Decorating and Staging Academy Zone http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog "Where Inspiration, Education, and Dedication Come Together" Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:25:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Furniture Arranging Tool http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2012/01/24/furniture-arranging-tool/ http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2012/01/24/furniture-arranging-tool/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:56:14 +0000 Carol Bass http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/?p=2728 Sometimes simple is best. We all love technology and all the whistles and bells that it can bring, but you know, sometimes it is just easier to use a good old reliable tool that we know will work and impress every time. I love this tool. I found it many years ago and still use it to this day. It is a space planning furniture arranger that is magnetic, simple, and easy to use.

If you would like to order this great tool, we at The DSA have arranged for you to get a 10% discount. simply click on the picture of the product or go to  www.spaceplanning.com and insert the code (CBODD12) on the shopping cart page. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do. Carol Bass

]]> http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2012/01/24/furniture-arranging-tool/feed/ 0 The Wonder Of Wood http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2011/10/07/the-wonder-of-wood/ http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2011/10/07/the-wonder-of-wood/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:40:21 +0000 DesAnn Collins http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/?p=2612 Adding additional “Revenue streams” will help you grow your client base.

Let us help you in learning how to identify the different woods and what style they convey. Learn the difference between Hard wood floors, Engineered floors and Laminate. Did you know that not all wood floors can be placed on a diagonal? Did you know that Bamboo floors are not all the same? Leave understanding the difference of a “board” and a “rip” for flooring planks and how they can change the overall appearance of flooring.

Join JoAnne & DesAnn for the “What, Why & How Of Wood” webinar. Gain confidence in your knowledge of wood and have your clients FLOORED over your professional “Wood” knowledge.

As always you have the option to listen to the recorded version if you are unable to join us “live” on October 11 from 7-8:30 pm EST.

Register here for webinar.

]]> http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/2011/10/07/the-wonder-of-wood/feed/ 7 The Audacious Autumn DECOpolitan Issue is Here! http:// http://#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:37:56 +0000 JoAnne Lenart-Weary http://thedecoratingandstagingacademy.com/blog/?p=2566 We took a little sabbatical but bottom line, we love sharing our magazine with you. The Audacious Autumn issue is here and filled with ideas for decorating, staging, business, and marketing your business. Whether you are a PRO with an established business, a Wanna-be, who hopes to have a business someday, or a DIY that loves all things decorating, this magazine is for you. And even better, it is FREE!  Have a great product or service, ask about advertising in our magazine.  Special thanks to Cheryl Cousins and Tracy Fredrychowski of Your Success Studio for bringing this issue to life.

For now, kick back and enjoy the latest issue of The DECOpolitan.

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