Welcome to a new world of crafting.  

 Susan Mullins    Cheryl P. Donaho

Susan Major Mullins, creator of Applique' Originals and co-founder of 
Mullins Square, now brings her expertise to woodworking. Building on 25
years of designing and developing products for Neiman Marcus, Macy's, 
Bloomingdale's, Walt Disney and others, Susan has created a new concept 
in custom furnishings and home design-Design 1-2-3.

Now anyone can create customized furnishings with easy-to-follow     
instructions. It's paint-by-number for adults. Design 1-2-3 is a full line      
of wonderfully illustrated patterns that make woodworking and painting fun      
and easy to learn. Making that special, one-of-a-kind world is now affordable      
and accessible.  Everything you need to get started is in every Design 1-2-3      
package-materials lists, illustrated instructions, color charts and full-size      
patterns. Design 1-2-3 makes it very easy.  We would like to provide inspiration      
and encouragement to all of you who in turn will "make memories"      
to be remembered fondly and passed on from generation to generation.

PROJECTS FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLES

WHO IS DESIGN 1-2-3? 
A team of designers, artists and craftsmen who have come together to create 
simple, easy-to-follow patterns and instructions for people who want to learn 
and apply painting and woodworking skills.

WHAT DO WE SELL? 
Creative direction. Design 1-2-3 patterns are to wood what sewing patterns are 
to fabric. Both are patterns for crafting. In addition to traditional sewing patterns, 
now customers can buy Design 1-2-3 patterns to create all types of furniture and 
accessories.  WHY DO WE DO IT SO WELL? Building on 25 years of product 
development and production experience, we have recognized a new interest in 
crafting. The retirement population on the go, young people wanting to improve
their environments, people who enjoy trying new things to express their own 
creativity.

DESIGN 1-2-3
 Is Easy 
 Has Great Value
 Is Fun For The Whole Family
 Builds Memories 


Susan Major Mullins - President


Our Goal at Design 1-2-3 
Enable people who do not have the time, ability and/or resources to 
create unique environments.

Shortly after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design from U.T. 
Austin, Susan founded her own enterprise, Applique' Originals. In 1977 with 
$500 initial capital, she co-founded Mullins Square. By 1995 the company 
was manufacturing gift and fashionware products internationally and was 
generating multimillion dollars in annual revenue.

Her designs have brought numerous awards, such as the Distinguished 
Alumni Award. She has developed products for Walt Disney, Neiman Marcus, 
Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Sears among others. Her products have had media
exposure on shows such as Regis and Cathie Lee, 
Lives of the Rich and Famous, Richard Simmons Show, and in Movies, 
The Witches of Eastwick with Jack Nicholson. She has personally presented
her designs on Fuji Television's World Shopping Theater in Japan, CBS 
and QVC.

A trainer/teacher/speaker/educator at heart, Susan has served on the 
Board of Accreditation in Washington. She has served as President of the 
Liaison Committee for the Department of Human Ecology at U.T Austin, in 
which capacity she assisted in researching business needs, assessing 
educational needs, and recommending appropriate curriculum for the University. 
She has done consulting and instruction in design, product development, and 
production both internationally and domestically.

In 1997, her passion for woodworking and recognition of a void in the marketplace, 
prompted Susan to create and incorporate Design 1-2-3. Now anyone can create 
customized furnishings with easy-to-follow instructions. Design 1-2-3 is a 
wonderfully illustrated collection of patterns that make woodworking and painting 
fun and easy to do. 


Cheryl P. Donaho, ASID - Principal Designer

Design 1-2-3 Decorating Basics
In it's most simplistic terms, in any environment, you have three things with 
which to work - color, texture and pattern. The challenge comes in the pleasing
balance of those three things. We are here to help you with these challenges. 

One of our key associates, Cheryl brings enormous prestige and expertise to 
our team. After attending the University of Houston in the Bachelor of Fine Arts 
program, she has been a practicing professional interior designer in the Houston 
area for over twenty five years. She has owned her own design firm since 1977 
and has provided commercial and residential interior design for clients throughout 
the United States. A professional member of the American Society of Interior 
Designers, Cheryl has served as president of The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of 
ASID, as well as a member of the National Board of Directors. She has also served 
the Society as Chairman of the Education & Training Advisory Committee.

Cheryl also holds strong academic credentials and educational expertise and has 
served as an adjunct instructor in the Houston Community College System and in 
the Design Certification Program of the University of Houston's Continuing Education 
Department. She is currently a Speaker/Educator for Star Furniture, providing guest 
speaking and training seminars throughout the year to all units of the company. 
She is a frequent speaker to many areas of the community and has written design 
articles for Houston House & Home and other design publications. Cheryl's 
community service includes working diligently for ASID, the Houston Ballet, and 
Taping for the Blind, where she delivers weekly live radio broadcasts on public radio.

A highly sought-after creative talent and well-regarded industry expert, Cheryl works 
with leading banking institutions, medical clinics, restaurants, industrial concerns, 
and builders. Cheryl participates in all phases of the design process with a hands-on 
attitude and brings varied and unique talents together to create distinctive solutions 
to design problems. The aim of her efforts is not just to create an esthetically 
appealing space, but to interpret her clients' needs and desires into environments 
that reflect their unique personal and/or business lifestyles.