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Candice loves black and white too

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We’ve shown some of our most dramatic products in our black and white room.  The natural drama and elegance that a black and white palette gives a room is amazing.  Black and white rooms can range from the casual class of a black t-shirt to the formal class of a tuxedo (or little black cocktail [...]

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2010 Pantone Color of the Year

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It’s no secret that there is more to color than meets the eye. Color (and the method in which it is used) profoundly affects human behavior and feeling. Each color has its own psychology. Often that psychology varies from culture to culture. I will touch on both of these subjects in another blog post. On [...]

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What’s new in designer Joe Ruggiero’s collection?

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Follow the link below to see what Joe Ruggiero is excited about for new introductions in furniture and fabric designs.  We hope you had the opportunity to meet Joe when he visited our store.  He’s truly one of the nicest people in the design community.  Joe’s furniture collection is offered exclusively in Des Moines at [...]

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What’s hot for Fall in furniture and home furnishings?

Fall ’09 Design Trends At by Design we’re fascinated and excited by the color and design trends that are constantly reshaping our designs and homes.  We hunt for news that we think is relevant to our customers in Des Moines and Central Iowa.  We would like to occasionally provide you with outside points of view [...]

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