Resources
The Kaleidescope Partnership (Leslie Carothers)Leslie Carothers, founder of The Kaleidoscope Partnership, is the leading internet strategist for the home industries. She specializes in all services that relate to helping retailers, manufacturers and suppliers integrate the internet and their websites into their operations for maximum revenue gain. She specializes in the following areas: Strategic website consulting, online reputation management, website analytics consulting, e-content writing, social networking applications for branding and promotion, e-sales force alignment and training and e-mystery shopping. In 2008, she formed a strategic alliance with AYR1.com, formerly known as All Your Retail-the world's number one provider of retail websites to the home furnishings,appliance and electronics industries. AYR1.com provides websites, email marketing campaigns and AdWord campaigns for over 1200 retailers in North America. In addition. Leslie writes Furniture Today's online "Retail Ideas" column and a series called "Technology and Retail" for Furniture World magazine.
Margi Kyle, ASID, IDS, WCAA, WCFP, DCIMargi Kyle, having graduated from the New York School of Design, is one of the leading lecturers, columnists, and authors in the interior design profession. Margi is currently developing a training course specializing in using technology within in the design field.
Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA)Membership with WHFA provides home furnishings retailers access to valuable services and programs that assist in the growth, development and prosperity of their business. Through membership, retailers enter into a profitable partnership with the leading home furnishings association in the West, accessing reliable resources and gaining invaluable support from industry experts.
Interior Design SocietyWith over 4000 professional members, the Interior Design Society is one of the country's largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry. IDS offers members community, education and business support. The IDS National headquarters is located in High Point, NC, the world's home furnishings capital.


