Have You Ever Thought About Becoming A Decorator?

The First Annual National Decorating Conference Set For Thursday September 6th At The Holiday Inn in Somerville, Boston

SOUTHBURY, CONN. (Friday, August 31, 2001) - Mary Gilliatt, internationally acclaimed interior designer, author, and Director & Design Instructor for Decor & You® , will conduct a FREE seminar on "The Easy Way To Be A Decorator", from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Somerville, Boston.
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Designing Your Future: The First Annual National Decorating Conference is being sponsored by Decor & You®, the nation's newest Decorating Franchise headquartered in Southbury, CT. This seminar is designed to provide step-by-step information on how to turn creative design talents into money-making skills. Ms. Gilliatt will discuss the latest decorator styles and trends, and present materials from her soon-to-be released book, Mary Gilliatt's Interior Design Course. She will also discuss the flexibility of a home -based design business and franchise opportunities.

According to Karen Powell, CEO of Decor & You®, there are two trends contributing to the growth of the decorating and franchising industries.

A recent study by the 2000 American Express Retail Index shows that over 30% of homeowners plan three or more home improvement projects this year. And, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA), as corporate downsizing continues,
Franchising is becoming more and more popular. In the United States alone, franchising garners around $1 trillion a year.

"Becoming a professional decorator is a vehicle for creative individuals to turn their talents into a career, " says Ms. Powell. "People, who have a flair for decorating, love to decorate for themselves and their friends. At Designing Your Future, we will show them how easy they can become decorator professionals, " continues Powell.

Mary Gilliatt will also be signing copies of Mary Gilliatt's Interior Design Course.

For registration and travel information, Contact Decor & You® at 203-264-3500.

About Decor & You®, Inc.

Founded in 1998 by Karen Powell, of Southbury, CT, and Josie Cicerale, of Stratford, CT, Decor & You®, Inc. is a unique, affordable franchising program, which provides the necessary structures, systems, resources, and marketing tools to become a successful full-service interior decorating business.

Founders Powell and Cicerale bring over 35 years combined experience to the decorating industry. Decor & You®, Inc., headquartered in Southbury, CT, was recently listed in the Entrepreneur Magazine's 22nd Annual Franchise 500 Best (January 2001). For further information, please visit their web site at www.decorandyou.com or call 203-264-3500.

About Mary Gilliatt

Mary Gilliatt is an acclaimed international interior designer and writer. She is also the author of over 30 best-selling books on decoration and design including New Guide to Decorating, Introduction to Decorating and Short Cuts to Great Decorating. She has been a design consultant for major companies, including Liberty of London, and has created her own range of wallpapers and fabrics. Mary Gilliatt hosted a highly successful decorating series on US television and she has written for newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. Mary Gilliatt joined the Decor & You® franchise management team in the spring of 1998 and serves as Director & Design Instructor for Decor's franchise training program.

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