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Texas Gulf Coast Chapter News

WINTER 2016 | ISSUE 65

On the cover: RUBY AWARD WINNER COMMERCIAL, Small Firm: Sustainable/Green Design Design House Connie LeFevre, ASID, RID Jin Lee Bang

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­ASID­TEXAS­GULF­COAST­ CHAPTER­OFFICE 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 285 Houston, Texas 77024 T: 713-626-1470 Office Hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Closed Friday www.asidtgcc.org

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ASID NATIONAL­ 718 7th St. NW, 4th Floor Washington DC 20001 Tel: (202) 546-3480 Fax: (202) 546-3240 asid@asid.org • www.asid.org EDITORIAL­STAFF Communications Director Saima Seyar, ASID

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Jay Crowe-Blanchard, ASID Michael Williams, Industry Partner of ASID Chapter Administrator Janie Moore 713-626-1470 administrator@txgc.asid.org

PUBLISHING STAFF Advertising Sales Mike Watt • 972.989.2208 The Angle magazine is published quarterly for the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers by DSA Publishing & Design, Inc. Editorial content and The Angle magazine are controlled and owned by the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole, in part, in any form is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of ASID.

President’s Letter

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Board of Directors

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Industry Partner Update

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Houston Design Center

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2016 Sponsors

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Index Of Advetisers 23

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can see the ASID Office from my front porch . . .

Well, actually I can't, but I do have a clear vision of our chapter and its future.

President’s Letter

The American Society of Interior Designers [ASID] Texas Gulf Coast Chapter is a community of people – designers, industry representatives, educators and students – committed to interior designwhich translates to - #ASID Family. As your chapter president, I commit and seek your commitment that our chapter members celebrate and embrace our unique community, culture and history in the year ahead.

I would like to thank MARTHA LAURIE, ASID, past president, and the 2015-16 Board for providing me with a formative and educational year as president-elect. Martha and the Board have navigated the chapter thorough a highly successful year both monetarily and professionally . Congratulations on a job well done!

You know the old saying “What is old becomes new again”? Well here I am to prove this true. When I was asked to run for the position of president-elect and hence president (for the third time), I truly felt a much younger person should hold the position. But upon consideration, I came to believe that I hold a unique opportunity to assist with the transition from the old guard to the young, contributing hopefully some of my ASID wisdom. I have been a professional interior designer for 46 years and an educator for 21 of those. As an original member of ASID, from its founding 42 years ago, sometimes I feel the F at the beginning of my appellation, FASID, means “founding member”. My ASID journey has been one of friendship building, professional growth, and a trunk load of memories. Again - #ASID­Family As my third (and final) term as your chapter president, I call upon each of you to assist in making this year an outstanding success. Be a Change Agent for ASID. I know the Board and I cannot do this job alone. I come into this office with goals to improve and advance the chapter, but that’s not going to work unless the board and I earn “buy-in” from the chapter members. I hope to instigate an approach for the chapter and by the chapter so we can end the year reflecting upon great progress and success.

Much has changed since ASID was formed, and since I was last chapter president 30 years ago. The current state of the interior design profession, the technological environments along with membership expectations have shifted. I have had several members tell me to bring back the old ASID, the way it used to be. Sounds great, but I don’t think that is current reality. We have many opportunities as a chapter and as a professional organization ahead. We must and can look forward to change and success.

And sense the current of change in the air! Take a look at ASID National’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan coming out soon. You will see a projected sift occurring over the next 5 years? As we enter ASID’s 43 year, the profession of interior design is rapidly changing, and with your assistance, the chapter is gearing up for these exciting changes. Our chapter will continue providing all members with the tools and resources to move the society and the profession forward. Be especially aware of the addition of the five pillars added to the strategic plan and how our chapter is incorporating them already.

5 PILLARS

1. Design­Impacts­Life - publishing informative/educational articles for members and consumers 2.­Living­the­Brand- sharing ASID’s message, represent the ASID brand to all stack holders 3.­Communication - building an effective communication plan 4.­Diversity­and­Inclusion - creating an open and inclusive culture, grooming organizational leaders. building networks 5.­Alternate­Revenue­Stream - Member Directory, The Angle Newsletter, Show House, Design Awards As the Chapter Board moves forward working with our strategic plan and a sound budget, we embrace visions for the future, I will be looking to all of our members to volunteer, to provide constructive feedback and to demonstrate exemplary leadership so that we can achieve a culture continued on page 6

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ASID TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 285 Houston, Texas 77024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Dennis McNabb, FASID 713.805.3710 president@txgc.asid.org President-Elect Shundra Harris, ASID 817.228.7297 president-elect@txgc.asid.org Financial­Director Marilee Kainer, ASID 713.589.8411 finance@txgc.asid.org Communications­Director Saima Seyar, ASID 713.529.8899 communications@txgc.asid.org Professional­Development­Director Suly Weissman, Allied ASID 713.294.7758 professionaldevelopment@txgc.asid.org Membership­Director Sari Karki-Rajabi, ASID 281.686.1745 membership@txgc.asid.org At-Large­Director Pamela Cortes, Industry Partner of ASID 713.301.1574 at-large@txgc.asid.org Student­Representative Jasmine Aldrich 346.208.2542 jasminealdrich18@gmail.com Chapter­Administrator Janie Moore 713.6261470

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and community of professionalism and ASID family values. The Board exists to make the society responsible and beneficial to each of our members.

We the Board need your thoughts and ideas, but along with that also your enthusiasm and participation to put our goals and objectives into effect. The chapter cannot benefit its members until our members are specifically involved in the processes, events and projects of running the chapter. The Board must have the involvement of its members as an essential part of the life of the chapter. We must all nurture our chapter’s family. We are all in this together… .

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2015-16­brought­many­profitable­events • IP Speed Selling Events • IP Trade Show • ASID Holiday Showhouse • Ever Popular Student Career Day • New Faces - Emerging Professionals, Student Portfolios and Scholarships • The Ruby Design Awards • Incredible Free CEU’s hosted by Industry Partners • Numerous Fun Social Networking Events • Great Annual Meeting (Family Reunion ) hosted by Walker Zanger and catered by Casseta Catering-both IP members • 2 Members receiving National recognition Jane Page Crump, ASID - Life Membership Ray Levy, IP - National IP Merit Award 2016-17­will­bring: • Numerous IP Events Planned (check the chapter calendar) • Showhouse - 23 Designers Participating • The Ever Popular Ruby Design Awards • Along With The Other Annual Events . . . Stayed Tuned I so look forward to being your president for the coming year!

Cordially,

Dennis­C.­McNabb,­FASID ASID­Texas­Gulf­Coast­Chapter­President­2016-2017

Be A Change Agent For ASID

Karen Marie Moore, ASID

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Karen Marie Moore, ASID, age 63 passed away on Saturday November 12, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Karen was a very active member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2500 Fondren Rd. Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77063 or the Healing Circles of Houston, 1100 Milford, Houston, Texas, 77006

2016 ASID TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER

Annual Meeting

By Dennis McNabb, FASID

On Thursday, November 10, The ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Meeting was hosted by Industry Partner Stephanie Samper of Walker Zanger.

Approximately 100 members attended.

Catering was provided by our new industry partner, Casseta.

Owners Rebekah and Francesco Casseta provided a wonderful gourmet spread for attendees to savor.

The annual meeting is the time to provide an overview of the chapter’s past year and accolades for chapter achievements.

The prior year’s Board, Committee Chairs and Volunteers were given recognition for their endless contributions to our chapter.

Past president, Martha Lurie, ASID assisted by president Dennis McNabb, FASID handed out certificates and awards of appreciation.

The current board and the chapter administrator, Janie Moore, were introduced and industry partners present were recognized and applauded. A brief review of the past year was then presented

by Dennis noting major highlights and events.

Our guest speaker, Donna Vining, FASID provided us with an update of the upcoming legislative year which holds some challenges for the profession of Interior Design. Donna is our “Knower” of All Things Legislative for interior design. Thank you Donna for your ongoing contributions to our chapter in so many areas.

A big thanks goes out to Walker Zanger and their gracious staff for hosting such a enjoyable event. It was truly a great success.

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2016 ASID TEXAS GULF COAST CHAPTER

Award

Ruby Winners

By Brooke Bowman, Allied ASID & Desiree Guillory, ASID, RID

The 2016 ASID Ruby Awards committee chairs want to express their sincerest gratitude to all of the many talented members of this great Texas Gulf Coast chapter that participated in its many capacities to make it a huge success. This year we had 171 entries and another sold out event themed ‘Celebrate the Night in Black and White’ which was held at the Decorative Center of Houston. Winners were also featured in Houston Design Resources and Modern Luxury Interiors Texas with more coverage to come.

Committee Chairs: Brooke Bowman and Desiree Guillory were joined by committee members: Then President Martha Lurie, Then President-Elect Dennis McNabb, then outgoing President Letecia Ellis-Haywood, Saima Seyar, Robina Shepherd, Marilyn Vrana, Cristina Robinson, David Langley and Janie Mitts-Moore. A special thank you goes to all for their many months of preparation for the 2016 Ruby

Awards!

Event photography by Clay Bailey of Kaiser Photography

BEST IN SHOW – COMMERCIAL

Architectural­Feature­or­Element

Winner Kirksey­Architecture Brian­Malarkey,­ASID­FAIA This client’s Town Hall was designed to serve many purposes - from a basketball court to fully-functioning company meeting and event space for upwards of 500 people. The concept for the Town Hall’s innovative design was inspired by the fractal shapes of geodes and the client’s “Energy in Motion” branding that is reflected throughout their campus.

Photography Credits: Joe Aker, Aker Imaging

BEST IN SHOW – RESIDENTIAL Renovation­Large­Over­3,500­SQ­FT

Winner Laura­U­Interior­Design Laura­Umansky,­Allied­ASID­&­Assoc.­AIA Letecia­Ellis­Haywood,­Allied­ASID With the update of this 1980’s home, the homeowners wanted to bring in a glamorous and sophisticated look while keeping much of the original structure of the house. Not afraid of dramatic, bold colors, each room is dynamic and rich in color and texture while still being a livable space for the growing family.

Photography Credits: Alan Blakely with Alan Blakely Architectural Photography

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ASID DESIGNER/INDUSTRY PARTNER COLLABORATION

Winner Laura­U­Interior­Design­ Laura­Umansky,­Allied­ASID­&­Assoc.­AIA Blair­Foster,­Allied­ASID Bentwood­Cabinets­of­Houston Shawna­Roorda,­ASID,­NCIDQ,­RID We collaborated with a local cabinet manufacturer to create this custom contemporary kitchen with a mid-century vibe. Unique appliances are hardworking and union jack refrigerator references the homeowner’s.

Photography Credits: Julie Soefer Photography

COMMERCIAL­-­LARGE­FIRM

Community/Religious/Education

Architectural­Feature­and/or­Element­ Winner Bennett­Design­Group Belinda­Bennett,­ASID,­IIDA Amy­Rehorst,­IIDA­ Catherine­Dykes

Winner Kirksey­Architecture Brian­Malarkey,­ASID,­FAIA

Architectural­Feature­and/or­Element Winner Kirksey­Architecture Brian­Malarkey,­ASID,­FAIA Winner Gensler Gail­McCleese,­ASID­RID

Winner Bennett­Design­Group Belinda­Bennett,­ASID,­IIDA Amy­Rehorst,­IIDA­ Catherine­Dykes­

Hospitality

STUDENTS

Winner – Three Way Tie Paradigm­Design­Group Lisa­A.­Haude,­RIDASID Amber­Slaughter Alyse­Harrison Amanda­Threadgill

COMMERCIAL­-­LARGE­FIRM

Community/Religious/Education Winner Bennett­Design­Group Belinda­Bennett,­ASID,­IIDA Amy­Rehorst,­IIDA­ Catherine­Dykes

Hospitality

Winner – Three Way Tie Bennett­Design­Group Belinda­Bennett,­ASID,­IIDA Amy­Rehorst,­IIDA­ Catherine­Dykes

Sustainable/Green­Design Winner Design­House Connie­LeFevre,­ASID

Singular­Space­

Residential­Multi­Unit

Winner Karen­Kramer­&­Associates Karen­Kramer,­ASID David­Merryman,­ASID Jay­Clues

Hospitality

Hospitality

Winner – Three Way Tie Contour­Interior­Design Nina­V.­Magon,­Allied­ASID Mia­Yamada,­Allied­ASID

Commercial

Winner Houston­Community­College Tania­Albin,­Student­ASID Professor­Kevin­Hamby

Residential

Winner Houston­Community­College Rebecca­Munoz,­Student­ASID Professor­Kevin­Hamby Professor­Shasta­Swift

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EMERGING­PROFESSIONAL­

Winner Pamela­Hope­Designs Pamela­Hope,­Associate­ASID Danna­Smith­

INDUSTRY­PARTNER­

Honorable­Mention Pamela­Hope­Designs Pamela­Hope,­Associate­ASID Danna­Smith

Winner Stephanie­Vaughn,­Allied­ASID Anna­Light

Best­Implementation­of­Original­Design Winner Creative­Style­Furniture­ SPC­Designs April­Carter-Havran,­Industry­Partner­ASID Bobby­Havran

Best­Use­of­Hard­Surface­(not­flooring) Winner NCV­Custom­Wine­Rooms­ Jost­Lunstroth,­Industry­Partner­ASID

Best­Use­of­Technology­and­Lighting­Design Winner Image­Electric­ Larry­Boykin,­Industry­Partner­ASID,­Master Electrician Lighting­Unlimited Tokerud­&­Company

Best­Wall­Treatment

Winner Skyline­Art­Services Charles­White­EDAC,­Industry­Partner­ASID­ HKS­Laura­Bender­and­John­Early

ASID­Designer/Industry­Partner­Collaboration Honorable Mention Eklektik­Interiors Kathy­Anderson,­Allied­ASID John­Taylor,­ASID Echo­Workshop Pamela­&­Luis­Cortes,­Industry­Partners­ASID

ASID­Designer/Industry­Partner­Collaboration Winner Laura­U­Interior­Design­ Laura­Umansky,­Allied­ASID­&­Assoc.­AIA Blair­Foster,­Allied­ASID Bentwood­Cabinets­of­Houston Shawna­Roorda,­ASID,­NCIDQ,­RID­

RESIDENTIAL­-­SMALL­FIRM

Architectural­Feature­and/or­Element Winner SPC­Designs Sally­P.­Condara,­ASID

Bathroom

Honorable Mention DSI­Designs Desiree­Engram,­ASID

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Bathroom

Residential

Kitchen

Kitchen

Winner Herndon­Design Sarah­Herndon,­ASID

Bedroom

Winner Teri­Pugh­Studio Teri­Pugh,­Allied­ASID Sydney­Manning,­Student­ASID Adriana­Lieber-Alessis,­Allied­ASID

Singular­Space­–­Common­Area­-­TIE Winner SPC­Designs Sally­P.­Condara,­ASID

Singular­Space­–­Common­Area­-­TIE Winner CLR­Design­Services Crystal­Reeves,­ASID,­RID

Vacation­Home

Honorable Mention Beth­Lindsey­Interior­Design,­LLC Beth­Lindsey,­Allied­ASID

Vacation­Home

Winner Missy­Stewart­Designs Missy­Stewart,­Associate­ASID

Model­Home/Show­House

Winner Casa­Vilora­Interiors Veronica­Solomon,­Associate­ASID­

Renovation­Small­(under­3,500­SQ­FT) Winner Laura­Manchee­Design Laura­Manchee,­ASID,­RId

Renovation­Large­(over­3,500­SQ­FT) Winner Teri­Pugh­Studio Terri­Pugh,­Allied­ASID

Residence­Large­(over­3,500­SQ­FT) Winner DSI­Designs Desiree­Engram,­ASID

RESIDENTIAL­-­SMALL­FIRM Residential­-­Large­Firm

Architectural­Feature­and/or­Element Honorable­Mention Design­House Connie­LeFevre,­ASID,­RID Jin­Lee­Bang

Architectural­Feature­and/or­Element­ Winner Jane­Page­Design­Group Ashley­Tisius,­ASID,­RID

Best­Use­of­Antiques

Winner Jane­Page­Design­Group Jane-Page­Crump,­ASID,­RID Danna­Smith­

Bathroom

Honorable Mention Chairma­Design­Group Cindy­Aplanalp-Yates,­Allied­ASID Valeria­Wofford

Bathroom

Winner Jane­Page­Design­Group Jane-Page­Crump,­ASID,­RID Amy­To,­Allied­ASID

Kitchen

Honorable Mention Mirador­Group Allison­Cleveland,­ASID,­RID Todd­L.­Blitzer,­AIA,­LEED­AP Jerry­Hooker,­RLA,­Assoc.­AIA,­LEED­AP

Kitchen

Winner Jane­Page­Design­Group Jane-Page­Crump,­ASID,­RID Ashley­Tisius,­ASID,­RID

Bedroom­

Honorable Mention Slovak-Bass Marjorie­Slovak,­ASID Julie­Veselka,­ASID Lauren­Grumbles,­ASID,­RID

Bedroom­

Winner Eklektik­Interiors Kathy­Anderson,­Allied­ASID

Outdoor­Living

Winner Lucas­Eilers­Design­Associates Sarah­Eilers,­ASID,­RID Laura­Beth­Rickaway,­ASID,­RID

Singular­Space­–­Common­Areas Honorable Mention Slovak-Bass Marjorie­Slovak,­ASID Julie­Veselka,­ASID Lauren­Grumbles,­ASID,­RID

Singular­Space­–­Common­Areas

Winner Laura­U­Interior­Design Laura­Umansky,­Allied­ASID,­Assoc.­AIA Letecia­Ellis­Haywood,­Allied­ASID

Vacation­Home­-­TIE

Winner Slovak-Bass Marjorie­Slovak,­ASID Julie­Veselka,­ASID Amy­Lopez,­ASID,­RID,­IIDA

Vacation­Home­-­TIE

Winner The­Design­Firm Kara­Wuellner,­Allied­ASID Megan­Carrie Jennifer­Meeks

Small­Renovation­(under­3,500­SQ­FT) Winner Design­House Connie­LeFevre,­ASID,­RID Jen­Lee­Bang

Large­Renovation­(over­3,500­SQ­FT)­ Honorable Mention Slovak-Bass Marjorie­Slovak,­ASID Julie­Veselka,­ASID Amy­Lopez,­ASID,­RID

Large­Renovation­(over­3,500­SF)

Winner Laura­U­Interior­Design Laura­Umansky,­Allied­ASID,­Assoc.­AIA Letecia­Ellis­Haywood,­Allied­ASID­

Small­Residence­(under­3,500­SQ­FT) Winner Slovak­Bass Marjorie­Slovak,­ASID,­RID Kathia­De­La­Torre,­Allied­ASID Amy­Lopez,­ASID,­RID

Large­Residence­(over­3,500­SQ­FT)

Winner Mirador­Group Allison­Cleveland,­ASID,­RID Todd­L.­Blitzer,­AIA,­LEED­AP Jerry­Hooker,­RLA,­Assoc.­AIA,­LEED­AP Andy­Madonna,­ Sonia­Diaz

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Furnishing a Home with a Grand Piano

By Amanda Watson ASID IP, Piano Specialist with Steinway Piano Gallery

One of the biggest challenges faced by designers is a client who wants to add a grand piano to their fully furnished home, almost as an afterthought. This puts both the designer and the piano in a tough spot since the piano is not a small furniture item.

The most frequent challenges we face when trying to place a grand piano in a fully furnished home are space constraints, no nearby outlets for player pianos, lighting fixture placements that are not cohesive with the piano placement, and a limited seating area for those who wish to watch the piano keys as they are played.

The best features of a grand piano are the keys and the curve where the lid is raised. Ideally, when you walk into a room you have a nice view of both. Many clients select a piano and add a player system that enables the piano to play by itself through an iPad or any device with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. There is usually at least one member of the family who doesn’t play, but wants to equally enjoy their investment as much as the pianist. With a player piano much more thought needs to go into placement based on the outlet’s location and seating.

Many piano owners like having an outlet located on the floor underneath the piano since the plug is located closest to the piano’s back leg.

Others like the outlet on a nearby wall to disguise the cord. Additionally, the keys must be facing outward so people can enjoy watching the keys depress as the piano plays.

Ideally, the moment when “remodeling” and/or “furnishing” comes up, the piano will be brought up even before the couch. With the variety of grand piano sizes available and the myriad of finishes and hardware options, the sky is the limit.

For more info contact Amanda: awatson@steinwaypianos.com

By Rhonnika Clifton- Allied ASID

Affairs

STUDENT

2016-2017 Student Affairs Committee Chair Wow, where has the year gone?! 2016 has definitely been a whirlwind, but with

the success of student membership and the implementation of new events like,

New Faces of Design, this past Spring it gave the Student Affairs Committee

some great things to look forward to for 2017.

This calendar year, SAC is excited to continue assisting with the membership

and development of the TGCC students. As its newly appointed Chair, myself,

Co-Chair (Nubia Heinz) and committee members are diligently working to have

an even bigger and better year. We started the Fall with our visits to area TGCC

colleges and universities. Along with Adopt-A-Student Chair, Pamela Cortes,

have a chance to submit their portfolios, resumes, and written statements to

an online portal for the chance to earn a 2017 internship. The submission

portal will open on December 7 and submissions will be accepted through

January 18, 2017. Finalists will receive a complimentary ticket (travel not

included) to attend an exclusive student portfolio track at SCALE: The ASID

National Student Summit, hosted at the University of Oklahoma, March 31 –

and SRB, Christina Rougerie, we visited the five area schools, The Art Institute,

April 2, 2017. Visit www.asid.org for more information on both events. In

Austin, to introduce students to ASID and inform them of upcoming student-

back Student Career Day and New Faces of Design Student & Emerging

Houston Community College, Sam Houston State, San Jacinto and Stephen F.

related events. Thank you to each and every Advisor and Chapter President

that welcomed us to speak to the students‌your help is vital to our growth.

As we gear up for the start of a new calendar year, we start out with some

great, upcoming events. With the ASID Student Portfolio Competition, students

addition to ASID National events, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter welcomes

Professionals Portfolio Show this Spring. This year we look forward to having

record breaking attendance for both events. Stay connected to www.asigtgcc.org for more information on both.

As always, we thank the board, current president (Dennis McNabb) and

chapter administrator (Janie Mitts Moore) for their continuous support of

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METROCON Student Trip is Coming!

By Crystal Reeves, ASID, RID What? Is it that time again already? Well…sort of… Please save the date for the Fourth Annual ASID Texas Gulf Coast FREE student trip to Dallas – Thursday, August 10, 2017 – Friday, August 1, 2017!!

Last year, our chapter took a group of 32 Students/Designers/IP Underwriters to MetroCon in Dallas - an amazing regional expo and conference organized by the Texas Chapter of ASID and the Texas/Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA. MetroCon focuses on introducing the latest in industry products and innovative ideas to the Southwest region’s communities as well as Student Programming which includes resume tips and portfolio reviews.

But the most important thing that ALL of our students said they got out of it was the NETWORKING WITH DESIGNERS AND IP MEMBERS!! Where else would you have the ability to have a captive audience for two full days with design professionals?

Plans are already in the works to shake things up for the trip in 2017! First and foremost, the MetroCon Committee is working together with the Student Affairs Committee and Adopt A Design Student Committee to plan a kickoff PARTY in February or March to tell everyone more about the event and…lets be honest…give us a reason to throw a party! Watch your emails for information.

We not only get to go to MetroCon, but we play games on the bus together, enjoy happy hour and dinner, and even a little dancing with the house band from Sambuca’s!

It’s a great opportunity for students to get one on one time with the designers an IP members that attend with us and get advice and hear fun stories!!

Applications open up in March/April so get it in early!

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Ellouise Abbott

INDUSTRY PARTNER AWARD

By Donna M. Jarnigan, ASID, RID and Jennifer Loh, ASID, RID Special Recognition Award Committee Chairs We are so pleased to present the highest Industry Partner award given by our ASID-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, the “Ellouise Abbott Award”, to our own: Larry Boykin, ASID Industry Partner.

The Ellouise Abbott Award: Is only given to an Industry Partner who has devoted years of outstanding service to our Chapter. It is the highest honor that our Chapter can bestow upon an Industry Partner at the local level.

This award was started in memory and honor of Ellouise Abbott, who was an outstanding Industry Partner and fiercely loyal friend to Interior Designers and sold her fabrics only “to the trade”. Check out her image from the 70’s.

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

Thank you! Again, thank you and congratulations, Larry!

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In this image our most recent Award recipient, Larry Boykin, ASID Industry Partner, being presented with the Ellouise Abbott Award by Ray Levy and Bob Mitchell, both past recipients of this award. Ray is also our 2016 ASID National Industry Partner Merit Award winner.

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INDUSTRY PARTNER

Update

The Election is Over Meet the “Other Blonde!”

By Pamela Cortes, ASID Industry Partner

Established 1959

“We are the professionals for the professional”

It’s an election year, the votes are in and as the “other blonde” I am honored to be the new At-Large Director.

Hello, my name is Pamela Cortes with Echo Workshop, a proud ASID Industry Partner since 2010.

I want to thank Larry Boykin for his past two years of service, providing new ideas for building business relationships between Industry Partners and ASID Interior Designers. I will continue growing partnerships by integrating new events and add some new flair to our existing successful ones!

Mark your calendar for more Peer2Peer Meetings that will enhance your business, engage in some fun and exciting Speed Selling Events. Grab your sunglasses for the AIA Sandcastle Contest in Galveston! Who likes wine? Get your wine glass and taste buds ready for Fredericksburg next year!

I am excited to team up with some great ASID Members to put all these events together. If you would like to become an ASID Sponsor or Underwrite any of these events please contact me, At-large@txgc.asid.org or Janie at 713-626-1470. I look forward to a wonderful & successful 2017!

Come visit our new showroom 713-522-5281 www.ardensgallery.com

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SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT We are pleased to announce the opening of our latest showrooms Armony Cucine Houston, DEDON, and Wells Design. Stop by today to see these beautiful new showrooms.

PAST EVENT COVERAGE DCH FALL MARKET DCH had a great line up of showroom programs and events for the annual Fall

SCULPTURE MONTH HOUSTON In celebration of Sculpture Month Houston a citywide event back in November showcasing sculptures throughout Houston, DCH was thrilled to be one of the selected curated exhibitions. Artists that were featured include Susan Budge, Dylan Conner, Larry Graeber, Alex Larsen, Steve Murphy, George Schroeder, Ketria Scott, Lorraine Tady, and Ben Woiten.

Market on Thursday, October 27. Over 300 trade professionals gathered to celebrate the extraordinary development and evolution of art, culture, and technology.

Join us in the Spring for our annual Spring Market on April 19, 2017

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Bryan Dicker, Anne Lee Phillips, Saba Jawda

Saba Jawda, Sarah Jawda

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Adopt a Student

By Pamela Cortes, ASID Industry Partner

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Select a student in our area and your professional scope of design.

Once selected simply call my office at 713-937-0127 ext9 and

give my administrator the students name and adoption intake information. I will contact you both to help make the personal

connection. The meet with your student at least one time to

share your wisdom and experience with ASID. Anything more

is up to you. This is smart thing to do. Do not wait. Questions?

Call 713-937-0127 ext9 or email me at larry@imageelectric.net

NEWS FROM

The Houston Furniture Bank

By Jay Crowe Blanchard, ASID Donations Coordinator

The official move to the new location at 8220 Mosley, Ho. 77075 does not have a date yet but will be coming soon. The current Outlet Center at 3301 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77003 is having a liquidation sale in preparation for their move.

The D.I.V.A.S. have ongoing projects and can always use donations of bedding, draperies, accessories, fabric and more.

Designers, please think of us when you are changing your clients decor as a source to donate what will no longer be used.

Check out the website to see what donations we can use. We do pick up. www.houstonfurniturebank.org, or 713-842-9771 You can reach me at jaycrowedesign@att.net

D.I.V.A.S. /n. pl. / DEE-vahz: 1. Very successful performers, usually extremely talented and highly respected; 2. Persons who are committed to achieving their goals, doing so with flair and finesse; 3. “Decorating Interiors – Volunteers At your Service”, D.I.V.A.S.: a group of Houston Furniture Bank volunteers dedicated to “making empty houses homes” for families in need who have been nominated by their caseworkers. These caring volunteers create home-makeovers from household furnishings which have been donated to Houston Furniture Bank.

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Houston Design Center & Modern Interiors Texas Honor Leaders in Design at the Fall Design Sip and Stroll The Houston Design Center and Modern Interiors Texas welcomed several hundred guests for its Fall Design Sip & Stroll October 19, 2016. The event toasted three accomplished designers and celebrated the release of the latest issue of Modern Luxury Interiors Texas.

Designers and guests enjoyed fine wines from Flora Springs, cocktails from Brugal Rum and Macallen Scotch as they toured Hosted by participating showrooms at The Houston Design Center including The Houston Showroom, Thorntree Slate

& Marble, Postmodern Traditions, Renaissance Windows and Doors and Teri Pugh Studio. Awards were presented to honorees including Suzanne Duin, ASID, Anne Breux, Steve Hullinger and Marvin Morris.

The Houston Design Center is proud to recognize Leaders in Design with its monthly nomination program sponsored by Audi Central Houston, White Glove Delivery & Storage, Flora Springs, and Modern Interiors Texas.

Leader in Design Suzanne Duin

Sydney Manning, Teri Pugh

Meg Lonergan, Jennifer Morris, Cathy Cagle

Christina Rougerie, Ben Johnson, Miriam McAuliffe, Linda Marshall

Kendra Broderick, Peggy McGowen

Honorees Marvin Morris, Anne Breux, Suzanne Duin, Steve Hullinger

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2016 Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS

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www.peckandcompany.com

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www.postmoderntraditions.com

www.prideofpersia.com

B R O NZ E S P O N S O R S

www.creativestylefurniture.com

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www.eggersmannusa.com

www.johnbrookshouston.com www.lulighting.com

www.mandmcarpet

www.designshutters.com

www.imageelectric.net

www.legrand.us

www.whiteglovedelivery.com

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New Show wrooms Now Open Off White Showroom 15 53 Off White showroom just recently opened the do oors of their new 4,400 sq.ft. sh howroom to the trade. Fe eaturing custom upholstered p furniture,, case g goods,, bedd ding g and rugs, g , Off White features lines from Norwalk, Berrnhardt, Moes, Noir, Jaipur and Eastern Accents.

Jann Wisdom/Wisdom Frost rost o IInteriors rs Showroom 265 This design firm specializes in high-end d interiors and new home specifications. Over 200 vendorss are carried by the firm. This award-winning designer and her team just opened th i beautifully their b tif ll appointed i t d 2,062 2 062 sq. ftt showroom. h

Lazur Bespoke Lazu Showroom 296 Lazur Bespoke specializes in stainless steel s furnishings and architectural elements such as stairrcases, awnings, etc. Handmade in their European facto ory by highlyskilled master craftsmen Lazur uses onlyy the finest materials available. available

Iraj T Taghi aghi Cust stom Homes Showroom 263 The Houston Design Center C is pleased to welcome Iraj TTaghi aghi C Custom Homes. For over 25 years, Iraj TTaghi a aghi Custom Homes has offered an unsurp passed vision and development acumen to the Houston luxury home market.

Houston Showr roo oom Showroom 160 A Houston Institution for fine flooring, The Houston Showroo om recently opened their new showroom at a HDC. It’s a smorgasbord of flooring ing where vir virtually any type of flooring o or carpeting can be selected from theirr new 5,600 sq. ft. showroom.

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