2010, plus has been published in numerous books; is an instructor at conferences and trades show, and has a handbag line called Savannah Toile. http://www.carlettes.com
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We talked with Donna Skufis today about her business, her future plans for 6 hands-on
workshops to happen in 2010 and 2011, plus what she will be teaching in Arizona, June 11 and 12,2010.
Listen in and learn more about Donna, and what she has to offer by way of workshops to learn more about home decor creation, whether one is in business as a professional or want to simply make items for the home.
Specializing in custom window treatments & fine bedding for the home, Anna's Custom Design has been serving Nashville and surrounding communities since 1985. She has learned to juggle family, a business based out of her home, going on the road with Minutes Matter, and is one of the host of the Slipcover Summit, in June 23-25, 2010 in Madison, Tennessee just north of Nashville www.annascustomdesign.
Listen to the interview on Home Fashions U Blog Talk radio click here.
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