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36 | May/June • 2014 signer shared that these shows can be positive, enabling people to replicate aspects of design and do-it-yourself. "ere is something rewarding about a do-it-yourself job, when it turns out," she knowingly said smiling. "en, there are other jobs that I take on aer the execution just did not turn out as expected." Insider Information As many people inherit family pieces or enjoy adding an antique into their home or office environment, Jana spoke about the importance of blend- ing old with the new. "If you incorpo- rate one vintage piece, be sure to tie it together with another so that it ap- pears intentional and you have more than one piece." Jana considers her own personal style to be evolving and embodies the more transitional side of design. She likes to incorporate unexpected ele- ments like antique pieces. ough new construction is oen easier to work with, "I have a passion for working in historic buildings and homes; as a result I have a greater appreciation for the historical aspects of design," she explained. While everyone can add a pop of color into a room with accessories, it truly takes a skilled artisan with the proper schooling and credentials to be classified as a designer. It seems that the term interior designer is used loosely these days. Besides the archi- tectural aspects, the breadth of knowl- edge on things like building and fire codes are just a few of the things that most of us know little about. One technical skill that sets Jana apart from other designers is her training and application of Revit, an intuitive computer program that in- corporates technology. By utilizing this specialized program, the two- dimensional program allows for final rendering for clients giving them a full scope of the potential design. Trend Alert Keeping us informed on the color trends for 2014, Jana shared that Pan- tone, a paint company behind the in- 910.868.1366 | 4011 Sycamore Dairy Road, Ste 102 | www.sweettoothshop.net Cupcakes for parties or purchase in a wide variety of flavors! Delectable cakes by expert bakers and custom order cakes are our specialty. Perfect for weddings, birthdays and your special occasion. Sweet Tooth One-Of-a-kinD Cakes fOr any OCCasiOn 3833 Bragg Blvd; Corner of Bragg and Bargain St. (910) 920-4657 OPEN Wed thru Fri 10 am - 6 pm and Sat 9am - 5pm You donate it. We pick it up. Others buy it. We build a home together.

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