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		<title>Why A Designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Brunshwig &#38; Fils is excelling in its efforts to inform the industry and growing numbers of consumers who know nothing of designers and the important role they play in the design process.
The Importance Of A DesignerJust as composition defines a fine painting so, too, does it define an exceptional interior. An interior design professional is one who is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2010/06/03/why-a-designer-2/</link>
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		<title>Tips for Getting Started on a Kitchen Remodel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re considering a kitchen remodel, there are several items that you should consider.  Follow these and you can expect to save time and money as well as achieve the best possible result:  A beautiful and functional kitchen.

Figure out what you like.  Go through magazines and tear out anything that appeals to you.  Don&#8217;t overthink it, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2010/02/04/tips-for-getting-started-on-a-remodel/</link>
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		<title>The High &amp; Low in Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Typical pricing (per square foot) followed by typical installation cost (also per square foot).

Stone tiles:       $7 &#8211; $20 plus $6 &#8211; $8
Hardwood:       $7 &#8211; $15 plus $2 &#8211; $8
Ceramic tiles:  $5 &#8211; $15 plus$6 &#8211; $8
Linoleum:         $2 &#8211; $3 plus $5 &#8211; $7
Laminate:          $1 &#8211; $6 plus $1 &#8211; $5
Vinyl sheet:      $1 - $5 plus $1 &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2010/02/03/the-high-low-in-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Hixon Handcraft Show a Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Felted pillow by Sylvia Ashley
Felted stocking by Sylvia Ashley
On December 9, 2009 we held a Handcraft show featuring work by Gary  Hixon, Sarah Bashore, Sylvia Ashley, Kimberly Noel, and Lesli Tanski.  Despite the bitter cold evening, we had lots of guests and great sales.  Gary brought his one-of-a-kind jewelry, Sarah had knitted vests, scarves and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/12/15/hixon-handcraft-show-a-success/</link>
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		<title>Contemporary Craftsman Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Contemporary Craftsman Kitchen
This montage shows a kitchen where I needed to combine the two apparently opposing styles of the husband and wife. A good designer can help couples meet somewhere in the middle, so that both parties are satisfied with the result.
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		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/12/15/contemporary-craftsman-kitchen/</link>
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		<title>People Don&#8217;t Always Know What They Want</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I can’t say it better than Penny Drue Baird, owner of Dessins.  “People don’t always want the things or look they think they want”.  Part of a designer’s job is to help clients discover what they do want.  I find in almost all cases that the process becomes a learning experience for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/12/15/people-dont-always-know-what-they-want/</link>
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		<title>Working With A Designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Working with an interior designer involves some give and take.  You will share ideas, and the designer will contribute insights and advice based on his or her talents, knowledge and experience.  You will have many details to consider and many decisions to make.  Your concept may grow and change as you undergo this process. 
Communicate and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/06/24/working-with-a-designer/</link>
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		<title>Health and Safety Issues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Protecting health, safety and welfare is the professional responsibility of every interior designer. Every decision an interior designer makes in one way or another affects the health, safety and welfare of the public. Those decisions include specifying furniture, fabrics and carpeting that meet or exceed fire codes and space planning that provides proper means of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/06/24/this-is-another-test/</link>
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		<title>Selecting A Designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re ready to select a designer to work with on your project, the number of individuals and firms to choose from can be daunting.  How do you know if you&#8217;ve chosen a professional designer?  In general, you want a designer with the following characteristics:

Is accredited as an interior designer (If required in your state, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.hixon-interiors.com/blog/2009/06/23/my-new-post/</link>
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