For almost four decades, Charles Faudree has worked in the United States and Europe as an interior designer. But it has only been in recent years that he became an author, too.</p><p>“Charles Faudree’s French Country Signature” (Gibbs Smith, 2003) is the first of his four books. He collaborated with Vervain to create his own fabric line, including a toile that features his signature Cavalier King Charles spaniels.</p><p>Magazines such as House Beautiful and Traditional Home have named Faudree one of America’s top designers. His design studio and retail shop are in Tulsa, Okla. For more, go to <a href="http://www.charlesfaudree.com">www.charlesfaudree.com</a>.</p><p>House + Home caught up with Faudree by telephone.</p><p><strong>Q. If you’ve visited Kansas City before, what stood out to you about the area?</strong></p><p><strong>A.</strong> I spent a year there after I graduated from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. I attended the Kansas City Art Institute. I taught art at Palmer Junior High School in Independence. I met President Truman while I was there. I still have friends and clients in Kansas City. It’s a beautiful city. I love the fountains and the Plaza.</p><p><strong>You’re known for having Cavalier King Charles spaniels. Tell us about your dogs.</strong></p><p>I’ve had spaniels for the last 22 years. I’ll never be without them. Nicholas is black and white; Ruby, named for my mom, is blenheim (brown and white); and Lilah is blenheim, too.</p><p><strong>What got you interested in design?</strong></p><p>I was always interested before I even knew what it was. I had a mother who let me pick my own paint colors, including the exterior shutters and front door. One time, they were pink. She was a saint.</p><p><strong>In this economy, what’s something people can do to give their interiors a lift?</strong></p><p>Paint is the cheapest quick fix. You can change a whole room with a coat of paint.</p><p><strong>What’s one of your decorating pet peeves?</strong></p><p>Everything matching. One of my favorite beliefs is that it’s about the mix and not the match.</p><p><strong>What’s your idea of interior bliss?</strong></p><p>The mix of comfort and beauty. There’s no reason why that can’t happen.</p><p><strong>What’s your favorite room in your house and why?</strong></p><p>In the last 30 years, I’ve had 11 houses. My favorite room in this house is the living room. It’s open, light and spacious. I find myself having morning coffee there.</p><p><strong>What’s your favorite fragrance for the home?</strong></p><p>Any fresh flowers, but especially stargazers (lilies). If you’re shopping for a room freshener, Pierre Deux is hard to beat. (Eau de Maison is $45, <a href="http://www.pierredeux.com">www.pierredeux.com</a>).</p><p><strong>What’s the No. 1 thing your design clients struggle with?</strong></p><p>Vision. It’s hard for some people to visualize the end product. That involves trust.</p><p><strong>Tell us about your latest book, “Charles Faudree Interiors.”</strong></p><p>I hate the word trend, but the world just changes. Most clients these days want transitional, a mix of traditional with contemporary and cleaner lines. So this has it. </p><p><hr class="infobox-hr-separator" />
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<strong><span class="infobox-head">SEE FAUDREE IN KC </span></strong><br />
<strong>When:</strong> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday </p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Nell Hill’s, 4101 N. Mulberry Drive in Briarcliff Village</p><p><strong>What:</strong> “Charles Faudree Interiors” book signing</p><p><strong>Price:</strong> $40 (cost of book). His previous books also are available.</p><p><strong>Details:</strong><a href="http://www.nellhills.com">www.nellhills.com</a> or 816-746-4320</p><p></div>
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I don't recollect it's a good plan. They have short muzzles and their eyes protrude and are liable to get hurt unless it is a very meagre light frisbee.
I would affect that they COULD, but they have very small faces, so I'd be careful! Also, since their eyes stick out, they could easily get injured.
I'd say, charge to smaller toys with the smaller dog.
there are diminish frisbees, like the flying squirrel. I can't see why you shouldn't try and see if he likes it.
Yes, If you have the native kind, they are bred to hunt. They can catch and play games, In fact my CKC is very active. However more and more breeders are papering Toy spaniels as CKC, they are closely realated, but not the same dog. please see http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/Ads.aspx?BreedNum=74
My cavaliers look at a frisbee as an empty sustenance dish and aren't interested in it.They are great imitators and may well enjoy them after seeing your gs play with them
My CKCS would look at a frisbee in disdain. She would not coverage with it. She is just a velcro love dog! However, if trained early enough, these dogs do well in agility training.