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ASID Texas Chapter Magazine
Issue Number 43 Spring 2014
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Design Texas
ASID Texas Chapter Magazine
Issue Number 43 Spring 2014
ON THE COVER: ASID Texas Chapter Office
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ASID TEXAS CHAPTER OFFICE Dallas Design Center 1025 North Stemmons Freeway Suite 605A Dallas, TX 75207-3700 T: 214-748-1541 9am-3:30pm Mon-Fri 12-1pm closed for lunch txasid@airmail.net www.asidtx.org
CHAPTER NEWS President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 METROCON14 Expo & Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Texas Chapter Offers REGREEN Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Our Commitment Holding Steady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Too Many Emails...so little time! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A Note from Your ASID Texas President-Elect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Board Member Highlight - Robin Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Across the Lone Star State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ASID NATIONAL 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
INDUSTRY PARTNERS Empressive Geodesigns Partner with Levantina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 North Texas Stone Fabricators Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 reworks Expands to New Orleans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
STUDENT NEWS From Interior Design Students to Emerging Professionals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EDITORIAL STAFF ASID Texas Chapter Magazine Chair Veronica Sandoval, Allied ASID
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A&A Granite & Limestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR Pat Gallagher • (214) 748-1541
Allied Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Anteks Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Antique Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Bernadette Schaeffler Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 28 Brenndan Bass Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Carlin & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PUBLISHING STAFF
Dallas Rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Advertising Sales Bicki Shaw • (469) 569-6149
DFW Design Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Design Texas magazine is published quarterly for the Texas Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers by DSA Publishing & Design, Inc. Editorial content and Design Texas magazine are controlled and owned by the Texas Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole, in part, in any form is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Texas Chapter of ASID.
e-Lair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Elle Decor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hickory Chair Interior Design /Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Lamp Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Peck & Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Skyline Floorscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Southern Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 TKO Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Truett Fine Carpets & Rugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 White Glove Storage & Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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President’s Message
ASID TEXAS CHAPTER 1444 Oak Lawn #501 Dallas, TX 75207
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Kristy Mastrandonas, ASID, RID (940) 455-2073 hallmarkdesign2000@yahoo.com President-Elect Robin Burrill, ASID, CAPS (817) 753-6668 Robin@CurbAppealRenovations.com Past President/Nominations Kitty Wasemiller, ASID, RID (325) 668-5244 wasemillerk@acu.edu Financial Director Luis Araujo (214) 760-7619 laraujo@tufenkiancarpets.com Communications Director Hugh Scarbrough, ASID (214) 202-4774 hugh.scarbrough@yahoo.com Professional Development Director J D Carter, ASID (432) 967-2411 jdcid27@gmail.com Membership Director Robin Black, ASID (210) 508-6610 blackandwilliams@sbcglobal.net At-Large Director Rosa Salazar, ASID, RID (806) 790-4114 rosa.salazar@gmail.com Student Representative Becky Burrus, Student ASID rebeccaleigh023@yahoo.com Gracia Ferreyro, Student ASID gef09A@acu.edu Chapter Administrator Pat Gallagher (214) 748-1541 txasid@airmail.net
Dear Texas Chapter Members, Happy Spring everyone! Spring is one of my favorite seasons of the year aside from seasonal allergies. It's not too cold, and it's not too hot - it's just right. Are you picturing Goldilocks and The Three Bears yet? As I wrote that sentence, it got me to thinking of how ASID is "just right", as well, as ASID truly does represent ALL aspects of the interior design profession. We have members (practitioners and industry partners) that service clients in residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, model home design & merchandising, and more. And some that do a combination of those. ASID also offer a multitude of meetings, events, and CEU's - free to low cost - that are beneficial to all of our members. It is through many dedicated volunteer hours of design community leaders, as well as the support of our many generous industry partners and sponsors that allows for these events to take place. So the next time you attend an event in your design community, please be sure to thank the leaders for all they do. Also, please show your appreciation to industry partners by specifying/purchasing their products whenever possible. In mid-February, I had the great opportunity to attend ASID President's Forum. ASID leaders from 48 states gathered in Washington, D.C. for two and a half days of leadership growth and policy training, as well as networking opportunities with peers and ASID staff. While I knew prior to attending the conference that ASID is focused on the best interests of its members, as well as the interiors industry as a whole, I am more convinced of this than ever. The main topic during the President's Forum was centered around membership and the value of membership. We discussed membership growth and retention, and what we could do to get/keep our members engaged. We also spoke in length about the perception that ASID is strictly for residential interior designers, and what needs to be done to break this myth. (Just a little fact for you... Did you know that ASID has more commercial interior designers than IIDA has members?) We also recognized that we must engage more with students at an earlier stage, as well as engage more with the emerging professionals and practitioners that are not involved with any professional organization, to demonstrate the benefits of becoming and remaining actively involved with ASID. ASID is also in the process of developing a "ONE Voice" campaign for all disciplines of interior design. Another idea that was discussed was the possibility of hosting interdisciplinary programs/events. The goal is to create a buzz effect that focuses on professional collaboration, and to position ASID as "the voice" of the interior design profession. ASID has also been and will remain an advocate of the interior design profession by hosting and attending town hall type meetings with various stakeholders to further educate them on the importance of good interior design. The list goes on and on, so keep an eye out for exciting future changes and events. In closing, I would like to challenge and encourage each of you to be our Chapter's advocate. Engage with design students, emerging professionals, fellow design practitioners , and industry partners. Educate them about the benefits of being an ASID member and being involved. Share your story with them. I have found over the years that people connect better when they hear a story and can relate to it. I truly believe the adage "you get out of it what you put into it." I know that has been true for myself and I am thankful for the wonderful connections I've made while being involved - first as a student member, then as an allied turned professional member, to Design Community leader and now as President of our great Texas Chapter. Go forth and engage! Kristy Mastrandonas, ASID, RID ASID Texas Chapter President, 2013-2014
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METROCON14 Expo & Conference Celebrating 10 years of ASID Texas Chapter Involvement! By Isin King, Allied ASID METROCON14 Co-Chair The ASID Texas Chapter first started co-organizing METROCON in 2005, and every year this incredibly affordable networking, business-building and career-establishing event has grown and improved. Our not-for-profit show is even more impressive when you break it down by the numbers. Did you know that…?
volunteer in Career Exchange, please contact ASID Student Advisory Council member and Austin Design Community Financial Chair Corey Davey, Allied ASID: 979-418-9338 | coreydavey86@gmail.com. Note that all Student Programming will take place on the second day of the show: Friday, August 15, 2014. So Students, put METROCON14 on your calendar NOW, and we will provide updated information as it becomes available.
ATTENDING THE TRADE SHOW & CEUS • Exhibitor fees have increased only 25-cents per square foot over the last five years. • Our members can access 250+ vendors, choose from 50+ classes, and take up to 9 CEUs over two days for only $50. • Attendance fees are the same as they have been since the 2010 show. • The show is organized year-round by only 16 volunteers and two contract workers. • Since 2005, METROCON has raised over $225,000 for the Texas Chapter to fund special programs, scholarships and foundation work.
ASID & IIDA are again offering their members* affordable continuing education. Any member of the two organizations can attend the two-day trade show free of charge with only a $50 flat fee to take any amount of continuing education. Again this year the trade show and CEU registration is online at www.metrocon.info. Continuing education courses, which we anticipate posting on the website by mid-May, will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Online preregistration will open MONDAY, JUNE 2 AT 8AM and will close at 5pm on
We are incredibly fortunate to have such a powerhouse event in our own backyard, but it is easy to take our good fortune for granted. If you think about it, with an incredible value like this, WHY WOULDN’T YOU ATTEND METROCON? So mark your calendars, join your peers and be part of something BIG: METROCON14 Expo & Conference will take place at Dallas Market Hall [2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas] on Thursday, August 14 & Friday, August 15, 2014. METROCON will again be held in conjunction with the ASID Texas Chapter’s Legacy of Design Awards Celebration / Annual Meeting, which will take place the evening of Wednesday, August 13.
NEW FOR 2014: DEDICATED STUDENT PROGRAMMING! For the first time ever, METROCON will have a dedicated Student Programming area featuring portfolio & resume reviews, one-on-one discussions with companies who hire and/or work with interior designers, and more. ASID will be implementing its high successful Career Exchange program, which it offers annually at NeoCon and NeoCon East. If you are a Practitioner, Educator or Industry Partner member and would like to
August 1. On-site registration will be available during METROCON14, but an additional charge of $10 will be added to online pre-registration fees. Note: If classes sell out online during pre-registration, class openings may be available on-site due to registrant no-shows, but they cannot be guaranteed.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIP: To qualify as a Member and receive discounted tradeshow and/or continuing education pricing, Attendees must be in good standing - i.e., not suspended for non-payment - in the official ASID database or in the official IIDA database ON MAY 1, 2014. If not in either one of these official databases on this date, then the Attendee will not qualify as a Member and will need to pay the nonmember pricing.
EXHIBITING IN THE TRADE SHOW If you cater to interior designers, METROCON14 is the place to be. A significant benefit of ASID Industry Partner membership is reduced convention pricing. Exhibitor registration opened online April 1 at 8am, and a 10’x10’ booth can be purchased for the reduced fee of $475. Green Zone booth upgrades are available at $100 per booth (while available), Premium booth upgrades are available at $150 per booth (while available) and Super Premium upgrades at $250 per booth (while available).
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Please note that booth sales officially close on June 20, but if your company wants to secure its presence at the show, then do not procrastinate. Last year booths sold out nine days ahead of the official close, and by the time the show took place, we had 17 vendors on a waiting list. A note to the Industry Partners out there who offer residential products and services: Residentially-focused designers want you there! Every year they ask why more of you are not present – especially those from beyond the DFW area who want to do some “one-stop shopping” while they are in the Metroplex. Our members are always looking for new sources, and when you are not there along with other vendors, you are not on their radar. Understand that a great deal of residentially-focused designers attend METROCON every year, and they desperately want you to participate, so plan on being at the 2014 show!
SPONSORING THE EVENT As of this April 9th, only 4 of the 45 METROCON14 sponsorships remain: 1. CEU Ceiling Tiles / Installation [in kind]: The CEU-goers in our packed downstairs classrooms will see your logo when they look up. Plus, enjoy two (2) 10’x10’ booths on us. 2. Notepad [$1,000]: Do it “write” by getting into the hands of all of our attendees. Let them take you home and use you even after the show's over. 3. Directory [$2,500]: With two (2) full-page ads, shout it out and stand out by being the only advertiser in our info-laden Show Directory. 4. Bag Check [$1,000]: Lend a hand to our attendees by helping them store their stuff. You'll be the first thing they see when they walk in the door and the last thing they see on the way out. If you are interested in raising your level of visibility and having all eyes on you, then contact Sponsorship Liaison Amy Snelgrove at sponsor@metrocon.info or 888.633.2112.
DON’T MISS OUT! Never been to our show? Then visit the PRESS page of our official website – www.metrocon.info – to find links to photos from past shows, and be sure to follow us on Facebook – facebook.com/METROCONexpo – and/or Twitter – twitter.com/METROCONexpo – to stay in-the-know and up-to-date. Whether you are an Industry Partner, Practitioner, Educator or Student, there is something at METROCON for you, so plan on joining us for the event of the year. We look forward at greeting you on August 14 & 15!
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Texas Chapter Offers REGREEN Certification REGREEN® offers the most comprehensive and respected green residential remodeling training program in the industry.
Differentiate Yourself as a Green Professional
Trained™ mark for use on business cards, letterhead, and website to visually demonstrate their accomplishment in the marketplace. Certificate of Completion holders will also receive online recognition on the REGREEN website and ASID.org.
With an already vast interest in green remodeling and a large market of green products available, REGREEN addresses a niche in the marketplace through a set of sustainability best practice guidelines and educational programs, developed by an incomparable group of subject matter experts.
The REGREEN Trained certificate program has 6 educational components (see curriculum). To complete the certificate program:
What does it mean to be REGREEN Trained™?
1. Submit your application to regreen@asid.org (application fee is $60)
REGREEN addresses the major elements of any green residential renovation project, including the site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material and resources, and indoor environmental quality. REGREEN Trained professionals have been educated in product selection, building systems integration, and green strategies. As a result, REGREEN Trained professionals are well equipped to make retrofit decisions that improve home performance and indoor air quality, preserve the environment, and save homeowners money. The certificate of completion program is designed to prepare REGREEN Trained professionals to make an immediate and measurable impact on the environment and welfare of their clients.
Earn your REGREEN Trained certificate
2. Complete the 5 online courses (Enroll at www.regreenprogram.org/learning-programs/curriculum) 3. Register for the in-person REGREEN Implementation Workshop (see current workshop schedule) 4. After you’ve successfully completed all 6 educational components, send an email to regreen@asid.org alerting us that you've completed your coursework. ASID will then finalize your application and issue the REGREEN Trained mark to you.
Benefits Professionals who successfully complete this rigorous training program will receive a Certificate of Completion and access to the REGREEN
Questions? Contact Valerie O'Keefe at 202-675-2351 or vokeefe@asid.org.
Our Commitment Holding Steady The Salvation Army 1. “Operation Face-Lift” in downtown Austin is bringing a smile to the families who call this home. Three years ago Marilyn Roberts, ASID brought this wonderful opportunity to the ASID Austin Design Community. Under the guidance of Kristina Sleyster, ASID spaces were surveyed and teams stepped forward. Courtney Whitworth, ASID and Pam Olven, ASID have completed the family living room (1.). Jill Harrison, Allied ASID, is in the final moments of the transformation of the main family dining room and its adjoining kitchen (2.).
painting of all the bedrooms and corridors. This year, graphic bands (3.) and the Tree of Inspiration (see Austin DC Article) adorn the halls.
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Not to be overshadowed, the students of The Art Institute Austin, The University of Texas Austin and Texas State University San Marcos, under the guidance of Jane Garland Lucas, ASID and Jessica Love, Allied ASID, are continuing to add warmth and cheer to the living quarters. Spearheading the volunteer teams last year, the students completed the
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Of course, none of this could not be possible without the great donations of our Designers and Industry Partners. To date these include: Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore & Company, Shaw Carpet. California Closets, Robert Allen Fabrics, 4. Consentinos, New Stone Concepts, Kelly Moore, New Stone, Joe Perez Painting, Brace Drapery, Strong Arms Contractor, Green Light Electric, and Randy Wreyford Photography. But we are not done….funds are truly needed to complete our commitment. Please join us in meeting our goal to provide new blankets for the beds, ceiling tiles, lay-in light diffusers, refinished doors with room numbers, and reading lights to for this family center. Contact Jane Lucas for more information, 617-610-5164 or jglcmg@earthlink.net. To donate today: www.salvationarmytexas.org/austin/operation-facelift
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TOO Many Emails...so little time! Almost May. Where has the year gone? It seems like we were just celebrating New Years! I hope everyone has had a dynamic first quarter.
There are also communication opportunities for our industry partners (IPs) to inform members of upcoming events. Please submit a calendar request so we may include on the website. IPs are also welcome to send
Earlier this year we conducted a membership survey. One of the concerns
their correspondence through a third-party mailing company. By
expressed by many of you was the overload of emails being received each
purchasing the list of members, the mailing company will distribute your
day. From our chapter’s perspective, we try to keep the emails to a
mailer. If your business would like to host an event, please let your local
minimum by only sending information that we consider to be a member-
design community chair know. This is an excellent way to acquaint people
ship “need to know.” The design communities distribute emails once a
with your business and collaborate with the design community to make it a
week or every other week to keep the members apprised as to which events
successful event.
are happening in the communities. At the state level there is an email once a month to keep members informed about activities in Texas. As a chapter,
I am really looking forward to the rest of the year. I have been noticing a
please know we do not have control of the communications from ASID
number of fantastic upcoming events that the design communities have
national. If any of you would like to discuss emails further, please do not
been working diligently to organize. If you are not receiving your emails,
hesitate to contact us.
please let us know. We will get you connected!
An important “need to know” for members: We have a Facebook page to
Hugh Scarbrough, ASID
keep members informed about upcoming events. We also post pictures and
ASID Texas Communication Director
news about past events. So please submit photos and news that you would
hughscarbroughasid@gmail.com
like to post and share from the design communities. And speaking of posting, we would love to see anecdotes about design experiences and/or “guess who just landed a new job?!” We will be happy to share such news with other designers.
A Note from Your ASID Texas President-Elect I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I’ve ever looked more forward to warmer weather than I have this year…it’s been way too cold in my opinion! I’m also excited that so much is changing and springing to life! As Randy Fiser pointed out in the recent edition of Icon, “nothing is more important to the success of an organization that its culture, nor is anything more difficult to change”. Luckily with the weather it happens naturally, however, change for us can be very difficult. As I’ve mentioned before, changes are in the works for ASID 2.0. Randy points out, change will at times require soaring inspiration; however I believe that we all need to stretch to encourage change to take place. Change can be uncomfortable for some, it’s the fear of the unknown and oftentimes people like it the way it is…but in order to grow, we must push past our comfort zone. In order for ASID to flourish and grow, we must all engage. You will see a move towards more education, already the first Design to Lead Summit is planned May 2-3 in Atlanta. Membership will also become a stronger focus as we need to work on retaining our current members and attract others. ASID is the only organization that represents all aspects of the interior design profession and together we can lead this industry. Do you want to be part of the passion and motivation to help create ASID 2.0? If so, let’s chat…I’m interested in hearing your input…or join us, there is always room for “change agents”! Robin C. Burrill, ASID, NCIDQ, CAPS
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Board Member Highlight
Robin Black The first Texas Chapter ASID board meeting I attended was in Dallas in 1977. I found myself in the company of interior design legends: Tonny Foy, Trish Wilson, Jeannine Bazer, Tommye Pitts Baker, Arlis Ede, Robert Preston Henry, Lucille Payne, LeRoy Vaughan, Ellen Angell, Floyd Davenport, the larger than life interior designer with the black cowboy hat, long handle mustache who rented a cadillac sporting long horns for one of the Texas Chapter events.
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Members Professional Renee R. Graham, ASID RENEE RITTER GRAHAM DESIGNS 6909 Lyre Ln Dallas, TX 75214-2831 (214) 641-5841 rrg51@sbcglobal.net
Allied Member At the time I was employed in an architectural firm and had not met ASID members from otherparts of Texas. I was impressed with the support and friendship and acceptance extended by my peers at this board meeting in Dallas. I soon realized that ASID members have a common bond in protecting the right to practice, mentoring students, and taking continuing education. Many of the same issues still are present: public recognition of the appellation, acceptance by the architectural community, participation by the membership, and clarification that ASID members are engaged in commercial as well as residential interiors. I have been a member of ASID since it was formed in 1975 and have served on many local and state offices including Texas Chapter President in 2005. I am on the board of TAID. One of the events I organized for San Antonio produced some of the most innovative chairs, tables, and mirrors imaginable from architects, interior designers and creative folks. When the grandfathering by TBAE of Interior designers went into effect and members had tofind 8 hours a year in HSW CEPH credits I found many course presenters. Because of the accessibility and barrier free education requirements required by ASID, IIDA and TBAE , the knowledge I gained from these courses enabled me to write chapter 10 “Interior Design” a 2012University of Texas publication: ‘Independent for Life: Homes and Neighborhoods for an AgingAmerica” co-edited by Henry Cisneros along with Jane Hickie and Margaret Dyer-Chamberlain of the Stanford Center for Longevity, Stanford University. For years of service to the Texas Chapter and the San Antonio Design Community and body of work I was honored with the Texas Chapter Medalist Award in 2012. Awards include Legacy of Design for First Place Specialty Design Seafaring Yacht, and Texas Chapter Merit Award for Industry Partner collaboration on a Bath. My design work has appeared in numerous publications. Before opening my own design firm in 1980, I was with the architectural firm of Ford, Powell and Carson for 10 1/2 years. While with this firm I entered one of their projects, the Wentletrap Restaurant in Galveston, Texas and was awarded the 1980 National ASID Award for Adaptive R euse. I received a Bachelor of Interior Design from Auburn University. Before Auburn I studied liberal arts at the American College in Paris two years. The initials ASID behind one’s name denotes the education, experience, and exam. It is the pinnacle in the interior design profession. This membership is one that should not be taken for granted and kept throughout one’s design career.
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Sheri J. Martin, Associate ASID SHERI MARTIN INTERIORS 3360 Long Prairie Rd., Ste 150 Flower Mound, TX 75022-2715 (214) 676-3682 sherimartininteriors@yahoo.com
Industry Partner ACOUSTICAL SOLUTIONS Kregg Hill 400 East Royall Lane Building 3, Suite 290 Irving, TX 75039 (972) 869-7662 kh@acousticalsolutions.com
Casey Jarma Prater, Allied ASID 4006 Valley Ridge Rd Dallas, TX 75220-1860 (972) 742-1021 cpraterinteriors@gmail.com
ARIA STONE GALLERY Amanda Reilly 1617 Hi Line Dr., Ste 310 Dallas, TX 75207-3631 (214) 939-8000 amanda@ariastonegallery.com
Conrad Marcus Rathmann, Allied ASID 2015 Cedar Bend Dr., Apt 1144 Austin, TX 78758-5324 912-25-8395 cmrathmann@gmail.com
ATLAS STONE DISTRIBUTION Fint Santostefano 11620 Goodnight Ln, Ste 300 Dallas, TX 75229-3359 (972) 247-0400 fint@asdusa.com
Heather Osborne, Allied ASID CAPRICHO INTERIORS 3413 49th St Lubbock, TX 79413-4012 (806) 470-5668 heather@caprichointeriors.com Kari E. Aube, Allied ASID 16981 Davenport Ct Dallas, TX 75248-1435 (469) 247-5862 kari.aube@yahoo.com Lindsay Henry, Allied ASID MARY CATES AND COMPANY 5370 W Lovers Ln, Ste 328 Dallas, TX 75209-4305 (214) 871-7953 lindsay@marycatesandco.com Elizabeth Monroe, Allied ASID ELIZABETH MONROE INTERIORS 4804 Hildring Dr. E Fort Worth, TX 76109-5414 (214) 354-4665 em@elizabethmonroeinteriors.com Jessica Warren, Allied ASID 2544 Tarpley Rd, Ste 108 Carrollton, TX 75006-2288 (214) 336-4114 Jessica@baker-designgroup.com Kourtney B Smith, Allied ASID DESIGNS BY KOURTNEY 5505 Silver Bow Trl Arlington, TX 76017-3140 (817) 999-0103 Kourtney.smith@gmail.com Rachel Nicole Reppond, Allied ASID AVID ASSOCIATES LLC 150 Turtle Creek Blvd, Ste 103B Dallas, TX 75207-6800 (214) 934-7374 rachel@avidassoc.com
Associate Member Jennifer Wegmiller, Associate ASID STUDIO J DESIGN GROUP 6358 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd Austin, TX 78738-6040 jwegmiller@austin.rr.com
ATLAS STONE DISTRIBUTION Ziggy Torres 1775 Lively Blvd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-5129 (847) 690-9345 chicago@asdusa.com BEZALI ARTISANS B-ARTISANS Cherie Thomas 6227 Parkstone Way Dallas, TX 75249-3813 (214) 208-4736 bezaliartisans@msn.com DESIGNER GLASS SPECIALTIES Jeff Benson PO Box 185386 Fort Worth, TX 76181-0386 (817) 996-7551 jeff@designerglass.tv MARTIN & MARTIN, INC. Monte Martin 1715 Market Center Blvd Dallas, TX 75207-3301 (214) 252-0692 EXQUISITE SURFACES Nelton Biscette 1617 HI Line Drive, Suite 240 Dallas, TX 75207 (469) 484-4210 nelton@xsurfaces.com NORTHERN FINE ART, INC James Radcliffe 33 Rossotto Drive Hamden, CT 6514 (203) 287-2288 James@northernfineart.com THE TILE SHOP Kimberly Alvarez 5219 De Zavala Rd San Antonio, TX 78249-1723 (210) 201-8891 087manager@tileshop.com THEODORE ALEXANDER USA, INC. Patrick Foster 1620 Chesterwood Cove Austin, TX 78746 (512) 657-5688 foster@austin.rr.com
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Empressive Geodesigns Partner with Levantina In the new space, Empressive GeoDesigns will offer an even greater collection of uniquely detailed lamps, beautiful decorative accessories, and exceptionally innovative furniture pieces. Levantina has designed a Luxury Collection of natural stone slabs to showcase. With this partnership, Levantina’s leadership in natural stone together with Empressive GeoDesigns unique minerals, offers customers a world-class shopping experience in products brought to you by Mother Nature. “Extending our brand beyond our own warehouse & showroom on Zodiac Lane, with the new Luxury Collection, is very exciting” said Terri Marchefski, Levantina Dallas
A Grand Opening Event is to be scheduled in May. For more information, visit www.empressivegeodesigns.com and www.levantina.com
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North Texas Stone Fabricators Association By Allyson Humphries with Walker Zanger, Industry Partner Interior designers in the DFW Metroplex have a new ally to insure that the bathrooms & kitchens of the clientele they design for are up to snuff. Registered Interior designers meet the North Texas Stone Fabricator Association. This relative newcomer to the North Texas market was founded in 2012.
Bianco Carrara marble from Levantina, minerals from Empressive GeoDesigns. Showroom Manager. “We look forward to being a part of Dallas Design District’s vibrant culture. Sharing this platform with Empressive GeoDesigns is a natural fit and we look forward to much success together.” The showroom at 1339 E. Levee in the Dallas Design District is undergoing a total overhaul of the space and the stunning showroom is the perfect backdrop for both companies’ luxury products. “Our move and significant expansion in the Design District comes at a very exciting time for Empressive GeoDesigns and will offer our customers a larger and more beautiful place to find the industry’s finest collection of functional mineral art décor,” said Empress Gilbert, owner Empressive GeoDesigns. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to show our customers the brand’s vitality and new direction, while remaining true to our commitment to design, quality and craftsmanship. The partnership with Levantina is a natural extension of our products and creates an unparalleled buying experience for our customers.”
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Founded by Bobby Gladu of A&A Granite & Limestone, Peter Holland of Holland Marble, and Wes Cooper of Choice Fabricators, this association has an incredible mission, membership, & the momentum to complete its goals. The mission of the North Texas Stone Fabricators Association is to serve and support the natural and engineered stone industry by providing fabricator members with educational tools and services, information on new products, and business training. The North Texas Stone Fabricators Association seeks to promote the proud heritage of stone fabrication and installation in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex area. With over 35 member firms, the North Texas Stone Fabricators Association is working to help its fabricator members gain accreditation through the Marble Institute of America’s rigorous program. Currently there are only 40 firms in the United States that have such accreditation. These firms have passed a 200 question test & a site inspection to insure best fabrication practices are being adhered to. In addition, the NTSFA’s distributor members are providing CEU classes to ASID design firms to educate designer members on the nuances and care of natural stones. For more information regarding how to partner with these professionals please refer to www.ntsfa.com
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reworks Expands to New Orleans By Allison Baron The distinctive and elegant home furnishings and accessories created by reworks, ASID Industry Partner, are now available at a new retail location in New Orleans, Gallery 3954. reworks’ founders Chotsie Gregson and Willem Sypesteyn are both New Orleans natives, and their pieces are described by many— interior designers, colleagues, friends, and clients alike—as welding the classic history of New Orleans to the edgy playfulness of Austin. Gallery 3954, located at 3954 Magazine Street, is owned by Kathy Slater, ASID, and brings to Magazine Street a collection of fine art, lighting, and furniture. “Gallery 3954 is synonymous with our style: elegant, contemporary yet classic, featuring many one-of-a-kind pieces that are treasures to be handed down for generations,” says Willem Sypesteyn. reworks has a collection of its classic and limited edition furnishings including sconces, console tables, pendant lights, and end tables available at Gallery 3954.
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From Interior Design Students to Emerging Professionals By Becky Burros and Gracie Ferreyro, ASID TX Student Board Representatives It’s about that time where students all over the country are about to embark on a new journey and phase in their lives. The transitions between students and professionals seems as if it should be pretty easy, but there is a lot that students have to think about as they begin the job hunting process. The good thing is that the ASID has many tools that we can benefit from as emerging professionals. The first is receiving a major discount when you advance to Allied ASID from Student ASID. Staying connected with ASID is important since it is the largest network of interior design professionals, and let’s you stand out to potential clients and employers. For more information on advancing to Allied ASID go to www.asid.org/content/student-advancement. As an emerging professional it is important to become very involved in your local design community to network and continue learning about the industry, so don’t miss out on the great benefits that ASID has to offer. Now, there are many students that are beginning the job hunting process which can go many different ways, but we have some helpful hints and advice to help anyone looking to find a job. Don’t know where to apply? To start out go to www.asid.org/careers, where you can find a job bank, emerging professional programs, tips for graduates entering the interior design industry and more! Also, ASID events are a great place to network, so be sure to have professional business cards so that you don’t miss out on a great opportunity. When you first initiate interest or contact with a firm, company, or industry partner be sure to send a very well written and thorough cover letter to
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market yourself. The cover letter may determine whether the employer will even take a look at your résumé, so be sure to take careful consideration in what it communicates about your value to the company. Since cover letters accompany résumés, be sure to brand yourself and keep everything visually consistent. Résumés are to be kept short and simple, and when sending out your cover letter and résumé, be sure to target specific companies, while it may take longer to do so it will pay off in the end. Sometimes employers ask for your portfolio before asking for an interview, and there are some great tools to do this. You can send them your compiled pdf portfolio, as well as a link to your portfolio with great websites such as issuu.com. Issuu is a platform that allows you to upload your pdf and view your portfolio in a magazine view. Remember to not solely depend on any website for your portfolio, but always have a pdf as well as a hard copy. There are also other great tools to keep in mind while job searching such as online portfolios like Carbonmade, Behance, and Shown’d, as well as professional social networks such as LinkedIn. Before you go to an interview, do some research on the company and know what they’re about, their culture, and what type of work they do. Make sure you know your strengths and weaknesses, (and how you can best describe your weakness as a strength). Look up sample interview questions, and compile a list of questions to ask them as well. Last but not least, dress professional and according to the culture of the company. Now, go get your job! As emerging professionals it is important to remain open minded about where we land our first job, any experience is good experience, so take a deep breath and enter the new world of an emerging interior design professional.
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n Mixology 101 - Exteriors Designer Showroom hosted and sponsored a fun Happy Hour in March complete with a Mixologist and delicious food pairings.
Amarillo Design Community By Jill Albus, Allied ASID, Chair
n No Submissions. Please visit the ASID Texas Chapter website www.asidtx.org/news-events for updates on news and events.
n Mark you calendars! Our Elevate Austin Design event is coming. Formerly known as Springboard to Design, we are revamping the format and moving to a new location and date! This year it will be on June 10 and will be hosted by Caffrey’s furniture! More information will be coming soon to an inbox near you!
Austin Design Community By Margaret H. Norris, Allied ASID, ASID Austin PR Chair
Dallas Design Community
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By Lisa Barron, ASID, Chair
Facelift - Under the direction of Lt. Colonel Dorris Gonzalez, the downtown Austin Salvation Army is getting an ‘interior facelift’. The ASID Austin Chapter has teamed with local designers and students from the University of TX, The Art Institute of Austin, TX State University AUSTIN: The Computer Room at the and the UP Collective to give the common Salvation Army Headquarters. areas, family shelter rooms, playground, lab and cafeteria a fresh new look. For more information or if you would like to donate, please visit http://www.salvationarmytexas.org/austin/operation-facelift/
n It’s a Girl! - Michelle Thomas, ASID, and her husband Brent welcomed a sweet girl into the world on February 19, 2014. Leah Quinn Thomas is healthy, happy and ready to tackle the next design project! Michelle is the Principal at AUSTIN: Leah Quinn Thomas Michelle Thomas Design and has served as Board President of the Austin ASID community. Congratulations to this beautiful family! n California Closets hosted our February Meeting - We had a great meeting hosted by California Closets of the Texas Hill Country with a presentation on Demystifying Resins by Rachel Headlee with 3form. Very interesting information about the products for our homes, schools and commercial buildings. A delicious light lunch was also served. n Houzz Event - We
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had the fabulous opportunity to attend a special Austin Houzz event especially for Austin ASID members in February. The topics included how to increase our presence on the website and the intricacies of navigating the pages. Thank you to Morrison Showroom for hosting and serving lunch!
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n January Meeting Roche Bobois - Designers, industry partners, and students kicked off the New Year in fine style with a lunch meeting at the beautiful new Roche Bobois Dallas Showroom in the Design District. Everyone took full advantage of the chance to browse through the gorgeous new products offered as well as to mingle with colleagues and friends. Guest speaker, Doug Levy, CEO of MEplusYOU Agency, and author of “Can’t Buy Me Like” gave an excellent presentation about building relationships and maintaining an authentic branding in order to drive success. Designers were inspired by how to utilize the Relationship Era and apply its principles to their businesses. 2013 Designer’s Choice Award January 23, 2014 Designers and industry partners gathered at Park Place Volvo for the Second Annual Designer’s Choice Awards sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design and Legrand, North America, hosted at Park Place Volvo. Our Designers were given the opportunity to vote to honor their favorite industry partners from numerous categories.
DALLAS: Cristie Schlosser with our speaker Doug Levy during the January Meeting at Roche Bobois
DALLAS: Donna Wildman, Brendan Bass, Empress Gilbert, Buzz Dicken
DALLAS: Our host for the event LUXE Interiors + Design. From left to right ... Brittany Kaplan, Sarah Walsh, Shanan Koschak, Rolanda Polley, Justine Battiste
LUXE Interiors + Design published the winners in a special section of the magazine that was on hand for the evenings award show. Everyone enjoyed a presentation by special guest Brittany Kaplan, the Texas Editor of LUXE Interiors + Design, and cheered on their friends and colleagues who received awards for the Designer Choice Awards.
n Lunch CEU Meeting - Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery - February 11, 2014 - The Dallas Design Community’s February meeting offered two CEU’s and featured lunch at the beautiful remodeled Ferguson Dallas Showroom. Designers saw what was new in lighting, bath, and kitchen appliances and fixtures while obtaining required CEU’s for the current reporting term. The first class, Water Conservation, was presented by Adam Hoening with Kohler. The second class, Emerging Trends in Bath Design & Water Delivery, was presented by Dennis Hunt with Newport Brass. The Ferguson teams were gracious host for our group and provided a warm and stimulating atmosphere for the classes.
n After Hours at - Arizona Tile A - Feburary 25, 2014 - Designers and Industry Partners from both the Dallas and Fort Worth design communities met at the beautifully redesigned Arizona Tile showroom for the quarterly after-hours event. Attendees perused the showroom to see all the new tile and stone selections. This was a wonderful opportunity to unite the Dallas and Fort Worth design communities. The special speaker for the evening was a representative from Houzz.com who spoke on the topic of “How to Increase Your Business Exposure Using the Houzz Website”. Designers and vendors left the event with a new understanding of how to utilize the Houzz website for their businesses. In addition, we were delighted to meet new colleagues from the Fort Worth design community. n Special thanks go to all of our Wonderful Platinum Industry Partners - Benjamin Moore, Bentwood of Dallas, Contempo Designs, NS Design, Feizy Rugs, Fiber-Seal, Hidell, Interior Resources, The Kitchen Source, Levantina, Lights Fantastic, Ornare, Pro-Tection Dallas, Sherwin Williams, and Starlight Home Theater And Beyond n Please join us for our Upcoming meetings and events • Our April monthly meeting will be a tour of the Bentwood Cabinet factory and starting and finishing at the new Subzero showroom. Tuesday April 8, 1:30-6:30 • Aprils After hours will be hosted by Vetro Glasson April 24 in grapevine and we will be joining the Fort Worth design community for a live glass blowing demonstration and class • May 15 is our annual Design Ovation Awards Show, celebrating all of the fantastic design being done in Dallas Texas
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El Paso Design Community By Andrea Ross, Chair
n February - IP Member, Ferguson, hosted us in their beautiful showroom for lunch and an information session. They introduced Kohler’s new Artifacts line of bathroom faucets and accessories. n March - Another of our wonderful Industry Partners, Emser Tile, hosted us for lunch in their showroom. They provided information on product updates and new introductions to our members. n Upcoming events… • May 7th: Lunch and CEU hosted by 3Form. • May 22nd: Lunch and CEU hosted by Ferguson.
Fort Worth Design Community By Marlene Small, Allied ASID
n The Fort Worth Design Community members have had a busy winter, braving ice and snow to attend meetings and events. We began the year off right with a meeting. n January 7th at Patina Flooring, Industry Partner in Ft Worth. Adrienne Morgan and staff provided low-cal snacks with a variety of wines. Mike Little of Custom Building Products, Industry Partner presented the CEPH “What Every Designer Should Know About Tile Installation”. Covering glass, clay and natural stone tile, large format and special applications, Mike told us tips and pitfalls to various installation types.
FT WORTH: Connie Blake, ASID & Greg Connally, ASID, pose with poses at January FWDC meeting.
n On February 4th, Morrison Supply, our newest Platinum Premium Industry Partner Sponsor hosted our monthly meeting. Adam Hoening of Kohler Industry Partner, presented the CEU “Infusing Color in the Kitchen & Bath” discussing not only color trends, but chromatherapy history and cultural differences of color. We always enjoy touring the Morrisson showroom; learning about new products and trends.
FT WORTH: Kathy Hopwood, ASID, Shar Pauley, ASID, & Jody Kneer, ASID, re-connect at February FWDC meeting at Morrison Supply.
n Our ever hard working DC Leader ship Team met January 14th at the IMC, Industry Partner, and on an icy February 11th morning at Tile Marble & Granite Works, Industry Partner. FT WORTH: Tim Latta, ASID & Harriette Gachman, Both of these Industry ASID, compare notes from the FWDC February meeting Partners graciously hosted at Morrison Supply our monthly team meetings and treated us to hot coffee and a tasty breakfast! We continue to work on our monthly membership meeting calendar, and upcoming events such as Wine & Wisdom (March 25th) and our Member Appreciation Luncheon (planned for October 14th at Colonial Country Club). Tabatha Martinez of Emser Tile, our newest Silver Premium Industry Partner Sponsor, is heading up the Member Appreciation Luncheon committee. Please contact Tabatha if you are interested in helping with this event. n February 25th, we joined the Dallas Design Community for an event sponsored by Arizona Tile, Industry Partner. Deppa Mongara of social media giant Houzz educated us on how to set up our professional profile with content which allow consumers to “find” us, and promote our websites using social media. Over 100 designers and Industry Partners networked before and after this very informative event. The energy in the room was exciting!! n Our major spring event was Wine & Windom on March 25th at the T&P Building, downtown Fort Worth. We offered four CEU’s for designers, a varied selection of Industry Partner products showcase tables, and a late afternoon wine tasting of Langetwins Wine. Thanks to our ever generous Premium Sponsors and Event Sponsors, members only paid $10.00 each for CEU’s and had the opportunity to meet reps from local Industry Partner companies. n THANK YOU! to our Wine & Windom Event sponsors:
FT WORTH: Adrienne Morgan, ASID, Marlene Small, Allied ASID & BJ Wilson of Fabrica at FWDC January Meeting at Patina.
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n Upcoming Events & Meetings: April 1
IMC, Industry Partner hosts Robert Parker of Kichler, Industry Partner; CEU on LED technology @ 5:30 pm April 24 Vetro Glass, Industry Partner; Mix & Mingle w/Dallas DC @ 5:30 pm April 26-27 Fort Worth AIA Home Tour featuring the home of Connie Blake, ASID May 6 Emser Tile, Industry Partner hosts John Latta of Orian Advisory Group, Seminar on Business Management @ 5:30 pm June 3 The Kitchen Source, Industry Partner Annual Summer Social, Member Portfolio Show @ 5:30 pm July 1 Ferguson, Industry Partner; CEU – TBA @ 5:30 pm August 14-15 Metro Con September 2 Prosource, Industry Partner; CEU - TBA @ 5:30 pm October 14 Membership Appreciation Luncheon at Colonial Country Club 11:30 am- 1:30 pm November 4 Tile Marble & Granite Works, Industry Partner @ 5:30 pm And be sure to thank these very special Premium Industry Partner n Sponsors Platinum: Benjamin Moore Paints, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Morrison Supply. Gold: Prosource Wholesale Flooring. Silver: Emser Tile, Interceramic Tile & Stone, Texas Designer Flooring, The Kitchen Source and The Sherwin Williams Company
n I want to close by thanking the Fort Worth Design Community Leadership Team and committee workers who make all of our events happen. I would like to personally invite all Texas Chapter members to our meetings & events. Bring a colleague next time you attend… a designer, student, industry partner, or a new vendor. You will be glad you did!
San Antonio Design Community By Donna Reed, Allied ASID, Chair
n 2014 in San Antonio - Our San Antonio Design Community Board has hit the ground running. In January we held our first board meeting to discuss the “ASID Signature Events” planned for 2014. n In March we have our “Business of Design” which has been such a success in the past and this year will prove to be even better. “Collaboration” is our theme this year and we have assembled a dynamite team of speakers. Author and award winning Architect Michael Imber, San Antonio Interior Designer Casey Roy, ASID and Luxury Custom Home Builder David Dalgleish of Dalgleish Construction Company just to name a few. We are also pleased and excited to have Houzz.com participate this year! Look for all of the details in our next issue! n A Collaborative Night with NKBA is planned in June (check the ASID Texas Calendar for more details) and in September the San Antonio Design Community will hold its first “Pinnacle of Design” Awards Competition which will also include a Vendor Night. We are deep in the planning stages and look forward to a successful night full of winners! We will round out the year with our Holiday Party in December.
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n Marazzi Tile & Stone hosted our February meeting with a great informational CEU/HSW on “The Future of Large Format Tile installation” presented by Mapei. A discussion of the new standards and how they affect current installation practices when installing largeformat tile. We learned techniques to reduce “lippage” for safety and aesthetics as tile size continues to increase. We were also treated to a great Valentines table of candy, cake and cupcakes. Thank you Marazzi for a great evening!
n Congratulations! - University of Incarnate Word ASID Student Chapter President Angela Mahoney was recently published in the ASID ICON with her article “A Semester in the Life of an ASID Student Chapter”. The article was wonderfully written and such a tribute to the commitment and dedication that this ASID Student Chapter as demonstrated in our San Antonio Design Community.
SAN ANTONIO: Marazzi Tile CEU
SAN ANTONIO: Marazzi Tile CEU
n Coffee Hour at ITC - ASID Industry Partner Interior Trade Cartel and our Emerging Professionals Chair Gina Roth hosted a “Coffee Hour” for the San Antonio Design Community Emerging Professionals. It was a great success with an informal social hour of sharing insight, problem solving and discussion on ways to increase success in your business. Gina is planning future events for our Emerging Professional so stay tuned!
n The UIW Interior Design Students held a “Show/Comp” competition in November and the top 3 overall winners, Lesley Rojas, Margarita Gonzalez and Angela Mahoney were asked to participate in the “San Antonio Home & Garden Show 2014” as contestants for the “Design Room Challenge”. They were each given a 10 x 20 space, Home Depot and Lowes provided them with gift cards to help with supplies and furniture was supplied by Furniture for a Cause. The results were 3 beautiful spaces! Margarita won 1st prize with a $750 Scholarship, Lesley won 2nd place with a $500 Scholarship and Angela SAN ANTONIO: First Place Winner: Margarita won 3rd with a $250 Gonzalez Scholarship. n Congratulations to all 3 ladies, what a wonderful representation of the future of our San Antonio Design Community. Mysa.com featured a great article on the Design Competition and the students, as well as acknowledged ASID several times in the article. SAN ANTONIO: Angela Mahoney, Margarita Gonzalez, Lesley Rojas
n Welcome – We would like to welcome our newest San Antonio Design Community Industry Partners, The Tile shop, Big Grass and Lili Alessandra! Your participation plays a great role in the success of our San Antonio Design Community and we thank you for your membership and we look forward to a great year! n Upcoming events April: May:
CEU at AG&M Architectural Granite & Marble CEU at Interior Trade Cartel presented by Hunter Douglas Emerging Professionals Hour
Look for details on all events on the ASID Texas Calendar!
West Texas Design Community By Gabrielle Martinez, Allied ASID, Chair
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