IS INTERIOR DESIGN LEGISLATION TRULY DEAD? ANOTHER "ZOMBIE"? Several weeks ago, the general consensus was that HB-2491, the bill to license and regulate the interior design profession in Oregon, was dead in committee.  Last Friday, I received an e-mail stating that proponents of the bill had requested (and been granted) an Informational Hearing about [...]

CONSUMER PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED! We vowed not to have "Today's Home™" be a political internet talk show, but there are two issues we decided to focus on, because they create serious consumer problems, specifically for homeowners: ►  Foreclosures and housing ►  Interior Design legislation Consumer Advocacy requires commitment, and action.  I've been a consumer/homeowner [...]

LEGISLATION IS UNNECESSARY, UNWANTED!   Dear Oregon Homeowners and Consumers: We are currently fighting to defeat unnecessary legislation in Oregon (House Bill 2491), which proposes to require registration of interior designers.  We need your help, to contact Oregon Legislators and register your objection to the bill that is full of contradictions and purposely vague references.  [...]

  INTERIOR DESIGN LEGISLATION HEATS UP In the past seven weeks, interior design legislation was introduced (or re-introduced) in 15 states (Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, Colorado, OREGON, WASHINGTON, New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and  the latest in Pennsylvania).  Bills have been successfully defeated by grassroots organizations in Arizona, Colorado, and Washington, but [...]

FREEDOM FIGHT IN OREGON "Be on the lookout . . ." HB 2491, a bill to regulate the interior design profession in Oregon,  is currently being reviewed by the Business and Labor Committee of the Oregon House.  The bill's sponsor is Representative Paul Holvey.  If passed, the bill will negatively affect the freedom of Oregon [...]

WATCH OUT FOR THAT THROW PILLOW!! (It could be dangerous to your health, safety, and welfare) Please take a few minutes to watch this video.  Pay special attention to the "bridged" answer when the reporter asked if there have been  specific instances where anyone has been injured by an unregulated interior designer.  This is what [...]

IDPC'S "THREE E'S" — NOT ASID'S "THREE E'S"! The second event for the Interior Design Protection Council, IDPC-NW (Oregon) was attended by an exuberant cross-section of emissaries from the design, build, and remodel professions, eager to be enlightened about egregious interior design legislation that ineffectively emanated from state coalitions (or "collaboratives") on behalf of the [...]

LET FREEDOM RING! It's July 4, 2010, a day when most Americans get together with family and friends for a barbecue. Millions of Americans watch fireworks shows, and listen to patriotic music. It's one day when all of us can openly celebrate what it means to be an American. I'd like to challenge you to [...]