Exciting Windows!, Baltimore

I just returned from a fabulous appearance at the Exciting Windows annual conference in Baltimore and it was a treat for several reasons. First, I was around the "best of the best" of window treatment professionals. They have such creativity, enthusiasm and a true love of what they do. I am certain the Exciting Windows organization will become the gold standard of that industry.

Second, the event was held in the Baltimore Tremont Hotel, part of which was once a Masonic lodge. The building dates back to 1866 and the meeting rooms, which have recently been restored, reflect the magnificent style and design of those days. I could have spent a week there admiring all the details!

The Joy of Flying

Sometimes I think I should have been a pilot, which is what I imagined I would be while growing up in England. As a young boy, my father was in the aerospace industry and we annually visited the Farnborough Air Show to see the latest, fastest planes show off their stuff. Last Sunday, flying from LAX to Baltimore, the views of the cloud formations were stunning, appearing as stretches of ocean crashing onto the mountainous rocks. I also saw snowy peaks and endless magnificent views of our country. It is a joy to just stare out the windows and marvel at nature's beauty. This is design at it's finest.

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Michael