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published by KatieDid Design
October 2001
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September 25th, 2001 ------ October Issue ------
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Editorial
2. SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL
- Baby Decor
3. TIPS & TRICKS
- More Grass Stain Removal
4. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Style Guides
5. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- About.com
6. CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
- Try A New Paint Technique
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Hello Dear Readers!
Wow! What a month! I think I can safely
say that NONE of us had any idea what all would
happen between now and then. I know that I don't
need to express how shocked and sad the September
11th tragedies made me feel... we all have felt
it... we have felt it, and pulled together to
reach out to those around us, as well as those
far away.
I think it's wishful thinking to believe
that none of you have lost anyone near and
dear... too many have been touched. So to those
of you that have lost someone, please know that
my prayers are with you... even though I do not
know you by name, I am still praying for you.
May you rest in God's peace.
And to everyone... I decided not to send out
a separate thoughts and sympathies e-mail with
sources for donating... if you're like me, than
you've already received them from almost every
company you know, and more you've never heard of
and didn't know had your e-mail. But I would
still like to encourage you to do two things.
First, keep on giving. If you haven't
already, it's not too late. Even though we pray
that we never endure another September 11th,
there will still be challenges ahead for our
country to face. And even though we are
struggling to get back to this new version of
'normal', there will still be needs to be met.
Let's not allow ourselves to grow hardened or
selfish. If you're not sure where to send
your money, take a look at my ad after the
Tips & Tricks section below for a good place
to get donation information.
And second, be confident and move on with
life. The world needs it, your country needs it,
your family needs it, and YOU need it. We have
endured a tragedy, but there is still much to be
thankful for. Let's concentrate on our blessings
while remembering the past and learning from it.
So, let's decorate! Not in a frivolous
manner... but in a way that will make our homes
the haven of rest and peace that we are sure to
need in the days ahead, just as we've needed them
in the past. I hope that you all enjoy this
issue, and get some useful tips and ideas to help
make your home beautiful.
One more note... I will be completing the
upgraded version of the site in the next few
days, and uploading it this weekend. The
uploading shouldn't take longer than a few hours,
so if you try to visit this weekend, and the site
isn't loading properly, or making sense, just try
back a few hours later and things should be fine.
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1. SUBSCRIBER'S SPECIAL
- Baby Decor
Baby Decor is the new department for
KatieDid Design! You'll see this department up
this weekend... without photos! Unfortunately, I
don't have photos of any of the Baby Decor I've
designed in the past! So... I'm offering to do
all baby decor orders for 15% off through October
31st! This will help you because you'll get a
great discount. And it will help me because
I'll have items to take photos of! This includes
the items that will be listed on the site, as
well as any other nursery items that you'd like
me to design. Let me know if you need ideas!
Send me an e-mail:
mailto:katie@katiediddesign.com
And don't forget that you've got a few days
left to take advantage of the September
Subscriber Special on fabric covered fans. If
you order before the end of the month, you'll get
a 12" fabric covered fan at 40% off - $17.97 plus
whatever fabric you wish me to use. This special
is available through September 30th.
Fabric-Covered Fans:
http://www.katiediddesign.com/fa-fan.html
These offers are available to anyone
who is already a subscriber, or who subscribes
when they place their order. Just tell me what
you'd like and mention that you're a subscriber.
If you have something in mind right now, drop me
a line and ask
mailto:katie@katiediddesign.com
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2. Tips & Tricks
- More Grass Stain Removal
Subscriber Cindy sent in another tip to help
get rid of grass stains. (And yes, this DOES have
to do with decorating... if you like to use sheets
for picnic seating. *smiles*)
She says, "I read the tip on removing grass
stains from clothing. As a mother of two boys, I
have this problem quite frequently. However, I
use another method which has yet to fail me. I
am not sure who passed this tip to me. To remove
grass stains, I put the clothing in the washer
in the warmest water that the fabric will allow.
Along with my regular laundry detergent, I also
add a cup of Cascade Automatic Dishwasher
Detergent. I run the washer through a regular
wash cycle. It works every time!"
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September 11th, 2001 - What can YOU do?
Visit LibertyUnites.org for links to reputable
charities involved in the relief effort and to
donate online. This site, endorsed by President
Bush, was put together by six of the largest
Internet leaders specifically for this purpose.
http://www.libertyunites.org/
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Advertising Opportunities: (SALE!)
http://www.katiedidddesign.com/advertising.html
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3. FEATURE ARTICLE
- Style Guides
The article(s) that I have for you this month are on the web. I encourage you to take a look - it's only take a moment to click, and these really are worth bookmarking!
Could you use some great articles on
different styles... to help you define the
details and aspects of styles that you'd like to
incorporate into YOUR decorating? This article
series is the place to start. Learn the ins and
outs of:
- Casual Style
- Formal Style
- Black and White
- Chocolate Browns
- Contemporary Style
- Denim Blues
- French Country Style
- Rustic Style
- Shabby Chic
- Tuscan Style
Here's the link:
http://interiordec.about.com/library/trends/bl_styletrends.htm
Have fun!
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4. E-ZINE OF THE MONTH
- Design Lines
This great e-zine is from Glenna Morton, the
Guide for the Interior Decorating section of
About.com. Glenna is constantly bringing new and
wonderful information, sites, guides, tools, and
more to the site, and this e-zine is the best way
to find it all! There are so many wonderful
articles and bits of information on About.com
that I would never have found if it weren't for
this e-zine... so try it out! Here's a link to
the archives, and if you want to subscribe,
either scroll down the left side of the page and
enter your e-mail address, or visit the second
link:
Design Lines Archive:
http://interiordec.about.com/cnl/?once=true&
Subscribe to Design Lines
- the Interior Decorating Newsletter:
http://interiordec.about.com/gi/pages/mmail.htm
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5. CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH
- Try A New Paint Technique
This can be a great way to dress-up your
walls (or furniture), in a way that costs less
and is more washable than wallpaper! Try faux
finishes, stenciled flowers, a line from a
poem... be creative! Here's some links with
ideas to get you started:
Faux Finishes:
http://interiordec.about.com/cs/fauxlibrary/
Stencilling Index:
http://interiordec.about.com/cs/stenciling/index.htm
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Remember, if your decorating isn't fun, it isn't
worth it. So enjoy it!
-Katie <><
KatieDid Design
http://www.katiediddesign.com
e-mail:
mailto:design@katiediddesign.com
PO Box 381235
Murdock, FL 33938-1235
1-877-KATIEDID
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