Fall is racing by, and we are packing the calendar with all sorts of interesting programs for you to attend and develop your arsenal of skills. Then we can do the holiday thing, collapse for a few days and start over with a new year. Doesn't the idea of a "new year" sound great?
With the crummy weather comes cold and flu season. All of us here do your very best to keep any cooties to ourselves...even if this means staying home. It's always best to stay in and take care of ourselves. Those clients can wait, and you're doing the rest of the world a favor. Some things are better not shared! We hope all of you will stay healthy!
As you may have noticed, vendors are not stocking inventory the way they used to. Often, fabric will not even be ordered from a mill until they have an order for it, which may mean several week back order. Fabrics are also discontinued at a moment's notice. While this has always been true, its worse than ever now. We get discontinued lists monthly, and occasional updates in between. Because we recognize the problems this can cause, we do our best to keep our racks "clean". The books are much harder to keep updated.
If you are working with a fabric of critical importance to your design, ALWAYS check stock before you plan a room around it. If the client does not decide promptly, check again before finalizing your plans. Remember, you can call or visit Robert Allen and Duralee's websites to check stock, or call CDT and our memo room staff will be happy to check availability for you. Remember though, that info is only current for a short time.
On a happier note, if you are ordering, or have recently ordered Duette Architella shades, you MAY be eligible to receive a Federal Tax credit for up to $1,500!!!! This is retroactive to January 1, 2009 and runs through December 31, 2010. WOO HOO---this is part of the stimulus plan. Not all Architellas qualify, and we do not have full details yet, but stay tuned!
Clodagh
Clodagh is a widely recognized leader in the field of environmentally
responsible interior design. She has partnered with Duralee to create 5 color stories for the "Global Passage" collection. These fabrics look beautiful, feel wonderful and are anywhere from 51% to 100% "green", either recyclable, made from post-consumer materials or sustainable fibers.
Waste has been reduced as much as possible in creating the fabrics and the books themselves. Fiber content includes a variety of environmentaly conscious polyesters, organic cotton, Bamboo, Hemp, and Flax. Did you know that it takes 16 20 oz bottles to create one yard of fabric? Come meet Gina, our new rep, see the next generation of "green design", and learn more!
Taylor King October Sale
Don't forget the Taylor King fall sale. You will receive an extra 10% off any Taylor King upholstery during October.
We will have a new Taylor King grouping on the floor by the middle of the month to inspire you! on the floor. We received our new full sized fabric samples today. They will be on the floor soon. Take advantage of this chance for great pricing on this very popular collection.
Please get your orders in by 3:00 P.M. on October 30.
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
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