DDA Board Update for December 2019

DDA Board Update for December 2019

A Board of Directors Meeting was held on December 11, by conference call. The following is a summary of that meeting: Membership: In November, there were 12 new members – 4 Affiliate, 4 Student and 4 Accredited. There were 25 membership renewals — 17 Accredited,...
Naturally a Holiday Favourite

Naturally a Holiday Favourite

As we all know, one of the favourite moments of the holidays is picking out the Christmas tree. The cool air nipping at your nose, just like the song, and the smell of crisp pine filling you with nostalgia, as you load the most beautiful tree into the truck to take...
An Eco-Friendly Xmas

An Eco-Friendly Xmas

Recently, a friend posted on Facebook looking for ideas to reduce his footprint with Holiday decorations. I came up with this great idea that he loved and wanted to share with everyone. I realize a lot of Designers especially love the Holidays because of all that...
Redecorate Without Breaking Your Budget

Redecorate Without Breaking Your Budget

You want to redecorate your home, but it can seem like such a daunting – and expensive – task. Not so! Redecorating can be as complex or as simple as you can make it – and as affordable as you need it to be. To prove it, here are some tips from designers who know how...
Renovation Planning for Fireplaces

Renovation Planning for Fireplaces

So your client is renovating, and she wants a fireplace. Now what? How will it impact your design, and what do you need to do to prepare? As a fireplace expert, I have a few tips: Decide whether to go with gas or electric. This is the most important decision you will...