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Wear Your Chair, Runaway Design, Show #154 Do you ever wish you could wear your chair?  Or have a chair made out of your favorite dress?  You’re not alone.  The merging of fashion design and interior design is an intriguing idea and is now becoming the latest in the design world.  As a matter of fact, the crossover of design fields may [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Who to Hire?, Runaway Design, Show #153 In the midst of this housing market slow-down, many are a little leary of selling.  Buying even has created some skeptics out there.  No need to worry.  It’s the perfect time to do some repairs and remodeling.  Make sure you get the most bang for your buck by following our simple outline in hiring contractors [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Maximize Storage with Built Ins, Runaway Design, Show #152 Did you think we gave up the ghost?  Sorry for the lapse, but we all got some much needed R & R.  Now with school in full swing and schedules to match, we’re coming back at you nice and strong.  We have some great series lined up and hope you stay tuned.  For starters, we’re [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Quick and Easy Summer BBQ, Runaway Design, Show #151 First of all, please excuse the sound quality in parts of this podcast. Not quite sure what happened and even less sure on how to fix it. Hopefully these 2 recipes for grilling rubs will make up for it. Wow your guests with our favorites: Steak Rub: Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic salt [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summertime in your Kids’ Rooms, Runaway Design, Show #150 Wow!! Our summer has gotten off to a great start, and because of that our grand ideas of getting our summer shows up and out there has been a little lacking. So, after our nice hiatus, we bring you today’s show. Projects are never easy to finish in the summer, but we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Material Girls, Runaway Design, Show #149 As you surf the net, you’ll find all sorts of interior design blogs. One of our favorites is “Material Girls” by Emily and Lauren. Find out more about them in our interview! And if you’re ever in Houston or Dallas you’ll know who to call for all your interior design needs. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Creating a Well-Designed Room, Runaway Design, Show #148 There’s a few crucial questions to ask when designing a room.  You want to optimize the functionality and style of the room. Be sure to think through how the room will be used, who will be using the room, and what elements you want to incorporate into the room? There’s loads more to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Modernism, Runaway Design, Show #147 Ok, so I was surfing around and this link led to that link which put me on the BBC’s network of websites. And there I stayed. Their Home and Design page had some great information. One of my favorite categories was the Period Style Guide. Here they list different styles of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Make your Patio Furniture Sparkle, Runaway Design, Show #146 We love entertaining outdoors when the weather is right. Early summer is a perfect time to prep your outdoor furniture for a season of high use. Today’s show discusses how to clean different types of patio furniture. Once it’s sparkly and shiny it will scream, “Sit on me!” What better way [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Room for two, Runaway Design, Show #145 What does that mean, you ask? Well, we’re all about getting the most function out of a room and today we have a solution to help you do the same. Lowe’s - the home and garden center - offers a free magazine subscription called “Creative Ideas for Home and Garden.” It’s the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cleaning with Vinegar, Runaway Design, Show #144 Are you familiar with Linda Cobb? She’s affectionately known as ‘the Queen of Clean’ and I’ll tell you what she makes cleaning appealing. Her no-nonsense approach to housecleaning really makes it manageable and down-right easy. Today we share her top uses for vinegar. It truly is a cleaning staple. And [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Homebuilders Jump on the Partnering Bandwagon, Runaway Design, Show #143 No new information here, but homebuilding is big business, albeit a little on the slow side right now. We’re talking about the new standard features and the bonus sunroom or finished basement that’s being thrown in to close the deal. I might be going out on a limb here, but a lot of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Color Green, Runaway Design, Show #142 With all the “go green” hype, we’re taking it literally today. Go Green in your decorating. We mean use the COLOR green in your living spaces. A bright green, a subtle green, or in the scope of political correctness, bring something natural (aka green) in from outside. It will put a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Smart Gardening, Runaway Design, Show #141 Whether you plant a vegetable garden or a flower garden, here are a few tips to get you coming back for more. For starters, start small. Even a small garden can produce big results. This will introduce you to the world of gardening without overwhelming you. You might want to consider a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Lighting Lessons, Runaway Design, Show #140 Nothing adds more to a room than proper lighting. You know how you layer clothing? Well, today we’re talking about layering lighting. I think it has to be the artistic or creative side of you to determine the feel of the lighting, but Kathy tells us it’s much more mathematical than that. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Garden Center Shopping, Runaway Design, Show #139 Spring has finally sprung and we’re thinking it’s safe to start planting flowers outside. You always want to wait until the last freeze has past. Check your local nursery for the “safe to plant” date in your area. Here in Northern Virginia, they say anytime after Mother’s Day. So, you’re figuring [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Designers to Watch, Runaway Design, Show #138 In Domino magazine’s April 2008 edition, they showcase 10 up and coming designers. Listen in to find out who they are, where they are, and some of their favorite decorating tips. Try a few out and send us your before and after pics. Email us at runawaydesign@gmail.com. Aveeno Baby is our new sponsor!! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website No Man is an Island, Runaway Design, Show #137 If remodeling your kitchen is creeping up on your to-do list, don’t get stranded without an island or other necessities in the most used room in the house. Studies show that even minor improvements to your kitchen reap big benefits. Kathy and Lori talk about their favorite minor and major improvements and back [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Buy Flowers from Growers, Runaway Design, Show #136 April showers bring May flowers. And you’ll want to get some of your own. We’ve discovered a new outlet for buying annuals and perennials and all sorts of garden goodies. Direct from the grower to you. Today’s show discusses the how-to’s of buying flowers from plant sales. Where do you [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Buy Flowers from Growers, Runaway Design, Show #136 April showers bring May flowers. And you’ll want to get some of your own. We’ve discovered a new outlet for buying annuals and perennials and all sorts of garden goodies. Direct from the grower to you. Today’s show discusses the how-to’s of buying flowers from plant sales. Where do you [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Genevieve Gorder Goes Green, Runaway Design, Show #135 Our guest today is Genevieve Gorder, best known for her work on TLC’s Trading Spaces. This has been a year of “births” for Genevieve, starting with the birth of her first child nine weeks ago. Once maternity leave is over, she’ll be ready to give birth to a new show on HGTV, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Genevieve Gorder Goes Green, Runaway Design, Show #135 Our guest today is Genevieve Gorder, best known for her work on TLC’s Trading Spaces. This has been a year of “births” for Genevieve, starting with the birth of her first child nine weeks ago. Once maternity leave is over, she’ll be ready to give birth to a new show on HGTV, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website More with Candice Olson, Runaway Design, Show #134 In our last segment with Candice Olson, we find out what her favorite home feature is and how often she re-decorates her own home. Would it surprise you to know that she doesn’t love all the re-do’s from Divine Design? For us, it’s a wrap. I think that’s how they say it [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Candice Answers Your Questions, Runaway Design, Show #133 In our second segment with our favorite TV designer, Candice Olson, we ask her your questions. Do you want to know the best bang for your $100? How ’bout lighting? Maybe problem windows? Listen in–it’s what you want to know. Another great podcast to check out is the Healthbuzz, by Dr. Jim. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Face to face with Candice Olson, Runaway Design, Show #132 This is Part 1 of our interview series with Candice Olson. She’s just like you see her on TV. Very engaging, funny, and SO down to earth. As such, she’s still on our fave list! Take a listen and see for yourself. Last week was Capital Design Week at the Washington Design Center [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Throw a Green Party!, Runaway Design, Show #131 Spring is in the air! What better time than to come out of hibernation with an easy to plan luncheon for your nearest and dearest. Notice how the place settings double as take-home party favors. I’m telling you, this is EASY! One correction–the flower bouquet came from COSTCO! Tell us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Go Green!, Runaway Design, Show #130 We weigh in on the feasibility of going green. Is it all a hype? Or is it for real? Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about conservation and awareness, I just don’t think you need to go overboard. Call me crazy! If you’re selling your green home, you’ll be seeing green all [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Paper or Plastic?, Runaway Design, Show #129 Ok, so you’re taking baby steps toward going green. That’s the best way to do it as far as we’re concerned. Here’s a little step for you—brown bag it when you go to work or send kids to school. We take the paper or plastic question to a whole new level on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Green Guide, Runaway Design, Show #128 National Geographic’s Green Guide hits news stands Tuesday, March 4, 2008. To get the inside scoop, listen to today’s interview with Paul McRandle, the Green Guide’s deputy editor. And be sure to pick up your copy at Target, most grocery stores or your favorite bookstore. Better yet, subscribe today for $15/year for [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Restaging to Sell or Dwell, Runaway Design, Show #127 It’s that time of year when the real estate market starts to pick up. In light of the current real estate slump, pretty much nationwide, these staging tips may prove crucial to getting the most out of your market. If you’re not planning to sell quite yet, these tips will make for a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Restaging to Sell or Dwell, Runaway Design, Show #127 It’s that time of year when the real estate market starts to pick up. In light of the current real estate slump, pretty much nationwide, these staging tips may prove crucial to getting the most out of your market. If you’re not planning to sell quite yet, these tips will make for a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Old-World Charm vs. New Construction, Runaway Design, Show #126 If you’re in the market for something new or new for you, how do you determine whether to get something with older appeal or something brand spanking new? Our quick Q & A is for you! We’re proud members of the Mommycast and Friends Family Channel. Check out some of the other podcasts, like [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Red-hot Room Makeover, Runaway Design, Show #125 Valentine’s Day may be overrated, but here are some suggestions to maybe help you rekindle the romance for Cupid’s biggest day of the year. Like always, these are quick and easy tips that any one can do! And they won’t break the budget! GraffitiCHIC is offering some great Valentine’s vinyl; it’s a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Red-hot Room Makeover, Runaway Design, Show #125 Valentine’s Day may be overrated, but here are some suggestions to maybe help you rekindle the romance for Cupid’s biggest day of the year. Like always, these are quick and easy tips that any one can do! And they won’t break the budget! GraffitiCHIC is offering some great Valentine’s vinyl; it’s a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Your True Design Style, Runaway Design, Show #124 It’s that time of year where midterms are invading my home. They run the gamut from AP English, Biology and Physics, to Algebra and various levels of Spanish. So, let’s give you a taste of midterms, runawayDesign style. Answer these 6 questions and find out your true design style. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Your True Design Style, Runaway Design, Show #124 It’s that time of year where midterms are invading my home. They run the gamut from AP English, Biology and Physics, to Algebra and various levels of Spanish. So, let’s give you a taste of midterms, runawayDesign style. Answer these 6 questions and find out your true design style. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dealing with the Winter Blues, Runaway Design, Show #123 Winter funk. That’s what we call it. So much to do, absolutely no desire to get it done. Listen in to hear how we cope. This episode brought to you by Green Pear, everything you need to make your house a home. We’re now a part of the Mommycast and Friends family [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dealing with the Winter Blues, Runaway Design, Show #123 Winter funk. That’s what we call it. So much to do, absolutely no desire to get it done. Listen in to hear how we cope. This episode brought to you by Green Pear, everything you need to make your house a home. We’re now a part of the Mommycast and Friends family [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What a Girl Wants, Runaway Design, Show #122 Did you know “women are responsible for 83% of consumer spending and have controlling influence in over 91% of all home purchases.” With that said, the majority of home contractors and architects are men….hmmmmm……. Maybe that explains my conversation-stopping cupboard in the kitchen and the laundry room that is on the way to the half [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website What a Girl Wants, Runaway Design, Show #122 Did you know “women are responsible for 83% of consumer spending and have controlling influence in over 91% of all home purchases.” With that said, the majority of home contractors and architects are men….hmmmmm……. Maybe that explains my conversation-stopping cupboard in the kitchen and the laundry room that is on the way to the half [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Storage Doctor, Runaway Design, Show #121 This is one New Year’s Resolution that we’ll make sure you can check off. Get organized! Not to worry, this 5-step process is meant to prevent feeling overwhelmed. It brings the organization to you so you can keep doing things your way. A very realistic approach to conquering clutter. We [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Storage Doctor, Runaway Design, Show #121 This is one New Year’s Resolution that we’ll make sure you can check off. Get organized! Not to worry, this 5-step process is meant to prevent feeling overwhelmed. It brings the organization to you so you can keep doing things your way. A very realistic approach to conquering clutter. We [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Q & A, Runaway Design, Show #120 We’re thinking of making a Q & A session part of our line-up. Today’s questions involve bathroom tile and what to do with a sweeping staircase. Listen in and let us know what you think. Our questions (and answers) today come from Domino Magazine. Run with it! runwithit@runawaydesign.com Green Pear sponsors [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Q&A, Runaway Design, Show #120 We’re thinking of making a Q & A session part of our line-up. Today’s questions involve bathroom tile and what to do with a sweeping staircase. Listen in and let us know what you think. Our questions (and answers) today come from Domino Magazine. Run with it! runwithit@runawaydesign.com Green Pear sponsors [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Fresh New Look, Runaway Design, Show #119 A fresh look for the New Year that provides the ambience you crave is well within your reach this year. Pottery Barn infuses great bold colors into their Spring Collection. It’s as easy as painting 1 wall, moving your furniture, or changing out lamps and artwork. Plan now to have your house [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Fresh New Look, Runaway Design, Show #119 A fresh look for the New Year that provides the ambience you crave is well within your reach this year. Pottery Barn infuses great bold colors into their Spring Collection. It’s as easy as painting 1 wall, moving your furniture, or changing out lamps and artwork. Plan now to have your house [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Every Home Should Have a Library, Runaway Design, Show #118 A library beckons you to come, sit, throw off your kicks, and curl up with a good book. With cold weather upon us a cup of hot chocolate and a great throw is all you need to make this happen. Oh yeah, and an in-home library. No matter the size of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Every Home Should Have a Library, Runaway Design, Show #118 A library beckons you to come, sit, throw off your kicks, and curl up with a good book. With cold weather upon us a cup of hot chocolate and a great throw is all you need to make this happen. Oh yeah, and an in-home library. No matter the size of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Canvas Floor Cloths, Runaway Design, Show #117 A new twist on an old idea. Canvas floor cloths, or oil cloths, have been around since colonial days or earlier. They were originally used to cover dirt floors. (Can you imagine trying to keep that room clean?) Now they’re back with an artistic flare and give a fresh look to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Canvas Floor Cloths, Runaway Design, Show #117 A new twist on an old idea. Canvas floor cloths, or oil cloths, have been around since colonial days or earlier. They were originally used to cover dirt floors. (Can you imagine trying to keep that room clean?) Now they’re back with an artistic flare and give a fresh look to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Classic Design Never Goes Out of Style, Runaway Design, Show #116 There are rules that are meant to be broken, and then there are rules that should NEVER be broken. These design rules are tried and true. They’ve been around forever. Vintage, in their own right. They’ve passed the test of time for a reason. Incorporate them into your design style–they [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Classic Design Never Goes Out of Style, Runaway Design, Show #116 There are rules that are meant to be broken, and then there are rules that should NEVER be broken. These design rules are tried and true. They’ve been around forever. Vintage, in their own right. They’ve passed the test of time for a reason. Incorporate them into your design style–they [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Make Your Mantle Sparkle, Runaway Design, Show #115 Here’s another option to make your mantle sparkle. Silver, green and a touch of red. Clean, simple, and sleek. Just what we like! Merry Christmas! Green Pear has these mercury trees. We love them! Thanks to Harry Connick, Jr. for his rendition of “Silver Bells”! Click here to download the video! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Decorate your Fireplace Mantle, Runaway Design, Show #114 Tune in for simple ideas for your mantle. Our hope is to make your holiday decorating just a snitch easier. And hey, it’s a lot cheaper than hiring it out–people are doing that now, did you know? Check back for another mantle idea! Brought to you by Green Pear, everything you need to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Create your own 5-star Guest Room, Runaway Design, Show #113 Everyone loves to be pampered, don’t they? Now YOU can offer your guests hotel details at down home pricing. Turn your own guest room into a retreat for your guests. John D. Adams, an award-winning freelance writer, discusses how you can make your home a haven for your company. Any size [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Holiday Hostess Gifts, Runaway Design, Show #112 The perfect party scenario includes delicious food, charming conversation and engaging guests. What better way to thank your hostess for a great evening, or for even thinking to invite you!, than an appropriate hostess gift. What’s appropriate? Personal, but not cheesy? Appreciated, but not over the top? Listen in and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Five Steps to a Fool-proof Party, Runaway Design, Show #111 It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving is one big festive event, followed by Christmas parties, neighborhood gatherings, work socials, and the list goes on. This is your year to be THE host everyone adores. Listen in to learn how to be the talk of the town–in a good way! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Nest Egg, Runaway Design, Show #110 One of our favorite stores in Northern Virginia is The Nest Egg. This delightful home accessories and fine furnishings establishment is expanding. Look for their new store in Loudoun County–the Brambleton area to be exact. Our interview with Ann O’Shields, the owner of The Nest Egg, gives some insight to opening a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Giving Thanks, Runaway Design, Show #109 It’s time to reflect on all that’s good in our lives. Even if everything in our homes isn’t picture perfect, we know that we’ve been blessed with what really matters to us–our families and friends, good health, and the bare necessities of life. Thanks to you, our listeners, too! Have a great Thanksgiving! [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dressing Up Boring ol’ Patio Chairs, Runaway Design, Show #108 You’ve finally found the patio furniture of your dreams, yet the budget isn’t quite there? Kathy shows us how to dress up the low budge, run-of-the-mill, extremely kid-friendly plastic chairs that you see everywhere. They can hold you over until the “supervisor” ok’s the new purchase. I’ll go ahead and answer your [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Flea Market Finds, Runaway Design, Show #107 Flea markets, are they for you? We’ve come to the conclusion that you either like flea markets or you don’t. We like the idea of finding that great piece at a flea market, but when it comes right down to it, we don’t have the skill, patience or time to re-purpose an item [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Harvest Party, Runaway Design, Show #106 It’s that time of year again. Festivities with family and friends tops our list of things to look forward to. Make this year’s party central YOUR house. Listen in and we’ll show you how to entertain large groups with the ease of Martha Stewart! All it takes is a little pre-planning [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Inspiration from other Cultures, Runaway Design, Show #105 With our parents leaving for an 18 month humanitarian mission to Kenya, we’re turning our focus to design with an international flare. You can incorporate any cultural influence into your decorating AND you can blend styles so it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Be sure to check out Scalamandre’s new line, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Market Report: Focus on Color, Runaway Design, Show #104 More on market. New trends for choosing colors will sweep you off your feet. Why did it take so long for someone to come up with this idea? Instead of 5 shades of color on one paint strip, Sherwin Williams has created a paint strip with 5 coordinating colors. They call [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Trends for Fall, Runaway Design, Show #103 What’s new from the industry professionals? Our weekend at Furniture Market in North Carolina offered us insight into what’s new and fabulous. Go green, glitzy, or geometric. The Green Guide has eco-friendly options for everything! Try incorporating some of these ideas into your own style. It keeps things fresh and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website KABOOST, the must-have designer booster chair, Runaway Design, Show #102 What’s a KABOOST? Amir Levin, the founder and CEO of KABOOST gives us the low-down so your little one can graduate to the adult table. You’ll love this design savvy alternative to a booster chair. They’re in over 150 retailers across the nation. To find one near you, visit their website, www.KABOOST.com and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Ghosts of Halloween Present … Runaway Design, Show #101 I’m not sure if this little craft project (did I say craft project?) is up your alley, but it sure will be a great addition to your spook alley! Watch as Kathy invites those white speechless ghosts into her yard. Your children will love them. Your neighbors will love them. And [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website My Favorite Things, Runaway Design, Show #100 That’s right, the big 1-0-0! This is monumental, don’t you think? To commemorate our 100th show, we thought we’d turn the mike over to you. Here are YOUR favorite things, mixed in with a few of ours! Thanks for listening! BTW–we got a new logo to kick off another great [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Fall is in the Air, Now Bring it Indoors, Runaway Design, Show #99 Who doesn’t love the chill in the morning air, a delightful fall day with the wind rustling the leaves, the home football team bringing in another win? Obviously, fall is my all-time favorite season. Why not make your home feel as fresh and crisp as your favorite fall day? Today’s show offers [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website To Market, to Market, Runaway Design, Show #98 To market, to market to buy a fat pig—or maybe a sacred cow, or how about a sweet demilune? This past weekend was the International Furniture Market in High Point, NC. It’s where furniture design happens. And, yours truly was there to document the most fascinating parts. So what [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Buy a Sofa, Runaway Design, Show #97 Comfort is king when shopping for a sofa, but here’s a few more things to keep in mind. Kiln-dried frame or metal frame? 8-way hand tied coils or sinuous coil system? Down filled or poly-wrapped cushions? Does the sofa fit your body proportions, especially height and depth? Does it pass the “bottom” test? What’s this, you might ask? [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Big Announcement, Runaway Design, Show#96 Our big announcement, per our press release: “RunawayDESIGN.com has partnered with Mommycast.com, one of the most popular internet shows. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Natural or Synthetic Fabrics?, Runaway Design, Show #95 Back to the basics….of fabric. Learn the basics of natural fabrics–cotton, silk, linen, wool. Then compare to the synthetics–rayon, acetate, acrylic, polyester, and nylon. Don’t jump to conclusions! You may be after a blend. Think of the advantages of durability, moisture wicking qualities, stainability. Also consider the function of [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website And the winner is…. Design Star Season Finale, Show #94 Believe it or not, it’s the final episode already! What a season! I think it’s so much fun to watch all the designers back together again. Some of those clips were hilarious…kudos to the producers on this one! I couldn’t stop laughing during [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Cast your vote…is it TODD or KIM? Runaway Design, Show #93 Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. That conjures up thoughts of rest, relaxation and fun in the sun. Is Kim’s soothing spa-like space an escape from it all? Or does Todd’s island retreat strike your vacation fancy? This is your week to decide. HGTV’s Design Star culminates with America casting the vote. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Best Seat in the House, Runaway Design, Show #92 Now that the kids are situated in their homerooms, time to turn your attention to the rooms in your home. Know the questions to ask and the answers to expect when shopping for a chair. Today’s show discusses the anatomy of a chair so you’ll get the perfect fit whether you’re looking [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Countdown Continues, Runaway Design, Show #91 It’s the final countdown. 3 take away 1 is 2 and that’s what we’re left with after Sunday’s Design Star. Will is gone from the show but has made a lasting impression on our hearts. He used the show to his advantage and will go home all the wiser. Good luck [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Drought Sweeps the Nation, Runaway Design, Show #90 Whether you live out West, down South, or in our neck of the woods, the mid-Atlantic region, you can’t escape the August heat. We’re drying up out here! How’s your lawn surviving? In today’s show, we offer some end-of-the-summer advice on how to keep your lawn thriving, as well as your plants [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Design Star…The Final Four, Runaway Design, Show #89 What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, baby!  And what’s more Vegas than Wayne Newton himself.  His house is what I would’ve expected with all the gaudy and ornate furnishings.  Does the scaled down decorum of the guest house work for him?  As he said after being shown each finished challenge, “I love it!”  I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Too Small, Too Big? What’s a Girl to do?, Runaway Design, Show #88 What’s your problem area? C’mon now, ‘fess up. We all have one…or more. I’m talking about your house!! Do you find yourself up against the wall, literally? Or stretched in all directions? You may find you have a room that’s too big to deal with, or one that’s too [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Christina: “Gone with the Wind”, A Gracious Departure for a Southern Belle, Runaway Design, Show #87 I’m going to have to re-do my Design Star fantasy game. Only 1 of my top 2 designers remain. Just when I thought Christina was coming into her own, she actually came too far into her own and put together a princess reception that was more fit for Barbie. I was just [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Top Decorator Don’ts, Runaway Design, Show #86 We often talk about the things to do. But what about the things NOT to do. On today’s show we’ll spill the beans on top designers big no-no’s. We got the skinny from Domino magazine’s Big Black Book of Design. It’s chock full of ideas.  You won’t want to miss this!  [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Does Sparkle Josh truly Sparkle?, Runaway Design, Show #85 Sparkle Josh is still in, but by the skin of his teeth this time. I still can’t believe Robb is still alive and kicking. Maybe they’re keeping him to be the guy everyone loves to hate! My opinions on the others….Will, solid and strong; Christina, her designer within is coming out; Sparkle Josh, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Who’s Afraid of a Little Color?, Runaway Design, Show #84 So, you’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and add a splash of color to your room. Where do you start? How do you choose the perfect color? Listen to today’s discussion on color and go for it. There are a few general rules of thumb to follow, so you don’t [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Neeraja and Organic Josh Voted Off!! Runaway Design, Show #83 To lead or not to lead? That is the question. Do we see a trend starting? Does each episode’s leader get the axe? In the field of design, interpersonal skills shouldn’t be hard to come by. They’re practically a must. I may be going out on a limb [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Who’s the next Design Star?, Runaway Design, Show #82 It’s finally here!!  The season’s premiere of HGTV’s “Design Star.”   Excitement is in the air!  What is it about reality TV that we can’t get enough of?  You’ll want to stay tuned as we’ll be sharing our opinions of each and every episode this season. It may not be pretty, but we’ll be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Graffiti done Right, Runaway Design, Show #81 We’ve talked about the great new product of adhesive vinyl, or “graffiti”, and now we’re going to show you how it’s done. Today’s video shows one way you can use vinyl. You can also apply it directly on a wall, window, mirror, door, or wherever you please. It comes in any color, font, phrase, graphic [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website The Writing’s on the Wall, Runaway Design, Show #80 Looking for the perfect artwork to put the finishing touches on your room? Today’s interview with Diane and Robyn of Graffiti Chic will get you excited about the personalized options available with their vinyl applications. Instead of spending hours hand-painting sayings, monograms, or graphics on your walls, say it with vinyl. It [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Houseboating…and the livin’ is Fine, Runaway Design, Show #79 Water skiing, wakeboarding, night swimming, to name a few of the attractions of houseboat living. When it comes to vacation homes, think “yacht” with a functional design. Houseboating is the ideal avenue if you want to get away from it all. And fun for the whole family. In today’s show, we [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Urban Source Chicago, Runaway Design, Show #78 The first interview in our Innovative Design series has what we all clamor for…insider information from the design world. Jenny and Rose of Urban Source talk to us about their interactive design studio. They specialize in textiles, wall-coverings, and window treatments as well as offer off-site design consultation. Customers can see commercial-grade [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Draw Your Drapes, Runaway Design, Show #77 Draw Your Drapes, a new concept in custom window treatments, kicks off our Innovative Design interview series. Jennifer Crow, founder of Draw Your Drapes, walks us through the process from start to finish. Imagine a virtual design studio using your room, your windows and any number of fabric and design choices. You [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website We’re Floored, Runaway Design, Show #76 Are you stuck trying to decide exactly how to improve that floor? Do you go light or dark? Patterned or plain? Are you floored by all the choices? Listen as Kathy & Karen discuss the pros and cons of each. What kind of floor do you fancy? Whatever style it is, make it your own. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Miss America, What’s your secret?, Runaway Design, Show #75 Today, I’m putting to rest anyone’s misconceptions about the perfect life of Miss America. Sharlene Hawkes, Miss America 1985, Chief Marketing Officer of Storyrock Studios, and mother of 4, talks candidly with me about juggling it all. Oh, we also get a glimpse of her decorating style and design frustrations. See, she’s just like the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Summer BBQ Made Easy, Runaway Design, Show #74 Aaah, the smell of the grill in summer time. Peek in at our impromptu family BBQ … Kathy showcases her newly acquired rub for lamb chops. Tasty! Karen & Lori brings salads to complete the meal. And, well, chaos ensues … that just comes with being part of a large family! Thanks to our sponsor, Green [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website How to Prepare Your House for Vacation, Runaway Design, Show #73 The words no one wants to hear while on vacation, “Uh, ma’am, there was a slight problem while you were away.” The anticipation of a trip is exciting, but don’t forget the importance of making sure everything is locked up tight while you are away. On today’s show, we offer a few tips [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Deck Design, Runaway Design, Show #72 Summer to-do list: mow lawn, weed, invite Jones to BBQ, stain deck, buy patio furniture, oh wait….build deck! With summer upon us, there’s nothing we like more than being outdoors. The beauty of a deck is this. It’s like another room. In this episode, we talk about things to think about when building a deck. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website School’s Out, Runaway Design, Show #71 Nothing screams summer like the last day of school. Every last one of us is counting down. We can’t help but think of the Alice Cooper song, “School’s Out for Summer.” Maybe our true colors shining through. Summer is all about light reading. Here’s a couple to get you started. In the magazine genre, check [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Our own Master Gardener, Margaret Allison, Runaway Design, Show #70 You first have to like it. But once you do, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an excuse to stay out of the garden. Margaret Allison, mother-in-law to Lori and gardener extraordinaire, shares her “I want to do that” story of how she became interested in gardening. Be sure to listen for her very favorite plant [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Container Gardening, Runaway Design, Show #69 Short on space? Green thumb not green enough? Intimidated by expanse? Container gardening is just your thing. It’s a great way to experiment. In this episode, we share tips from Master gardener Paul James. Remember these 3 things when planting your container. 1) Select the appropriate potting mix. It’s not as hard as it sounds, I [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Decorating is for the Birds, Runaway Design, Show #68 Time to extend your interior design ideas outside. Did you know the same rules apply? Kathy shares her new thing this planting season: make a planting guide. Call it a Garden Journal, if you will. The great thing about the out of doors is you can get a finished product in a lot less time [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #63, What’s Your Cleaning System? A very practical show where we discuss what works or what doesn’t in regards to keeping our homes in order. And we all know, that having things in order makes everyone happy. There’s no perfect way, but you need to be consistent so you’re using your time efficiently. You can experiment with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #62, The Organization Bug Extends to the Garage Like everything else, it all comes down to a plan. Luckily, there are relatively inexpensive systems out there to help you keep your garage looking good while doing it’s job. Sadly, we have no testimonial to offer from personal experience, but we’re really hoping you’ll send us your recommendations! Email us at runwithit@runawaydesign.com Thanks [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #61, Clutter is King That’s how it feels sometimes. We’ve decided to face our foe and conquer clutter head-on. Listen to our discussion of Jeff Campbell’s book, Clutter Control, to give you tips on how to start. Stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Jeff. If you have anything you’d like him to answer, email [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #61, Clutter is King That’s how it feels sometimes. We’ve decided to face our foe and conquer clutter head-on. Listen to our discussion of Jeff Campbell’s book, Clutter Control, to give you tips on how to start. Stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Jeff. If you have anything you’d like him to answer, email [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #60, Our Favorite Cleaning Supplies What??? Favorite cleaning supplies? Since when did cleaning get on anyone’s favorite list? I can’t live without my Clorox wipes. I use them for everything. My favorite environmentally conscious product line is Method. You can find that at your local Target, among other places. The spa-fresh scent is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #60, Our Favorite Cleaning Supplies What??? Favorite cleaning supplies? Since when did cleaning get on anyone’s favorite list? I can’t live without my Clorox wipes. I use them for everything. My favorite environmentally conscious product line is Method. You can find that at your local Target, among other places. The spa-fresh scent is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #59, Clean Sweep gets Cleaned out But not by us. By their gargage sale attendees. Do you think people come to those garage sales just to be on TV? Hear our take on the TLC series, “Clean Sweep”. Maybe it will give you the incentive you need to stay on top of your own clutter. Be sure to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Runaway Design, Show #59, Clean Sweep gets Cleaned out But not by us. By their gargage sale attendees.Do you think people come to those garage sales just to be on TV? Hear our take on the TLC series, “Clean Sweep”. Maybe it will give you the incentive you need to stay on top of your own clutter.Be sure to [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website