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"America United" Booklet Brings Patriotism Home
(ARA) - A rejuvenated sense of patriotism is sweeping the nation.
Since Sept. 11th Americans all over the country are rediscovering a passion
and zeal for the ideals that helped build our nation. This is evident by bold
displays of our flag in places that last year would have seemed unlikely. Cars
zoom by with flag stickers, people literally wear their colors on their sleeves,
and due to popular demand, home fashion is also reflecting this patriotic trend.
Homeowners can now wave the red, white and blue on the inside.
Wallpaper is a perfect way to add some American appeal to your home, and finding
the right products has never been easier. Now potential decorators can find
all those in-demand patriotic images in one place.
"America United," a special booklet comprised of more
than 40 classic American wallpaper patterns is put together by The Wallpaper
Guide. Published twice a year for 25 years, The Wallpaper Guide categorizes
more than 90,000 wallpaper patterns by subject, style, collection and manufacturer.
The guide is referred to as the "bible of the wallpaper industry"
because of its usefulness to retailers and customers.
Retail subscribers to The Wallpaper Guide will receive a copy
of "America United." Otherwise, these promotional booklets are available
for $3.99 each plus $1 postage and handling. For patriotic Canadians, the price
is $4.99 and $2 postage and handling in Canadian funds. Retailers can order
the booklet in lots of 50 and a donation for each booklet sold will be made
to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Each booklet contains more than
20 pages of wallpaper products with full color pictures, collection names and
brief descriptions, along with detailed "How to Hang" information.
The products themselves are as diverse as the country they honor.
Choose from poignant artistic renditions of our national symbols, quaint small
town themes or simple star and stripe patterns whose style will hold up for
years.
These featured patterns offer something for everyone. Capture
the spirit from York's breathtaking "Patriotic Border," featuring
an American flag gracefully unfurled against a softly rendered outline of the
New York City skyline and accented with our national bird, the bald eagle. Recall
a simpler way of life with Warren Kimble's "Art for your Wall," a
collection of timeless country themes. Or feel the glory as Babe Ruth hits another
home run on A.J. Exhibit's "Hall-of-Famer" border.
Americana is not a new trend, nor is it exclusively tied to Sept.
11th. Both wallpaper retailers and manufacturers reported a surge in Americana
products before the events of last year. Terri Nagel, owner of Design Gallery
and Wallpaper City in Clearwater, Fla., spends a lot of time in Michigan, where,
she says, Americana has been very popular for the last two years.
Designers at Eisenhart Wallcoverings, based in Hanover, Pa.,
also have noticed a slow shift toward classic Americana patterns. However, they
are quick to point out that "classic" is different from the flags
and patriotic emblems selling out of stores today. Instead, these patterns feature
images that reflect enduring American values. Traditional country scenes and
landscapes can transport people back to simpler times, he explains. One Eisenhart
coordinator remembers that such patterns were popular in the 70s, a decade also
marked by domestic turmoil.
The Wallpaper Guide makes it easier for consumers to locate and
decorate with wallcoverings. Plus, customers can continue their wallpaper search
on www.wallpaperguide.com. Not only does "America United" list hot
new design ideas, there is also a How-To section with helpful step-by-step instructions
for do-it-yourselfers. The section also simplifies the sometimes tricky process
of estimating and measuring. Tips from the pros make the whole process a snap.
"America United" booklets can be ordered through The
Wallpaper Guide. Call toll free to order: (800) 275-1891 or click onto www.wallpaperguide.com.
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