The chain specializes in closeouts of home decorating items ranging from area rugs and linens to patio furniture and flatware.

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Just as homebuilders uses fancy signs, flags, elaborate ads and model home decorating to further its brand and appeal to as many buyers as possible, sole proprietors and small business people wear their brands on their foreheads, promoting their web sites, posting in social media, talking with their clients and glad-handing at networking events.

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And in fact I think the reason that we included a chapter like that is because a lot of people do at-home cake decorating, and marzipan and fondant are, like, really important in cake decorating.

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In decorating and maintaining the home, Ms. Paolella says her focus was on making guests comfortable and maintaining the home's historical character.

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Within your new home, create happy vibes by decorating your new space to suit your individual style.

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But his first love remains his country home, a hunting lodge built during the 16th century for Henry VII and formerly the home of James Fowler, co-founder of decorating firm Colefax and Fowler.

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As for the time needed by the designers for decorating before the show house opens to the public, it could be considered giving access to prepare the home for the rental period.

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