Interior Designers in the news

AS ID AR IZONA NORTH CHAPTER INTER OFFICIAL LAU NCH OF DES IGNER

F. Ch ristoph er West

IOR DES IGNERS IN THE NEWS: PRODUC T LINE

Thi s is th e fi rst ent ry of a n ew section in o ur Desert Design Magazine. Each month will feature at least one ASID Arizona North Chapter Interior Designer making news by a contribution to the community, new product introduction, or strengthening the image of Interior Design and improving our industry as a whole. This is dedicated to all of the excellence that makes ASID Arizona North the shining example of Interior Design on the national stage.

This month we celebrated Wednesday, May 28 as a special day for Anita Lang and her design team. This was the official launch party date for her Design 528 product line. As they state on their website www.design528.com…”Design 528’s proprietary design and manufacturing process is setting the standard by which luxury furnishings are created. 528 represents the frequency of love and the Design 528 process embodies this concept during every step of the creation of our elegant, handcrafted lifestyle artwork. Every piece we create is infused with love, joy, truth, beauty and excellence. As a result those attributes are transferred into the homes and lives of our customers around the world and inspire them to create generations of joy and lifelong memories.” This mantra is based on their belief that the human spirit is elevated through design. The world has become so concerned with getting things done yesterday that shortcuts are taken and sacrifices are made on the quality of the things around us. Life is a beautiful and precious gift to be experienced with joy.

The crowd at the Scottsdale Museum of Modern Art enjoyed Anita introducing her design team before unveiling her beautifully hand crafted furniture examples. The meticulous craftsmanship and glorious hardwood veneers make for an exceptional product verging on usable fine art.

AS ID AR IZONA NORTH CHAPTER AT THE PHOENICIAN AWAR DS NIGHT GALA

The AS ID Arizon a North Ch apt er Ann ual Aw ards Night Gal a will be at th e Pho eni cian on Saturday, August 9 at 5:00 pm. It is a glamorous evening based on classic movies of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Our emcees for the evening, Kasim Aslam of Alylshaan and Roland Arnold of Arizona Tile, with the help of Karen Romersa, will keep us amused as we see the best and brightest Interior Design creative talent in one room for one night.

The Black and White theme is colored with Copper for the “Black Tie Optional” event. But in the words of Frank Sinatra “if given the option of black tie, wear it”! We hope to see the most formal of ASID occasions bring out all the ASID membership for great company and superb food. The Phoenician welcomes our membership with red carpet flare!

WHO : ASID Arizona North Chapter WHAT : 2014 Design Excellence Awards Gala WHEN : Saturday, August 9, 5:00 PM cocktail Reception, 6:00 PM Dinner and Awards Celebration WHERE : The Phoenician, 6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale WHY : To see the awards for the best Interior Design in the ASID Arizona North Chapter AWARDS TI CKET : $125 each SPECIA L ROO M RATE FOR OVERNI GHT STAY : $119

AS ID Arizon a North Ch apt er’s Design fo r Hop e

ASID Arizon a No rth Ch apt er has start ed th e Design fo r Hop e proj ect and it is in full swing! They are in need of kitchen cabinets to complete the project.

If you know of a kitchen remodel where the existing cabinets are still in great shape and are salvageable but not to your/your client’s needs or taste, this could be a win-win situation. Stardust Building Supplies will deconstruct and remove the unwanted cabinets at no cost! This could save you a nice chunk of change - and make you feel good about helping out a great charity. Think of how soundly you’d sleep knowing you did something good for our planet by re-purposing/up-cycling.

The kitchen install will be for a Valley Life home in North Central Phoenix. For more information on this charity, visit www.valleylifeaz.org. For information on the project go to http://www.stardustbuilding.org/ design-for-hope.html.

If you have a donation, contact Eric by email: ewerner@stardustbuilding.org; or phone: 480-695-9336.

PRES IDENT ELEC

Jew ell Bl air

T STATUS RE PORT

The Sampl e Sal e Co mmitt ee did an amazing job soli citing don ation s fo r th e Saturday, M ay 3 event. The items included bolts and bolts of designer fabric, a cool sofa, beautiful frames and original art work, and flooring – all at incredible prices! If you missed it, you missed some of the best bargain shopping for design materials. Thanks go out to the Committee Chair, Lei Rhonda Golden, and committee members Debi Law, Beth Donlan, Edie Parsons, and Sujaya Reddy. Marcia Gonzalez organized the volunteers and ASID owes her and the student volunteers a great deal of thanks. ASID appreciates these donors to the Sample Sale event: Adrienne Hart; Alyshaan Fine Rugs; Bath & Kitchen Idea Center; Café Paris; Ceterra; Claire Frame and Art; Copenhagen; Delta/Brizo; Design Within Reach; D’Zigns

by Debi; Flor; Frazee Paint; Gabi Jacobsen; Gem Décor; Goodall Custom Cabinets; Gorilla Coatings; Handworks; Helser Brother; Horizon; Inside Out; John Brooks; Kohler; Nancy High; Pulte Homes; Rustic Décor; SCC Design Dept; Schick Design Group; Swift Tech Distributors; Switch Consignment; Think Art; Underfoot; and Unique Building Concepts. To all of the designers that came out, thanks too for your support. Student membership scholarships will be given to the students that participated in the sale and a $250 donation will be made to Smile Train on behalf of ASID Arizona North.

MEM BER AT LAR

Paul a Quan

GE/IP LIAISON RE PORT

The AS ID Arizon a North Ch apt er Ind ustry Partn ers strongl y suppo rted th e M arch 20 Elements Trade Show at the Scottsdale Conventions Center with over 40 booths. They even generated a waiting list! We had 158 registered attendees including designers and IP’s. The IP Growth has been steady with one or two new IP’s joining ASID Arizona North Chapter each month.

The May 16 “Donuts & Dialogue” was at our newest IP, Printing Specialists, in Tempe. They were very excited about becoming an ASID Industry Partner and will benefit from joining now that they have access to the ASID membership. Printing Specialists had an Open House on Wednesday, May 21. Thank you to all of the ASID members that supported their first event.

DES IGN FOR HIRE PROFESS IONAL PROGRAM

Jean ett e Kn ud sen

As a prof ession al Realto r have you con sid ered talking to an Interior Designer for a model home open house or multi-housing project, but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you’d like to thank one of your best clients for their business. Give them the gift of time with an interior designer.

Starting May 15, the Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers offers its Design For Hire Professional Program.

For $150, Realtors are matched with an ASID Interior Designer. The Designer will meet with the Realtor for 2 hours and discuss all aspects of an interior design project from space planning to products, materials, finishes and timelines. Designers who participate in the program donate their consultation time. The proceeds will benefit our chapter educational programs.

ASID Arizona North Chapter Interior Designers are urged to sign up now for an introduction to work with the Realtors that are driving our economic recovery in the Valley. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by so sign up NOW!

Online Registratio n:

http://goo.gl/PSh4TO or www.asidaznorth.org/find-a-designer/design-for-hire

BUZZ-WORTHY NEWS Wh at o ur Design ers and IPs are doing region all y and n ation all y of not e in th e co mmunit y,

• LuAnn Thoma-Holec has the cover of Environments for Aging magazine which features her awardwinning design from last year in the Spring Issue. You can see this issue on their website: http://www. environmentsforaging.com/

• FMF Compagnie and Think Art Gallery announced the opening of their new storefront on June 1 at the Scottsdale Marketplace, 6310 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. It is the southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive across from the Hilton. FMF Campagnie received a new container from England and they can not be more excited. Stop by and visit them at Store No. 4!

• Gabrielle Roeckelein, Allied ASID has launched a magnetic neckwear line for men called NetLinx. It is a new direction in sartorial splendor. Check out the NetLinx website: www.netlinx.com

NEW INDUS

Floor and Décor

Mark Thomsen 480.221.1160 mthomsen@fooranddecor.com www.flooranddecor.com

Gem Surfaces

Penelope Bankowski 480.779.0791 penelope@gemsurfaces.com www.gemsurfaces.com

Kendallwood Design, Inc

Dale Kendall 602.252.3844 dale@kendallwoods.com www.kendallwoods.com

MAK Designs

Antoinette Kirwan 602.481.9269 antoinette@makdesigns.net • Roger Joseph Thomas, ASID • Tari Alford, Allied ASID • Hank Arens, Allied ASID • Laura E Barrish, Allied ASID • Nancy Cameron, Allied ASID • Jasmine R Dowling, Allied ASID • Cheyenne Rayne Barrette, Student ASID • Marilyn Bartz, Student ASID • Tiffany Sue Bernard, Student ASID • Breanna Davis, Student ASID • Deborah Duke, Student ASID • Kimberly Ann Fisher, Student ASID

TRY PAR TNER MEM BERS

Monterrey Tile Company

Jeffrey Bennett 480.507.7966 jeffrey.bennett@monterreytile.com www.monterreytile.com

Pearson & Company

Jonathan Danielson 602.840.6447 jonathan@personandcompany.com

Printing Specialists, LLC

Marcus M Newton 480.968.6258 wideformat@printingspecialists.com

NEW OR RE TUR NING PRAC

www.printingspecialists.com

TITIONER MEM BERS

• April Jean Dudley, Allied ASID

• Stella Francis Taylor, Allied ASID

• Doreen Fair Westfall, Allied ASID

• Jessica York, Allied ASID

NEW STUDENT MEM BERS

• Guilherme S Pinto, Associate ASID • Cinda Lutz, Student, ASID

• Amelia M B R Maclaren, Student ASID

• Kristine Shook, Student ASID

• Normalinda Sidney, Student ASID

• Hristi Wilbur, Student ASID