"i	f i had a match

and some kerosene i'd torch this place!"

i've heard this comment and others like it from so many of my clients. they've tried their hand at decorating their homes and come to me broken-hearted and over-budget.

they know what kind of style they like. maybe they've seen something on tv or in a magazine they really liked. maybe they've tried to duplicate it. much to their shock and disappointment, their project turned out nothing like what they thought, or what they saw.

sound familiar?

how about this: have you ever tried to make your latest decorating project work with the things you already have, only to find that "fashion trend" colors look nothing like the sofa you inherited from your mother in the 80's?

or maybe: you buy several gallons of paint to re-paint a room, only to find that the color on your walls looks nothing like the postage-stamp-sized sample you got in the paint store.

and, the all-time favorite: the cable-tv plug is across the room from the only wall big enough to put your new all-in-one entertainment center! to top it off, you have to wear sunglasses to watch your favorite program because there's too much sun in your eyes.

maybe you have your own horror story. please e-mail me and i'll add it to my collection. take heart in the fact that you're not alone. almost everyone who has tried their hand at re-decorating has a sad/funny/frustrating tale.

i've always found it fascinating that people try again and again to redecorate their homes after these experiences. many of my clients are really burning (pardon the pun!) to have a beautiful home and to do it themselves. they want the pride and satisfaction-the thrill-of knowing they expressed what was inside of them, their idea of a beautiful home.

and i really admire them. they do the best they can with what they have and what they know.

we don't come into this world with knowledge-we learn as we go!

so, if you can remember a time when you didn't meet your own expectations when redecorating, relax! that's where i come in.

my name is mary cynthia knowles. i am owner of the second-oldest design firm in central kentucky. my father started the business in the 50's. over the years we have decorated over 5000 homes, 30 national trust buildings, 100 churches, schools, hotels, farms, country clubs-- you name it. i've learned the trade from my dad, joe martin, over the last twenty years.

i created this material as a love letter to my father.

why? because in my twenty years of experience as an interior designer, i have never met anyone who has such a thorough grasp of classical design. more importantly, he taught me the gift of putting these principles in simple everyday language.

my dad started teaching what he called "real world design" in the early 1970's to design students at area universities. then he began teaching to the public. he saw a need for simple, direct, basic knowledge that would work for anyone. this knowledge will work for you, too-- no matter your taste, style, or budget.. classic design never changes, never goes out of style!

what i have discovered teaching these classes for 20 years is a desire for each person to express themselves. i'm here to help bring what's inside you out! i created this e-book so you can view them over and over until you feel comfortable using the principles.

i chose topics that thousands of people like you asked for: color, color matching, furniture placement and style, accessories, flooring, walls, window treatments and much, much more. i've been reading and watching for twenty years, and there really is nothing else like these tapes on the market.

so, from my dad to me, and now from me to you-"decorate by design with mary cynthia"!

the knowledge i'm going to share with you has been gathered and tested over 50 years on thousands of homes. it's knowledge you couldn't get in a four-year degreed interior design program!

so how can i help you with your next decorating project?

good question! where do you want to start?

i can show you lots of tips and tricks-and i will, things like:

• the most inexpensive way to decorate a room-any room.
• where to go for really good decorating ideas.
• 100's of things you wouldn't learn in a four-year degreed interior design program.
• eight ways to give a room the "finishing touch".
• seven tricks to use if you're doing a "room at a time".
• four tips to make a room look bigger.
• three ways not to be fooled by the name of a color.
• games carpet stores play.
• why berber is not always better.
• how to make different styles of furniture work together without spending a fortune.
• how to jazz up a bookcase at a yard sale.
• how to prevent costly mistakes.
• how to make sure all your things fit in your rooms-comfortably!
• how to hide furniture that you wish you could get rid of but have to keep.
• how to get attention for the things you want to show off!

so, "tips and tricks" are nice. you'll save hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars by using them.

even nicer, isn't it great to find it all in one place? wouldn't you like to save hours of time while you save money?

there's so much information on the market today on decorating, it's almost overwhelming! hundreds of books, magazines, tv shows, websites are available. if you bought everything that was on the market, you could probably pay off your mortgage! (ok, maybe just make a couple of payments, at least!).

i can show you a way to get sound advice, from an expert with years of practice, no matter what your style, taste, budget, lifestyle or income-all in one stop!

save hours of searching bookstores, magazine racks and the internet, and actually use what you've learned.

anyway, think about it: decorating from a picture in a home magazine (or website) is like trying to cook a meal from looking at a picture in a gourmet magazine! what are the ingredients? how do you prepare them? what temperature do you set the oven? what kind of seasoning do you use? how do you make sure it all tastes good?

no matter if you like italian, french, noveau or country, (design, that is!), i can show you how to make it all look good!

learn how to:

• use color to your advantage- without being taken advantage of.
• use your biggest room area to your advantage: the walls!
• make every room work together-- even if you're doing your house a room a year.
• place and mix your furniture so that it reflects you, not some magazine.
• "cheat" on your decorating budget-and not get caught!
• know the pluses and minuses of different kinds of flooring-they're not what you think!
• make "builder beige" or "white white" new homes work for you-without putting you to sleep.
• put your money and beauty where it counts (hint: it's in the "eye" of the beholder!).

this is just the tip of the "tips" and secrets! my father and i have over 70 years of decorating experience. more importantly, we have been teaching people just like you to create the home of their dreams.

you'll be able to explain why you feel the way you do and use it to create the home that makes you feel the best, expresses who you are, the way you choose to live, and save yourself thousands of dollars and endless hours of frustration!

stop risking all your time, effort and money! let us show you dozens of proven ways create your dream home!

you will learn everything you need to do-it-yourself-and have fun, not sleepless nights worrying about your investment.

because your home is probably the biggest investment of your life. plus, it's your refuge from work and daily stress. why not make a small investment to improve the quality of your home, and your life?

our decorate by design e-book contains over 130 pages of time- and money-saving ideas. you see hundreds of pictures that make the ideas simple to understand. and, we have given this course material to over 2000 homeowners in 30 years. now you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home! click here to read some testimonials.

you get real knowledge about design principles, not just pretty pictures or "how-to-create-a-window treatment-with-a-sheet" type of projects. if we save you from re-painting just one room the course will pay for itself (not to mention the time you save-and you can always get more money, but your time can never be replaced, right?).

i am offering this e-book for just $28.88 . when you think of how much you're spending on your next decorating project, or even where you'll be five years from now, i'm sure you'll agree that this is a bargain! it is like having an experienced interior designer at your side and explaining it all to you.

you might be thinking: "great. it's nice to get free stuff. but how do i know she knows what she's talking about? i want some kind of guarantee this stuff will work for me."

we have a 30-day money-back guarantee on our course. we simply ask that you give us a feedback e-mail explaining your concerns (we want to keep improving our course!).

finally, the biggest "bonus" of all is something only you can decide: living in the home you always wanted, the peace of mind knowing you saved time and money, and the satisfaction of creating it yourself!

think about it: the price of this course is a painless drop in the bucket compared to the money and time you are going to lose in your lifetime without this decorating knowledge. look at it this way... you really cannot afford not to invest in this course!

you can begin planning and creating your dream home today!! we are talking about a real-life, nuts and bolts, down-to-earth, step-by-step system for making your home look beautiful.

just one of the hundreds of great techniques, tips, and secrets could easily pay for your whole investment, many times over.

and remember, you have nothing to lose. if you use my knowledge, i will guarantee you will make your life easier or your money back. this information is a bargain!

don't put off sending your order if you're at all interested. this information could be the key to the door of your dream home!

click here for ordering information....

sincerely,
mary cynthia knowles
president lifestyles consulting, llc
www.decoratebydesign.com