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Recently, I've been following my own advice and have been spending some time clearing clutter, going through closets, storage areas, bookshelves, and cabinets to find things that I no longer need or want. Various items are being thrown out or sold, donated, recycled, re-purposed, and/or reinvented.
I live in a fairly small space and I also operate my interior design business from a home office. As a designer, things have a tendency to accumulate and even though I try to stay organized and on top of things --- well, sometimes, it just gets to be "too much." So, it's time to do some purging and clearing.
There are some items, like fabrics and trims, which are going to a workroom to be fabricated into throw pillows, bags, totes, bulletin boards, and a line of "Funky Footstools." Most of these items will end up at my new venture with Linda Dilworth, of Dilworth Decorative Designs & Finishes, based in Manchester Center, VT.
Linda and I have teamed up and have rented space at the Vermont Wreath Company Antique Center located in Danby, VT on Route 7. We have a 10x10 corner space on the second floor which we're calling the Designers' Corner. We're right across from another designer, Ruxana Oosman, of Ruxana's Home Interiors, based out of Rutland, VT.
There are some items, like fabrics and trims, which are going to a workroom to be fabricated into throw pillows, bags, totes, bulletin boards, and a line of "Funky Footstools." Most of these items will end up at my new venture with Linda Dilworth, of Dilworth Decorative Designs & Finishes, based in Manchester Center, VT.
Linda and I have teamed up and have rented space at the Vermont Wreath Company Antique Center located in Danby, VT on Route 7. We have a 10x10 corner space on the second floor which we're calling the Designers' Corner. We're right across from another designer, Ruxana Oosman, of Ruxana's Home Interiors, based out of Rutland, VT.
In addition to lots of fabrics, trims, and other supplies, I have a huge collection of books, books, and more books. Even though I periodically purge, donate many to the local library, trade or give away to friends and family, or sell on line, I still have too many. Never did I ever think I'd say I had too many books! Many have been a part of my design, decorating, and general home improvement library for awhile and they are no longer getting much use. So, time to sell some of them!
Several will make their way to the Antique Center in Danby -- especially those geared toward decorating with antiques, flea market finds, and tag sale treasures. The others will be sold on line through my Amazon.com store.
I'll be adding new selections on a regular basis and included in the mix are books on decorating, design, home organizing, antiques, country living, self-help, and popular fiction. Click here to check out my on-line book store!
Enjoy! And hope you'll visit my on-line bookstore!
