Thanks to everyone who attended our Alustra event yesterday! We had a great turnout, and to our surprise, everyone received a gorgeous totebag with matching portfolio binder, AND a full set of memos samples and sales tools for the entire Alustra collection. It was like Christmas! We all learned a great deal from Deb Rubin, and I know that Alustra will be in the forefront of our minds when presenting Hunter Douglas products.
Please note the special events coming up. If you would like more info on the Spirit Awards go to www.designsfordignity.org. This organization was founded by local designer Susan Fredman. They are a non-profit organization that provides pro-bono design work for area non profits.
D$D utilizes excess product from the design industry to benefit the non profit organizations that they serve.
Babies are a hot topic of conversation at CDT. In addition to Andrea and Mike's little boys, Camille will become a first time grandma in May!!!
Andrea works closely with all of our designers and we know that many of you love her as much as we do. So, if you would like to be a part of this fun evening, mark your calendars and wait for the details!
Wildcat Territory Bedding
Well dressed bedrooms are a must for today's sophisticated consumer. However, custom bed ensembles are often out of reach financially, and the "Bed bath and Beyond" route may seem to obvious. Wildcat Territory provides the perfect happy medium. These beautiful vignettes for the bed are less pricey than custom, but have the same attention to detail that you would expect from a custom design. Silk, linen, applique, embroidery and beautiful fabric combinations make these bed ensembles truly show stopping.
Some customization of size is available, so you can make this work for any client. Speaking of work...hardly any for you!!! Remember to check this HOT PINK Wildcat Territory binder next time you visit CDT!
Hunter Douglas Tax Credits and Rebates
If you are selling or have sold Architella shades this year, your client may be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit up to $1,500!!! We NOW have the forms at CDT. There are some restrictions so make sure to check on the form. This is retroactive to January 1, 2009 and runs through December 31, 2010. What a fantastic selling tool!
Promos!!!
Free LITERISE on Vignette Tiered Modern Roman Shades through 2/28
February 1 Through April 15:
Duette Architella: $25 per shade rebate
Silhouette With Power Rise & Platinum Technology: $100 per shade rebate
Luminette Privacy Sheers with Power Glide 2.0: $100 per shade
Artifacts Promotion
Running now through March 31, 2010, Artifacts is offering a great deal on upgraded finishes: You can choose any finish (including B, C or Premium) for the price of an A finish!
What a great opportunity to present this magnificent collection to your customers.
Sincerely,
Vicki Martin and Camille Sullivan
Chicago Design Team
Save the Date
Design's for Dignity
Spirit Awards
May 12, 2010
Advance tickets at a discounted price are available at the CDT showroom. Order by Feb 17 and get your tickets for $100 intead of $150.
Contact the showroom for further details.
Andrea's Shower
Wednesday,
April 14
5:50 p.m.
As most of you have noticed, our Andrea is expecting TWINS!
Help us celebrate with her. All of you are invited to share in the fun. Save the date, details will follow in a couple weeks.
Please RSVP for all events so we can plan for seating and refreshments!
(847) 394-1800
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS
Bette Grossman
of
Interna Collection
Gina Nunes
of
Designed to Live
IFDA
The International Furnishings and Design Association has a very active chapter that meets regularly at places of interest to suburban designers. The focus is on networking, developing new sources and designers helping designers. CDT is proud to be a sponsor of IFDA. Copies of the membership application are in the showroom.
ASID
CDT is also happy to be an ASID Industry Partner. They have an excellent suburban chapter. For membership information, visit their website: www.asidillinois.com
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