D&WC July 1996

Special Features

Opportunity Knocks
Kathy Ford Montgomery, incoming national president of ASID, says designers should look for possibilities in the changing markets ahead.
by Howard Shingle. Photography by Donna Bagby.

Special Report: Simpler, Faster, Better
Donald McIlnay, president of Levelor Home Fashions, says the process of doing business is changing.
by Howard Shingle

Trade Show Preview: Golden Gateway
Home Furnishing manufacturers and buyers from the West Coast and Pacific Rim unite in San Francisco.
by John J. Lichty

Industry Profile
A profile of a leading supplier in the window coverings industry.

Product and Design

Design Solutions: Recreating Authentic Period Style
Researching details will ensure the success of a period room design.
by Sharon L. Anderson

Portfolio: That's Entertaining
Simple elegance in entertaining is easily attained with the right setting.
Created by Barbara J. August. Written by Lauren Skrabala. Graphic design by Elizabeth Milnes.

The Big Picture: Dressing Casual Pole Swags
This five-step process makes it easier on youself, the installer and your customer.
by Cheryl Strickland, WCAA

Design Perspectives: Nostalgia and Romance
Today's Victorian interiors feature a beautiful, eclectic clutter of objects.
by Karla J. Nielson, Allied ASID, WCAA

Design Lines: Design Detective Work Pays Off
Understanding how fashions come into being will help in discovering what trends lie ahead.
by Susan Dudics-Dean

Buyer's Product Review

Business Issues

Workroom Operations: Customers! What a Challenge!
You sacrafice to make and deliver a rush job, and now a gut feeling tells you the customer wants something for nothing.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA

Dollars & Sense: Focus on Marketing: The Secret to Long-term Success
You can't just wait for the telephone to ring.
by Kay Pegram

Showcases

Pleated Cellular Shades

Trimmings and Decorative Accessories

Machinery, Equipment & Tools

News & Information

Editorial

WCAA Notes

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