Debbie Wiener's Blog

One of the perks of working in the Designing Solutions and Slobproof! office is definitely cake day. Every once in awhile there comes a time when cake needs to be had immediately… “May everyday be a cake day!” -Caitlin

Sometimes I need to improvise when the only ladder around in a tiny footstool… Enjoy the week everyone! -Caitlin

No, but it’s a wonderful treat when my clients have grandchildren!

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One of my jobs here at Designing Solutions and Slobproof! is to fix everything. Phones, computers, email, iPads, copiers, you name it and I have fixed it. So I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when I found this note on my desk…     P.S. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!   -Caitlin

It’s time for the second installment of Desk in the Middle Mondays! If Debbie has ever done a Designing Solutions appointment in your home, you probably know that she loves the cold. Sometimes the office is so cold in the winter that Sharon and I keep our coats on inside. The good news is that [...]

Hello everyone! If you have called Designing Solutions or Slobproof!, you have probably talked to me. I’m Caitlin, Designing Solutions’ very own quirky young employee. I’m here to keep Debbie and Sharon on their toes…well that and fix their computers when something goes wrong. Anyway, Debbie has given me the go ahead to start Desk [...]

Okay, so you like the idea of having Slobproof! but you can’t figure out what fabrics to use.  Call us!  We love decorating.  Check out the cool pieces we picked for a client in New York.

You know how stripes can make you look fat- if running across your middle, or tall if running head to toe?  Well, that’s the kind of logic I used when carpeting a small basement.  Striped carpet not only looks cool- especially in lively colors- but makes the tiny footprint look fat and tall as well!  [...]

We love getting feedback from clients, and getting photos is even better!  We want to thank this client for sending us her feedback and along with some great room shots featuring our Slobproof! furniture.  We helped her pick out furniture and a new rug so we are very glad to hear that she (and her [...]