Sandra Hambley, principal of DecorAndYouDC, is delighted to announce the addition of interior decorator, Connie Sims.  Connie brings her experience in construction and decorating of landmark and registered historic buildings and spaces.  Her expertise will prove invaluable with clients, particularly those who have homes inside the beltway and in the District of Columbia.

Connie Sims, resident of Alexandria for over 20 years, combines her extensive background in business and contracting with her passion for décor to help clients enhance their home’s value and beauty. Connie’s extensive experience with the building trades, contracting and project scheduling, ensures that each project is delivered on time and with the maximum amount of “Wow Factor” for each budget. As the mother of a busy household complete with several teenagers and a myriad of pets, including a large German Shorthaired Pointer, Connie knows the importance of creating functionality and style using beautiful, sturdy furniture, high quality (and stain resistant!) fabrics and floor coverings. Whether decorating for a large family, single executive or urban professionals, Connie’s goal is to ensure her décor plans reflect the unique personal style of each client.
“There’s nothing more satisfying than looking around your home knowing that it’s well designed, beautiful and comfortable. It’s so easy to down play the importance of a decorated space. But living in a home that is well designed and well-lit with beautiful, quality furnishings, truly makes a difference in how you feel about yourself, your life and your family time. It sets the stage for you and your family to go out into the world and do your best knowing you have a beautiful home to return to. Simply put, a beautiful home really does make for a happier life!”
Connie has been an active member of Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Alexandria for 20 years and has served as the chairperson of many Galas and fundraising events. She enjoys her busy life in Alexandria, but also spending time with family and friends at her home on the Eastern Shore. Connie’s easy going style and warm personality make her someone you’ll truly enjoy working with to achieve the dream of a beautiful home. 

You may schedule an appointment with Connie directly at connie.sims@decorandyou.com or by calling her at 703.389.0940.  Please join us in welcoming her to our team!

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As an official sponsor of the event, the Decor&You DC Team looks forward to transforming properties into beautiful homes for thousands of local residents selling and buying distressed properties,” Sandra Hambley, Decor&You DC (Herndon, VA).

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Marina De Leon
Center for Foreclosure Alternatives
Phone: 703-574-6206
E-Mail: info@ctrforeclosurealt.org

Fairfax, VA/Sept. 17, 2009: COMPLIANCE COUNSEL has partnered with The Virginia Realty Group, RE/MAX Gateway, Chantilly, VA, to form the Center for Foreclosure Alternatives®
Firms create not-for-profit center to assist homeowners in avoiding foreclosure.

Due to the lagging economy and record number of foreclosures, two locally based organizations have formed a not-for-profit organization to reach out to homeowners who are experiencing problems paying their mortgage. The Center for Foreclosure Alternatives, based in Fairfax, VA was created by Dena Roudybush of Compliance Counsel and Bryan Felder, of The Virginia Realty Group, RE/MAX Gateway to explain options and assist homeowners in distress.

The Center is a resource outlet for consumers to help educate them on the options available to avoid foreclosure and to obtain detailed information on each option. The guidance is available at no cost to homeowners from the certified specialists associated with the Center. The goal of the organization is to provide real and truthful options to homeowners specific to each homeowner’s unique situation. The Center provides mortgage counseling and advice, advice on loan modification and short sale options, foreclosure avoidance, and bankruptcy.

With the support of CBS Radio, the Center is currently planning Community Outreach programs and clinics to assist the Latino community as well. The Center does not charge a fee to homeowners to meet with a housing counselor or bankruptcy attorney, when necessary, to discuss options specific to the homeowner.

Bryan Felder, of The Virginia Realty Group, RE/MAX Gateway and his team discuss and assist homeowners with short sales and rental options available. Dena Roudybush of Compliance Counsel focuses on assisting clients with loan modifications and bankruptcy options. Based on the clients they serve, it’s clearly evident that there is a great deal of confusion as to what alternatives a distressed homeowner has at their disposal.

“The Center for Foreclosure Alternatives is the hope the American people have been looking for!  So many Americans are lost and struggling with how to handle any and all of their housing issues.  The Center for Foreclosure Alternatives offers truthful and knowledgeable answers.  The Center for Foreclosure Alternatives is HOPE for a better future.”  - Faith Poe, CBS Radio

“Forming the Center for Foreclosure Alternatives has been the best thing for consumers since they can get free information on the options they have and what to do with their home or investment property,” Charlene Jones, Branch Manager of Wells Fargo Mortgage.

“What a good way for the average person who hit a bad spot in their life because of a job loss or a divorce to find some options to get back on their feet,” Freeman Klopott, reporter for the Washington Inquirer.

For more information:

Contact Decor&You DC, Sandra Hambley

or visit the Center for Foreclosure Alternatives® at: www.ctrforeclosurealt.org

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Reach Out For a Lifeline

Bring Home More $$$ in Today’s $200 Billion Home Furnishings Industry!

We are thrilled to have Mary Gillatt, acclaimed British author and interior designer, attending several local Open House Events.

Join us for food, fun and design inspiration! Mary will discuss the art of home entertaining, from what foods to serve, how to be the perfect host to creating simple but beautiful table-scapes. We are both honored and delighted to be able to share Mary’s talents and expertise with you firsthand and hope you can join us! Guests are welcome but space is limited so please register.

Presenters
Mary Gilliatt – Int’l Int Designer & Best Selling Author
Sandra Hambley – Design Firm Owner, Decor&You

Join Mary Gilliatt, International Interior Designer and Best-Selling Author, and Sandra Hambley, Decor&You VA/DC/MD Design Firm Owner, as they share Secrets to help you immediately bring home dollars in today’s $200 Billion Home Furnishings Industry.

Have tea and refreshments, network with industry peers, participate in Open Space Technology brainstorming sessions. . . and perhaps even breathe new life into your dream career. Also, get Mary Gilliatt’s latest book signed personally by Mary – a limited number of books will be available for purchase.

When & Where
Tuesday, April 21st (12 – 2:00PM)

Pink Bicycle Tea Room – Historic Occoquan
303 Commerce Street, Occoquan, VA  22125

And at the following locations/dates (contact us for details):
4/20 Chantilly, VA 6 – 8:30 PM
25686 South Village Dr.
South Riding, VA

4/22 Lansdowne, VA 12 – 2 PM
Lansdowne:
43283 Thaddeus Lane
Lansdowne VA  20176

4/22 Woodbridge, VA 6-8 PM
16826 Panorama Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191 US
Refreshments served.  Space is limited.

CALL TO REGISTER TODAY 703-599-0648 or email shambley@decorandyou.com

Who should attend?
Interior Designers, Decorators, Space Planners, Stagers, Sales Professionals, Bring a Friend!

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The 2009 Luxury Expo will give you a multitude of ideas on where to get started on your next home project – after all, figuring out where to start can be the hardest part! The area’s finest Interior Designers, Builders, Remodelers, Landscapers and Artisans will be available to get the conversation started and give you pointers on the most important things to consider when undertaking a home area’s most affluent prospects!

We hope you can join us! If you have any interior decorating questions, feel free to contact us here for more information.

The annual Luxury Expo is produced by the one of the region’s most respected home style publications, HOME & DESIGN Magazine. Attend the Expo where participants will showcase the very best in high-end furnishings, art and accessories, landscape ideas, kitchen and bath styling and customized home designs. Guest appearances from HGTV’s star of Spice up My Kitchen, Lauren Lake.

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The Fairfax County SkillSource Centers and the Center for Business Planning and Development hosts an annual event that focuses on those seeking a new career and those considering a business venture. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10:00am – 2:00pm:

FAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
5Th ANNUAL MEGA JOB FAIR
12000 Government Center Parkway | Fairfax, VA 22035
(FREE admission and parking)

Sandra’s presentation, Starting a Business in this Economy . . . It’s the Perfect Time,  begins at 10:30AM. Learn about your options to be an entrepreneur, how to evaluate your choices, and meet successful business owners eager to share their experiences. In addition, Sandra will cover business trends in decorating and home design as well as other industries that are also performing better than average.

Event Background

• Connecting job seekers with hiring employers, and employers with skilled job seekers.
• Providing business resources and useful tips for people who were considering starting or expanding their own business.
• Provide both employment and business resources, training and on-site assistance under one roof.
• Present potential opportunities created by the Federal Stimulus Package.

Who Should Attend?

• Those interested in the home decorating and interior design business, especially those researching interior decorating business trends in the Metro D.C. area (Maryland and Virginia)
• Job seekers and career changers
• Employers with hiring needs
• Small business owners and emerging entrepreneurs
• If you have recently been laid off or are unemployed
• If you are thinking about starting your own business
• If you are young person looking for a summer job
• If you want to know more about training, job, or business opportunities in the new local economy

Sandra Hambley
Regional Developer and Interior Decorator, Decor&You
Phone: 703-599-0648

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