Fall Newsletter

Hi Everyone!

Remember that the sales on Taylor King and Temple end at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30!! Get those orders in the sooner the better!

There will be new pricing on: Guy Chaddock UPHOLSTERY effective October 1
Century Elegance Upholstery effective October1
Ferguson Copeland wood and Upholstery effective November 1

We have the new Robert Allen Furniture introductions in our floor catalog. Really nice things with lots of flexibility
Some of the favorites from the Traditional group remain, the rest is new. Transitional and Contemporary is still the same.

High School District 214 is looking for a designer who would be willing to donate a couple hours on the day of your choice to speak at Hersey High School in the college and career center. This would be during the lunch periods.
If you would be willing to share your insight with some future designers, please call or e-mail Vicki and I will but you in touch with the appropriate people.

Here is the second issue of our newsletter via e-mail. We will no longer be doing a postal version, except for those few folks who do not do e-mail. Printed copies are available while supplies last in the showroom, You can also access the Showroom Scoop by clicking on the Blog space on our website. We figured it is time to make this change permanent, since almost all our customers are online, and it saves time, money, postage and paper.

Have a wonderful weekend...pay particular attention to the Century office hours.
Enjoy the newsletter!

Seminar Cancelled

Everyone...there is NO seminar tomorrow. It was cancelled and rescheduled earlier this summer.

Sorry for any confusion!

Hunter Douglas Promo, IFDA, Duralee Furniture

Lots of promotions this week!

First...to the designer who was looking for a round leather ottoman with a shelf below...I found another one, only I do not remember who you were! Call Vicki if you are still searching.

Our Duralee Fine Furniture seminar was a great success--thanks to all who attended. As those who were at the seminar know, Owner Select is made by Duralee, but is smaller scale, more traditional and can be totally customized. In addition, if you like, you can have them create an embroidered version of your logo for a one time charge of $80 (not the $175 we were initially told!). This can then be applied to any item for $25 apiece. If it is a loose cushion item, the logo will appear on the deck, under the cushion. If it is a tight item, like a side chair or ottoman, it will appear on the black cambric fabric that covers the bottom. This is a wonderful way to promote your business. To help you do this, CDT will provide you with 2 $40 rebate coupons that can be used on future Owner Select items. The rebate coupons will be good for one year from date of purchase. Duralee and Owner Select are both made from lumber to finishing touches in the USA. Best of all, they are NOT available in stores, so your clients cannot shop you.

Ficks Reed has a number of items that are available while supplies last at an additional 25% off. Ask Vicki or Camille for details.

Artifacts has a list of items available with quicker than normal ship times. Again, see us for details.

Hunter Douglas will have a child safety promotion beginning September 25- Nov 17. With any purchase of Duette or Applause honeycomb shades, you can receive a free LITE RISE cordless lift system. You can pick up a rebate form and instructions at CDT. Remember to stress the importance of child safety at the window, and take advantage of this promotion.

IFDA will be sponsoring "All About Green" at the ADC on October 30. I do not have firm details yet, but watch this space for times etc. The speaker will be Beth Green from Kravet. Lunch will be served, and there will be tables in the hall featuring green products and info.

IFDAs "Design Therapy" for September will be at CAI at 5:30 Sept. 30. All are welcome.

Remember to check out the wonderful Charles Faudree collection at CDT. You can qualify for a free copy of his latest book, or purchase one at a discount at CDT.

Duralee Seminar Tim

I accidentally omitted the times for the Duralee program. We will start at 11:00, and end with lunch at 1:00 on Wednesday, Sept.10. Seats are filling up fast.

Weiman Pricing, Duralee Seminar

Weiman has notified us of a price increase effective immediately. CDT will honor any outstanding quotes throught the end of this week...Friday, September 5.

We have just been notified that Jerry Hoffman, Duralee's new director of showrooms will be in town Wednesday, September 10. He and Walt Kozy will be at CDT to host a mini training on Duralee Fine Furniture and Duralee's newest acquisition, Owner Select Furniture. Owner Select is more traditional in style and scale than Duralee. It is EXTREMELY flexible, with many custom features.
Walt will then show the latest fabrics from Duralee and Highland Court. We saw these at the national sales meeting in July, and as always, were impressed.

If that is not enough reason to attend, Duralee and CDT will privide LUNCH for all those in attendance. We hope the short notice will not keep any of you away. Please RSVP via phone, fax or e-mail NOW!!!!

Duralee Furniture Price Increase, Charles Faudree, Century Website

Remember, CDT will be closed Friday-Monday this weekend. We will re-open on Tuesday September 2 as usual.

Effective immediately, Duralee Fine Furniture is implementing a price increase. However, CDT will honor any existing quotes thru Tuesday, Sept 2.

Lexington will have a price increase Sept 15 on both case goods and upholstery.

Century will be issuing new price lists effective September 15. Some items will increase, and some will remain the same. If you are working on a quote that will go out ast that date, please double check your pricing.
If you would like to use the Century trade website, you may use this log in that has been created for our customers:
Username: cdtdesigner
Password: Chicago
Lots of good info, photos and stock availability. We will be happy to give you prices.

Our Charles Faudree fabrics have arrived!!!! This wonderful collection from Vervain will be hung by middle of next week. They are soft, elegant, and very usable, even if you are not doing a country french look.

We are happy to announce that we have 2 cases of his latest book "Charles Faudree Interiors". Any designer with an order of at least $500 of Vervain fabric, which includes at least 1 yard of Charles Faudree will receive a complimentary copy of the book!!! Think how your client would love to have this as a thank you gift!!!

You can also purchase the book for $30 at CDT. This is $10 lower than the retail price. Please see Wendy if you would like to see the book. If you want to purchase one, we will write it up for you. If you want to reserve one, send us a PO.