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President’s Message

Hello ASID Colleagues!

I am very excited to step into the role of President for our Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. I would like to thank our

past board members - Shundra Harris, Dennis McNabb, Pam Cortes, Tom Connell, Brooke Bowman, Sari Karki-

Rajabi, Khanh Vu, Jan Therrien, and Administrator Janie Mitts-Moore for an incredible year!

We have revamped and started many exciting events & opportunities for our members. I look forward to

implementing our Strategic Plan and improving our already excellent chapter. I value every member’s input and

hard work at making our chapter one of the best in ASID Nationally.

This year’s ASID Leadership Experience with our incoming board members - Sari Karki-Rajabi, Tom Connell, Jan

Therrien, Brooke Bowman, Alison Dominguez, Nubia Heinz, Marcia Rodriguez, Shundra Harris, our Administrator

Janie Mitts-Moore along with Candice Rogers our Emerging Professionals Chair- was an informative, exciting and fun-filled training for us all. We all had extensive courses focused on each of our positions that taught us various

techniques and gave us tools and guidelines to make our already OUTSTANDING ASID Chapter even better.

We learned about various laws and went to our representatives and senators at Capitol Hill. Team building &

problem solving were a big part of the experience.

I hope everyone is able to experience being on a committee and

becoming a future board member. It is eye opening and great for

character growth. The Networking opportunities provided are a great way to bring business growth to each of us.

Here’s to the coming year!

Saima Seyar, ASID, RID ASID Texas Gulf Coast

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chapter President 2018-2019

President Saima Seyar, ASID, RID 281.630.0106 president@txgc.asid.org

President-Elect Sari Karki-Rajabi, ASID, RID 281.686.1745 president-elect@txgc.asid.org Financial Director Tom Connell 713.305.6503 finance@txgc.asid.org

Communications Director Brooke Bowman, Allied ASID 281.841.0318 communications@txgc.asid.org

Professional Development Director Jan Therrien 281.799.0240 professionaldevelopment@txgc.asid.org Membership Director Alison Dominguez 713.419.6420 membership@txgc.asid.org

At-Large Director Nubia Heinz 713.542.6245 at-large@txgc.asid.org

Student Representative Marcia Rodriquez, Student ASID 832.701.4568 studentrep@txgc.asid.org Chapter Administrator Janie Mitts Moore 713.626.1470 administrator@txgc.asid.org

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What it Takes

By Laura Manchee, RID, ASID

Laura Manchee Designs

What does it take to be a successful designer in today’s world? Factors can include a mix of creativity, talent, relationships, and exposure to the marketplace. Many like to think creativity alone will help distinguish a good designer, and while very important, it isn’t always a precursor to a blooming business.

One area that plays an important role in generating positive exposure, both to existing clients and new potential ones, is the recognition gained through receiving a design award. Design awards generate a credibility factor with new potential clients and aid in promoting an “award-winning” firm to new prospective employees seeking an exciting opportunity in their area of interest. With all of the interior design professionals in our field, being an award-winning designer is one way to help showcase the level of service and expertise offered by a firm.

There is a marketing advantage to winning awards as well. Award winning designers are highlighted in the community through various publications, and this unbiased press is seen by many as more reputable than advertising. Design awards are a way to highlight your skills and design philosophy through your published works.

Featuring an award on social media is another good way to legitimize an interior designer’s role and educate the general public on what we do. Posts through Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms are valuable ways to reach people.

In addition to the positive momentum generated by design awards with new clients, it also goes a long way with trades that support the industry. There are many subcontractors, builders, and tradesman that appreciate working with award winning design professionals. It communicates a benchmark of the quality and service expectation for many trades and is appreciated by clients.

While not every project will be an award winner, these projects still have immense value even if they don’t become entries. So what factors go into a design entry contender? For my firm, we strive to make a significant positive impact with every

environment we create for our clients. When looking at projects for submission, we identify those that are truly transformative. The project not only looks beautiful, but is instrumental in improving our client’s quality of life. It could be a space that is elegant and sophisticated, or one that has a unique flare and personality specific to our client. I think some of the most creative spaces for design award entries are renovations where an existing structure with its own history is made new again.

The process of tailoring a space to support a change in a client’s life or to become a new family’s home can be exhilarating. Before and after photos during submission are always of interest and hopefully inspirational to others, including fellow designers.

Let’s face it, who doesn’t appreciate the new opportunities generated from an award win based on a unique or highly regarded interior design solution. There is also a deep satisfaction when other designers and peers acknowledge your talents through a prestigious award.

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By Diane Cowen Architecture + Home Design Writer Houston Chronicle

There’s no better way to let people know what you’re all about than creating a blog for your website.

It’s a living, (almost) breathing thing that you can update on a regular basis, and it’s a way for people to connect with you on a more personal level. After years of dealing with clients, you already know that lasting relationships aren’t just about your good work, they’re about getting to know people that you like – and who like you right back.

Here are eight tips for making your blog perfect for you.

1. your own image: It’s your blog, so be sure to let your readers know who you are. Get a new professional portrait and, if you’re one of those people who hates to be photographed, hire a hair stylist and makeup artist and buy a new, photo-worthy outfit. you’ll be amazed at the camera confidence you’ll gain. Then, write a bio that doesn’t just list where you’re from and what you do, add some charm by describing what motivates and inspires you.

2. Design, of course: you are part of the architecture and design community, so that is a central part of any blog you write for your own website.

Not only should you showcase your own finished projects, but break down the design process to explain to your fans and readers. Don’t worry about giving away your intellectual property -- potential clients read your blog to find out who you are and what makes you tick.

They are far more likely to say: “I like the way he/she thinks. That’s who I’m going to hire.”

Photos that show off great design, whether it’s about a whole room or a great way to set a table, are necessary for successful blogs. This photo shows Lucas Eilers Design Associates client Martha White with a beautifully set dining room table.

Photo credit: Julie Soefer Photography

3. Look ahead: Regardless of your design style, putting your best foot forward

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involves looking in that same direction. Be forward-looking and forwardthinking about what you write. For example, instead of writing about your top 10 trends of the past year, predict your top 10 trends for next year. Everyone wants to be ahead of the game.

Travel, but not a travelogue: So much in our culture is driven by travel, so include your own travel experiences in your blog. If your professional blog is strictly about architecture and design, write about the buildings you see, the shapes that inspire you and how you incorporate that into home design. But don’t be afraid to take it further if you take a lifestyle approach. A post about your three favorite things in Florence, Italy, or your five favorite foods in Paris isn’t just interesting, it’s helpful to others who plan to go there.

5. Life is a party: Especially if your blog aims to go beyond design parameters as a lifestyle blog, have a little fun. No, have a lot of fun! Some bloggers include cocktail recipes and tips for hosting great parties. At the very least, showing how to create a great tablescape demonstrates to your readers that even the smallest details matter. Photos of a beautifully set table, a well-appointed bar cart or a nicely organized mise en place for a party buffet are all examples of how stylish you are.

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6. Income opportunities: your design blog is all about your take on stylish living, but don’t miss out on income opportunities. By naming vendors, you use regularly or listing your own favorite gift ideas, you’re creating opportunities for advertisement and income. That’s always a good thing.

7. Get your camera out: you can have great ideas and a lively writing style, but your blog won’t get traction without fabulous photos. We all know that great design is very, very hard work, but the results are nonstop eye candy. Get photos of everything that you do, and if the bills stack up too high, learn how to take better pictures yourself. Hint: it’s all about good lighting.

8. My favorites: Regardless of how much time you spend on your own blog, take some time to see what others are writing about. I read other people’s work frequently, and among Houston-area designers, I love the breezy writing on Pamela O’ Brien’s Pamela Hope Designs blog and the casual charm of Anita Joyce’s Cedar Hill Farmhouse blog. Nina Magon offers stylish sophistication on her Contour Interior Design blog, and for pure eye candy, you can’t beat the websites of interior designers Laura Umansky and Marie Flanigan.

Diane Cowen is the architecture and home design writer for the Houston Chronicle.

2018 Ellouise Abbott Award

By Ray Levy, ASID Industry Partner Sunbelt Designer Film This year, Donna M. Jarnigan, RID, ASID, of Lacy-Boone Interiors

and I had the difficult task of working to help the chapter in

selecting this year’s recipient. Just as the designer is awarded for

their creative genius and service to the trade, the Industry Partner

is also honored for their dedication and service as well.

Ellouise Abbott was a pillar in the Houston design trade community. TXGC ASID honors

her memory and dedication to the trade with this namesake award given every year

the TXGC ASID chapter Industry Partner whose ongoing dedication and commitment stands out as an example to others. This esteemed award is not to be taken lightly and

must be earned. The IP must be active in the chapter, week after week and year after

year. Proving they are truly deserving of this high honor. Devoting their time and efforts to ASID events and functions to assure success.

We have searched for that one Industry Partner praiseworthy of this award. A valuable Partner that has devoted time and hard work to help build our TXGC ASID Chapter.

This year for her time and devotion to our chapter the Ellouise Abbott award went to

Nubia Heinz of Sherwin Williams.

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Success in Design

By Jane Page, RID, ASID

Jane Page Design Group Creating a successful design firm is multi-faceted. Establish from the first day, your business integrity; how you want to do business and how you want to be perceived by those

in the profession. Also, consider the reputation you want to have with the public. The Chinese believe that “presentation” is everything, so appearances, both virtual and actual, are important. When making that initial contact and when presenting your ideas for design, attention to details are important. Review all materials for accuracy.

Design Awards are a confirmation of your design ability and of your investment in your business. It takes time and money to photograph your projects. Then you must write about that project and submit the project for judging.

Invest in your staff, both time and money. I share my knowledge and expertise with my designers in order to make them the best team employees possible. The designers that work with me learn how to price. I believe it is important that the designers know and understand all of the costs that go into each item that we specify and design.

Throughout the design process I work with our design team.

Throughout my design career, I have continued to study. I find newfound knowledge to be interesting and invaluable in solving client’s problems. Take CEU’s, take lighting courses, attend kitchen and bath, hospitality and other annual shows. Read, don’t just look at the pretty photos. Product and design magazines not only introduce you to the newest products but also can give you new design ideas and solution for your client.

All it takes is passion for what you do and a sincere interest in your client’s needs and dreams. I am passionate about my design and my ability to give my clients the successful designs that win awards.

Invest in your business. I feel strongly about having a business address. This is important when attracting clients. When a potential client comes to your office, your office establishes the fact that you are “in business of professional design”.

When a client sees that you have invested in your business, they will be more comfortable trusting you with their money. I repeat, appearance is important.

Photograph your jobs to be used on your website, for showing potential clients, for a design program you give. Photographs are necessary in order to enter your design projects in design contests. I prefer to take photographs of the project before I hire a photographer. Objectively reviewing your photographs will show you what you are missing in the design, or perhaps what needs to be removed or repositioned before professional photography. you also might realize some interesting angle from which to take the photographs.

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Lighting is Everything

By Larry Boykin, ASID Industry Partner Image Electric Award-winning design begins with light. Bet you never thought of it like that, but it is true. After all, what does the most beautiful Interior Design work look like if not properly lit?

What happens to the color, the texture, design and “feel”?

The sun will go down and all the best daylit projects will eventually be relying on man-made light to carry your project after dark. Knowing how to use light is a mandatory element to every winning project and if you are not already using a lighting specialist or designer in your design process, then knowing these few lighting principles will help you until you do. you already know about natural lighting. you know to use the sun, stars and moon but, are you aware of the current types of artificial lighting and how to use them?

What properties to look for? Applications? Control? What to do with it? There is a lifetime of information to share that I will condense as coherently, the best I can. Let’s start with these terms: Kelvin Temperature, Color Rendering Index, Beam Angle (Degrees) and Lumens. (Kelvin, CRI, Degrees, Lumens) Kelvin is the start. This tells us about the color of the light. This translates into how the light makes you feel. Red, yellow, white, blue, etc. Do you want your space to feel intimate, warm and snuggly, friendly, inviting and clean to bright and alert? Knowing what kelvin is and how to blend it in various lighting sources within a space is the first step to creating the perfect space.

Next, we move to the Color Rendering Index (CRI), equally, if not more important as kelvin. The CRI tells us how awesome the light will make the objects, that are being lit, appear. Unlike kelvin, this term translates to cost as well, you may have to make some choices if you’re doing a large project. The better the CRI, the higher the cost but, if you truly understand CRI, you will be able to blend them just like your kelvin to create the amazing spaces. CRI is also very important to aging in place. As eye sight fails, every bit of clarity is important. What? To keep your vision. Get more productivity from your employees. Better sales from product displays. CRI…. C… R… I... not enough can be said. CRI is the breath of life to lighting! Learn it, live it, love it.

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The beam angles. We can control our lighting numerous ways, but we use the same term to define each result, Beam Angle or Degrees. This all may seem so simple, but it is the most overlooked of all. How many times have you seen light from a source spilling out where it should not? Commonly, light can be sent in a wide 360-degree radius or an ultra-tight 7-degrees. What do you want your light to do? Are you filling a room? Displaying art? Night lighting? Knowing how to control your light is extremely important to award-winning design and different lighting sources are needed to accomplish this. That is a whole additional topic I do not have the space to go into at this time. For now, just understand that you do have control options and do not have to settle for lighting the tops of walls when the objects below them are your feature.

Finally, lumens. The lumen is basically how much light you will get from a source.

This term is important for an award-winning designer to determine the number of lighting fixtures or sources that will be needed to light a space and what type of luminaire is necessary. Are you providing area light? Task? Accent? Direct; indirect? Surface mount, hanging, recessed? Always check the lumens for each fixture and bulb in your design. Is it doing the job? Too much; too little? Properly blending the lumens from the various fixtures in your space will create an amazing and harmonious space that everyone will enjoy. It is a way you can save on energy and project costs, aka. lumens per watt. Again, another topic all its own, but you get the idea.

Artificial light has been around for a while, you grew up with it, but the light we have available to us today is NOT the light we grew up with, it is so much better.

My kids call me a light nerd, my wife says I paint with light. Honestly, today, we not only light areas, we create atmospheres; alert, exciting, calm, cozy, romantic, relaxed, you name-it, amazing award-winning atmospheres! Did you know that the right lighting can even stimulate your client’s serotonin and melatonin levels?

(Don’t get me started on frequency and wave lengths!) If you want to be an awardwinner, learn your lighting or use a lighting specialist or designer in your design process. I am telling you friends, Lighting is Everything!

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What furniture and/or support services does John Brooks Houston provide the industry?

We work with interior designers every day, and it is our job to help them match their needs to products we carry or refer them to trade sources if necessary. We personalize our service and support designers with our knowledge of the products and the industry (Lurie is an interior designer and former ASID Texas Gulf Coast president).

We support our clients throughout the sale – whether they’re talking to us before bringing clients to the showroom, walking with them through the showroom sales process, or handling furniture touch-ups and managing deliveries. We really try to provide a concierge-type service to make it easy for designers to order what they need and have a smooth process for their customers.

Why should designers come to your showroom vs. purchase what they need online?

Designers can find things cheaper on the Internet, but we are here every day to take care of them. The majority of our customers also like to touch and feel upholstery and know the products they suggest to customers are well-made.

We do direct customers to our website where they can view items available through the 40 different manufacturers that our showroom represents to the trade in the Houston area. Many of our design customers request quotes and samples via email after viewing items online, so they have that information before bringing customers into the showroom. We understand that designers are busy and like the convenience of researching and purchasing through our website provides. We are ready to work with designers however they choose to make selections for their customers.

We are also very transparent about our pricing and discounts (typically 40 or 50 percent off retail to the trade) so designers can make informed decisions and understand what that pricing includes. Customer service is very important to us, and our goal is to never leave anyone unsatisfied.

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What are some of the latest furniture design trends?

One trend seems to be more contemporary and cleaner lines in furniture, whether upholstery or case goods. A lot of designers are

mixing contemporary and traditional design, but there really is a trend toward more clean lines. I also have seen some traditional frames or designs that have a more modern twist.

We also have seen more use of lighter woods and more color in upholstery. The colors aren’t from any certain palette, but there definitely is more color and warmer neutrals vs. the neutrals and whites we have seen in recent years. Seeing a return of color is refreshing, and we also appreciate the use of mixed metals in furnishings and accessories.

Can you describe the experience designers should expect when they visit your showroom?

When someone comes into the showroom, it is our job to listen to them and understand what their needs are, then help them based on our product knowledge. Our showroom spans about 9,000 square feet, so we have a lot of product on our floor and can give designers options for good, better and best products based on their budget.

We keep a wide variety of products in the showroom, but if we don’t have what designers need, for instance, with a sofa, we can find a frame they like, then find something similar and show something with the same cushion construction and similar finishes so they are comfortable ordering something they haven't seen. A lot of our lines also offer customization with size, finishes and fabrics, which is particularly important to our designers.

We carry lines that we’ve carried since we opened the showroom, but we are always looking for new lines and new product. We go to High Point twice a year to search for new designs and new lines so we can keep our showroom floor fresh. We owe that to our designers and their clientele.

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Euphoria 1st time Winner's Bliss Khan Vu, Student ASID

By Candy Castle, ASID Ruby Awards Co-Chair you begin by putting forth diligent efforts to create your masterpiece; you wait and wait with nail biting suspense to find whether your design made an indelible impression on the judges, then…WAIT FOR IT … your name is called during the awards ceremony and the emotion of extreme happiness burst forth in a split second. Joy, excitement, glee, total bliss!!! No matter which word you use to describe the outcome, the emotion is euphoric.

A few of our 1st time Ruby Award Winners were interviewed regarding their award-winning design and their reaction to winning that award.

Q. WHAT SIGNIFICANCE, WILL WINNING AN AWARD MEAN FOR YOU/YOUR COMPANY? Student winners Khanh Vu and Lisa Roark, agree that it provides recognition among peers, designers, and others of the design community but, Lisa goes further to speak of fulfilling a dream which confirms that she is on the right path. Emerging Professional, Neal LeBouef, tells how an award will assist the company in gaining more notoriety, helping to build LDesign Group’s brand. Industry partners, M&M Carpets conceives that an award, showcases the detail and beauty of their work but, also their ability to handle outside of the box or even difficult projects.

Q. WHAT WAS YOUR AWARD-WINNING DESIGN CONCEPT AND WHICH CHARACTERISTIC ABOUT THAT DESIGN DID YOU HOPE, WOULD TRULY BE RECOGNIZED THE MOST? M & M Carpets design concept is a waterfall style installed sisal stair runner with contrasting binding and since all 21 steps in the stairway are curvilinear and varies in widths and depths, a unique individual template was created for each step, perfectly matched to the step above and below it. The exposed wood on each step had to be exactly 4-1/2” on each side. The challenge was to create a consistently smooth and flowing stair runner, even though each step was actually a separate piece of carpet comprised of natural sisal, dense pad equally cut for each step, in order to provide a slight cushion and then making sure the binding was stitched flat and without puckers. They hoped the intricate details of their custom fabrication was the characteristic that would shine the brightest to the judges.

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Others had different characteristics that they were anticipating the judges to significantly recognize such as Neal’s use of mixed materials, giving the interior an industrial, Rustic Contemporary Design with a Hill Country Vibe. Also, Lisa’s use of color, texture, mix of pattern and finishes in the gourmet kitchen design of her Tuscan-influenced townhome, where both classic antique and clean-lined transitional furnishings are integrated. As for Khanh’s out-patient Medical Center, he wanted the concept of well design to speak volumes. Evidently, it did!

Lisa Roark, Student ASID

Q. WHAT WAS YOUR 1ST THOUGHT WHEN YOU HEARD YOUR NAME/COMPANY'S NAME ANNOUNCED? Upon hearing his name announced Khanh immediately thought he might be dreaming, had they mis-announced his name or could this be a joke? Lisa was thinking, Really? Me? “...an extraordinary moment”. M & M Carpets was in disbelief, they had not expected to win at this point but, Neal’s first thought was “Wow, I won!”

After the initial shock of the dream becoming a reality, the flood of emotion that fosters intense happiness washed over the winners as they received their 1st Ruby Design Award. They each expressed what was felt after realizing their design had won among veteran award recipients.

Q. HOW DID YOU FEEL AFTER REALIZING YOUR DESIGN WON, AMONG VETERAN WINNERS? Lisa felt that it was a wonderful compliment. It was the culmination of many years of hard work and the work was found noteworthy.

Khanh was so excited just knowing that his hard work had paid off. M & M Carpets shares how extremely excited and honored they are to have received the award amongst such caliber of talent and Neal experienced a sense of honor and gratitude.

All in all, 1st time Ruby award-winning designers or industry partners can all agree that they went from a moment of anticipation to a surge of intense happiness, experiencing Euphoria. In addition to feeling honored by being named among peers in the industry, we can also surmise that this experience will no doubt, lend to building greater confidence, enhance intended brands and lead to recognition among star recipients of the past. With all of those benefits, who wouldn’t experience total Bliss!

Neal Lebouef, Allied, ASID, L Design Group

Rachel Leigh, Industry Partner, M&M Carpet Showroom

Tom Connell, Industry Partner, M&M Carpet Showroom

Special Awards

By Donna M. Jarnigan, ASID, RID

Medalist Award: The ASID-TXGC Chapter Medalist

Lacy-Boone Interiors

Award is a distinguished honor granted by the

It is our great pleasure to inform you that two of our own

ASID and/or their Chapter, and/or provided

Special Recognition Award Committee Co-Chair ASID-TXGC members have received National Honors and

Chapter recognition from ASID and ASID-TXGC. Congratulations!

Our Special Recognition and Awards Committee nominated Donna Vining,

FASID, for the ASID National Honors 2018 Lifetime Award, and Lynne T. Jones,

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter that recognizes members

who have demonstrated outstanding service to

significant contributions to the interior design profession, and/or made significant contributions

that have enriched the human experience.

If members would like more information on the

ASID, as the first Recipient for the newly created (in 2018) ASID-TXGC Chapter

National awards and Honors, they can go onto the web-site www.asid.org,

their special, outstanding, contributions to ASID.

more information on the newly created ASID-TXGC Chapter Medalist Award

Medalist Award. This honor recognizes and rewards individual members for

Lifetime Award: This honor recognizes and rewards individual members for their special contri-

butions to ASID. This award is limited to past

and look under Resources then click on ASID National Honors. If you want then a link will be provided on the Chapter web-site. Of course, you

can always contact our Committee Chairs for information and submission deadlines.

Society Chairs, and other Professional Members

Again, we congratulate Donna Vining, FASID, and Lynne T. Jones, ASID, for

important, contributions to the ASID Society or

Chapter.

for a minimum of 25 years and meet the eligibility

We are so proud of each of you and what you contributed to our profession!

in good standing, that have made continual, and

Chapter, and have been a Professional Member criteria.

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Inside the Submission Process

By Brooke Bowman

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The ASID TXGC

Ruby Awards are

over for 2018, but as the New year

approaches and you start planning for

2019, we want to share the Ruby

Award Submission Process with you!

If you are an active ASID Member

working on Commercial or Residential

projects, you are eligible to enter.

Please visit txgc.asid.org to see Rules,

Entry Designations and Category

Descriptions. Once the Call to Entry

starts on the Design Awards Network in

June 2019,

all that is needed is your Contact

Information, up to five ‘After’ pictures,

up to five ‘Before’ pictures (if you have

them) and Floor Plans. On the Design

Awards Network you will also be

asked to fill out a “Concealed

Identification and Media Release Form”

and “Project Description Form” as seen

below. These forms might be tweaked

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the same. If you have any questions,

please feel free to reach out to the Ruby

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award winning trends to look for in tile and stone flooring 2019

By Ginny Knauff, ASID Industry Partner QDI Surfaces As you may well know, the Italians set the trends for fashion.

Well, the same is true with tile. If you ever want to know what the new upcoming trends are, just look to Italy. They have been using the large tile format sizes in porcelain tile and slabs for floors and walls for 4 years now. Now it has trickled down to us. The larger the better. And, everyone loves fewer grout lines.

This year it is all about natural looks, with some fun new creations in ceramic and porcelain tile that even mimics fabric, metallic and concrete. However, I find that most people with family and pets, still want the traditional natural looks especially without the maintenance of actual wood or stone. While hardwood and stone are still the main aesthetics that everyone loves, designers as well as homeowners of today have discovered all kinds of gorgeous options that meet the expectations of both the beauty and textured looks that they want but, without the maintenance and upkeep of real stone or wood. Whether choosing luxury, waterproof vinyl planks, or porcelain tile with high-definition images of actual wood or stone, (right down to the created textures, not as to repeat several different images) porcelain planks and tile is one trend that is here to stay. In fact, stone and wood looks are classic and with the technological advancements this trend will even increase over the next decades.

Another trend you will see in the upcoming year, in many different styles in the future, are the longer, wider planks. Designers love these sizes, as it gives the room the illusion of having more space and is less busy. If you haven’t decided already, it is highly recommended, getting on board with the large plank trend, as the manufacturers are only trending towards even wider and longer planks. This trend will become a classic staple and will likely last the test of time. If you are going for a more modern look, adding different widths to your floor will give you that uniqueness and extra detail.

As far as patterns go, the herringbone patterns are extremely popular now, as well as laying the wood planks on a diagonal.

With many different textures, scrapes, knots, etc. these hand-scraped images will give the visual appearance of being aged with an antique appeal, which will create a timeless and expensive look. The smooth looking, wood-imaged floors will always be chic, elegant and classic. The color grey is still going strong and will continue to be a staple neutral for decades to come. The dark espresso floors are still very much in demand; however, the trends are changing with a focus on lighter colors moving towards warmer tones such as honey and blondes. Of course, white will always be a classic.

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SOCIAL NETWORKING TXGC STYLE!

“The Great Halloween Food Fight and Costume Contest”

By Lindsey Root, ASID IP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery On October 24th, 2018 Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting

Gallery Hosted “The Great Halloween Food Fight & Costume Contest” for our October TXGC ASID Social

Networking event. As always it was an amazing event

with a wonderful turnout. We had valet parking to greet us a DJ to keep our

feet tapping and delicious bites and drinks to keep us smiling. Imagine a showroom filled with costume characters created from some of the most creative minds

in the Greater Houston Area from Student to Designer to Industry Partner!

Also, in attendance were our friends and business associates from Greater

Houston Builders Association, GHBA.

Special appreciation goes to our sponsors JennAir, Thermador and Wolf and our competing Chefs, Michelle Morris of Southern Dadence Cuisine, David

Cordua of The Cordua Companies, and Kevin Naderi of Roost. As always, thanks

to Steve Clifton of Scene One Interiors for being our Master of Ceremonies.

Congratulations to Chef David Cordua, winner of the “Food Fight” and Evette

Garza, Best in Show Costume Winner for her original creation “Balloon Unicorn.”

She took home the grand prize a shiny new Bosch dishwasher!

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Thank you to all that attended the 2018 Ruby Awards ceremony where winners were announced at White Oak Music Hall!

Brooke Bowman, Ginny Ellsworth

Best in Show Residential: Sarah Eilers

Dennis McNabb, Crystal Reeves, Saima Seyar, Sharon Staley

Best in Show Industry Partners: Pam & Luis Cortes

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Check in Table

Best in Show Commercial: Belinda Bennett

Todd Blitzer, Allison Cleveland

Shundra Harris, Letecia Ellis-Haywood

Marcia Rodrigues, Rhonnika Clifton, Candy Castle, Pam Cortes, Brooke Bowman, Alison Dominguez, Amanda Watson

Missy Stewart

Jane Page Design Group

Farrukh Seyar, Shepard Ross, Suly Weissman, Wendy Lee Curtis

Chairma Design Group

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Residential Best in Show Lucas/Eilers Design Associates, LLP Sarah Eilers Residential Large Firm: Singular Space - Common Area TEXAS GULF COAST

WINNERS GALLERY Industry Partner Best in Show Echo Workshop Luis and Pamela Cortes Industry Partner: Best Use of Technology and/or Lighting Design

Commercial Best in Show Bennett Design Group Belinda Bennett Commercial Small Firm: Community/Religious/Education

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Winner Candice Rogers Interior Design Candice Rogers Emerging Professional: Best of Commercial

Winner Kitchen & Bath Concepts Melissa (Lyche-Sharp) Sharp Emerging Professional: Best of Residential

Winner Creative Style Furniture April Carter Overall: Designer/Industry Partner Collaboration

Winner Echo Workshop Luis and Pamela Cortes Industry Partner: Best Use of Material

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Winner Creative Style Furniture April Carter Industry Partner: Best Product Design

Winner Skyline Art Services Charles White Industry Partner: Best Wall Treatment

Winner M&M Carpet Showroom Rachel Leigh Industry Partner: Best Use of Flooring

Winner Karen Kramer & Associates Karen Kramer Commercial Small Firm: Residential/Corporate Housing

Honorable Mention Postmodern Traditions Custom & Contemporary Rug Gallery Lisa Slappey Industry Partner: Best Use of Flooring

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Winner Herndon Design Sarah Herndon Commercial Small Firm: Corporate Office

Honorable Mention SPC Designs Sally Condara Commercial Small Firm: Corporate Office

Winner Designs by Sayree Sayree Gooch Commercial Small Firm: Retail

Winner Burgess Loh Interiors, Inc. Jennifer Loh Residential Small Firm: Dining

Winner Pamela Hope Designs Pamela O'Brien Residential Small Firm: Kitchen

Winner Missy Stewart Designs Missy Stewart Residential Small Firm: Renovation Large (Over 3,500 Sq Ft)

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Winner Sharon Staley Interiors Sharon Staley Residential Small Firm: Living

Winner Linda Eyles Design, Inc. Linda Eyles Residential Small Firm: Singular Space - Common Area

Honorable Mention Elima Designs Inc. Saima Seyar Residential Small Firm: Bedroom

Winner Teri Pugh Studio Teri Pugh Residential Small Firm: Bedroom

Winner Sharon Staley Interiors Sharon Staley Residential Small Firm: Residence Large (Over 3,500 Sq Ft)

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Winner Di Nunzio Architecture Carlo Di Nunzio & Jon Green Residential Small Firm: Renovation Small (Under 3,500 Sq Ft)

Winner Burgess Loh Interiors, Inc. Jennifer Loh Residential Small Firm: Bathroom

Winner Mirador Group Allison Cleveland Commercial Large Firm: Retail

Winner Gensler Gail McCleese Commercial Large Firm: Hospitality (Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Transportation)

Winner Jane Page Design Group Jane-Page Crump Residential Large Firm: Kitchen

Winner Laura U Interior Design Laura Umanksy Residential Large Firm: Dining

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Winner Chairma Design Group Brenda Denny Residential Large Firm: Bathroom

Honorable Mention Jane Page Design Group Ashley Tisius Residential Large Firm: Bathroom

Winner Chairma Design Group Cindy Aplanalp Yates Residential Large Firm: Outdoor Living

Winner Eklektik Interiors Kathy Anderson Residential Large Firm: Living

Winner Chairma Design Group Cindy Aplanalp Yates Residential Large Firm: Bedroom

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Winner Jane Page Design Group Ashley Tisius Residential Large Firm: Residence Small (Under 3,500 Sq Ft)

Winner Eklektik Interiors Kathy Anderson Residential Large Firm: Residence Large (Over 3,500 Sq Ft)

Winner Four Square Design Studio LLC Laura Michaelides Residential Large Firm: Renovation Large (Over 3,500 Sq Ft)

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

ASID Expo & Symposium + Student Career Day

By Amanda Watson, ASID, IP

ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter and Membership Committee would like to extend a warm welcome to our new members!

Steinway Piano Gallery

Industry Partner Steering Committee Chair Congratulations to all who participated in

PROFESSIONAL Lala Didrikson, ASID

Franne Stewart, AAHID, IIDA, NCIDQ, ASID ALLIED

Katherine Hodge, Allied ASID Elnaz Irby, Allied ASID

Victoria Sheffield, Allied ASID Ashton, Speegle, Allied ASID

STUDENT MEMBERS

April Alterisio-Gagnon, Student ASID Amber Bankhead, Student ASID Sarah Becker, Student ASID

the ASID Expo & Symposium + Student

Career day on Tuesday, November 6,

2018 located at the bright and beautiful Citadel on Kirby.

Marie Flanigan and her panel of guest speakers, Leslie Sinclair and Ruth Davis, kicked off the day with “best practices” and

trade secrets. They touched on topics such as social media,

education versus experience, and the “do’s” and “don’ts” of

the industry.

As the day progressed, guest speaker Howard Partridge

discussed “Selling with Style” by using the group to demonstrate

the various personality types that were in the room and

learning how to sell to each one. Lena Allouche, “kept it real”

with her presentation on “Growing & Protecting your Wealth” by addressing specific financial questions in the room and

discussing a long term plan.

Victoria Bounds, Student ASID

The final sessions of the day featured “Everyone Communicates,

Scott Friend, Student ASID

Partners attended, and Jodie yake who provided the CEU

Mariana De La Garza, Student ASID Michaela Gensler, Student ASID Trenee Gilmore, Student ASID Celeste Hale, Student ASID

Ashlyn Hartfield, Student ASID

Brenda Hernandez, Student ASID Pressley Huebel, Student ASID

Bethany Johnson, Student ASID Jason Kemp, Student ASID

Ashton Kosler, Student ASID

Christina Lambert, Student ASID

Kinsey Laugermann, Student ASID Lindsey Moore, Student ASID Joy Nichols, Student ASID

Leslie Nichols, Student ASID

Olivia Ramirez, Student ASID

Alayna Roberts, Student ASID Daniel Siem, Student ASID

Jordan Sims, Student ASID

Nitiya Spearman, Student ASID Olinda Torres, Student ASID

Catherine Vazquez, Student ASID

Few Connect” with Michael Rager, which many Industry

titled “Universal Design”. Thank you to all of our guest

speakers for supporting the ASID Symposium and offering your expertise to our industry.

There were also many fun raffle prizes available at various

Industry Partner’s booths such as assorted handmade chocolates,

an indoor skydiving gift card, furniture, gift baskets, rugs, floral

arrangements and much more! Thank you to all of the Industry Partners who participated in this year’s Expo; your support is what allows us to provide all ASID members with unique experiences year after year.

The final prize was awarded to the interior designer or student

who completed their stamp card by visiting all of the designated

booths. Those names were tossed in the grand prize drawing

and the winner was…Mary Wilson who won a new Apple iPad mini 4 valued at $399!

Lastly, thank you to the team who helped execute this memorable

experience for the ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, the Industry

Partner Steering Committee. Those members include Amanda

Watson with Steinway Piano Gallery, Pamela Cortes with Echo

Workshop, Ray Levy with Sunbelt Window Film, and Maria

Frank with Cabinets & Designs, Inc. This event wouldn’t have

happened without all of your efforts, hard work, and teamwork!

Thank you!

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A Sweet Success in its 16th year

By Laura McDonald Stewart, RID, FASID, LEED AP METROCON Show Manager & Promoter

Seminars: Two diverse seminars were designed to be of interest and benefit to design, facility and sales professionals, as well as students and manufacturer representatives:

If you were not at Dallas Market Hall on August 9 & 10, then you missed out on an amazing opportunity to learn from and connect with 2,200+ members of the built environment representing 1,065 companies. The event, which is the largest not-forprofit, self-produced, volunteer-driven, design specification-focused regional expo and conference in the USA, celebrated 16 years of industry collaboration and attracted 55 event sponsors, more than any other year in the event’s history.

• “Boost Your Brain Performance”: Dee O’Neill, MS, LPC, the Senior Clinician and Corporate & Executive Program Manager with the Center for Brain Health, walked her audience through steps to take to revive mental energy, enhance strategic thinking, and incite innovation with healthy brain habits in order to enhance their professional and personal lives.

For the second year in a row, five associations joined forces to plan and execute a more expansive event for their members and beyond: (in alphabetical order) ASID Texas Chapter, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, CSI Dallas Chapter, NEWH Dallas Chapter, and USGBC Texas Chapter. METROCON18 showcased 160 Exhibitors representing 211 manufacturers, service providers, and organizations representing all practice areas and market segments.

ESSENTIAL & EXCITING EDUCATION

This year’s conference delivered 51 hours of premium programming on timely topics presented by 62 industry experts. Offerings included two Seminars, two Student Programs, five tours, a Keynote that doubled as a CEU, and 40 other continuing education courses. All CEUs were IDCEC-approved and qualified as CEPHs to meet requirements for Registered Interior Designers and Architects for the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and many also were approved by AIA, EDAC, and GBCI.

Keynote Address: Sustainability champion Steve Glenn delivered the keynote address. An über entrepreneur, he is the Founder & Managing Director of LivingHomes and the CEO of Plant Prefab, companies that work together to design and develop modern, prefabricated homes that combine world-class architecture with an unparalleled commitment to healthy and sustainable construction. Glenn discussed the opportunities and challenges of prefabrication and the strategies he uses to create LEED Platinum level homes for all strata of society. A designer in attendance remarked: “The keynote was very effective. It was great to have public-interest design represented.”

Continuing Education: Although many CEUs received rave reviews, the two most talked about were:

• “The Statler Reborn”: Gale Nall, RID and Lee Fluker, RID of Merriman Anderson Architects explored the challenges and triumphs of their $175 million, four-year renovation of The Statler Dallas. The building, which had been on the “Most Endangered Historic Properties” list, has been transformed into a luxury property with 159 guest rooms, 219 apartments and five food and beverage venues.

Student Programing: On the second day of the show, ASID Headquarters presented Design Pathways, which combined a panel discussion with trade show tours. Four experienced design professionals – Nicki Estes, RID, EDAC, ASID, LEED AP ID+C of Perkins+Will; David Euscher, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP of Corgan; Amie Keener, RID, IIDA, LEED AP, CDT of Gensler; and Ana Pinto-Alexander, RID, IIDA, EDAC of HKS – explained to emerging designers why trade shows and conferences are so vital and the importance of participating in them throughout one’s career. Afterwards, the designers led small groups of students around the trade show floor, visiting ASID Industry Partners for presentations and discussions.

Tours: Landmark Sponsor Dallas Market Center partnered with METROCON18 for tours of their “Light + Design on TEN” showroom. During five one-hour tours over two days, 20-person groups were shuttled to and from the World Trade Center, receiving a guided tour in order to experience the 20,000 SF lighting center that showcases a curated collection of the world’s leading lighting manufacturers and designers.

We wholeheartedly thank Landmark Sponsor Dallas Market Center, Media Sponsor Modern Luxury Interiors Texas, and the 53 other METROCON18 Sponsors for their incredible support. We are also grateful for all of the ASID Industry Partners who exhibited at the show, and we want to recognize the following IPs who sponsored this year’s event: American Olean • Interceramic • Arizona Tile Interior Resources • Armstrong Ceiling Solutions • KLZ Stone • Bedrosians Tile & Stone • LDF Silk • Cosentino • ProSource Wholesale • Dallas Rugs • QDI Surfaces • Fiber-Seal • Sherwin-Williams • Haworth • Vicostone

Keynote Speaker Steve Glenn of LivingHomes and Plant Prefab spoke about his commitment to healthy and sustainable construction.

• “Understanding the Disability Community and Exceeding the Minimum Standards of Access” presented by the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities’ Director of Advocacy Chase Bearden & Policy Intern Spencer Cook. Both speakers are wheelchair-bound and have additional physical challenges.

• “Create Better Spaces: Autistic-Friendly Designs” presented by interior designers Julie Truong and Jackie Wheat, RID, LEED AP with Principal Kelly Baughman, all with Houston A&D firm PDR. The panel emphasized that by understanding all human experience through research, we can create better spaces and serve all who inhabit them. Truong herself has autism, and despite it being her first public speaking engagement, Truong herself said that the experience had made her “a stronger person” and thanked us for giving her the opportunity to push past her comfort zone.

STANDOUT SUPPORTERS

Some Exhibitors stood out among the rest. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2018 Pegasus Exhibitor Awards!

• Best of the Best Award – WAC Lighting / Modern Forms • Lean & Green Award – Urban Woods Company • Allstar Award – TreeHouse / Dunn Edwards • Sizzle Award – Empressive GeoDesigns • Instagram-Worthy Award – LDF Silk • Mission Award – ASID Texas / ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapters

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From a more open trade show floor plan with expanded visibility to an altered show schedule to benefit both attendees and exhibitors, METROCON implemented many new ideas based on last year’s post-show survey feedback.

Design Charrette: We hosted our first charrette at this year’s event. We reached out to regional interior design and architecture programs, asking them to nominate up to four students to participate in this invitation-only opportunity. Three teams were recognized, with each member of the 1st Place team receiving a $250 Gift Card for school supplies. Congratulations to the winning team [Team 4] made up of the following students: Allison Ray – El Centro College, Beatriz Perez – Texas State University and Shane Smith – University of North Texas.

Campus Quad: For the first time we gave regional academic programs focusing on the built environment the opportunity to publicize their programs, promote the talent they produce, and connect with alumni through displays on our trade show floor. The following 10 institutions took advantage of the free offer: Collin College, The Art Institute of Dallas, Oklahoma State University, The Art Institute of San Antonio, Stephen F. Austin State University, The University of Oklahoma, Texas Christian, Texas Tech University, University of North Texas

Selfie Spots: We live in the era of social media, and for those manufacturers with products perfect for selfie backdrops, we offered the opportunity to showcase them on one large surface instead of in a traditional booth. Thank you to Speech Privacy Systems for sponsoring and building our three Selfie Spots structures, and kudos to National Wallcovering, Positive Marketing USA, and Wolf Gordon for being guinea pigs for this exhibition experiment.

Mobile Event App: For convenience and environmental reasons, people have asked us to use less paper. We responded by expanding the capabilities of our mobile event app. Instead of using paper surveys, this year attendees provided feedback on educational sessions directly on the app.

Community Involvement: As this is the year of the Dog, it inspired us to work with non-profit organization Straydog, a no-kill dog shelter and sanctuary in the Dallas area.

Their primary mission was to raise awareness about the important work they do and encourage the adoption of dogs looking for safe and loving homes. However, we were happy to help them with their second mission: seeking resources to construct a new building to serve dogs in need. If you are interested in donating services, time, products and/or money to help Straydog’s cause, contact them directly through their website, Straydog.org.

AWARD-WINNING TEAM

As mentioned above, the shared ASID Texas Chapter / ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter booth won this year’s Pegasus Mission Award for Exhibitors!

The shared ASID Texas Chapter & ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter booth won the “Mission Award” in the 2018 Pegasus Exhibitor Awards. Julie Reynolds, ASID, RID; Jonathan Linares, Student ASID; Christine Eustice, ASID, RID; and Shundra Harris, ASID, RID.

Metrocon Inc.’s mission is to introduce new products and ideas to our region’s community of Interior Designers, Architects, Specifiers, Facility Managers, Real Estate Professionals, Students and other Essential Industry Members catering to the built environment.

Therefore, the Mission Award is meant to go to the Exhibitor who

– through displays, actions, promotions, attitude and/or spirit – was most in alignment with the event’s mission.

ASID Texas Chapter President-Elect Julie Reynolds, ASID, RID, is the primary person to thank for coordinating and implementing this year’s award-winning booth, and she would like to thank Jonathan Linares, Student ASID, for helping set up the booth, as well as recognize the following companies for contributing to the educational effectiveness of the space’s message: FiberSeal, Modern Lantern, Frasch, Texas Lighting, Hufcor, Ultramedia STELLAR VOLUNTEERS As the Show Manager, there are not enough words to express how thankful I am to my fellow ASID members on the 2018 Committee for their time and devotion to make this valuable event so successful for the entire region (listed in alphabetical order by last name): • Melinda Crouch, ASID IP Representative – Volunteer Coordinator • Kenda Draper, ASID, RID, LEED AP ID+C – Co-Chair • Dianne Etheredge, ASID, RID – Asst. Sponsor Liaison • Theresa Harrison, ASID IP Representative – Asst. Volunteer Coordinator • Isin King, Allied ASID –Exhibitor Liaison • Annette Mallard, ASID, RID – Presiding Chair • Dennis McNabb, FASID – Asst. Ambassador Liaison • Rosemarie René, ASID, RID – Sponsor Liaison • Sharon Staley, FASID, RID – Asst. Sponsor Liaison Please join us in expressing gratitude to the 12 additional Committee members who worked throughout the last year to plan and promote this collaborative event (listed in alphabetical order by last name):

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• Erica Bish, RA – Asst. Program Coordinator • Nick Cimms, PMP, CSI, NEWH– Program Coordinator • Lisa DiOnne, Associate IIDA, LEED AP ID+C – Site & Logistics Chair • John DuBard, IIDA, CHID, LEED AP – Past Presiding Chair • Stacy Elliston, IIDA, LEED AP, RID – Asst. Ambassador Liaison • Courtney Engberg-Hulse, IIDA – Asst. Site & Logistics Chair • John Forest, RID, LEED GA, GREEN AP– Asst. Exhibitor Liaison • Bruce McClure, RA – Asst. Program Coordinator • Marc Migliazzo, LEED GA – Asst. CE Coordinator • Jose Montoya, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M – Ambassador Liaison • Stacia Pease, LEED AP – Asst. CE Coordinator • Rachel Polk, CSI – CE Coordinator The Committee and I also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many volunteers who donated their time on-site during the show to assemble attendee tote bags and speaker gift bags, guide attendees, introduce speakers, and monitor CEUs. This event could absolutely not happen without you!

Lastly, many thanks to Chapter Presidents Christine Eustice, ASID, RID, and Shundra Harris, ASID, RID, for devoting several hours during the show to be the ASID Texas and ASID Texas Gulf Coast representatives, respectively, on the Pegasus Exhibitor Awards judging team.

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PLAN NOW TO BE A PART OF METROCON19!

Mark your calendar now: METROCON19 Expo & Conference will take place in Dallas on August 8 & 9, 2019. Visit metroconexpo.org to find links to view photos and statistics from this year’s show and to sign up to receive notifications to stay informed about attending, presenting, sponsoring, and exhibiting at next year’s event!

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Leading In Design Fall Market Features Texas Architecture Keynotes The Houston Design Center welcomed a dynamic line up of talent for its annual Leading in Design Fall Market 2018.

This year’s event gathered industry leaders for its keynote program, THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE IN TEXAS TODAY. The Market opener began with GLOBAL & COLOR TRENDS FOR 2019 by PPG Paints. This CEU presentation unraveled the moods, mindsets and design directions behind the 2019 Global Color Forecast researched and identified by PPG’s international team of color experts and specialists.

Following the CEU, esteemed architect Jay Baker kicked off keynote programming with MAKING THINGS a review of the collective portfolio of Jay Baker Architects through 19 projects across varied design platforms. Helen Thompson then led a panel discussion on Texas modernism with TEXAS MADE/TEXAS MODERN: THE HOUSE AND THE LAND, a compelling survey of Texas houses that draw both on the heritage of pioneer ranches and on the twentieth-century design principles of modernism. The market ended with a floral presentation by Erick New as he discussed his new book FLORISTS TO THE FIELD.

Jay "aker, Holly Moore, Stuart Rae

Madeleine Elmer, Erick New

Ashley Holden, Ann Wolf

Courtney Blair, Aliana Roshell, Miriam McAliffe, Kari Nelson

Program hosts included Dream Theaters, James Craig Furnishings, Off White Furniture, Osborne Cabinets & Millwork and Thorntree Slate & Marble.

Michael Morrow, Mel Poet, Helen Thompson, Michael Hsu, Steve Raike

Kari Nelson Alison Dominguez, Nubia Heinz

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The Houston Design Center & Modern Luxury Interiors Texas honor

Audi Central Houston Leaders in Design at the Fall Design Sip and Stroll The Houston Design Center and Modern Luxury Interiors Texas welcomed several hundred guests for its Fall Design Sip & Stroll. The event honored three accomplished designers and celebrated the release of the latest issue of Modern Luxury Interiors Texas. Awards were presented to honorees including Mallory Gaylor, Mel Poet and Saima Seyar.

Designers, industry partners and guests enjoyed fine wines from Rombauer and Monticello Vineyards, cocktails from Brugal Rum, Macallan Scotch, The Famous Grouse and San Pellegrino as they toured participating showrooms including Dream Theaters, Mirabella Doors, Silsby Nunes Group and James Craig Furnishings.

Jennifer Cope with awardees Mel Poet, Saima Seyar Mallory Gaylor

Leader in Design Saima Seyar

Event sponsors included Audi Central Houston, Alexanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Portrait Design, The Edrington Group, Rombauer Vineyards, Monticello Vineyards Corley Family Napa Valley, The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Brugal USA and Modern Luxury Interiors Texas magazine.

Mary Wilson, Jackie Connolly, Michael Barboza, Anne Morrow

Cheryl Baker, Jimmy Keathley

Kari Nelson, Cheryl Baker, Mel Poet, Maro Sclocchi, Diane Morris

Beverage sponsors

Photography by Paul Davis

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EVENTS APRIL SAVE THE DATE SPRING MARKET 2019

April 24, 2019

PAST EVENT COVERAGE DCH 2018 FALL MARKET On Wednesday, October 24th DCH showcased the Shift in Design and explored where design is headed in the future. Over 300 trade professionals were in attendance and enjoyed two special keynotes, ten showroom programs, seventeen open houses and debuted two new showrooms.

Carleton Varney & Diane Cowen

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Jennifer Cope, Jamie Beckwith, Allison Eden, Ellen Blakeley & Rhonda Reinhart

Andres Donoso, Laura Umansky & Tita Donoso

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