Westport Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

Congratulations to the entire team at Southern Hospitality Services on the successful opening of the new Home2 Suites in West Monroe, LA.

http://home2suites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/louisiana/home2-suites-by-hilton-west-monroe-MLUHTHT/index.html

Home2 Suites by Hilton West Monroe Home2 Suites West Monroe, LA is located near Hamilton Convention Center and less than one mile from Industrial Park. We offer free WiFi and free breakfast.

We are loving the new trend in hospitality using printed roller shades. Check out the latest designer collections from Hunter Douglas Hospitality!

http://www.hunterdouglashospitality.com/channel/rollershades/designers.jsp

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We had an amazing time at the 2016 Designer Mixer! Our thanks to everyone who came out for the event.

Westport is proud to have provided the window coverings for the stunning Guestrooms renovation at The Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, BC. Here's a sneak peak!

We love the just-completed 'FYI' guestrooms at the Hampton Inn in South San Francisco! Window covering features the 'Wessex' pattern from Joanne Fabrics.

Finally, it all comes clear...

What's The Difference Between A Coverlet And Bedspread?

'While housekeepers refresh bed sheets daily, your bedspread may not be washed that regularly, Inglis warns, because their bulky size makes them trickier to clean.'
http://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/cleaning-tips/a5084/dirty-hotel-room/'

The Dirtiest Places in a Hotel Room Aren't What You Think The bathroom might actually be the cleanest spot.

Here's How A 5-Star Hotel Keeps Its White Bathrooms Clean

https://view.publitas.com/stacy-garcia-inc/life-styled-travel-issue/page/1

Stacy Garcia - Life-Styled: Travel Issue - Page 1 May/June 2016 THE TRAVEL issue FEATURED COLOR bright cobalt LUXURY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTIES BY Jessica Bradford 1

This Summer's #1 Kitchen Trend Breaks Some Major Decorating Rules

http://www.jllrealviews.com/industries/when-less-is-more-in-hotel-design/

When less is more in hotel design - JLL Real Views Wardrobes, trouser presses and fruit bowls have long been among the hallmarks of hotel bedrooms - but their days are numbered in many major mid-range chains.

http://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/13/13-crazy-hotel-designs/

13 crazy hotel designs – Dezeen 13 of the craziest hotel designs – including a flying whale, a person-sized bird's nest and a room that allows guests to sleep with the fishes

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25717437/list/7-window-treatments-that-can-lower-your-energy-bills

7 Window Treatments That Can Lower Your Energy Bills Beautify your windows, keep your home cool and reduce energy use all at once with the right covering

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56675294/list/the-updated-look-of-drapes-in-the-bathroom

The Updated Look of Drapes in the Bathroom Drapes add privacy and soften a room full of hard surfaces. See how they’re being styled for baths today

The weekend is coming - go play outside!
http://damgoodtrips.com/

Self-Guided Kayak & Hiking Adventure Tours in BC, Canada | Custom trip planning, routes & logistics Self-Guided Kayak, Hiking & Biking Adventure Tours in BC, Canada. Custom trip planning for adventurers interested in exploring beautiful British Columbia.

http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling-renovating/home-makeovers/tips/g505/great-ideas-window-treatments/

12 Genius Ways To Make Your Windows Stand Out The right window treatment can make a world of difference.

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64788490/list/how-to-choose-the-right-curtains

How to Choose the Right Curtains Custom or ready-made? Pinch or pencil pleats? Knowing the options will help you decide which window coverings are right for your space

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26476058/list/the-key-to-designer-look-window-treatments

The Key to Designer-Look Window Treatments Learn the one thing that will make your curtains suffer if you get it wrong — and how to get it right

http://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/home-accessories/tips/g858/outdoor-upholstery-fabrics/

15 Gorgeous Outdoor Fabrics for Summer Your outside space deserves to have some fun in the sun, too.

http://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/home-makeovers/g880/simple-summer-decorating-ideas/

25 Simple Summer Decorating Ideas You may just want to book a staycation this year...

Check out some of BC's hidden gems - I've added two from this list to this summer's bucket list! Treehouse anyone...

http://blogs.theprovince.com/2015/08/02/b-c-s-top-10-hidden-attractions/

Hidden gems: B.C.’s top 10 off-the-beaten-path attractions | The Province

Loving that we continue to see vibrant greens in 2016 color forecasting - check out 'Luscious Green' in the Fall 2016 Pantone color report:

http://www.pantone.com/fashion-color-report-fall-2016

Fall 2016 Pantone Fashion Color Report View PANTONE's Top 10 Colors for Fall 2016!

Looking back to our favourite projects - the James Hotel in Saskatoon, SK... http://thejameshotel.ca/

The James Hotel | A contemporary boutique hotel centrally located in vibrant downtown Saskatoon.

Here To Stay: How Indian-Born Innkeepers Revolutionized America's Motels Indian immigrants and their children comprise about 1 percent of the U.S. population, yet they own roughly half of all American motels. And 70 percent of those moteliers hail one same state: Gujarat.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-business/10393445/10-biggest-hotel-bugbears-from-a-businesswoman.html

Travel a lot for work? Here's one businesswoman's 10 biggest hotel bugbears Ahead of a new luxury hotel opening in London, jetset businesswoman Josephine Fairley, shares her 10 biggest accommodation bugbears - from sealed windows to noisy air conditioning.

http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/hotel-and-b-and-b/33-ways-to-sleep-better-at-a-hotel

33 Ways to Sleep Better at a Hotel | IndependentTraveler.com We've compiled one of the most comprehensive guides available to ensuring a good night's sleep in a hotel, covering everything from what you should ask when you're booking the room to how you can swiftly take care of noisemakers so you can get back to sleep.

Throwback Thursday! Beautiful window coverings in guestrooms at the Residence Inn in Vancouver, BC. Completed a few years ago, a project we are very proud to have contributed to.

Lots of fun ideas, but our favourite is #4...

http://freshome.com/2014/07/08/10-affordable-ways-to-make-your-home-look-like-a-luxury-hotel/

10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Look Like A Luxury Hotel 10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Look Like A Luxury Hotel. Do you dream of the ultimate getaway at home? Here's tips to help make the dream possible.