Internet Databases Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Internet Databases Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary
Blacksburg, VA (PRWEB) July 14, 2009
At a time when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly six in ten businesses do not even make it to the four-year mark, Barry Welch, President, CEO, and founder of Internet Databases said, “We are both proud and grateful to celebrate this milestone.”
Internet Databases began as a custom web applications development company in 1999 while Barry’s wife, Allison, was pregnant with their second child. “She got tired of hearing me talk about starting a business. She supported me 100% and felt I would regret it in the future if I didn’t give starting my own company a good try.”
That year, Hooker Furniture became an Internet Databases client, setting the stage for what would become the focus of Welch’s work – developing web-based applications for the home furnishings industry.
In 2007, he made the switch from solely developing custom applications to releasing his first software product: FurnishWEB, an online data management system for the home furnishings industry. In 2008, he added his 20th client, Huntington Furniture.
When asked if there were surprises along the way, Barry Welch said, “I’ve been surprised by the amount of confidence and faith put into us by organizations much larger than ours. I’ve been surprised by how differently similar companies in the same industries operate. I’ve been surprised that people are interested in our story.”
Any company that stays in business 10 years is a story.
About Internet Databases
Internet Databases is a custom web development company founded in 1999 and located in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, Blacksburg, Virginia.
Internet Databases Website: http://www.internetdatabases.com
Barry Welch’s Blog: http://barrywelch.typepad.com
About FurnishWEB
FurnishWEB was developed by Barry Welch, founder and president of Internet Databases. It features sales force automation tools, online catalogs, online order processing, and an extensive furniture photo library. Launched in 2007, FurnishWEB’s user-base includes over 2000 dealers, 450 sales reps, and 250 staff from the home furnishings industry. Welch has been developing software tools to serve the home furnishings industry for over a decade.
FurnishWEB website: http://www.furnishweb.com
FurnishWEB on Handshake 2.0: http://www.handshake20.com/furnishweb
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Serta® and the NHFA Sending Four Lucky Fans to the American Idol® 2010 Finale Live in Hollywood
Hoffman Estates, IL (Vocus) January 29, 2010
The National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) and Serta, its exclusive mattress partner, have launched a sweepstakes to send four lucky American Idol fans to the 2010 American Idol finale show taped live in Hollywood this May. NHFA and Serta will award four grand prizes each including two round-trip flights to Los Angeles, two tickets to the American Idol finale scheduled to take place on May 20, 2010, in Hollywood, hotel accommodations and transportation plus an American Idol “Gift Bag” that includes various American Idol branded gifts.
In addition, the NHFA and Serta will award 25 first prizes (a Nintendo® Wii game bundle), 100 second prizes (the American Idol® Gift Bag) and 500 third prizes (an American Idol® Quiz Game)
Fans can enter the sweepstakes by taking the “Serta Test Rest” in a bedding gallery at a participating retail location through April 25th, 2010 (to locate a participating retail location please visit http://www.homefurnishings.com). No purchase is necessary. Upon taking the Test Rest, consumers will receive an Official “Serta Test Rest” Entry Form that will be provided by a retail Sales Associate that includes a unique Test Rest Code and instructions on how to enter the Sweepstakes.
Terms and Conditions
No purchase necessary to enter or win. The Serta® American Idol® Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 years and older at the time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and possessions, outside of the U.S., and where prohibited by law. Begins at 12:01am ET on 1/1/10 and ends at 11:59 pm ET on 4/25/10. For complete Official Rules visit http://www.SertaSweeps.com. Prize photos are for reference only and do not necessarily reflect actual prizes to be awarded. American Idol® 19 TV Ltd and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. © 2009 Serta, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About National Home Furnishings Association
National Home Furnishings Association (NHFA) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted specifically to the needs and interests of home furnishings retailers. NHFA’s membership comprises 2500 business entities representing over 9,000 stores in all 50 states and several foreign countries. NHFA’s mission and vision encompass the association’s commitment to helping home furnishings retailers operate highly profitable businesses that provide an exceptional level of service to the consumers who buy their furniture. The mission of National Home Furnishings Association is to provide its members with the information, education, products and services they need to remain successful. NHFA’s vision is to excel as the definitive resource for information and leadership for home furnishings retailers.
About Serta
Serta is a bedding brand leader and the manufacturer of the best selling premium mattress in America, The Serta Perfect Sleeper®, the upscale Perfect Day® collection and the elegant Vera Wang by Serta® Collection. For more information, visit, http://www.serta.com . As the leading provider of mattresses to the hospitality industry, Serta partners with hotel groups such as Hilton Hotels, Marriott, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Bellagio Hotel, Wyndham Hotels, Omni Hotels, Choice Hotels, Accor Hotels and many more. Serta has 23 U.S. and four Canadian manufacturing plants. In addition, Serta is distributed internationally in 60 other countries. With its worldwide network, Serta is able to respond quickly to customers’ needs while still preserving strict control standards to ensure the highest quality products.
Contacts:
NHFA
Steve DeHaan
Executive Vice President
(800) 888-9590
sdehaan(at)nhfa(dot)org
Serta
Kelly Rampson
Director, Integrated Marketing
(847) 747-0460
krampson(at)sertanational(dot)com
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Yves Delorme Introduces Bed and Bath Designs for 2006
Yves Delorme Introduces Bed and Bath Designs for 2006
(PRWEB) February 7, 2006
Like nature’s annual display of treasures, Yves Delorme’s home furnishings collection blooms anew each spring. The 2006 line finds inspiration from a range of sources — the graceful sweep of a garden path, a traveler’s spellbinding stories, the ornamental detail of a sultan’s palace, and exotic spices from a foreign market. These images are captured and given new life through color, pattern, and texture in 18 new patterns for bed and bath that span four design sensibilities.
“Les Romantiques”:
For “Les Romantiques,” Yves Delorme weaves a web of romantic nights that blend irresistible charm with the modern appeal of classicism revisited. From the luminous beauty of “Aubepine,” with its all-over pastel floral, to the playful patchwork and palm leaves of “Caravane,” to the delicate display of printed or embroidered violets on “Violette” and “Violaine,” these linens echo the gardens of spring. Sophisticated coordinating accessories for bed and bath include elegantly embroidered towels, an exquisite embroidered silk counterpane, and fringed wool throws.
“Deco”:
The decorative spirit is evident among designs that find inspiration in everything from Renoir to the playing fields. Stripes and flowers — on “Seine” and “Barbizon,” exotic fans and lotus blossoms — “Evantail” and “Indochine,” and the geometry of circles and lines — “Pois” and “Hockey” — are given new interpretations on bed and bath linens for traditionalists and trendsetters. Palettes drawn from the seaside, the southwest, and the Far East repeat on accessories that boast such accents as colorful dobbies, elegant hemstitching, embroidery, and flirty fringe.
“Les Raffinés”:
Created with the discipline and elegance of beautiful architecture, these patterns invite new moments of refinement, combining noble fabrics with a true respect for the textile tradition. For each, a serenely neutral palette provides the backdrop for subtle textural variation created by a Jacquard weave — “Medaillon,” an embroidered motif — “Topkapi,” classic pintucks — “Cluny,” or the combination of trompe l’oeil and a grosgrain trim — “Cravate.” Rich accessories include tasseled velvet cushions and embroidered terry towels.
“Dynamique Masculin”:
A trio of patterns imbued with a sense of globetrotting adventure will enrich masculine or contemporary interiors. Executed in linen and paired with crisp white, “Fregate” gives denim blue a first-class upgrade. Jacquard navy and white stripes tailored with white piping and button shams lend “Nautique” a nautical and natty air. And “Galuchat” completes the travel theme with coordinating designs in chocolate, black, and mocha that evoke exotic woods and animals. All have handsome coordinating towels for the bath.
Yves Delorme’s 2006 Collection of bed and bath designs is on display at home furnishings showrooms in New York, Dallas, Atlanta, and Seattle, and will be available in stores in March. For more information, please visit http://www.yvesdelorme.com/english/about/about.html or contact:
Contact: Virginia Peale
434-979-3911 x 324
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Seminar Shares How to Makeover Your Home to Make You Happy
Seminar Shares How to Makeover Your Home to Make You Happy
Temecula, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2006
Best-selling Real Estate author and interior design expert Jeanette Fisher will present a seminar on “Interior Design Psychology for Home Makeovers” this Saturday, February 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Campus.
Fisher will teach how to create a home for happy living and explore new interior design ideas based on psychological reactions to design elements. Participants will learn how to use color psychology and the four other design elements that compose a home for happiness. They will also discover how to get the designer look on a budget and avoid costly mistakes in room makeovers. Fisher says, “You’ll be on your way to a complete change of thought about your home environment and how to makeover your home!”
Fisher, author of Home Staging for Top-Dollar Sales, Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars: Using Design Psychology to Increase Real Estate Profits, Joy to the Home: Residential Design Psychology for Happiness and Well-Being, and other books, has researched the effects of environment on emotions for over 15 years. A resident of Lake Elsinore, Fisher has appeared on internationally syndicated radio and television and teaches Design Psychology and real estate investing.
After learning some of the Design Psychology concepts revealed by Fisher, Angela Pederson of Palm Desert, California, said, “I wish I learned all this before we bought our first house 25 years ago and before we had our children. Not only would our homes be more harmonious, but so would our lives together. It’s amazing to learn how colors, lighting, sounds, and patterns affect us so deeply.”
To register by phone, call the Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Valley Campus: 951-487-6752 ext. 1700, 1701, or 1702 or go to the classroom (Room 1013B) the day of the seminar.
For more information, see http://www.joytothehome.com .
Contact
Jeanette Fisher
Joy to the Home, Design Psychology
Homes for glorious living and top-dollar sales
951-678-8780
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Great Home Furnishings Using 800Decor.com Discount Codes
I just finished moving in to my new apartment – my second in less than a year. This one is much cozier and I think I’ll enjoy staying here much more than I did in my previous one. I also hope that I’d get to stay longer and more often in this new abode, unlike with the first one where I spent most days back home with my mother and just kept paying the rent for my “seldom occupied” apartment.
People tell me that I should just move back home and save my money instead of paying for my apartment’s rent, but I still can’t let go of that little independence I’ve managed to acquire for myself. Having my own apartment, although I rarely stay in it, still breeds in me that much longed for sense of self-assurance, if it’s really the right thing to call it. It’s more like an assurance of independence whenever I feel the need to bask in it. Having my own dwelling separate from home is like readying my sanctuary from the storm. It’s where I run to whenever I want to hide from the world, when I want to just be alone and shun myself from everything out there. It’s a space I can call my own, a place where I can just be me.
And if only for this, I believe that keeping my own apartment, notwithstanding the money people think I waste on its rent and maintenance, is already very much worth it. Now that I’ve finished moving in all my furniture and other personal stuff, I can start concentrating on completing the home furnishings of my new apartment.
I found some 800Decor.com discount codes last week when I was at a mall Internet rental and I’m hoping that they are still available. I remember that the 800Decor.com promo codes I saw offered some of the best deals I had seen from all the other coupon codes I scanned that day.
I hope I can still avail of some 800Decor.com coupons to get discounts on the curtains, bed sheets, pillow covers, comforters, and couch slip covers that I plan to buy. I can go out and do some actual department store shopping, but I would much rather prepare to make the purchase online (and avail of big savings using some 800Decor.com discount codes, hopefully) and just have my orders delivered to my doorstep. It’s very convenient, hassle-free and safe to shop online and I prefer it this way because I can take my own sweet time browsing through all the products without getting tired of walking around or being on my feet for too long.
Soon, I will finish decorating my apartment and I look forward to spending more time in this new home of mine. I’m really hoping that I save as much money as I can from my purchases, so I’m really bent on looking for more 800Decor.com coupon codes to give me greatest savings on my home furnishings.
Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Flooring Debuts Again at Surfaces 2007: An Eye-Opening Alternative to Floor Coverings
Cushioned Sheet Vinyl Flooring Debuts Again at Surfaces 2007: An Eye-Opening Alternative to Floor Coverings
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 22, 2007
Each year in Las Vegas, and this year it fell on Feb. 7-9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, there is a huge flooring trade show called Surfaces. To many, Surfaces is considered home to all of the major manufacturers of flooring and a place to meet and test out each others product. This year at the IVC Flexitec, sharing the booth with the Balterio Flooring guys, cushioned sheet vinyl flooring stood out of the crowd. This product challenges professionals and consumers alike. Feel free to closely examine the IVC Flexitec Flooring styles by requesting samples at Vinylflooring.org
The major part of your home decor starts with the kitchen flooring and commits with an Extreme Home Makeover using sheet vinyl flooring at VinylFlooring.org. Until recently, Vinylflooring.org has been the only company providing this unique product and has expanded to new styles and colors.
Having an attractive flooring is almost half the work done to achieve a stylish interior. You may be residing at any type of home, either modern or an old construction we will definitely have something perfect to match your taste, requirements and style. Giving a home makeover of ceramic or marble to your floors can be a tedious task and would be heavy on your pocket. Hence the best alternative is to opt for the cushioned sheet vinyl flooring options, which can called a DIY home improvement project. This is a cost effective and an immediate solution to consummate a classy base of the house.
This redefined vinyl flooring comes in an incredible array of colors, textures and patterns. The easy to apply makeover for your home can appease a variety of tastes to match all contemporary, classic or traditional requirements. Vinyl sheet flooring is complete with a real look and texture of ceramic, stone or hardwood / laminate flooring. On the contrary it is more affordable, can be easily installed, loose-laid, and allows a carefree maintenance without ever having to wax again.
IVC Flexitec floors come with quick installation guides following which one can personally manage to fix the bottom surface of any room. The do it yourself guide for the floor lamination makes it convenient to renovate your floors without hiring professional help. This extra saving is again a good news for your pocket book. Simply loose lay IVC Flexitec Fiberglass Cushioned Vinyl Sheet, adhere with Acrylic Double-Face Tape in certain areas and enjoy. Very similar to Liz Claiborne linoleum, Armstrong congoleum vinyl floors, earthscapes vinyl flooring, Mannington resilient floors. Some factors to consider while installing in a square foot room over 25 yards or where there will be heavy appliances such as refrigerators etc would require the use of double face tape or pressure sensitive adhesive along the two walls or as a full spread.
The sub-floor should be thoroughly clean, firm and level prior to installing the IVC Flexitec and there should be no wet substrate as this can trap moisture. It is easy for both professional installer and do-it yourself people to lay the latest IVC Flexitec flooring. Professional installing of the vinyl flooring makes use of the full spread installation using Balta / IVC B-2000 pressure-sensitive adhesive. The flooring is resistant to break or permanent crease and also its structural composition make it very easy to work. The highly resilient fiberglass base, laminated with a tough layer of PVC on both sides gives it an unmatched stability. This revolutionary new construction eliminates all conventional problems of cracking, curling, expansion and contraction. The unique construction of IVC Flexitec also makes it extremely resistant to moisture.
The designated warranty period for the IVC Flexitec flooring ensures that it does not contain manufacturing defects, nor does it contract, expand, curl, crack, tear or rip from normal household use. The flooring is not affected by mold, mildew, alkaline or moisture. Flexitec vinyl flooring offers warranty against any permanent stains from common household products, household traffic stains or permanent scuff from shoe soles.
The modernistic composition of IVC Flexitec floor is aptly suited for both residential and commercial purposes. The latest structural integration of vinyl flooring retains the gloss and texture of the floor for many years and prevents it from dulling or fading easily. Taking due care of the floor preserves the new fresh look of the floor for a pretty long time.
Flexitec PVC cushion back vinyl advantages consist of many unique features:
Construction: Flexitec has a core of a highly resilient fiberglass base fully encapsulated on both sides by PVC vinyl.
1) Comfort Foam: Comfort foam is a luxurious cushioned vinyl backing supporting the vinyl structure and offering a base for indentation resistance. This backing reduces impact noise and sound transmission while guaranteeing unmatched underfoot comfort. The natural moisture-stop characteristics of PVC provide superior resistance to mold and mildew.
2) Foam Layer: On top of the fiberglass layer comes a cushioned vinyl foam layer, allowing additional indentation recovery thanks to its resilient nature.
3) Quick Clean Wearlayer: The wearlayer determines the actual wear performance of your floor. The higher the wearlayer the more durable your floor. The wearlayer will give your floor its protection and resistance against general wear, dents, cuts and scratches, while retaining its lasting finish. The unique Quick Clean benefit offers you extra durability and better definition of design and color, ensuring a long-lasting luster and beauty for your floor.
4) Super Guard: The Super Guard finish offers you even better protection. This advanced, urethane-layer resists scuffs, scrapes and stains and the accumulation of dirt and grime. This will allow your floor to retain its new look and ensure easy cleaning and maintenance.
Flexibility: Because of the construction, Flexitec is far more flexible than conventional sheet vinyl, making it easier to work with while laying it down at the job site. It does not break and will not permanently crease.
Fiberglass: The fiberglass layer combines strength with flexibility, ensuring an easy and trouble-free installation process. This inter-layer offers a unique dimensional stability eliminating conventional problems of contraction, expansion, curling and cracking, resulting in easy installation and higher durability.
Dimensional Stability: Because of the construction, problems of contraction, expansion, cracking and curling are eliminated. Flexitec lays flat and stays flat.
Ease of installation: Because Flexitec vinyl lays flat and is so flexible, it is a joy to work with compared to traditional sheet vinyl. There are two installation methods.
1) Loose lay DIY Installation up to 25 square yards.
2) Full spread Professional Installation with pressure sensitive adhesive or Double sided tape.
Reduced installation time: Because it is so much easier to work with, Flexitec takes much less time to cut and install. It is easier to seam and more forgiving than conventional vinyl. It is also easier to remove or patch, making it an ideal flooring solution for property management firms and all residential and commercial buyers.
Extremely moisture resistant: Unlike traditional paperback vinyl, Flexitec sheet vinyl is extremely resistant to moisture. It actually acts as a moisture barrier because of the PVC on both sides.
The structure of your vinyl floor largely determines its durability and how well it will resist the scuffs, scrapes and stains while retaining its original luster. Flexitec has a unique structural composition allowing you to select a floor type that will match your personal performance requirements. At its core, Flexitec vinyl has a highly resilient fiberglass base, double encapsulated by PVC layers. Thanks to this revolutionary construction, your floor has unmatched dimensional stability eliminating conventional problems of contraction, expansion, curling and cracking, resulting in easy installation and higher durability. The unique characteristics of PVC gives you higher underfoot comfort and flexibility combined with excellent resistance to everday wear and tear.
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Bedroom Interior Design Ideas For A Single Person
Bedroom interior design ideas are different for each individual. The preferences of the individual usually prevail when it comes to bedroom interior design ideas and it is seldom the interior designer’s whims that prevail. Of course the interior designer suggests possible settings and interior designs which are based on the preferences of the person. A single individual with no partner or family yet usually has different needs and preferences compared to a couple or a family. Bedroom interior design ideas for a person with no partner or family is sometimes more modern or unique than those who has someone to share with. Modern interior design ideas are usually prevalent for most single individuals.
Color Scheme
The color scheme is one of the bedroom interior design ideas that many people may make unique. Depending on the gender of the individual, the color scheme of the bedroom may be strong or relaxing. Men, single men, usually have strong and bold colors as choices for their bedroom interior design ideas with regards to color. Instead of the bold black or red colors, the strong appearance of the bedroom of some single men may have something to do with natural wood. Using natural grainy wood is often appealing to many single men as well as single women.
Bedroom interior design ideas for women with regards to their color scheme may focus more on soft or light colors. Some women may also like the natural feel and appearance of wood but others may also like the appeal of metal on wicker, or wrought iron on wood or even floral designs. Bedroom interior design ideas for women may be more complicated than those of men because women may be somewhat meticulous about certain things such as containers for their paraphernalia and such.
Both genders do enjoy the natural feel and appearance of wood which says a lot about the availability of bedroom items made of wood. Bedroom interior design ideas for single individuals may also focus on walk in clothes cabinets which may or may not be big depending on the clothes of the individual. Other features of a single person’s bedroom may also be the need for different mood lighting and an entertainment center. Electric outlets and wall mounts for speakers and television may be necessary as bedroom interior design ideas. It is important to emphasize the need for electrical outlets in places where the individual may plan to place appliances and other electrical needs.
ATG Stores Coupons for Home Furnishings You Can Be Proud of
I’m so happy with the way the month-long renovation of our living room was completed today. Just looking at it and admiring all the new furniture and home furnishings, I had the sudden urge to invite friends over to show them how my cosmopolitan theme gave my home a new classy look. But I had to stop myself. I decided it would be better if I planned it well, or even hosted a dinner at home so that I could formally invite more friends.
It’s just that I found myself reeling in happiness upon looking at my new living room and I felt like giving myself a good pat on the back for a job well done. Although I didn’t hammer a single nail in or lift any brush for the paintwork, I felt compelled to take credit for the final work. After all, the living room was conceived from my own design. It stands perfectly as I imagined it, with every glass wall and new piece of furniture exactly where I pictured it to be.
I also want to congratulate myself for using ATG Stores coupon codes in buying the various home furnishings I’ve personally chosen to embellish our living room. With the ATG Stores promo codes, I was able to get many of the items on significantly discounted prices, hence I got more savings and was able to buy more with the budget I had for the renovation.
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It really pays to be meticulous when it comes to getting the best deals out of my purchases. The ATG Stores coupons really spelled a big difference in the outcome of our home renovation. And I stood back today to appreciate our new living room, I imagined a number of my friends in there, and I could almost see myself showing them the design sketches of my first crack at interior designing. Yes, this is my first time to actually try to design a home interior. This explains the overwhelming feeling of accomplishment I have in actually seeing my design come to life.
I think I’ll schedule the potluck dinner this weekend. That will give my friends enough time to plan and prepare their dishes. I’ll just have to inform them about it today, and then I can discuss with some of them some plans on making the dinner more exciting. I’m really excited to have my friends come over and see for themselves the work I’ve done for our living room. I’m sure they will be asking a lot of questions on how I managed to do it, so I’ll be preparing everything I could show them.
I’ll also be giving them some tips on how to renovate any room in their homes. My experience in renovating our living room has really taught me a lot, and I’m willing to share the knowledge with my friends so that they’ll encounter the least difficulties in their own home renovation. Of course, I’ll be sharing with them my secret on making the most savings by showing them the ATG Stores promotional codes I used and the big discounts I got from them.