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Decorating Den Interiors Opens in the Village
insurance business, Donald Tatera took a leap of faith, and turned his hobby into a successful business. People are never happy to a claims adjuster, says Tatera, 42. Now they’re glad t o see me be ca use I am t her e to help them. Five years after becoming a franchisee for Decorating Den Interiors, Tatera moved from his home office into The Village. “I see a lot of potential here,” Tatera said. “I believe in Apple Valley.” Tatera will host his Grand Opening on August 6th at 10 am till 8 pm and at 6pm in the evening he will kick off the first in a series of get-togethers deemed: “Out standing Wine and Stunning Design,” held on the first Friday of each month. Tatera will invite guests to enjoy wine and refreshments while one of his preferred vendors speaks about a specific topic related to interior design. They will delve into energy efficient window covering; something Tatera says is sorely needed in the High Desert. Tatera, earned his degree in interior design from t he UC, Riverside, and holds a general contractor’s license. His business has grown every year since he started. Tatera intends to become a regional manager for Decorating Den while maintaining his own current franchise. Tatera’ s wife of 19 year s, Kim Tatera is a full -time teacher but plans on eventually joining Donald in the decorating business. .jpg)
An avid knitting enthusiast – Lynn Thomas was never able to find the material she wanted at regular stores so she did what anyone would; she opened her own. Now, after six years in business, the Fanciwerks Yarn Shoppe has developed a loyal following. They offer classes on knitting and crocheting and offer goods to fit your knitting needs that cannot be found anywhere else in the desert. Lynn is the type of person who could go months without seeing someone, but remembers their name and their needs the second they walk into her shop again, according to her associate Brenda Cruger. Cruger teaches classes at the shoppe and has been helping Lynn run things for the past few years. When asked what got her there, her answer is simple: “My love for Lynn and my love for knitting,” she says “Her favorite part about working in the Yarn Shoppe is that they work with the neighboring businesses almost like it’s a single unit”. They hold classes that teach beading, which benefits the bead store one door down, and send other to the shop for knick-knacks and gifts. For all of your knitting needs, visit Fanciwerks Yarn Shoppe in the Village at 21810 Highway 18, Unit 2 in Apple Valley.
FANCIWERKS YARN SHOPPE
21810 Highway 18, Unit 2
Apple Valley, CA 92308