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STUDENT NEWS ASID New Jersey Magazine

Issue Number 3 Volume III • 2014

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NJ Inspire

ASID New Jersey Magazine

Issue Number 3 Volume III • 2014

ON THE COVER: Interior Design: Michael Mariotti, ASID Hampton Designer Showhouse IP Resources: JF Fabrics

Table of

Contents

Photographer: Anastossis Mentis

NEW JERSEY

ASID NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OFFICE P.O. Box 323 Midland Park, NJ. 07432 T: 732-787-5981 F: 201-689-1359 administrator@asidnj.org www.asidnj.org

DEPARTMENT NEWS Outgoing President's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Thank you to the ASID NJ Board Members 2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Incoming President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 New ASID NJ Board Members 2014-2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ASID NATIONAL

ASID NJ Committee Chairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

608 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington DC 20002-6006 Tel: 202-546-3480 Fax: 202-546-3240 Toll free: 800-610-ASID (2743) asid@asid.org • www.asid.org

Meet Our Board Members Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

EDITORIAL STAFF

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS

Editors Susan Barbieri, ASID, CID Valerie Mangan, Allied ASID

Public Relations Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

NATIONAL NEWS Highlights from CLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Meet Our Industry Partner Advertisers Up Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Isabelle Lanini • 732-787-5981

PUBLIC RELATIONS Anne Marie Soto • 201-692-8087

CHAPTER NEWS June Meeting Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 NCIDQ: “Q Talk with ASID NJ” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ASID NJ INSPIRE EDITORIAL DEADLINES

Our Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Reading Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Vol IV - Fall/Winter 2014 • November 14, 2014

STUDENT NEWS Real World Design Week is Coming! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PUBLISHING STAFF Advertising Sales Duff Tussing • 972-747-7866 Ext: 311 NJ Inspire magazine is published quarterly for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers by DSA Publishing & Design, Inc. Editorial content and NJ Inspire magazine are controlled and owned by the NJ Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole, in part, in any form is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the ASID NJ Chapter.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A&R Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Lazarus & Williamson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

California Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Major Mills, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams . . . . . . . .28

Design NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

New Jersey Decorating Exchange . . . . .11

Elle Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Peter Rymwid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hunter Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Schwartz Design Showroom . . . . . . . . . .13

Larry Gerber, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Warshauer Electric Supply Co . . . . . . . .19

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NEW JERSEY

Outgoing President’s Message

ASID NEW JERSEY CHAPTER P.O. Box 323 Midland Park, N.J. 07432

THANK YOU TO 2013-2014 BOARD MEMBERS:

Dear Members,

As September 30 gets closer and the end of my presidency draws near, I’m sad to leave this position but I’m also very excited about the

President Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID (732) 263-1300 donna@blueheron-designs.com

coming year. Your 2014-2015 board has some terrific plans for our future, and I know they will be successful. I urge you all to get involved in any way you can, because you will want to be a part of this bright future for our chapter.

President-elect Michael M. Mariotti, ASID (212) 753-2220 michaelasid@michaelmariotti.com Financial Director Patti Whelan, IP (212) 901-6278 pwhelan@gracioushome.com Communications Director Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID (551) 206-8139 tracethemark@gmail.com

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all the hard-working volunteers who helped me and the ASID NJ Chapter so much throughout this year:

• Judy Fosshage, FASID, my Parliamentarian: You were always such a great help to me from the beginning right to the end, as a sounding board, advisor, and keeper of Roberts Rules. I’m proud to call you my friend!

• Kelsey Jackson, Student ASID, Student Rep to the Board: You are such an enthusiastic representative of our students. Thank you for your energy and youthful creative force. Good luck with all your future endeavors!

• Jana Manning, ASID, Professional Development Director/President-elect-elect: Your strategic

Professional Development Director Jana Manning, ASID (732) 299-7010 jana@manningdesigngroup.com

thinking and positive attitude were such a great addition to our Board. I know you’ll be a great success when it’s your turn as president!

• Michael Mariotti, ASID, President-elect: Kudos to a successful Trade Show and strategic plan.

I know you’ll be a terrific president, and I’m happy to leave the chapter in your capable hands!

Membership Director Virginia Zonfrilli, Allied ASID (973) 674-7400 gzonfrilli@vhzdesign.com At-Large Board Member Brooke Morales, Allied ASID (908) 754-0933 bmorales@beauxartgreen.com

• Brooke Morales, Allied ASID/IP, Director-at-Large: Your soft-spoken opinions and creative thinking were always right on, and we’re so glad you decided to continue your term! Thank you!

• Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID/IP, Communications Director: Your can-do attitude and readily available helping hands were so terrific this year and I so appreciated everything you did and every time you stepped in to help.

• Ginny Zonfrilli, ASID, Membership Director: Thank you for stepping up and taking over the

Parliamentarian Judith Fosshage, FASID (201) 768-4016 j.fosshage@verizon.net

reins of this very important position! Your dedication and insight was, and will continue to be, very much appreciated by all!

• Patti Whelan, IP, for her help with our Financials, and to Sheree Goodman for stepping into Patti’s position and moving forward with the rest of the chapter finances.

Student Representative Kelsey Jackson, Student ASID (973) 573-7545 kjj4@njit.edu

• Sharon Sherman, ASID, Past President: Thank you for always being there when I had questions, and for preparing me so well for this presidency. You will be terrific as Michael’s Parliamentarian.

Advisor/Past President Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, CID (201) 847-1400 sherman@thymeandplacedesign.com

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• To ALL the committees: I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done throughout the year. I am so grateful for each and every one of you. We couldn’t have done it without all your input, hard work and dedication!

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STUDENT NEWS A special thank you to Karen Topjian, ASID, and Judy Fosshage, FASID, for developing the exceptional Leadership Day this past April, and to the

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Another special thank you for all of their hard work and dedication: public relations consultant Anne Marie Soto, chapter administrator Isabelle Lanini, and chapter bookkeeper John Navarino. Isabelle, you have kept our chapter organized, smooth, and professional and never let a deadline go by! We are sooooo lucky to have you!

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NEW JERSEY

Incoming President’s Message

ASID NEW JERSEY CHAPTER P.O. Box 323 Midland Park, N.J. 07432

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015 President Michael M. Mariotti, ASID (212) 753-2220 michaelasid@michaelmariotti.com President-elect Jana Manning, ASID (732) 299-7010 jana@manningdesigngroup.com Financial Director Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID (201) 848-5061 sgidesign@optonline.net Communications Director Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID (551) 206-8139 tracethemark@gmail.com Professional Development Director Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID (732) 741-1444 mannarinodesigns@comcast.net Membership Director Virginia Zonfrilli, Allied ASID (973) 674-7400 gzonfrilli@vhzdesign.com At-Large Board Member Brooke Morales, Allied ASID (908) 754-0933 bmorales@beauxartgreen.com Parliamentarian Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, CID (201) 847-1400 sherman@thymeandplacedesign.com Student Representative Kathleen Ward, Student ASID (732) 682-4265 kward37@comcast.net Advisor/Past President Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID (732) 263-1300 donna@blueheron-designs.com

Dear Members, As the seasons begin to change from summer to fall so does the leadership of our great and very dynamic chapter. It makes me reflect back on my time as a member. I remember when I was interviewed in New York many years ago to join ASID as a student member. Having been part of the NY Metro Chapter for many years, and after a push from a few of New Jersey’s past presidents, I decided to do a dual membership. I saw something in this chapter that was special, a connection that made me want to get more involved . . . and it has been such a great experience. I have met and bonded with so many of you and it has helped me to grow as a businessman. As I begin the presidency of our chapter, I thank you for your votes of confidence and I look forward to the challenge of leading us to the future. As we start a new year, whether it is the presidency or working on a committee, we are all volunteering our time. So I present you with a challenge: to get involved and to let your voice be heard!

While it is good to hear feedback from many of our peers that business is improving, this does not mean that it will be business like it was in the past. The economy has changed the way many of us work. This is also true for the professional organizations that we belong to. This year’s Strategic Plan will guide the chapter forward and expand our presence in new areas and arenas so that the public and industry will see that ASID NJ consists of highly skilled, ethical commercial and residential design professionals.

We will get very active with the schools and help the students understand the importance of ASID NJ and how it is the go-to source for professional development and the place to help get their feet wet in our industry.

Too often I have heard, “What value do I get for the money I spend on dues?” I am excited to say that there is so much value through our chapter on both a local and national level. Preparing for the presidency, I have learned about so many benefits and one of my goals is to make sure that you are all aware of them, too. The many tools that are available to us will help us grow our businesses and advance our practices.

I want to thank Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID, for leading our chapter this past year and to help prepare me for the challenges ahead as we work to keep our members happy and proud to be part of this great organization. In the upcoming pages you will get to meet the board. I want to thank those board members who are continuing on for all their hard work and efforts: Jana Manning, ASID, our new President-elect; Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID, our Communications Director; Ginny Zonfrilli, Allied ASID, our Membership Director; and Brooke Morales, IP, our At-large Board Member. Introducing our incoming Board of Directors members: Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID, our new Financial Director and Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, our new Professional Development Director.

Michael Mariotti, ASID, CID President, ASID NJ Chapter 2014-2015

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

Editor’s Note

ASID NJ

In this issue of NJ Inspire, we want to thank our advertisers, without whom we would not be able to produce our quarterly newsletter.

NJ Inspire is dedicated to providing our members with a source of profes-

Committee Chairs 2014-2015 Nominating

Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID

Procedures

Judy Fosshage, FASID

Strategic Planning

Jana Manning, Allied ASID

Workplan & Budget

Jana Manning, Allied ASID

Trade Show

Jana Manning, Allied ASID

sional and innovative retailers and service/trade oriented businesses geared toward the interior design industry in our area.

We need to continue to strengthen our common goals as an industry, and offer our clients and customers specialty items, unique services, and superior workmanship with confidence. And that confidence can only stem from knowing our vendors, and our vendors knowing us.

Developing those personal relationships will benefit all of us collectively.

Thank you so much for your support.

Kelley DeBetta, IP Rep Geberit Programs

vacant

Continuing Education

vacant

Design Excellence Awards

vacant

Leadership Development

Judy Fosshage, FASID

Newsletter

Susan Barbieri, ASID

Website

Nancy Morgan, ASID

Marketing

Nancy L. Mikulich, Associate ASID

Technology

vacant

Chapter Awards

Mary Sferra, ASID

Community Service

Adrienne Gallman, IP Rep

Susan Barbieri, ASID, CID Valerie Mangan, Allied ASID

Event

Calendar October

Short Hills Marble

9-11

29-30

Dwell on Design, NYC

NeoCon East, Baltimore, Md.

Council of Presidents

Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID

IP Steering

Rebecca Smith, IP Rep Sherwin-Williams Keith Drucks, IP Rep Wolf-Gordon

November

Ethics/Legislation

Brooke Morales, IP Rep Quartz Masters

13-14

Chapter Administrator Training, Washington, D.C. (Chapter Office Closed)

Membership Development

Linda Wagner, ASID

Emerging Professionals

Diane Goté, FASID

Student Affairs

Jill Shobe, Allied ASID

Check the ASID NJ Web Calendar for details on all of these events

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

Meet Our Board Members Up Close Board of Directors 2014-2015 PRESIDENT Michael M. Mariotti, ASID, CID Michael Mariotti Interior Design (201) 384-1294 michaelasid@michaelmariotti.com Assisted by a staff of three, I am personally responsible for each project's design vision. After meeting with clients to understand their needs and preferences, I develop the interior, and often exterior, concepts.

I apply my “classic style with a modern twist” to balance functionality and timelessness.

My mission for the chapter is to increase awareness of ASID state-wide.

Introducing more people to the society will help both for networking possibilities and vendor collaboration. The American Society of Interior Designers has a wealth of information and opportunities and more designers need to be aware of the benefits of joining and staying active. My personal interests include gardening, cycling, entertaining and travel.

PRESIDENT-ELECT Jana Manning, ASID Manning Design Group (732) 299-7010 www.manningdesigngroup.com jana@manningdesigngroup.com This October I start my journey as president-elect in preparation for the following year as president of the chapter. It starts out with the Spring “trade show/event.” I'm working with a great team and welcome others to call me to join the fun in putting together a rewarding day for all members!

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During a long career in the fashion industry where I was responsible for the international expansion of luxury brands, I learned that enjoying your work journey makes you excel. As a result, my style is to be playful and positive while working hard. I hope to enjoy this journey with all of you!

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DEPARTMENT NEWS FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID Sheree Goodman Design Inc. (201) 848-5061 www.ShereeGoodmanDesign.com sgidesign@optonline.net My interior design practice specializes in both residential and commercial spaces. By my own admission, I'm an accidental interior designer. Twelve years ago, I took leave of a beloved career as an art director in publishing to care for a sick family member. When I couldn't take it anymore and needed solace, I took a class in perspective drawing and rendering. Three-and-ahalf years later, I had a degree in interior design. Proof positive that the only way to get out of hell is to draw or paint your way out.

My mission for the chapter is to position ASID as a great resource that continuously adds value for the professional, allied, associate, student and Industry Partners' memberships and continuously enhances the success of all our businesses.

I have been married to the love of my life for 22 years. We have a 20-yearold daughter and an 18-year-old son.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID Tracethemark, Owner/Operator New Jersey Decorating Exchange, Director, Wholesale Division (551) 206-8139 tracethemark@gmail.com As Director of the Wholesale Division of the NJ Decorating Exchange, I provide product information and service to interior designers, organize events and CEUs, and market our division to further grow our trade business.

As an interior designer, I provide consultation services to residential and commercial prospects with a focus on space planning and lighting. In addition, I teach interior design and related fields at various educational institutions.

My mission for the chapter: Through recognition of and compassion for volunteer efforts, open communication across all venues (Designer/ Industry Partner/Student) within the chapter and with related organizations, it is my intention to promote and solidify the efforts of the Society and its members.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID Mannarino Designs, Inc. (732) 741-1444 mannarinodesigns@comcast.net Mannarino Designs, Inc. is a full-service Interior Design & Build and Event Design & Production company, first established in 1996. Working with both residential and commercial clients, our interior projects span the simple refurbishing of small spaces to complete renovations and new construction. And, our event productions range from intimate beach weddings to museum galas that raise money for important causes. I thoroughly enjoy the whole creative design process…from the initial concept to final completion. I believe that good design begins with a conversation and understanding of the client. It is unbelievably gratifying to help someone

realize their vision by paying attention to every detail that goes into transforming a space.

When I’m not designing spaces and events, I express my creativity and passion through music, in my other life as a jazz singer. The underlying goal for all of my work – be it design, events or music - is to create one-ofa-kind productions that captivate my clients and my audience. In return, I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love every single day.

I am looking forward to working together with the Board to further promote the value of ASID to the public; to develop new strategies for building relationships within our chapter and bridge new ones in the industry; and to increase our community service efforts, by giving even more back than we have in the past.

AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER Brooke Morales, Allied ASID, LEED AP ID+C, IP Rep for Quartz Masters (214) 335-3061 brooke@quartzmasters.com Brooke is the Northern NJ representative for QuartzMaster LLC, manufacturer of engineered quartz solid surface countertop material based in Bayonne NJ. Brooke’s experience also includes sourcing and selecting sustainable interior materials for residential or commercial specifications.

She is a LEED Accredited Professional in Interior Design and Construction (LEED AP ID+C) and has consulted on retail, commercial and residential LEED building projects. Her firm, Beaux Art Green, strives to educate the industry and public whenever possible to encourage environmentally friendly design choices.

“I’d love to assist the chapter as we grow membership and begin to offer activities and education for a younger emerging designer demographic.

Additionally, I am interested in expanding our community involvement through marketing and community service.”

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Virginia Zonfrilli, Allied ASID VHZ Design Group, LLC (973) 674-7400 gzonfrilli@vhzdesign.com VHZ Design Group is a full-service design firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve the tastefully detailed interiors of their dreams. We provide distinctive design solutions for virtually every room in their homes that truly embody the art of fine living. The result: magnificent, one-of-a-kind home, work, and play settings that our clients will live in and love.

My mission for the chapter: As Director of Membership my focus is to establish a sense of welcome and involvement to potential and existing members, promote the benefits ASID has to offer both on a local and national level and increase ASID involvement with our educational interior design institutions. Our message should extend to students currently enrolled in an interior design program, emerging professionals as well as active design professionals.

I reside and work in South Orange with my husband and have been involved in the community through not only my business but as a former member of the Montrose Park Historic District Association. We have three grown children and a granddaughter that we enjoy spending time with whenever we can.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD Kathleen Ward, Student ASID Brookdale Community College, A.A.S. Interior Design, expected completion Spring 2015 with Digital Media Design Certificate (732) 682-4265 kward37@comcast.net I am currently enrolled full-time in a phenomenal interior design program in Lincroft, NJ. Over the last two years in this rigorous program they have developed at Brookdale, I have learned useful fundamental design concepts and principles, hands-on applications of design and architectural modeling, and experienced real-world design challenges and projects through our strong ASID Student Chapter.

As the Student Representative to the Board, my mission for the chapter is to increase student participation in ASID by showcasing all of the fabulous advantages that come along with their membership. I would like to see more collaboration among interior design programs within New Jersey and more opportunities to offer the students high-quality professional development opportunities that complement their coursework. I see our role as a Board as being one that encourages student participation in our events and programs, in addition to being mentors to these future designers.

On the personal side, I currently reside in Monmouth County and I have been married to my wonderful husband Bill for 13 years. Two years ago, I

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LARRY GERBER 40 Eugene Dr Montville, NJ 07045-9192 Ph: 973.335.7430 / Fax: 973.299.8332 E-mail: larry@larrygerberinc.com Website: www.larrygerberinc.com

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decided to leave a long-time career in Education to pursue my creative passions in the field of interior design. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I am actively involved in local charity work and currently devote time as president of our local Board of Education.

PARLIAMENTARIAN Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, CID Thyme & Place Design, LLC (201) 847-1400 sherman@thymeandplacedesign.com My Wyckoff-based design firm, Thyme & Place Design, is a boutique-style interior design studio specializing in kitchens, baths and custom millwork.

Our mantra is “Unparalleled Design Excellence.”

My mission for the chapter: To position ourselves as an inclusive chapter of design experts who can share the value of interior design and of membership in an outstanding association like ASID. With all of our knowledge and experience, we are a design community that can provide priceless services to our students, emerging professionals and the general public in all sectors of interior design.

On the personal side, I am married for 22 years to a great guy, and have a freshman and senior in college, who are both national level competitive swimmers. I play on an interclub paddle tennis and coach swimming when not working or volunteering.

ADVISOR/PAST PRESIDENT Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID, CAPS Blue Heron Designs Inc. (732) 263-1300 donna@blueheron-designs.com Founded in 1996, my interior design company, Blue Heron Designs Inc., creates space and design solutions for the 50+ homeowner's evolving lifestyle needs. My interest in universal design and aging-in-place began in design school and led to an introduction to Christopher and Dana Reeve, who allowed me to use their house plans for a senior-year project. A year later I established my business.

An Allied Member of ASID since 2000, I’ve served as a STEP chair, Marketing Committee member, Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee, and Membership Director. Believing strongly in the strength of the ASID brand, my mission for the chapter is to make the public more aware of the rigorous standards and ethics established for and followed by each ASID member, whether they are Student, Emerging, Associate, Allied, Professional or Industry Partner. My goals include increasing member participation in chapter activities by focusing on rewarding, inclusive and fun ways to get involved.

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Highlights from CLC

by Michael Mariotti, ASID June was the annual Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC). This conference, which was held in Los Angeles in conjunction with Dwell on Design, trains the board to be better prepared for the roles that we have assumed. It also gives us the opportunity to meet the other chapters and learn what they are doing and find out about their strengths and weakness. This exposure is a valuable opportunity to learn more about how to improve our chapter. In the past, only the incoming president and the president-elect went to CLC for this training. But I am happy to report that the past two years, National has opened this training up to the entire board. It is this advanced training that will help the chapter and board function better and be better able to respond to the needs of our members.

National has heard from and listened to the chapters and will help provide us with the tools we need to move forward. In an ever-changing marketplace where membership in professional organizations is shrinking, we have to address this reality head on.

This was big part of the focus for this year’s CLC—and the challenge for our chapters. It is an excellent opportunity for all of us to take that challenge and get more involved.

This endeavor will make us better leaders and better business people. This year the

Team-building discussion at CLC

At the Design Awards Gala: Incoming Chapter President Michael Mariotti, ASID with ASID President Rachelle Schoessler Lynn, FASID

At the Design Awards Gala: Incoming Chapter President Michael Mariotti, ASID with incoming Chapter President-elect Jana Manning, ASID

conference spent time on the changing demographics and how we need to address this to keep our chapter vital and growing. Also, a good part of our time was spent on Strategic Planning for the chapter, which is an invaluable procedure for the ongoing success of our chapter. As I sat in on these sessions, it became evident that we were learning things we could implement to achieve

success in both our chapters and our businesses . . . acquiring this type of knowledge is yet another reason for chapter members to get involved in leadership roles.

The conference concluded with the annual Design Awards Gala, which was held at Paramount Studios. This Hollywood event was exciting to attend.

Recognizing our members for their extraordinary design work was the perfect celebratory ending for CLC.

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Public Relations

ASID BLOG – Dishing On Design "Dishing on Design" is ASID NJ's blog, which covers both the residential and the commercial design field. It can be accessed through

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www.asidnj.org’s home page and clicking on the blog icon. Interested parties can also subscribe to our blog via an RSS feed so that new entries automatically land in their email inbox. In addition, a notice goes up on our

By Anne Marie Soto, ASID NJ Public

public Facebook page every time a new blog entry is posted. Our blog also

Relations/Marketing Consultant

has “legs.” There are two real estate agents who regularly repost them onto their professional Facebook pages.

The following publications recently highlighted ASID NJ interior designers. This list, updated regularly,

Our goal is to post one new blog per week but we can’t do this without

appears in the In the Press section under the Media tab

participation from our designer members. If you would like to contribute,

on our chapter’s website (www.asidnj.org). If available, a

please contact me at ams_assoc@prodigy.net for details. Writing help is

live link is included for each placement. I also post many

provided!!

of them on our public Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ASIDNewJersey). To do this, we monitor the major

GET YOURSELF ON FACEBOOK!

New Jersey publications, including those listed here. If you have been

Between the national ASID Facebook page, our chapter’s public Facebook

featured in other publications, submit your information by email to

page, and our chapter’s closed Facebook Group, if you aren’t on Facebook,

ams_assoc@prodigy.net. Be sure to include the name and date of the publi-

you are missing out on a lot of excellent information. And it is information

cation, the name of the article, and the appropriate page numbers. In addi-

that is beneficial for designers, Industry Partners and students.

tion, if you have been interviewed on the radio or on a Webcast, appeared on

It’s easy to join Facebook. If you are pressed for time or concerned with

a TV program, or been published in a book, please let me know about that,

privacy issues, you can do it by providing minimal personal information and

too.

without going through the trouble of creating and maintaining your own page. Here’s how to do it:

Many of these placements came as a result of our chapter’s PR Alerts, which are emailed to professional, allied and associate members.

• Go to www.facebook.com • If you see the signup form, fill out your name, birthday (you don’t have to

MAGAZINES

publicly display the year!), gender and email address. If you don’t see the

DESIGN NJ

form, click on Sign Up, then fill out the form that appears. If it insists that

Aug/Sept'14 issue: "It's Universal" (pp.100-102)-Marlene Wangenheim,

you give information that you don’t want made public (such as birthday,

Allied ASID; "A New Old World" (pp.104-105)-Barbara Schoenfeld, ASID;

cell phone number, etc.), look for the icon that indicates “only me” and

"Everything in Its Place" (pp.108-111)-Anthony Passanante, Allied ASID

click. That means no one will see it on your page.

• Pick a password.

TRADITIONAL HOME May'14 issue: "Showhouse Tour"-Michael Mariotti, ASID

NEWSPAPERS THE ASBURY PARK PRESS Aug. 6: “Home Staging a Sure-fire Way to Sell Fast”-Sandra Levin, Allied ASID July 3: “Step Into the Future”-Laurie Burke, ASID; Marina Klima Goldberg, Allied ASID; Sheila Rich, Allied ASID

THE RECORD & THE HERALD NEWS-HOME Section Aug. 7: “Garage Becomes Designer’s Studio”-Melanie Sobash, Allied ASID July 10: “A Pergola with a Purpose”-Anthony Albert Passanante, Allied ASID

TELEVISION House Smarts-NBCTV: Design Smarts, Episode 133 “Accents”-Kevin McPheeters, Allied ASID

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Schwartz Design Showroom

That’s it. Facebook may ask you for more information and a photo. Just

more than a showroom, experience the difference.

ignore it. You will now have a Facebook page with no personal information on it other than your name, gender and birthday month and day. Your email address won’t appear but the email address is how Facebook recognizes you when you log on. This “personality free” Facebook page will let you have

far forward close to front as possible

access to anything on Facebook.

Note that you can have as many Facebook pages as you want (perhaps one for your business; another for your personal use), provided you have a different email address for each page. So think about whether you want to use your business or your personal email for this first Facebook venture.

You will receive Facebook messages in the inbox that matches your designated email address.

Now that you have a Facebook page: • Go to www.Facebook.com/ASIDNew Jersey. Click on the Like button, then on the dropdown menu underneath, click on Get Notifications.

• Go to www.Facebook.com/ASID7 and click on Like and Get Notifications • Finally, send an email to administrator@asidnj.org and ask to be added to our Facebook Group.

MEMBER MILESTONES Montalbano Design Group, owned by Pat Montalbano, ASID, was honored with the 2014 Best of Little Falls Awards for Business Services.

The beautiful rooms designed by several ASID NJ members who participated in the 2012 Designer Showhouse of New Jersey are featured in a video produced by Traditional Homes. The designers are Susan Barbieri, ASID; Philip La Bossiere, Allied ASID; Vanessa Deleon, Allied ASID; Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID; Michael Mariotti, ASID; Heather McManus, Associate ASID; and Mark Polo, Allied ASID. To see the video, go to www.traditionalhome.com/njshowhouse.

HOUZZ & YOUR ASID AFFILIATION If you are on HOUZZ, did you know that you can now add your ASID affiliation badge to your Houzz profile? Go to My Houzz- Edit Profile. Scroll to Affiliations and type ASID. For more details, visit http://ow.ly/Adwff

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Meet Our Industry Partner Advertisers Up Close --NJ Inspire would like to feature our regular advertisers in this issue as a thank you for their continued support. Check out some of their fantastic products and services below.

Retail Showroom: 1211 New Jersey 73 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 856-638-5396

A & R Interiors 26 Broadway Denville NJ 07834 973-625-8950 www.arinterior.com Located inside a renovated art deco 1937 movie theatre, A & R Interiors is a 13,000 square foot treasure trove filled with furniture, accessories and carpets. Our 20 room vignettes are created to inspire interior designers.

A & R Interiors is owned and operated by a mother/daughter team, Adrienne and Allyson Rich.

Interior designers can feast on a wide open showroom space featuring wall coverings, carpets, fabrics, accessories and furniture that can be experienced in an actual room setting.

A & R Interiors offers many services to the design trade. For example, all accessories and furniture in the showroom are available for your clients three-day approval. Our special pricing structure gives independent designers up to 50% off on furniture, as well as discounts on fabrics, wall coverings, carpets and accessories. Co-owner Allyson Rich states, ”Working with our trained designer staff to help facilitate your current project has proven to be the best formula of design. Designers at A & R ~ Sam, Debbie, Gail and Maureen - are happy to collaborate with style, color, form and function on your current project. Of course, who would know best but our talented staff!”

A & R also provides a wide variety of choices in their fabric library, including Kravet, Lee Jofa and Ralph Lauren. A vast catalogue library includes Century, Taylor King, Vanguard and a host of other manufacturers.

Throughout the year, A & R hosts seminars for designers to network, earn CEU credits and become more familiar with upcoming trends of color and style.

A & R’s owner, Adrienne Rich, states “We are delighted to be able to provide independent designers with the vast tools needed to complete a great project.”

California Closets www.californiaclosets.com info@calclosets.com California Closets North Jersey Main Location (Offices, Production Facility, Showroom) 4 Gardner Road, Suite 5 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-882-3800 Retail Showroom: 9 Olcott Square Bernardsville, NJ 07924 908-766-1274 California Closets South Jersey Main Location (Offices, Production Facility, Showroom) 2666 US Highway 130 Cranbury, NJ 08512 609-655-1899

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We see home as more than a place. We see it as comfort and refuge, space for connection and celebration. Everything we do is designed to enhance the home and help you enjoy the time you spend there.

Thirty years ago, we innovated a new industry-custom designed and installed storage. Today we're proud to be recognized as the leaders in the industry we first created all those years ago. Along the way we've continued to innovate, always striving to provide customers with stylish, smart and sustainable solutions for every home.

We began by focusing on our customers' needs and three decades later, nothing has changed. Your satisfaction remains our most important goal.

We're committed to listening to your needs, working hand-in-hand and never forgetting that it's a true privilege to be invited into your home and your life.

On behalf of our family of franchisees, corporate executives, partners, and suppliers, we welcome you into our company.

CMI Interiors Inc. 15 Brown Avenue Springfield, NJ 07081 NJ Phone: 973-912-0922 NY Phone: 917-750-5761 www.cmiinteriorsinc.com CMI was established in 1993 as a premier source for both motorized and manual window covering products serving the interior design, architectural and home automation community. CMI offers a complete line of interior and exterior shading and light control products including: drapery, shades, blinds, shutters, retractable screens, and specialty treatments and controls for home and office automation. In addition, we offer job site consulting as well as a professional measuring and installation service. We have the ability to motorize any product including: conventional window coverings, skylight shades, specialty shades, and shutters. Our control options include anything from a simple: wall switch to group controls, sun sensors, timers, remote controls including Infrared, Radio, as well as IP addressable and RS232 or 485 interfaces to home automation systems. CMI represents the finest manufacturers and products from around the world including window covering products and fabrics from the most style conscious, industry-leading mills and motorization and control products from Elero, Goelst America BTX, Electronic Solutions, Lutron, Makita, and Somfy. Our philosophy is simple, to provide the best possible customer experience and to continue to earn your business and loyalty every day with great service, quality and unique fashion-forward products. We take overall customer satisfaction very seriously and continually evaluate new products, tools, and technologies to stay on the cutting edge of the window covering and light control industry.

Design NJ 83 South Street, Suite 307 Freehold, NJ 07728 732-536-5160 www.designnewjersey.com

designNJ k for your business

No other publishing team knows New Jersey homes like Design NJ. Locally owned and produced by a team of Garden State natives, we know what

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Barnes & Noble, Borders, Target, Wegmans, King's, CVS, Costco, Whole Foods, and other fine supermarkets and retailers.

Elle Décor

SUBSCRIBER PROFILE: IMPRESSIVE DEMOGRAPHICS Average Age: 51.

Average Household Income: $312,000.

Average Home Value: $861,000.

300 West 57th Street, 28th Floor New York, NY 10019 www.ELLEDecor.com

PASSIONATE HOMEOWNERS 32% Own a second home.

87% Plan to decorate or remodel this year.

77% Plan to hire a professional to manage their project.

LOYAL, UNIQUE READERS 84% Save their copies for reference.

82% Have taken an action as a result of reading an ad.

48% Have visited advertiser websites.

64 Miles: Average distance a reader is willing to travel to purchase furnishings and products for their home.

1.4 Hours: Average amount of time spent reading each issue.

Results based on independent survey conducted by Readex Research from Design NJ’s subscriber study. Data was collected via mail survey from January 25 to on March 7, 2008. The margin of error is +/-4.6% at the 95% confidence level.

STATEWIDE COVERAGE Design NJ is distributed statewide. Circulation base includes paid subscribers, interior designers, architects, design professionals, and singlecopy sales. Design NJ is available at more than 1000 newsstand locations throughout New Jersey. Locations include all major airports, train stations,

Elle Décor is where style lives. It is the ultimate guide to decorating and design and the indispensable go-to source for everyone who wants to create a more beautiful life.

Whether your taste is classic or contemporary—or an eclectic mix of both—you’ll find ideas and inspiration, the latest information and products, and tools to help you decorate, renovate, and entertain stylishly.

By incorporating the best of Elle Décor magazine, the contemporary design expertise of Metropolitan Home, and the savvy service of pointclickhome.com, elledecor.com delivers decorating inspiration and architecture and renovation ideas, plus lots more. You’ll discover stylish finds; chic shops; art, culture, and travel guides; and recipes and advice for entertaining—everything you need to live well!

With an international point of view, Elle Décor has covered stylemakers, trendsetting interiors, and must-have home furnishings for 20 years. The leading edition in a worldwide network of 25 Elle Décor publications, the magazine reaches more than two million.

Hunter Douglas www.hunterdouglas.com 1-800-789-0331 Well-designed window fashions do more than simply cover a window.

At Hunter Douglas, form and function are inseparable.

Great design is beautiful to live with, provides variable light control,

When you want your best to look its best!

NEW YORK SPACES MAGAZINE. Photography Peter Rymwid

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SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS insulates rooms against heat and cold while saving energy, protects your furnishings from damaging UV rays, and even absorbs sound, improving the acoustics in a room. And, our advanced operating systems make using our products a pleasure every day.

Now that’s artful window dressing. Lifetime guarantee.

Major Mills, Inc. 1219 Westfield Avenue Clark, NJ 07066 732-388-5707 www.majormills.com info@majormills.com

majormills

J & S Designer Flooring 12 Mt. Kemble Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 973-605-5225 www.jsdesignerflooring.com Celebrating 25 years of proudly working alongside the designer community who have helped J&S Designer Flooring become the premier destination for floor covering in New Jersey!

J&S opened in 1989 with the purpose of providing superior service to designers alongside an unrivaled selection. Today they boast a 20,000 square foot showroom filled with the world’s most select and exclusive collections of rugs, carpet, and hard goods, including their own imports, Tufenkian, Emma Gardner, Luxelooms, and the newest addition, Rumi Silk

by Woven Concepts. They have recently introduced the J&S Trade Only Showroom, which proudly features STARK Carpet (as the exclusive New Jersey dealer).

J&S Designer Flooring in Morristown is N.J.’s premier place for floor covering: rugs, broadloom, hardwood, vinyl, antique, cleaning, and repair and restoration.

Larry Gerber, Inc. Larry Gerber 40 Eugene Dr Montville, NJ 07045-9192 201-704-1966 www.larrygerberinc.com For just about as long as I can remember, I have represented a wide variety of manufacturers’ lines related to the interior design business. They include, but are not limited to, some of the finest and most diverse furniture, fabric, wallcovering, rug, and bedding manufacturers. With about thirty of my representatives, we cover a vast area from Maine to Georgia.

These very experienced professionals service my new as well as very longstanding customers with outstanding attention to every detail. My workdays have always been extremely rewarding as I have had the pleasure of doing what I love best – working with and for dedicated, interesting and challenging people.

Lazarus & Williamson 60 Kennedy Avenue Ogdensburg, NJ 07439 973-864-2084 www.lazaruswilliamson.com Lazarus and Williamson LLC is your resource for custom cabinetry, furniture and architectural interiors. Located in Northern New Jersey, we have collaborated with ASID designers and NARI builders in the design and fabrication of residential and commercial woodworking projects.

Our shop, located in historic Ogdensburg N.J., employs superb artisans’ who are truly committed to satisfying your project needs, from the selection of wood, to the finest finishes and prompt deliveries and installations.

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Major Mills was founded in 1977 by Jay Slack as a trade-only floor covering dealer. Jay realized that interior designers need to work and shop in an environment that catered to their needs and possessed the proper technical advice to aid in their planning and installations. Major Mills gained a strong reputation within the industry and a loyal following as a result of its focus on service. As a result, Major Mills was able to expand its product offering while maintaining its focus on the interior design community. This focus on customer service is ingrained in our family and staff as we strive to create a productive, stress-free working environment.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 776 North State Route 17 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-639-0370 www.mgbwhome.com www.mgbwhome.com/ContactUs.aspx Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is an internationally acclaimed home furnishings company offering upholstery, case goods, lighting, rugs, and accessories designed to make people comfortable. Our furnishings are often seen in magazines, on TV and in fine hotels and are available at a growing chain of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Signature Stores, as well as national chains and fine independent home furnishing retailers nationwide.

Mitchell and Bob have instilled the desire in all of us to make the world a more comfortable place. Their dream of having a company with spirit and enthusiasm permeates through our factory in North Carolina. The way they ... or we ... see it, it's all part of being comfortable.

Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings 83 Clarken Drive West Orange, NJ 07052 973-226-4100 www.floorsandwindowsnj.com www.floorsandwindowsnj.com/contactme.aspx Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings is a family owned business launched in 2001. We offer residential and commercial floor and window covering products and professional installation services. Convenience, customer service and quality are our hallmarks. We provide a mobile showroom service that saves today's busy consumer a great deal of time and energy, and provides a totally personalized experience. Nationwide specializes in working with interior designers, real estate professionals, builders and contractors and insurance companies.

We are a proud supporter of Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2004. Along with Homes For Our Troops, we are strongly committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001.

It is with duty and honor that Homes for Our Troops assists severely injured Servicemen and Servicewomen and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently. As a committed member of DCS Partnership Group, we have volunteered to participate in homes built in our area.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS New Jersey Decorating Exchange, Inc. 174 State Route 17 North Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 201-342-0110 www.njdecoratingexchange.com Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID Director, Wholesale Division (Design To The Max) tracey@dx321.com The NJ Decorating Exchange has been an Industry Partner of ASID for 15 years. Through an ASID NJ Chapter Program meeting, NJDX (David Greenberg) and I formally met. Through my volunteering with ASID NJ Chapter, we forged a partnership to build NJDX's Trade Division business.

When we first started, there was much debate about ASID designers working with a retail establishment. We have worked hard to not only build the trade division, but also to establish criteria for those wanting to obtain trade pricing from us. We are happy to share that our trade division (called "Design To The Max") has grown 800% since that time, and is a thriving part of our business. We work with interior designers and decorators all along the East coast. In addition to meeting the demands of interior designers at ALL levels, we have also networked with many of our existing vendors to further expand our product offerings and our (staff ) knowledge.

It’s been a windy road, fraught with many GREAT lessons, and blessed with MANY great relationships with the trade. It is our honor to serve the trade with fabric, trim, wallpaper, furniture, accessories, blinds, custom drapery, drapery hardware, flooring (rugs and carpeting), and upholstery.

We look forward to the opportunity to be of service.

Ocean Bath & Kitchen 1122 State Route 35 Ocean, NJ 07712 732-695-3535 www.oceanbath.com info@oceanbath.com Ocean Bath & Kitchen is a family run decorative bath and kitchen showroom with over 40 years of experience in the industry. We strive to bring unparalleled service and expertise along with the finest selection of quality products.

Ocean Bath’s mission is to provide our customers with products that are both functional and luxurious combined with an uncompromising level of service. Whether serving the homeowner, contractor, architect, or interior designer, our service-centered philosophy, along with providing quality bath and kitchen products, allows us to bring you the flexibility you need with the experience you deserve.

Come visit our 3000 square foot showroom. From bathroom vanities and shower doors to kitchen hardware, Ocean Bath & Kitchen strives to bring you products that offer you quality and style.

Peter Rymwid Photography 973-628-1527 www.peterrymwid.com prymwid@aol.com

PETER RYMWID PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Rymwid, born in Warsaw, Poland to an old Polish gentry family, was directed towards recognizing and appreciating the arts starting early in his life.

His teenage years were spent on touring the most prestigious art institutions in Europe, and studying international painting and sculpture.

However, his true contact with art took place in Poland while analyzing

paintings and sculptures of his cousin, a recognized Polish sculptor, and later when assisting his uncle, also a sculptor, in his studio in Germany.

Upon his arrival in the U.S., Peter extended his interest in art by studying computer science and graphics at NJIT in Newark, N.J., and photography at the School of Visual Arts in N.Y. In 1986, as a consequence of his collaboration with an international group of architects and interior designers in New York, Peter began photographing interiors and architecture.

He photographs ancient, traditional or contemporary interiors with a goal to enhance its pictorial representation, by giving them life and dramatic value. He achieves such results by judicious use of light and colors and a dynamic sense of spatial balance.

Peter’s work can be seen in major magazines in the U.S. and Europe, like European Vogue or American Architectural Digest, Florida Design, Interior Design, New York Spaces and Design NJ magazine. His clients include architects, builders, interior designers, and banks in the United States as well as overseas. Peter Rymwid is a member of the IPASID and New Jersey Association of Professional Photographers.

Schwartz Design Showroom 287 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840 732-205-0291 www.schwartzdesignshowroom.com info@schwartzdesignshowroom.com Schwartz Design Showroom is a family-run business that’s New Jersey's only interior design showroom exclusively for the trade.

Our mission is to help interior designers and architects create unique experiences for their clients...and grow their businesses.

That’s why we: • Offer an incredible selection of fine furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, and rugs, thanks to our long-standing relationships with highly sought after vendors.

• Help with all of the details, from researching and ordering to follow up and customer service.

• Stay on top of trends and continually look to create new relationships with the latest talent as an ASID Industry Partner and frequent attendee at trade shows and events.

• Host events throughout the year.

Warshauer Electric Supply Co. 800 Shrewsbury Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-741-6400 www.warshauer.com info@warshauer.com Our sales philosophy at Warshauer is simple: provide great service, competitive pricing and excellent inventory levels. But what seperates us from our competition is that we do not stop there. We strive to add value to the entire sales process. We feel we have the best trained, most knowledgeable sales staff in the state. Our state-approved “University,” Warshauer Tech, gives contractors the opportunity to earn valuable continuing education credits – and we are the only N.J. Electrical Distributor who can make that claim! We also pride ourselves as being a true partner with our customers as our Builder Group, Generator Department, The Lighting Design Center, and the Automation & Security Department all provide a substantial amount of business leads that we pass on to our true business partners.

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CHAPTER NEWS

June Meeting Recap Our summer Meet & Greet took place on June 25th at the Stone House at Stirling Ridge. With its elegant interior, lovely outdoor spaces and a fire pit perfect for s’mores, it was a great location for some pre-summer networking. A highlight of the evening was the outstanding vocals by our

own Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, who performs several times a year at Trumpets Jazz Club in Montclair. Thank you to our Tabletop Sponsors: Capitol Lighting, Legrande, Memories TTL, The Muralo Company and Stark Carpet.

Angela Centanni, IP, Tandus-Centiva; Bob Upton, Benjamin Moore

Chapter President Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID

JR Hermey, IP, J Herbro; Andrea Volter, Allied ASID

Katy Arredondo-Angeles, Student ASID; Nada Alzoubi, Student ASID

Nancee Brown, ASID; Diane Evans, ASID

Our very own chanteuse-Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID

Pat Ziv, ASID; Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID

Tabletop Sponsor: Capitol Lighting

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Tabletop Sponsor: The Muralo Company

Tabletop Sponsor: Stark Carpet

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CHAPTER NEWS

NCIDQ: “Q Talk with ASID NJ” At the Meeting of Professionalism and Prestige

by Diane Goté, FASID, CID On August 7th, overlooking the ocean waves and enjoying the summer sunset, Jana Manning, ASID, and her team had a most successful event!

Emerging professionals and chapter leaders discussed the value of the NCIDQ credential and the “Q” exam. Recent testtakers discussed the necessary reading materials, testing techniques and strategies of preparation for the exam. Experience requirements and education requirements were also explained to those interested in starting their prep for the credential.

Thanks to Josh Kantrowitz and Ocean Bath & Kitchen for their encouragement and support!

For further information about obtaining NCIDQ certification, go to: www.ncidqexam.org NCIDQ Certification: “Establishing global standards of competence for health, safety and welfare in the interior design profession.”

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Our Year in Review This was a busy and productive year for ASID NJ Chapter. Here’s a quick look at some of the events of the year. If you weren’t able to attend any of them, we missed you!!

September 2013 Meeting Our September meeting at the Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands marked the official “changing of the guard” when outgoing President Sharon L. Sherman, ASID, passed the gavel to incoming President Donna Domenicali, Allied ASID. Guest speaker was Katherine Nannizzzi, business developer, HOUZZ. Mary Sferra, ASID, was honored with our Chapter Medalist Award.

October 2013 Meeting Our October meeting, held at Kean University, featured Metropolis editor Susan Szenasy and followed the more casual format of James Lipton’s “Inside the Actor’s Studio” with Suzan Globus, FASID, assuming Mr. Lipton’s role.

Attendance was a great mix of designers, IPs and students.

November 2013 Meeting The evening centered around a tour of the LEED silver Historic Preservation at Hillside Square in Montclair. Originally home to a First Church of Christ, Scientist Congregation, it has now been transformed into a successful commercial building that thoughtfully integrates original architectural details into the building’s design.

December 2013 Meeting Our happy holiday celebration at the Short Hills Hilton was also an occasion to collect gifts for teenagers and young adults in the Essex County foster care system.

February 2014 Meeting “Light Talk: A Conversation on Dynamic LED Lighting and Controls” at Traxon Technologies included a tour of the facilities and presentations that explored lighting topics crucial to the successful specification of a design.

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March 2014 Lighting Workshop A workshop hosted by Mark Lighting included a tour of their facilities plus presentations on source selection and placement, control options, and more.

“Pick Your Booth” Night In early March, IPs who had reserved and paid for their Trade Show booths were able to pick their booth location at a special event held at Artistic Tile.

April 2014 Meeting At “Technology Mash-Up, at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, four A+ tech-savvy speakers shared information on the latest technology tools that have special relevance to interior designers.

Career Day 2014 Berkeley College (Paramus campus) was the site of an informative day as more than 70 student members from throughout New Jersey gathered to learn about career options, participate in roundtable discussions and engage in portfolio and résumé reviews.

June 2014 Meeting A highlight of our summer Meet & Greet at the Stone House at Stirling Ridge was the outstanding vocals by our own Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID. (See page 18 for more information.)

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CHAPTER NEWS Industry Partner Trade Show & Conference 2014

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“The Age of Design” was the theme of this year’s Trade Show, which moved to a new location—the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus. The day included two great CEUs, a keynote speaker, and a host of wonderful exhibitors.

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Welcome New Members New Designers Linda J. Benson-Zambelli, Associate ASID Teresa Beresford, ASID Marvin E. Clawson, ASID Jennifer L. Taplynn H. Dugan, Allied ASID Cynthia V. Dungan, Allied ASID

Alvarez Unique Furnishings Stephen E. Monaloy PO Box 564 Paramus NJ 07653 steve@monaloyassociates.com (201) 704-2894 info@allairechemdry.com

Merle S. Gary, Allied ASID Swati Goorha, Allied ASID Julie Luise Liepold, Allied ASID Vreeland McDermott, Allied ASID Kristin A. Nissen, Associate ASID Danielle Renee Palmadessa, Allied ASID

American Brass & Crystal Martin Grodman 835 Lehigh Ave. Union NJ 07083 martin@abclighting.net (908) 688-8615

Jolanta Urban, ASID Remya S. Warrior, Associate ASID

New Student Members Chelsea Chamra, Student ASID Eileen Fenner, Student ASID

Benjamin Moore & Company Lauryn Preller 3301 Ashmore Court Olney MD 20832 Lauryn.Preller@Benjaminmoore.com (202) 760-0306

Sunny Garretson, Student ASID Tania Guerra, Student ASID Melissa Guzman, Student ASID Christine Imperato, Student ASID Linda Michele Kreczkowski, ASID Kristina LoPiccolo, Student ASID

Digital Architecture Inc. Henry T. Johnson 1 Manor Ct. Montclair NJ 07042 henryj28@comcast.net (917) 696-8942

Maria Nappo, Student ASID Ana Carolina Quirama, Student ASID Soojeong Shin, Student ASID Carolyn Beth Smith, Student ASID

New Industry Partners Allaire ChemDry Brian Flaherty PO Box 2362 Farmingdale NJ 07727 info@allairechemdry.com (732) 751-8520 Alvarez Unique Furnishings Alberto A. Alvarez 113 E Railway Ave. Paterson NJ 07503 (973) 580-6586 ertojr@alvarezfurnishings.com

Forrest Scott Group Scott E. Drucks 37 Schindler Terr.

West Orange NJ 07052 forrestscott@comcast.net (973) 222-6621

Jonathan Adler Store Leader 1200 Morris Turnpike Short Hills NJ 07078 shorthills@jonathanadler.com (973) 564-8013 Reeb Millwork Nell Flowers Bryan Weeks Gregg Hoyer 600 Brighton St. Fountain Hill PA 18015 nflowers@reebmillwork.com (610) 867-6160 TeppteamUSA Jalal Mohammadi 3901 Liberty Ave. North Bergen NJ 07047 Djalal@teppteamusa.com (201) 863-8888 White City Modern Pinny Cohen 6103 Strickland Ave. Brooklyn NY 11234 sales@whitecitymodern.com (855) 926-6337 Wood Stone Home Linda S Bedell 1801 W Bakerview Rd. Bellingham WA 98226 jeffd@woodstone.net (360) 650-1111

Furnace Hill Tile Catherine Ann Fieber 95 Ringside Dr. Dover DE 19904 catherine@furnacehilltile.com (302) 389-8509 Hickory Chair Stacey Chiavetta 23 Oakview Avenue Maplewood NJ 07040 stacey.chiavetta@heritagehome.com (646) 345-1670

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STUDENT NEWS

Real World Design Week is Coming!

November 2-8, 2014 Real World Design Week is ASID’s annual national mentoring program. It offers both hands-on and online learning experiences to introduce students to the real world of interior design. During Real World Design Week, ASID student members will pair up with an ASID designer or Industry Partner

to the profession as a second career. She brings to the table an under-

representative to visit their work location and to shadow them for a day.

standing of how the business world in general operates, but wants and needs to learn about the business aspects of the interior design profession.

Students: sign up to shadow an ASID designer or Industry Partner We started off the day at my office, where I prepped Tamyika about the Designers and Industry Partners: sign up to mentor a student for the day

client we were going to visit. Since this was a returning client, I had existing background to share, as well as an overview of the project, based

To do this, visit www.asid.org/rwdw

on phone conversations with the client. Because I wanted Tamyika to have an active role in our day, I assigned her the responsibility usually

And to give you an inside look at one Real World Design Week day with a

assumed by my design assistant—to take careful notes during the consul-

student, here’s what Maureen McMahon, Allied ASID, had to say about

tation. These notes play a critical role in recording what the client wants

her experience in an entry she wrote for the NY NOW blog a few years ago.

and ultimately assures that the designer (me) and the client are on the

We hope it will inspire you to participate!

same page. We spent several hours with the client, discussing a bathroom that needed a complete renovation and a master bedroom that required

I spent the day with Tamyika Chester, an interior design student from Kean University. Like many of today’s design students, Tamyika is coming

some rejuvenation. And, while taking measurements, we had the opportunity to be proactive, pointing out water damage from the condo upstairs that had escaped the client’s attention. We left armed with all the information I needed to develop a design plan.

I asked Tamyika to come with questions she had about the design business and, over lunch, we took the opportunity to address them. Most of her questions concerned the relationship between designer and client. We talked about things like the role of subcontractors, the value of participating in an internship program or getting a part-time job with a designer while still in school, and the importance of getting out and about to places like the New York Design Center and shows like the New York International Gift Fair, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, and the Architectural Digest show, not only to see new merchandise, but also to make invaluable business contacts.

We spent the afternoon back in my office, where we explored the more mundane parts of the business—placing orders, following up with both clients and vendors, and more.

For me, this wasn’t just a one-day commitment. I encouraged Tamyika to continue to be active as a student member of the ASID New Jersey chapter and to contact me with any questions she may have on her journey to become a professional interior designer.

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READING CORNER

Five Business Books Secretly Written for Interior Designers

by Jay Johnson This non-traditional reading list for designers will have you ready for anything thrown your way.

Let's compare your diet to your reading habits. Is what you read well balanced, too? We can make a great case for reading the latest shelter magazines and designer coffee table books, and reaching into the past for inspirational guides to all facets of design—but if that's all you're reading, it's akin to pigging out on ice cream all the time.

My design partner Irwin Weiner and I came up with a non-traditional reading list of business books that we think were secretly written for our industry. They share these traits: keen insights into the kind of behaviors we deal with daily, helpful tips for running and maintaining a successful business while keeping your creative edge and a wicked sense of humor.

1. Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!)

Advertising legend George Lois, considered by some to be the model for the Don Draper character in “Mad Men,” talks in short one- and two-page nuggets of business advice that even the busiest interior designer can digest. I call this a "popcorn book," because you can delicately pick out one nugget of advice at a time or consume the whole tub in one reading. Lois' sense of humor is razor-sharp, and this is a stimulating read. The goal of the book is to "unleash your Creative Potential." Typical quote: "There are only four types of person you can be. Identify yourself: 1. Very bright, Industrious (You're perfect.). 2. Very bright, Lazy (A damn shame.). 3. Stupid, Lazy (You'll just sit on your ass, so you're a wash.). 4. Stupid, Industrious (Oh, oh, you're dangerous.). If you're a number 1 or a 2, you'll get a lot out of this book. If you're a number 3 or 4, why are you reading this book?"

2. UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging Author Scott Stratten is an expert in viral and social media, music marketing, sales training and "authentic" marketing. One of his stories is about how a carpet cleaning man at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas stopped what he was doing, looked him directly in the eye, gave him a friendly, natural smile, and welcomed him to the Wynn; that honest connection showed Stratten that the Wynn had more than any other hotel on the Vegas Strip, even though all the mega-hotels have basically the same amenities. The personal greeting was what made him choose to stay there. Stratten's takeaway message for designers is to avoid marketing to potential clients in ways we hate being marketed to ourselves (cold calls, ads, flyers, etc.). His book will help to position yourself as a trusted expert in front of your potential market of decorating clients so that when they need to hire someone, they'll choose you.

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3. Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation Sally Hogshead, an advertising brand executive, maps out seven ways to get people to be fascinated with you enough to hire you. This slim volume is a quick read, but the ideas it presents will be like bottle rockets going off in your head for days. The triggers themselves are fascinating: lust, mystique, alarm, prestige, power, vice and trust. Each has to do with how to fascinate clients and how to sell your clients on being fascinating to others by getting the kind of interiors only you can help them create. One could have some devilish fun knowing what triggers to pull with others—and knowing that we all respond to these triggers all the time, without realizing it.

4. Unthink: Rediscover Your Creative Genius First, how did Erik Wahl, a graffiti artist, become a leader in business thinking? Seems farfetched, but we know that creative ideas and good business sense must co-exist—unless you'd like to work pro bono. The book helps you push beyond traditional thought patterns and being logical all the time. Wahl says, "Our greatest personal potential is reached when unbridled imagination is applied with critical competence and when business acumen is embodied with artistic finesse." This book could change the way you organize your office, schedule, and patterns with clients. It will challenge you to live life in a more creative, childlike way.

5. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Every interior designer will recognize some of the situations covered in this practical guide written by the team behind the Harvard Negotiation Project.

Their goal is to help readers handle tough conversations "with less stress and more success." Personally, you can improve relationships with co-workers and spouses. Professionally, move clients you'd love to fire—but somehow never manage to handle effectively, once and for all—away from emotion and towards productive problem solving.

So that's our short list of recommendations. We recommend reading recreationally, too: news, sports, literary fiction, science fiction, cookbooks, murder mysteries—anything that will make you a more juicy and interesting person. Clients want to relate to real people who have opinions and ideas and stories outside of our field, not design robots … or people who only eat ice cream. Broaden your horizons!

What business books have you found useful to your design practice?

Reprinted by permission of Irwin Weiner Interiors, New York, NY (www.IrwinWeiner.com) and Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace (WsiDesignerMarketplace.com/content/designer/Design_Blog/2014/07/5_bu siness_bookssec.html)

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