Author: Tim Elam

Tim is a design enthusiast and the E-commerce Marketing Director for Distinctive Designs International.
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Holiday 2018 Savings Extravaganza

Save on our ENTIRE offering of florals, greenery, plants, and trees on our website. Including new introductions! Buy MORE, Save MORE!

SAVE 10% OFF – $500 to $1,499 order – Coupon Code CW10
SAVE 15% OFF – $1,500 to $2,999 order – Coupon Code CW15
SAVE 20% OFF – $3,000+ order – Coupon Code CW20

Specify applicable coupon code at Shopping Cart checkout or on your emailed or faxed order to SAVE on ANY Distinctive Designs website products.

Save NOW thru December 31st. Shop at www.DistinctiveDesigns.com!

Seasonal and Holiday
Seasonal and Holiday
Plants and Greenery
Plants and Greenery
Floral Arrangements
Floral Arrangements

 

 

 

 

 

Waterlook
Waterlook®
Trees and Topiaries
Trees and Topiaries

 

 

 

 

 

Need product QUICK?
Florals, greenery, plants, and trees are produced-to-order in 10 to 15 business days, BUT hundreds of items in all product categories are already produced and available in QUICK SHIP for Next Day Shipment!

SAVE 20% on your separate QUICK SHIP order of $500 or more. Quantities per SKU limited. Order NOW to receive the QUICK SHIP items of your choice. Specify Coupon Code QUICK20 on your separate order for Quick Ship items for Next Day Shipment. Order must contain only QUICK SHIP items for the coupon to work.

Need it before Christmas?
Due to production times, orders must be placed by December 10th to allow adequate shipping time to arrive before Christmas.

Questions?
We’re here to help. Contact us toll-free at 800-243-4787, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm central, or email us from our contact page.

Not registered as a trade account? Click Create an Account on any website page. Your wholesale registration will be validated the same business day. Once validated, you’ll access trade pricing each time you log-on thereafter.

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Elegant Artificial Christmas Wreaths

A wreath is an arrangement of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or other various materials assembled to resemble a ring and used for decoration, especially during the Christmas holiday season.

Wreaths are typically used as household ornaments, mainly as Christmas and holiday decorations in the United States and other English-speaking countries. They are usually made from evergreens and symbolize strength, as evergreens last even throughout the harshest winters.

25" Wreath with Green Hydrangeas, Berries and Ornaments (XH-21)
25″ Wreath with Green Hydrangeas, Berries and Ornaments (XH-21)

Our team of designers has created a wonderful collection of luxury artificial Christmas and holiday wreaths. Each wreath is handcrafted by our team of experienced artisans in our U.S. facility. All Distinctive Designs wreaths are delivered fully-arranged and are ready for display right out of the carton, with minimal or no arranging or “fluffing” required.

Shop our collection of elegant artificial Christmas wreaths!

For more Christmas and holiday decorations shop Seasonal and Holiday.

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Christmas Open House 2018

Each year during the first weekend of November the businesses within our entire town participates in the annual Christmas Open House.

We invite you to come join us for our Christmas Open House, November 1-3, and enjoy storewide savings of 20% to 60% off retail prices in selected departments.

Free photos in front of one our beautiful Christmas trees on Saturday, 10a-12p.

Chrsitmas Open House 2018

We’re located at 120 Sibley Drive, Russellville, AL 35654.

Phone: 256-332-7390.

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Black and White Have Never Looked So Colorful

Almost no interior design palette is more striking, more sophisticated, more refined than black and white.

Photo Credit: Tuxedo Park, NY home, Elle Décor
Photo Credit: Tuxedo Park, NY home, Elle Décor

These strong neutrals are stark yet chic and create a clean backdrop for many textures, colors, and décor styles.

Photo Credit: Ethan Allen
Photo Credit: Ethan Allen

Recreate stunning Black and White looks or enhance your own design.

White Hydrangeas in Mirrored Vase (17135)
White Hydrangeas in Mirrored Vase (17135)

Photo credit: Veranda
Photo Credit: Veranda

 

Waterlook® Elegant Ivory Tulips in Glass Vase (16491)
Waterlook® Elegant Ivory Tulips in Glass Vase (16491)

 

Waterlook® White Cherry Blossoms in Clear Glass Cylinder (17019-WO)
Waterlook® White Cherry Blossoms in Clear Glass Cylinder (17019-WO)

Check out our florals that echo that black and white theme, or let the panache of that stark background accentuate more colorful floral décor.

Shop the Black and White trend now at DistinctiveDesigns.com.

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Special Insider Trends from our Chief Designer Emma Hoffmann

Design trends come and go quickly. We’re here to help by giving you special insider information on current and upcoming design trends. Our founder, CEO, and Chief Designer, Emma Hoffmann, has hand-selected a collection of beautiful and elegant items to help you stay ahead of design trends.

 

Black & White.
Add a touch of sophistication to a home or office with black and white florals.

Black & White. Add a touch of sophistication to a home or office with black and white florals.

Tropical
Tropicals florals pair well with contemporary and mid-century furnishings.

Tropicals. Tropicals florals pair well with contemporary and mid-century furnishings.

Trees
Trees in new contemporary containers work great with eclectic furnishings from sophisticated to farmhouse casual.

Trees. Trees in new contemporary containers work great with eclectic furnishings from sophisticated to farmhouse casual.

Blue & White
Blue and white arrangements blend well with casual blue interiors from cool beach tones to traditional interiors.

Blue & White. Blue & white arrangements blend well with casual blue interiors from cool beach tones to traditional interiors.

Succulents & Grasses
Add natural ambiance with succulents, herbs, grasses, and moss in versatile containers that complement any decor.

Succulents & Grasses. Add natural ambiance with succulents, herbs, grasses, and moss in versatile containers that complement any decor.

Summer
Summer florals come in a wide variety of pastel to bright florals to choose from to complete your room.

Summer. Summer florals come in a wide variety of pastel to bright florals to choose from to complete your room.

We love what we do and we’ve been bringing style to life since 1976. Check out the trends below and visit us online at DistinctiveDesigns.com.

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What is Fiberstone?

Fiberstone is a mixture of fiberglass and crushed stone. Fiberstone is a versatile material. It can have a rough and sandy texture which makes it look and feel like real stone or finished concrete.  It can also have a smooth to lightly textured finish. These materials create a durable material that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use at any temperature. It can be colored, natural, or have a weathered aged look. 

The combination of these materials used to make fiberstone produce the appearance of natural stone but is lightweight and more versatile than natural stone. Additionally, fiberstone is easier to move than identical concrete and natural stone products. The reinforced fiberglass backing of fiberstone makes it less fragile than concrete.

Ficonstone is similar to fiberstone. Ficonstone is a combination of fiberglass, cement, sand, and finely ground stone. Ficonstone has a natural, rough heavy feeling.

Check out these designer fiberstone planters and containers.

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What is Waterlook?

Fuschia Orchid Garden in Waterlook® with Orchid Bark and Rocks (SKU 15022)
Fuschia Orchid Garden in Waterlook® with Orchid Bark and Rocks (SKU 15022)

Waterlook® is our exclusive trademarked process for achieving the illusion of fresh-cut flowers in water. Each Waterlook® arrangement is handcrafted by our team of artisans in our in-house studio. Waterlook® stays clear and resists discoloring indefinitely. It has the same refraction as clear standing water, so submerged stems exhibit the same slight magnification as real water.

The process of making Waterlook® is an art form in and of itself. It takes several days to create and hand pour Waterlook®. Each artisan has years of experience. Each pour and step of the process is meticulously inspected to meet our high-quality standards. Only the best will be accepted and become an official Waterlook® product.

Waterlook® cures to a solid, smooth, and non-sticky finish so dust does not adhere to its surface. Cleaning Waterlook® is easy. Simply use a duster, wet wipe, or hair dryer on cool setting.

Treat Waterlook® florals the same as you would fresh flower arrangements. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or extremes of heat or cold. Exposure to intense UV rays can cause eventual discoloration of any clear polymer.

Waterlook® is a registered trademark of Distinctive Designs International, Inc. The phrase “The illusion of fresh-cut flowers in water” is a trademark of Distincetive Designs International, Inc.

Official Waterlook® products are available on our website to approved wholesale accounts and from select retailers.

View our entire line of Waterlook® flower arrangements at https://www.distinctivedesigns.com/waterlook.html.

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Welcome to our new Blog!

Welcome to the new Distinctive Designs blog! We’re excited to announce the launch of our new blog and hope you’ll find it useful, educational, and entertaining. Since 1976, Distinctive Designs International, Inc (DDI)  products have beautified commercial and residential spaces around the world. As a pioneer in the designer artificial floral industry, we’ve amassed a wealth of knowledge and creative understanding. Our new blog gives us the opportunity to share that knowledge and creativity as well as news, updates, and an occasional inside look to the DDI family.

If you’re wondering what else you can expect from the content you will find on our blog, then bookmark this site now and check back often for updates.

You can also follow us on social media at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We look forward to growing with you as we embark on this new journey. Thanks for stopping by!