Discover ADAC 2014

EVENT GUIDE Monday, October 6 – Friday, October 10

2014

Thank you to the following 2014 DISCOVER ADAC Media Partners

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Cover Image by Chris Little Photography Lucille Pendant by BRADLEY, Suite 133

DISCOVER ADAC

DISCOVER Design Icons As a leader in design for more than 50 years, it is no surprise that the most highly-respected experts in the industry including Amanda Nisbet, Ann Maine, Barry Dixon, Darryl Carter, Gary McBournie, Jeffrey Alan Marks, John Oetgen, Lulu DK, Michael Devine, Nancy Braithwaite and Stan Topol, choose ADAC to present their newest ideas, collections and books.

DISCOVER Stylish Interiors Immerse yourself in the Southeast’s largest collection of high-design furniture and accessories. From town to country, from the mountains to the coast, ADAC’s showrooms represent the future of well-styled interiors.

DISCOVER Luxury Living For the first time ever, esteemed lifestyle publications including Traditional Home, MILIEU, flower, MODERN LUXURY’s The Atlantan & Interiors Atlanta, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and Atlanta magazine join forces with ADAC to bring their pages to life, defining what it means to live in luxury.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

10:00 AM All About Velvet Join Pindler for breakfast by The Hungry Peach Café and a presentation about the full range of new velvets available for modern, transitional and traditional applications. Learn what makes Pindler velvets unique and explore the newest indoor/outdoor exclusive licensed Newport Mansions Collection.

Pindler, Suite 211

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ADAC Tour with Stan Topol Sponsored by MODERN LUXURY’s The Atlantan & Interiors Atlanta Preview new product lines, tour select showrooms and hear tips and techniques on how to shop a design center from ADAC Hall of Fame decorator, Stan Topol, and his talented team at Stan Topol & Associates. The tour begins with visits to Brunschwig & Fils and Century, followed by a lunch hosted at Edelman Leather. The tour concludes with stops at J Nelson and Southern Design Source.

ADAC Main Registration Desk, Third Floor Atrium

STAN TOPOL

11:30 AM Don’t Get Hung Up: How to Specify Wallcoverings Donghia’s Carolyn Reed, NewWall’s Maria Raco and installer extraordinaire, Guy Adam, share insights on choosing the perfect wallcovering for your project. This lively discussion addresses working with your client, navigating the selection process, and providing ideas on how to create the perfect space.

Light refreshments served.

Donghia, Suite 317

1:00 PM Designer Challenge with Bill Musso What do you do when you or your client falls in love with the perfect fabric and you have no idea how to incorporate it? Enjoy Irish coffee and Scottish shortbread while Bill Musso of Musso Design Group explains how to make this a successful and beautiful journey through the use of a variety of textiles, textures, faux furs, leathers, hardware and other surprises.

Dogwood Fabrics, Suite 325

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BILL MUSSO

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

2:00 PM William H. Harrison: The Well-Designed Home Sponsored by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Understand why some homes have immediate appeal while others miss the mark. Renowned architect William H. Harrison of Harrison Design explains how a home becomes an enduring investment and work of art when it is designed within the context of a neighborhood and as an expression of a client’s individuality.

Bostan Carpets, ADAC West | Suite B2B

WILLIAM HARRISON

3:00 PM Step-by-Step Southern Entertaining with James Farmer JANUS et Cie welcomes author and lifestyle expert James Farmer for a hands-on demonstration of seasonal entertaining ideas. Taking inspiration from his latest book, Celebrating Dinner on the Grounds: Southern Suppers and Soirées, James walks guests through his process for composing the perfect floral arrangement, beverage and appetizer for a festive fall gathering.

JANUS et Cie, ADAC West | Suite A1

JAMES FARMER

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour and Book Signing with James Farmer Sponsored by Atlanta magazine Toast the start of DISCOVER ADAC with a book signing by James Farmer during a happy hour hosted by JANUS et Cie. Enjoy a tasting of James’ latest recipes, all of which are rooted in a rich heritage of southern hospitality.

JANUS et Cie, ADAC West | Suite A1

All Day Event View Porta Romana’s exciting new Photon Collection at Jerry Pair and get an exclusive overview of the making of Porta Romana’s exquisite products with Assistant Managing Director, Alison Milam. Light refreshments served.

Jerry Pair, Suite 508

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

10:00 AM MICHAEL DEVINE Keynote Presentation A Passion for Entertaining Sponsored by flower A love for parties and all things fun, textile designer and author Michael Devine, discusses the inspirations behind his recent book, An Invitation to the Garden.

The book is an intimate journey through the four seasons of entertaining, cooking and gardening in his Jardin du Cure in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

MICHAEL DEVINE

Immediately following the presentation, join Holland & Company for a reception and book signing with Michael Devine. Sponsored by flower.

Holland & Company, Suite 238

11:30 AM Fresh Palettes: An Intermezzo with Bailey & Griffin Cleanse your palate with sorbet and listen as Anne Hahn, Creative Consultant for Bailey & Griffin, discusses Duralee’s revival of the historic Bailey & Griffin line. By combing the archives, recoloring designs with fresh color palettes and utilizing traditional hand-screening techniques, Anne has taken what’s old and made it new again for today’s marketplace.

Duralee, Suite 125

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

1:00 PM COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES Panel Discussion Moderated by Elizabeth Ralls Join top interior designers Gary McBournie of Gary McBournie Inc., John Oetgen of Oetgen Design, and Alex Papachristidis of Alex Papachristidis Interiors for an engaging discussion with Elizabeth Ralls, Editor in Chief of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, on the power of color in decorating, presented by Stark Carpet.

From choosing colorful carpets and draperies to upholstery and paint, the event promises to engage design enthusiasts of all stripes and create excitement about using color in the home.

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

Reservations are required. To register, visit adacatlanta.com or call 404-231-1720. Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

ELIZABETH RALLS

GARY McBOURNIE

JOHN OETGEN

ALEX PAPACHRISTIDIS

Stark Carpet invites you to a meet-and-greet reception with the panelists and a book signing of Living Color: A Designer Works Magic with Traditional Interiors with Gary McBournie immediately following the presentation.

Stark Carpet, Suite 135

3:00 PM BARRY DIXON Keynote Presentation

The Mix

Interior designer Barry Dixon discusses The Mix: blending the history of Eastern & Western aesthetics into all-American design for the 21st century via the color and patterns of fabric. “A room should start a conversation before an actual word is spoken” is the philosophy of Barry Dixon. The quickest way to start that conversation is the color and pattern of fabrics in a space; they are the words and sentences that become the story of a home.

BARRY DIXON

ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. To register, visit adacatlanta.com or call 404-231-1720. Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Immediately following the presentation, Fabricut invites you to a reception celebrating Barry Dixon’s new fabrics and trimmings collection with Vervain.

Fabricut, Suite 307 5

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

4:30 PM INNOVATION’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate INNOVATION’s 40th year in business with an evening of Champagne cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the release of the new Innovations Home Collection. Preview the new collection, a beautiful and luxurious selection of wallcoverings bursting with residential appeal, and join in a toast to the next 40 years.

INNOVATIONS, Suite 313

5:00 PM 2014 Barry Dixon Collection for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Launch Party Mix and mingle over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with Barry Dixon as he introduces the new Barry Dixon Collection for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth. An internationally-acclaimed designer living in and drawing inspiration from the Virginia countryside, Barry blends distinctly Southern and global influences in his exclusive collection spanning chairs, sofas and chaises.

Ernest Gaspard & Associates, Suite 109

All Day Event Edelman Leather is thrilled be the exclusive North American distributor for Swiss carpet manufacturer, Ruckstuhl.

The versatility and unmatched quality of their carpets complement the artistry, diversity and rich collection of Edelman leathers. Discover Ruckstuhl and enjoy refreshments throughout the day.

Edelman Leather, Suite 415

All Day Event Experience the wonderful world of iconic Hollywood designer Tony Duquette at Jim Thompson. The Tony Duquette Collection for Remains Lighting includes the just-released Dandelion Chandelier, the classic California Sunburst and the Splashing Water Chandeliers. Frosty beverages served throughout the day.

Jim Thompson, Suite 304

All Day Event Smith Grubbs & Associates is proud to introduce Justin Van Breda’s new British furniture line to the United States.

Each design embodies two recognizable British traditions: forward thinking timelessness and a pursuit of quality and craftsmanship. Preview the new line, meet Justin and his team, and sip sparkling wines from Justin’s native South Africa.

Smith Grubbs & Associates, Suite 208

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

10:00 AM JEFFREY ALAN MARKS Keynote Presentation JAM Approved

Join designer Jeffrey Alan Marks for a keynote presentation featuring exclusive insight into his California-cool design aesthetic. His tailored yet informal design style has transformed homes from coast-to-coast and around the world. Jeffrey also shares how his recently-launched fabric and carpet collections with Kravet translate his signature style into an approachable offering of beach-inspired patterns and textures.

JEFFREY ALAN MARKS

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Following the presentation, join Jeffrey Alan Marks for a signing of his book, The Meaning of Home, and lunch reception hosted by Kravet.

Kravet, Suite 139

11:30 AM Art Gallery Unveiling: Hutton Snellings Join Jerry Pair as they unveil the latest pieces from talented, local artist, Hutton Snellings. Hutton’s collection of beautifully calming, abstract artwork complements a variety of looks from contemporary to traditional. Enjoy lunch fare and a meet-and-greet reception with the artist.

Jerry Pair, Suite 508

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

1:00 PM LULU deKWIATKOWSKI Keynote Presentation LULU DK: Color. Craftsmanship. Inspiration.

Join Lulu deKwiatkowski, Founder and Creative Director of LULU DK, for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artistry and hand-painted designs that serve as the inspiration and cornerstone of her fabrics. From her childhood on the sun-drenched shores of the Bahamas and Long Island to travels abroad to her life now in Los Angeles, see how the color and nature of these influences are artfully captured in her whimsical and bold artwork and textile line.

LULU deKWIATKOWSKI

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Following the presentation, join Lulu deKwiatkowski at Ernest Gaspard & Associates for a cocktail reception and signing of her book, LULU. Ernest Gaspard & Associates, Suite 109

3:00 PM AMANDA NISBET Keynote Presentation Dare to Design

AMANDA NISBET

Dare to design? Interior designer, Amanda Nisbet of Amanda Nisbet Design, known for her energetic approach to design, shares her business journey and the meaning behind design success. From her high-end residential projects to her various product line collaborations, Amanda has embraced pattern, color and texture, all design elements that have shaped her aesthetic. Join Amanda as she explores the various aspects of her design process.

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Grizzel & Mann and Niermann Weeks invite you to a reception and book signing of Dazzling Design with Amanda Nisbet following the presentation.

Niermann Weeks at Grizzel & Mann, Suite 120

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

4:30 PM Multifarious: Maya Romanoff’s Grand Canvas Join Joyce Romanoff, President of Maya Romanoff, for a presentation on the new biography that showcases the work of the man once known as Multifarious Maya, who burst onto the American design scene as a tie-dye wunderkind in the 1960s. Forty years later, Maya Romanoff’s Chicago-based company is the largest handmade wallcovering manufacturer in North America. Enjoy libations and delicious hors d’oeuvres at both a memorial and a celebration of a life well lived.

Martin Nash, Suite 308

All Day Event Stop by Jim Thompson to see the newest Pierre Frey Fabric Collection, a blend of traditional chic and modern classic. Frosty beverages served throughout the day.

Jim Thompson, Suite 304

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

10:00 AM DARRYL CARTER Keynote Presentation The Collected Home Sponsored by MILIEU Darryl Carter’s design vocabulary honors classical elements of the past and present: balancing the modern with the antique and the simple with the ornate.

In this spirit, Darryl discusses his approach to creating these environments; each tailored to the individual client. His books, The New Traditional and The Collected Home, showcase his signature compositions.

DARRYL CARTER

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Following the presentation, join Darryl Carter at Ainsworth-Noah & Associates for a light luncheon and book signing of both The New Traditional and The Collected Home. Sponsored by MILIEU. Ainsworth-Noah & Associates, Suite 518

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

1:00 PM Traditional Home 25th Anniversary Panel Discussion Moderated by Ann Maine Salute Traditional Home as they celebrate 25 years as a leading voice of design covering a cross-section of emerging, established and veteran tastemakers. Join Editor in Chief of Traditional Home, Ann Maine, as she moderates a panel discussion with Barbara Westbrook, Michelle Workman and Robert Brown that looks back on shining design moments of the past two and half decades, and identifies what will be deemed iconic and classic 25 years from now.

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

Reservations are required. To register, visit adacatlanta.com or call 404-231-1720. Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

ANN MAINE

MICHELLE WORKMAN

BARBARA WESTBROOK ROBERT BROWN

Following the presentation join Ann Maine and the Traditional Home panelists for a celebratory reception hosted by Peacock Alley.

Peacock Alley, ADAC West | Suite A6

3:00 PM NANCY BRAITHWAITE Keynote Presentation The Art of Simplicity

Celebrated designer Nancy Braithwaite, author of the new book Simplicity, walks through her design process, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the fundamental design elements that inform all of her work. Illustrating her message with photos of gorgeous homes decorated in an array of country, classic and contemporary styles, Nancy discusses how she achieves her simplicity and explains why simplicity, when done properly, is actually quite complex.

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

Check-in begins thirty minutes prior.

Following the presentation, join Jerry Pair for a cocktail reception and the first public book signing for Nancy Braithwaite’s anticipated book, Simplicity.

Jerry Pair, Suite 508 10

NANCY BRAITHWAITE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

All Day Event Walls that Wow: See the fall 2014 collections from Phillip Jeffries. Diverse design options include colorful grasses, shimmering specialty, luxe textiles‌inspiration awaits! Frosty beverages served throughout the day.

Jim Thompson, Suite 304

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

11:00 AM Chris Barrett + Brunch Join Los Angeles interior designer Chris Barrett of Chris Barrett Design for a brunch and meet-and-greet at Paul +. Chris translated her love of California landscapes into an eponymous outdoor textiles line known for vibrant colors and bold patterns. View the latest collection by Chris Barrett and enjoy a savory brunch.

Paul +, Suite 121

CHRIS BARRETT

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ADAC: BEHIND THE WINDOWS Sponsored by Traditional Home In honor of the magazine’s 25th anniversary, Traditional Home’s Editor in Chief, Ann Maine, hand-selected a range of designers to showcase their signature styles—all of whom share the magazine’s mantra of “classic taste for modern living.” Don’t miss these stunning six-month installations showcasing exceptional design talent and the full breadth of product found at ADAC.

ROBERT BROWN Suite 221

PHOEBE HOWARD Suite 223

Robert Brown Interior Design Atlanta, Georgia robertbrowninteriordesign.com

Atlanta, Georgia phoebehoward.net

GARY MCBOURNIE Suite 224

ALLISON PALADINO Suite 225

Gary McBournie Inc. Boston, Massachusetts gmcbinc.com

Allison Paladino Interior Design Jupiter, Florida apinteriors.com

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MICHELLE WORKMAN Suite 226

TISH MILLS Suite 321

Michelle Workman Interiors Chattanooga, Tennessee michelleworkman.com

Harmonious Living by Tish Mills Atlanta, Georgia harmoniousliving.net

BARBARA WESTBROOK Suite 319

AMANDA NISBET Suite 323

Westbrook Interiors Atlanta, Georgia westbrookinteriors.com

Amanda Nisbet Design New York, New York amandanisbetdesign.com

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