DESIGNDEFINED 2012 Schedule of Events

D E S I G N D EF I N E D ATLANTA DECORATIVE ARTS CENTER MAY

2012

Imagine... a month-long series of fabulous interior design, fashion, culinary, and entertaining events — all designed for the well-lived, chic and stylish life. It’s DESIGNDEFINED and it’s all happening at ADAC this May! Discover WHAT’S HOT and WHAT’S NEW. Experience an extraordinary lineup of keynote presentations and panel discussions by industry celebrities. Renew your creative spirit. Expand your knowledge. Grow your social network.

DESIGNDEFINED — it’s all about what’s now in great design. And it’s where you’ll want to be throughout the month of May. This Schedule of Events includes our star-studded lineup, inspiring presentations, and a multitude of showroom seminars, luncheons and cocktail receptions.

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co-sponsored by VERANDA

Tuesday, May 1 All Day Event 30 Meeting: an eclectic and classic collection of vintage Suzani’s from Uzbekistan – a week-long trunk show! Dogwood Fabrics, Suite 325.

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Grizzel & Mann, Inc. and Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine invite you to celebrate the Southern debut of MK Collection, a stunning new textile line by designer and Georgia native, Melissa Kirkpatrick.

Join them for an evening of cocktails and conversation with Melissa as they toast this auspicious new collection and the newest member of the Grizzel & Mann family. Grizzel & Mann, Inc., Suite 120/227.

Wednesday, May 2 All Day Event 30 Meeting: an eclectic and classic collection of vintage Suzani’s from Uzbekistan – a week-long trunk show! Dogwood Fabrics, Suite 325.

All Day Event Jerry Pair debuts No.9 accessories and Willard Wilson fashion jewelry. Accessories, totes, handbags and jewelry will be available at Jerry Pair starting Wednesday, May 2nd, through Friday, May 4th. Don’t miss this one-time event. Jerry Pair, Suite 508.

9:00 a.m.

Electronic Home invites you to enjoy breakfast while they answer your questions about incorporating home electronics into your clients’ homes. ADAC Designer Lounge, First Floor Atrium.

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Wednesday, May 2 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Complement Design Through Art Join Kravet for an innovative meet & greet with acclaimed local artist, Deanna Jaugstetter, as she launches her new concept in complete design. Deanna will have inventory samples of her representational style of painting to complement or inspire your next project. These pieces will be available to the trade only with an additional 15% coupon for your first purchase. Refreshments will be served.

Kravet Fabrics, Suite 139.

10:00 a.m.

CHARLOTTE MOSS Keynote Presentation Living Well: The Key to an Enduring Style With her signature ‘flair for living,’ Charlotte Moss will share her wit and wisdom on how to live passionately, decorate luxuriously and entertain beautifully.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited.

Reservations are suggested. To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

CHARLOTTE MOSS

11:30 a.m.

Please join VERANDA and Century Furniture as Century proudly introduces Charlotte Moss for Century Icons and presents an installation of this exciting new collection. Charlotte has collaborated with Century to produce a mixture of upholstery, occasional, dining and bedroom furniture. Versatile and fresh, these pieces represent Charlotte’s design aesthetic and are available exclusively to the trade through Century Showrooms. Charlotte will also be signing copies of her books.

Century Furniture, Suite 212.

12:30 p.m.

Charlotte Moss’ new fabric and trimming collection is now at Fabricut! Stop in to see her alluring wovens, divine prints and stunning trimmings in crisp, refreshing colorways for your traditional and transitional interiors. Fabricut, Suite 307.

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Wednesday, May 2 1:00 p.m.

SUZANNE KASLER Keynote Presentation CLASSIC WITH A TWIST: When timeless meets classic with a twist they will always live happily everafter Interior Designer Suzanne Kasler is known for her classically inspired rooms, neutral palettes with pops of color and her European style and sensibility.

She is always looking for new directions and unique twists that ultimately bring a fresh approach to traditional design. Suzanne will share some of her personal design mantras, images from her most

SUZANNE KASLER

recent projects and the inspiration behind her latest collection, a fabric line for Lee Jofa.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are suggested.

To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

2:30 p.m.

Join Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils to meet Suzanne Kasler immediately following her Keynote Presentation.

Kindly RSVP to 404-812-6995 by Monday, April 30. Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils, Suite 106.

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy pineapple upside down cake martinis and hors d’oeuvres at the Ernest Gaspard & Associates open house. See new-for-spring collections and meet representatives from Hartmann & Forbes, Groves Brothers, Casamance, SJW Wallcoverings and others. Treat yourself to a couture jacket, handbag or other fashion accessory made from beautiful Quadrille fabrics. Ernest Gaspard & Associates, Inc., Suite 109.

4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a 15-minute demonstration of Electronic Home’s very own Lumiere Home Cinema followed by an informative Q&A on how to profitably incorporate home electronics into your clients’ homes.

Electronic Home, Suite A7.

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Wednesday, May 2 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join Renaissance Tile & Bath as they unveil the Jaime Beckwith Collection, which features an innovative and fresh approach to wood surfaces. These wood tiles feature a variety of sizes, shapes, finishes and applications. The collection is forward thinking imbuing today’s interiors with warm, timeless elements fashioned in a new and exciting way. Jaime’s product has already received wide acclaim within the design industry earning Interior Design magazine’s prestigious 2011 “Best of Year” award. The line has also been featured on HGTV’s Candice Olson’s Divine Design. Join Renaissance Tile & Bath in giving Jaime a warm welcome to the Atlanta market while toasting with signature cocktails and small bites. Additional details to follow. Renaissance Tile & Bath, Inc., Suite C3B.

Thursday, May 3 All Day Event Jerry Pair debuts No.9 accessories and Willard Wilson fashion jewelry. Accessories, totes, handbags and jewelry will be available at Jerry Pair starting Wednesday, May 2nd, through Friday, May 4th. Don’t miss this one-time event. Jerry Pair, Suite 508.

All Day Event 30 Meeting: an eclectic and classic collection of vintage Suzani’s from Uzbekistan – a week-long trunk show! Dogwood Fabrics, Suite 325.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Complement Design Through Art Join Kravet for an innovative meet & greet with acclaimed local artist, Deanna Jaugstetter, as she launches her new concept in complete design. Deanna will have inventory samples of her representational style of painting to complement or inspire your next project. These pieces will be available to the trade only with an additional 15% coupon for your first purchase. Refreshments will be served.

Kravet Fabrics, Suite 139.

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Thursday, May 3 10:00 a.m.

VERANDA AT 25 Keynote Presentation The Art of Gracious Living In 2012, VERANDA celebrates its 25th Anniversary, honoring a rich tradition of gracious living and a commitment to the pursuit of beauty, all steeped in

VERANDA’s trademark brand of refined, understated luxury.

In the March/April issue, VERANDA commemorated 25 of its’ most memorable DARA CAPONIGRO

rooms — and the designers who created them. Join Dara Caponigro, Editor-in-Chief

of VERANDA and featured designers Kirsten Fitzgibbons, Kelli Ford, Susan Gutfreund, and Danielle Rollins as we celebrate “The Art of Gracious Living.”

SUSAN GUTFREUND

KIRSTEN FITZGIBBONS & KELLI FORD

DANIELLE ROLLINS

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are suggested.

To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

11:30 a.m.

VERANDA at 25 Keynote Reception, hosted by Fabricut. Join Fabricut and Dara Caponigro, Editor-in-Chief of VERANDA, for light refreshments and a meet and greet with panelists Kirsten Fitzgibbons, Kelli Ford, Susan Gutfreund, and Danielle Rollins. Fabricut, Suite 307.

12:30 p.m.

VERANDA at 25 – VERANDA Decoration and Design Editor, Leslie Newsom Rascoe, invites you to experience the past and present worlds of Harlequin, Morris & Co., Sanderson and Zoffany.

Grizzel & Mann, Inc., Suite 120/227.

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Friday, May 4 All Day Event Jerry Pair debuts No.9 accessories and Willard Wilson fashion jewelry. Accessories, totes, handbags and jewelry will be available at Jerry Pair starting Wednesday, May 2nd, through Friday, May 4th.

Don’t miss this one-time event. Jerry Pair, Suite 508.

All Day Event 30 Meeting: an eclectic and classic collection of vintage Suzani’s from Uzbekistan – a week-long trunk show! Dogwood Fabrics, Suite 325.

11:00 a.m.

THE EDITOR AT LARGE Panel Discussion Outside the Box

This informative discussion will focus on how designers and design businesses are thinking creatively or ‘outside the box.’ From publishing books to showing their work and designs on online storefronts, they are reinventing themselves and diversifying in this challenging

SUZANNE KASLER

STEVEN GAMBREL

KEVIN KNAUS

SUSANNA SALK

CAMPION PLATT

DAVID SCOTT

new world. Panelists include: David Scott, designer and author of new design book titled “Outside of the Box”; Campion Platt, designer and author of “Campion Platt, Made to Order”; Steven Gambrel, architect and designer, author of “Steven Gambrel: Time and Place” and co-founder of Dering Hall; Suzanne Kasler, designer and author of “Inspired Interiors”; and Kevin Knaus, trend forecaster, creative strategist and Professor of Fashion Marketing and Management at SCAD Atlanta.

Moderated by Susanna Salk, a regular on NBC’s Today Show, contributing editor to 1st dibs.com and ivillage. com, and author of “Be Your Own Decorator: Taking Cues and Confidence from Today’s Leading Designers”.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are suggested. To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

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Friday, May 4 12:00 p.m.

Join Ainsworth–Noah & Associates, Inc. for a reception and book signing with The Editor at Large panelists: David Scott, Campion Platt, Steven Gambrel, Suzanne Kasler, Susanna Salk and Kevin Knaus.

Ainsworth-Noah & Associates, Inc., Suite 518/418.

1:00 p.m.

STAN TOPOL Showroom Keynote Presentation Starting from the End Moattar, Ltd. presents iconic Atlanta-based interior designer, Stan Topol for a keynote presentation, “Starting from the End.” Stan will take you through his “unconventional” process for achieving a classically stunning room while incorporating the finest rugs in the world. Moattar, Ltd., Suite 314.

STAN TOPOL

Tuesday, May 8 9:00 a.m.

Electronic Home invites you to enjoy breakfast while they answer your questions about incorporating home electronics into your clients’ homes. ADAC Designer Lounge, First Floor Atrium.

10:00 a.m.

JENNIFER BOLES Keynote Presentation The Best Seller List: Books That No Designer Should Be Without Please join Jennifer Boles, founder of the internationally acclaimed design blog The Peak of Chic and contributing editor to House Beautiful magazine, for a lively look at the most beloved design, gardening, cooking and lifestyle books from both the past and the present. Having interviewed designers ranging from Charlotte Moss to Rose Tarlow and John Stefanidis, Jennifer JENNIFER BOLES

will profile the libraries of some of today’s most prominent designers and

will discuss specific books that have inspired countless designers.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are suggested.

To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

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Tuesday, May 8 11:00 a.m.

Enjoy a light lunch and conversation with Jennifer Boles immediately following her presentation, held at Porcelanosa. Become inspired by the latest exhibits from ADAC’s newest resource for Tile, Kitchen and Bath at Porcelanosa, Suite B2.

12:00 p.m.

Enjoy a 15-minute demonstration of Electronic Home’s very own Lumiere Home Cinema followed by an informative Q&A on how to profitably incorporate home electronics into your clients’ homes.

Electronic Home, Suite A7.

1:00 p.m.

JUSTIN VAN BREDA with DEBORAH SANDERS Keynote Presentation Design Inspirations and Collaborations Once the Creative Director for UK design star Nicky Haslam, South African Justin Van Breda shares his tale of global success in interior design as well as product development. In a Q&A session accompanied by images of design projects, interior design consultant Deborah Sanders and Justin will interact with their audience. Be sure to attend this must-see presentation hosted by DEBORAH SANDERS

Smith Grubbs & Associates.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited.

Reservations are suggested. To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

2:00 p.m.

Smith Grubbs & Associates hosts a reception for Justin Van Breda. Meet Justin and preview the JVB Collection while sampling South African wines and appetizers provided by 10 Degrees South, Atlanta’s award winning South African restaurant. Smith Grubbs & Associates, Suite 303.

JUSTIN VAN BREDA

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Stop by Ernest Gaspard & Associates to see the new-for-Spring collections and enjoy some sweet treats.

Ernest Gaspard & Associates, Suite 109.

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Wednesday, May 9 10:00 a.m.

MARGOT SHAW Keynote Presentation

Decorating with Flowers: Fresh ideas and classic combinations for flowering your house Since establishing her own publishing company and the nation’s only floral lifestyle magazine, Margot Shaw has carved out a niche where the worlds of flowers and design marry. As founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flower magazine, Margot is an admirer of beauty with a keen awareness of what is on the horizon for flowers and interiors. Join her as she draws parallels between the two.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations

MARGOT SHAW

are suggested. To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

11:00 a.m.

Join Travis & Company for a reception to meet Margot Shaw immediately following her presentation.

Travis & Company, Suite 128/242.

1:00 p.m.

STEVE NOBLE Keynote Presentation Hug Your Client: Rediscovering the Art of Surprising, Delighting and Keeping Clients Coming Back for More Kravet presents Steve Noble. Every interior designer wants a happy client because they reward them financially, revive their spirits and refer them enthusiastically. In this new program, Steve brings his keen perspective on the luxury market into focus for designers who aim to make their clients happy before, during and after each project. Join Steve as he highlights the benefits of nurturing enhtusiastic clients who enjoy living with great desgin.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com

3:00 p.m.

Maria Raco presents “The 3 C’s of Wallpaper; Construction, Costs & Calculations”. Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about the ins and outs of using wallpaper for your next design project, while discovering fresh new patterns & prints. Maria Raco from newwall.com will share important details that every designer needs to know. Donghia, Suite 317.

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Wednesday, May 9 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Why join DFA? The Decorative Furnishing Association (DFA), sponsored by Jerry Pair, invites designers and showrooms to their informative reception addressing the benefits of membership in this dynamic organization. DFA strives to bring manufacturers, distributors, and consumers together for a rewarding experience. Cocktails will be served. Jerry Pair, Suite 412.

Tuesday, May 15 10:00 a.m.

KIMBERLY WARD Keynote Presentation 10 Tips for Interior Design Success on Facebook Still not using Facebook? Join Kimberly Ward of Pink Eggshell as she helps you navigate the internet’s most popular social site. Learn to create a fan page and drive traffic through the creation of interesting content. Get answers to your questions and learn step-by-step strategies for getting your page up and running. For the first time ever, the ADAC Presentation Room will be turned into an interactive classroom. Please bring your laptops, iPads, smart phones and be prepared to get hands-on instruction for creating and monitoring your page. Geared towards interior designers, this class is a must for those interested in expanding their

KIMBERLY WARD

current business in a smart, stylish, and creative way.

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are suggested.

To register call 404-231-1720 or visit www.adacatlanta.com.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Purposeful Design Meet Margaret Barnett, a local designer, who has started What A Life Foundation, a non-profit company which redesigns living spaces for those in need and will accept your clients’ gently used furniture, appliances, rugs and draperies to repurpose into the homes of our returning vets and their families.

This exciting concept allows your clients to easily recycle their pieces to help others and is tax deductible. Light refreshments will be served. Kravet Fabrics, Suite 139.

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Wednesday, May 16 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy a 15-minute demonstration of Electronic Home’s very own Lumiere Home Cinema followed by an informative Q&A on how to profitably incorporate home electronics into your clients’ homes.

Electronic Home, Suite A7.

3:00 p.m.

AMY D. MORRIS Showroom Keynote Presentation Transitional Testimonial Moattar, Ltd. presents ADAC Rising Star winner, Amy D. Morris for a keynote presentation, “Transitional Testimonial.” Amy will demonstrate how she layers color, texture and scale to create the perfect transitional room.

Moattar, Ltd., Suite 314.

AMY D. MORRIS

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Jerry Pair & Apple present “The World of iPad.” Jerry Pair & Apple specialist Steve Bunker with Macrobatix invite you to see how the iPad has revitalized the design world for both showrooms and designers.

You don’t want to miss this enlightening lecture. Jerry Pair, Suite 508.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Confessions of the Trade: A 360° View of Trade Protection Grizzel & Mann and Design Collective are pleased to announce the continuation of their panel series, with showroom owners Gary Mann and Randy Grizzel, interior designers Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos and their client, Scott Murphy. These panelists, moderated by Design Collective co-founder, Hillary Linthicum, will discuss the procurement side of the design process while highlighting the benefits of utilizing a trade professional and their resources. The goal of this panel is to educate the public that the phrase “trade protected” is not a bad thing! Confessions of the Trade will address issues such as access to the Design Center, how to understand pricing structures and compare product options, how to create a satisfying process from selection to delivery, and the overall changes to our industry as products continue to become more accessible. This event is open to the public and design professionals alike, RSVP to rsvp@designcollectiveatl.com. Grizzel & Mann, Inc. Suite 120/227.

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MAY

2012

Kick-off week co-sponsored by

VERANDA