Semi-Finalists in The SDP Third Annual Decorating Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) June 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL (June 19, 2008) – Kristine Porter, Executive Director is pleased to announce that The Society of Decorating Professionals (The SDP) has named the semi-finalists of its Annual Decorating Photo Contest. Held in conjunction with The SDP Annual Conference, the goal of the contest is to recognize the high quality of work that members perform while making a difference in their clients’ homes.

Photos are judged in 5 catagories: Redesign, Staging, Color, Accessorizing and Decorating (budget of over $300). A committee including the Board of Directors served as judges, reviewing the myriad sets of before and after photos submitted. The semi-finalists in each category are:

SDP Member Division

Redesign:
Kathy Cortner, KRC Interior Transformations, Cherry Hill, NJ
Marleen Prater, Remixed Rooms, Canton, MI
Paula Henry, Simply Put Interiors, Reisterstown, MD
Erica Cooper, Your Style redesigned, Elk River, MN;
Jennifer Bush, Poppy Lane Designs, Westland, MI

Staging:
Angela Todd, Angela Todd Designs, Beaverton, OR
Annie Doherty, Stagehouse, Sarasota, FL
Jill Duffey Kearney, Beautiful Healthy Homes, Lehigh Valley, PA
Kim Ausbury, Staged & Styled, Stow, OH

Paula Henry, Simply Put Interiors, Reisterstown, MD

Color:
Heather Klein, Emmy & Me Interiors, Naperville, IL
Paula Henry, Simply Put Interiors, Reisterstown, MD (2 entries in semi-finals)
Leslye Cushing, Creatve Room Makeovers, Fredericksburg, VA
Marleen Prater, Remixed Rooms, Canton, MI

Accessorizing:
Angela Todd, Angela Todd Designs, Beaverton, OR
Beth Batke, Final Touches, Gahanna, OH (2 entries in semi-finals)
Kim Ausbury, Staged & Styled, Stow, OH
Terry Grahl, Terry's Enchanted Cottage, Taylor, MI

Decorating:

Kim Ausbury, Staged & Styled, Stow, OH
Terry Grahl, Terry's Enchanted Cottage, Taylor, MI
Jill Duffey Kearney, Beautiful Healthy Homes, Lehigh Valley, PA
Kathy Kallaus, Dreamy Retreats, Jacksonville, FL (2 entries in semi-finals)

The winner of each category will be chosen by the membership in attendance at The SDP’s Annual Education Conference to be held August 6-8, 2008 at The Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona.

Specialists in the field of interior redesign, real estate staging and other decorating specialties will offer breakout sessions in their areas of expertise. Networking opportunities abound, making this annual conference is a “must-attend” event. Registration information is available at www.TheSDP.com.
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The Society of Decorating Professionals
Media Contact: JoAnne Lenart-Weary
Phone: 814-440-3044
Email: joanne@TheSDP.com
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