Friday, September 11, 2009

9-11-09

Accessories Galore!

Hello All!
In an effort to keep things fresh here at CDT we have added several new accessory lines to our mix. Most are things discovered at the Atlanta gift show. They have large minimums so they will not be shown in catalogs, but will augment our efforts to provide you with the wide array of accessories you have come to love at CDT. We are rearranging the showroom the weekend before the Barclay Butera seminar, so you will have lots of great things to feast your eyes upon when you come in that week. Sale upholstery will vanish from our floor at that time, so if you have had your eye on something, this is the last chance!

One of the hottest trends we are seeing, at both the fabric sales meetings and the markets is what we are calling "Rustic Glamour".
Linen and Burlap embossed with metallic damask designs. Heavily distressed items with gold leaf accents. French seems strong too.
And yet, with all the glitz, things are still simple and casual. Lighter woods...I even saw light woods at Pottery Barn in Dallas!

Mercury Glass seems to be everywhere, and we will have several great pieces. Again, the mix of rustic and old with a sparkle. Its a fun way to dress up a space without being too serious. For those who just can't bring themselves to do the shiny thing, Mercury Glass is a great accent for the holidays, or winter decor in general.

Barclay Butera


THE ARLINGTON DESIGN CENTER PRESENTS

WEST COAST INTERIOR DESIGNER
BARCLAY BUTERA
SPONSORED BY KRAVET

PRESENTING
DECORATING IN A NEW ECONOMY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
11:00 AM PRESENTATION

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A LUNCHEON AND BOOK SIGNING FOR
BARCLAY BUTERA LIVING IN STYLE
FOLLOWING HIS PRESENTATION

KRAVET BUILDING 2
3425 N. RIDGE AVENUE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004

PLEASE RESPOND BY SEPTEMBER 25TH
847-394-4364 EXT 26

Due to a miss up in the mailing lists, you may or may not receive a formal invitation. Please feel free to RSVP and come!


Timeworks

We were thrilled to find this great collection of clocks. Sizes range from huge 31" wall clocks to tiny pendulum wall clocks and everything in between. The tabletop clocks are also terrific. We especially love these oversize alarm clocks based on men's wristwatches. Several styles available here too. Since our opening order from a month a go has almost sold out, we have ordered a huge shipment of clocks--heavy on the the small ones.

These would make a great gift for a client as a thank you for a nice order, or a perfect gift for a hard- to- buy- for guy. Best of all (for me, at least) is that the alarm clocks are simple to read and set. How many times have you been in a guest room where no one in the home remembers how to set the alarm clock?

Now you can solve that problem beautifully and affordably.
Brimar

Next time you're in the showroom, make sure to check out the Brimar hardware wall. It has been completely reformatted! Now through the end of September, you can take an additional 10% off the Manhattan hardware collection - brand new collection! This collection can do a double traverse rod. It is based in the contemporary collection.

Fall Temple Sale

It's time for our semi-annual sale on Temple Upholstery! This perennial favorite is sure to please your client in both style and price. From September 1-30 take an additional 10% off.
Marketing tip: Call ALL of your clients to tell them about this sale. Download photos from the Temple website and make fliers to mail out. This gives you a great excuse to contact everyone. The price point of Temple makes it a great choice for clients to jump back into buying mode! Get on the phone!!!

All orders must be in no later than 3:00 PM on September 30 to allow time for last minute orders to get placed.
Century Sale

Don't forget about the Century sale! 10% of all collections except: Monarch, Grand Tour and Lana Home collections. This offer is good until September 30th! Make sure to get your orders in by 3:00 PM on the 30th to allow for order entry.

Hunter Douglas Holiday Promo

We are happy to announce the Hunter Douglas fall 2009 promotion, "The Season of Giving"! From September 25-December 15 there will unprecedented savings with no minimums or maximums on the most popular window fashions, including Duette, Silhouette, Luminette and Pirouette. Your customers can save from $25-$600 per window while enjoying beautiful new looks and greater energy efficiency.

Help your customers celebrate the holidays with a nice rebate check!

As usual, details and rebate forms are available at CDT

9-3-09

We are so excited by the response to the Deborah Flate seminars!!! We had more than 20 designers on the list by the next morning! It's terrific that so many of you realize the importance of educating yourself, learning new skills and investing in yourself!

The registration form appears further down this newsletter. Just follow the directions, and print yourself a copy. Select the sessions you want to attend, and pop it in the mail or fax.

Just to clarify, the first session is an overview. The follow-ups are in depth looks at those same topics. You can choose to attend whatever combination works for you, although if you do the 4 follow-ups it is an incredible value. Space is limited so get registered soon.

Be sure that September 30, 10:30 is circled in red on your calendar. That's the Barclay Butera appearance, lunch and book signing. Invitation's and more details will follow. You can RSVP to CDT, or wait for your initiation and call the number given.
Deborah Flate Seminar

In order to print the form below, place your mouse over the image. Then click with the right button on your mouse. A menu will pop up and you can select "print picture."

Owner's Select

Owner's Select is a wonderful collection of upholstery from Duralee Fine Furniture. As a rule of thumb, OS pieces are smaller scale and more traditional than those from Duralee.
The quality and styling are excellent, as you would expect from a vendor of this outstanding reputation. We have an Owner Select sofa on order for the showroom, so soon you will be able to experience the quality first hand. Owner's Select offers all the custom features that you could want, including size modifications. Be sure to look at the Owner Select Catalog the next time you are at CDT.
Fall Temple Sale

It's time for our semi-annual sale on Temple Upholstery! This perennial favorite is sure to please your client in both style and price. From September 1-30 take an additional 10% off.
Marketing tip: Call ALL of your clients to tell them about this sale. Download photos from the Temple website and make fliers to mail out. This gives you a great excuse to contact everyone. The price point of Temple makes it a great choice for clients to jump back into buying mode! Get on the phone!!!

All orders must be in no later than 3:00 PM on September 30 to allow time for last minute orders to get placed.
Century Sale

Don't forget about the Century sale! 10% of all collections except: Monarch, Grand Tour and Lana Home collections. This offer is good until September 30th! Make sure to get your orders in by 3:00 PM on the 30th to allow for order entry.