06-04-2010

Lots of small tidbits for you today!

Most exciting, at least for Camille and I, is that we are departing Saturday for our annual Vacation courtesy of Hunter Douglas. This year we get to relax on the Voyager of the Seas and see the sights of Barcelona, Rome, Florence, NIce, Aix, Eze and other lovely distinations in Italy and the South of France. We get only a few hours in each spot, but we will somehow manage to have a wonderful time. Jody will be in charge with the rest of our wonderful ladies holding the fort. We are so grateful to them. If they were not such hard workers and so loyal and concientious we would not be able to leave. We also want to extend our thanks to all of you who purchased Hunter Douglas products in 2009. It was a tough business climate, and we know how hard you worked for each and every sale. Thank you all so much for your business.

SCOOP:

Bradington Young has a price increase effective June 7. If you have an outstanding quote we will honor it through June 11.

The Temple price increase is now in effect. If you have an outstanding quote, please verify your price. No more old prices will be honored.

Seven Seas Seating will have a price increase effective June 7. No old prices will be honored after that date

Char has asked me to tell you that we have TONS of discontinued fabrics.
They are yours for the taking, first come, first served.

Don't forget Henredon's bedroom promotion:
Take an additional 10% off retail now through June 21.
Any of the following skus will be included:
-02 dressers, -03 dressers, -04 mirrors, -05 armoires, -06 night stands,
-10 queen beds, -12 king beds, -14 cal.king beds, -48 chests.

In other words queen bed 3035-10 is part of the promotion. -10 signifies a queen
bed. If you need clarification, please call.
Robert Allen Introduces
Larry Laslo Destinations



Miami Beat Rustic Chic

Design impresario Larry Laslo has created
a New collection for Robert Allen, called "Destinations". Comprised of two books, the group reflects the casual textures, intense colors and soothing neutrals. Prints, wovens, mattelasse, raffia, and an awesome burnout make this collection fun hip and interesting with that unique flair that sets Larry Laslo apart.

To learn more about Larry Laslo and his and his
work, you can watch a video on the Robert Allen website, www.robertallendesign.com You don't even need to sign in, just go down to "What's New" and and click. Scroll down and you will find "Videos". As always, Larry is entertaining and inspiring. Lots of other good stuff there as well!

Last Call...do you want one of these?

Many of you have admired this super comfy chair on our floor. It is discontinued, sadly, but we were informed that there were 26 frames in stock. I do not know how many are left, but we would be happy to call, and we can offer them to you at 25% off. Act fast, they will not be around for long!


In addition, take an extra 10% off all Oscar de la Renta upholstery now thru July 2!

Century Upholstery has informed us that their prices will increase about 2% as of June 15.

LEED Green Associate Class

In response the feeler we put out several weeks ago, we have tentatively scheduled the LEED Green Associate training class for Monday June 28 and Tuesday June 29.

The class will be held in the Arlington Design Center Building 3 (Campus Drive) from 9:00am until 1:00pm.

Cost of the class will be $259 per person which includes a course manual. The two study guides for the LEED GA exam are an additional $100. The cost of the actual exam through LEED is an additional $200. The exam will not be included in the class. You will be able to schedule the exam at a later date.

More details to follow - inluding the exact location of the class. It will NOT be in the CDT Showroom.

If you have already expressed an interest in attending, please call and confirm that this date will work for you. As I said, the date is tentative. If there is a change due to attendee's schedule demands, we will try to find a date that will work for more people.

To register or get more information, contact Kathleen Haerr:
LEED@localgreenconnect.com

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 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!

From May 4 - August 15 you can get a free ultraglide lifting system upgrade on Tierred Vignette shades. You should also be aware that Tierred Vignettes will now also be available with Easyrise lifting system.

Hunter Douglas has announced that effective June 1, Hunter Douglas Brand Products will no longer be available for purchase via the internet. This reaffirms the company's belief that the best service, the best knowledge and the best match of product to application comes from a design professional done face to face with personal knowledge of the customer's home. We are thrilled with this announcement and applaud Hunter Douglas for this step, which will certainly cost them sales but will surely be made up for in reputation, exclusivity and customer satisfaction.