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throughout New York City. Written by board member, interior & product designer Tamara Matthews-StephensonIFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-40683383815660203602020-04-17T00:55:00.001-04:002020-04-17T00:55:14.172-04:00MEET OUR MEMBERS COLUMN: INTRODUCING LAURIE VEGA<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am the Director of Sales for Axiom Fine Art Consulting, covering the tri-state area. My job is to connect daily with people in the interior design industry, architecture, real estate, brokers, wealth advisors, and builders and general contractors to determine the need for art for their projects. Axiom provides art from decorative to blue chip, for the private client, hospitality and commercial. It is very important that I educate clients about our process so that they understand it is absolutely possible to have great art at any budget.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I observe to discover and define trends in design and business. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">My father was a cartoonist, ventriloquist and did animal voiceovers for television. He taught me to observe people -- how they dressed, talked and walked. We would sit together on the blanket at the beach or on a bench in the park . He would point to someone and ask me what I thought they were saying or thinking. Then he would quietly imitate what he thought their conversations were or how they sounded, then ask me to do the same. We did this together when I was 3-8 years old. He died when I was 9. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">My parents loved art and museums. One of my earliest memories was being held up by my father to observe Monet‘s Water Lilies at MoMA.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">This was my amazing education…Each day holds a discovery for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I am highly skilled in mentoring, developing and managing brand identities for designers, new businesses and retail and wholesale organizations.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I define design for cross generations resulting in the creation of successful products with</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Inclusive Design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I am the author of </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: medium;">Tree of Treasures: A Life in Ornaments – </i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">a memoir of my tree and the stories of 100 of my cherished treasures from my collection of 3,000 ornaments.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Discovering new product categories and designers, developing and introducing new brands, rejuvenating old brands and leveraging product trends. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I have extensive experience in branding, marketing, visual merchandising, sourcing, product development and production. My unique understanding of brand identity helped to create a successful retail relationship with MoMA Retail with a roster of brands, which included MUJI, Alessi, Issey Miyake, UNIQLO, Kartell and Vitra.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I joined to connect with members of the home design, and furnishings industry and learn more about their businesses. My concentration was retail. By joining IFDA I knew my home design expertise would expand. It did and continues to do so. I love being a member. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">My website is <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">BonnieMackayConsulting.com</span></b>. It visually shows my additional brand collaborations in catalog redesign and product placement in print, online and in-store channels.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I am a big believer in personal interaction. We are a now a culture of screens. Meeting and speaking can create a great understanding of new projects we can define and create together. The successful partnerships I mention above were created that way by meeting, speaking and discovering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">1) I created the first dated crystal ornament by Baccarat for Bloomingdales, which led to the development of hundreds of collectible branded crystal ornaments.</span></div>
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<br />IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-25059787288192242502019-12-15T23:26:00.000-05:002019-12-15T23:26:10.432-05:00Häfele’s New York City Showroom Launches Anew<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-59077387653017612392019-10-12T11:49:00.000-04:002019-10-12T11:49:02.434-04:00Häfele LED Lighting Making News<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lighting is a fundamental part of any design and will noticeably affect the overall feel of a project. LED lighting has transformed our industry and thus the spaces we design. LED lights have an extremely long life, radiate little heat and, as a result, use less energy while conserving energy and reduce unnecessary waste. In addition to being very energy efficient, LED lights can be very functional – and even tunable.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our IFDA NY Chapter sponsor Häfele America Co. offers LED lighting which is ideally suited for all your design needs and boasts rich and saturated color that dramatically illuminates any room via a wide variety of switching options.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A designer favorite, the company's <a href="https://www.hafele.com/us/en/info/residential/led-lighting/2194/">Loox LED Lighting System</a> is entirely plug and play. From accent and task lighting to innovative strips, fixtures and pucks, Loox brings unique illumination to any interior area. It's engineered to make lighting your designs easy, flexible and reliable. All that's needed to install is a choice of light, a driver and a standard electrical outlet. It doesn't get much easier than that!</span></div>
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IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-51176170502768241132019-09-03T16:36:00.001-04:002019-09-03T16:36:32.626-04:00MEET OUR MEMBER COLUMN- Introducing Lisa Walker Brown<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I’m inspired by the artistic climate. There seems to be an electricity in the air around being independent and creating your own path. Today, I am particularly inspired and excited about seeing more people of color represented in the world of art and design - in museums, in magazines and media, on corporate boards and on panels. Diversity is finally being seen as an asset. That inspires me to keep soaring. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am a partner and COO at Everick Brown Design (Everick is my husband) and Co-Founder of Objects & Accents, our home décor accessory business. O&A is in retail stores in Los Angeles, Cliff Young Showroom at 200 Lex. and is a turnkey service for interior designers finalizing projects or prepping for photo shoots. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I grew up in Los Angeles and was surrounded by artists living creatively, whether it was visual arts or production. It seems everyone in LA is connected to the arts and entertainment industry one way or another, my family is no exception. Additionally, my grandfather, an artist, opened the first art gallery in LA owned by an African American so I’ve been surrounded by art and artists my entire life. I think what makes me great is my ability to connect with people and help deliver their vision. Our clients come to us for the Everick Brown aesthetic and our job is to enhance their environment and bring their vision to life through that lens. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-small; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>find Lisa on Instagram</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because David Santi harassed me! LOL To connect with great talents and great minds in the industry. The IFDA group is made up of incredibly generous and friendly people. The mixers are terrific fun and everyone is open to help, educate and share their insight. I always feel like I can go to any member and seek advice and counsel and they want the best for me. It’s not a competitive environment. We all know there is plenty to go around and we are stronger together. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We are happy to showcase one of our very special members here on the blog- <b>Susan Hirsh</b> is one of the savviest and kindest people in the industry. We spent a few minutes chatting with Susan about the IFDA NY chapter, the industry and her thoughts on all of it...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What is your area of expertise and why are you great at it? </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am an expert in window treatments and wallcovering. I was the Vice President for Decorative Projects at Janovic. They had 28 stores in New York City and Long Island. I designed the displays, hired the staff and created and did the training. After Janovic was purchased by Benjamin Moore, I was the Manager for Decorative Products for more than 100 company-owned stores. </span></div>
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<br />IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-1379653932653050422019-02-13T18:02:00.001-05:002019-02-13T18:22:38.451-05:00To The Brafa Art Fair in Brussels, 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;">More and more designers from the United States are finding it helpful both for their business and their creative inspiration and sources to attend the international design and art trade shows. Paris shows Maison Objet and Deco-off are quite popular with designers here in New York. This year, we attended the <b>Brafa Art Fair</b> in Brussels, Belgium the same week as the Paris shows, and it was an exceptional experience. An added bonus was seeing this beautiful, historic city with cobblestone streets. Known for their beer, chocolate and waffles, there is certainly a lot to do besides take in the design at the fair. T</span><span style="color: #666666;">he fair showcased a milieu of the classics, beautiful historic art that keeps you enthralled. But, make no mistake this international art fair, showcases modern art and artists as well. There is also plenty of decorative arts at the fair. I especially loved the showhouse-like designs sponsored by <b>Delen Bank </b>in Belgium and created by mother and daughter interior design team, <b>Anne-Sophie Delen</b> and <b>Marie-Alix Delen</b>. The rooms were gorgeous and jam-packed with rich art, mid-century furnishings and vintage lighting. It was wonderful to see how European designers put all these factors together in a home-- this certainly gave us fodder to bring home to our projects. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">One of the artists</span><span style="color: #666666;"> at the fair who drew my attention was </span>Julian Opie represented<span style="color: #666666;"> by </span><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="mailto:info@patrickdebrock.be"><b>Patrick De Brock gallery. </b>The artist<b> </b></a></span><span style="color: #666666;">renders his subjects with minimal details in thick black outlines then fills it in with solid areas of that same color. I particularly love the portraits, including </span><b style="color: #666666;">"Lucia 1"</b><span style="color: #666666;"> which he painted in 2017. It's a must-see for modern art lovers. His oversize sculpture installations are stunning as well and they appear in a multitude of applications from hospitals to other public spaces and of course private gardens and homes.</span><br />
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<br />IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-9097127671847061332018-11-04T10:54:00.003-05:002018-11-04T10:54:39.191-05:00THE MEMBERS OF IFDA NY CHAPTER PROFILED, MEET J. RANDALL<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Summer in the Hamptons is chock-filled with design-industry events. The annual</span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> Opening Night Cocktail Party</b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> of the East Hampton Antiques Show is always a fantastic way to start this busy weekend in July. Interior designer </span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.scottsandersllc.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #444444;">Scott Sanders</span></a></b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> hosted the party as the honorary designer chair, and the event benefited the</span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> <a href="http://easthamptonhistory.org/" style="text-decoration-line: none;">East Hampton Historical Society</a>.</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "avenir book"; font-size: 20.0pt;">David Santiago </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "avenir book"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "avenir book";">If your haven't read our <b>Meet Our Members</b> column yet, please stop by each month to learn about our talented community here in the New York chapter. Today, let's chat with David Santiago, who we are proud to call our<b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "avenir book"; text-align: start;">Vice President of Membership and Vice President-elect.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The
adventure of something new always inspires my creativity. The people that I
work with and collaborate with in both design and music. My surroundings play a
key role in my inspiration Whether it's in the metropolitan area where I live
or travel to places like Italy, they infuse inspiration into my work. Also the
theater plays a great role in my imagination and inspiration. I always go to
music and opera to be enlightened. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lastly,
I reflect from time to time on the interior designers who have influenced me throughout
the years, including Mark Hampton, Billy Baldwin, Dorothy Draper, Mario Buatta and
Raymond Waites to name a few. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What do you do?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
have the fortunate blessing of living a life of duality. I am an interior
designer and opera singer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
have a full-service interior design business. I also do consulting for smaller
projects for clients that are not in need my full services, which include general
contracting and project management. I have trademark -- my Strictly Santi brand
-- and have expanded on my talents. I am furniture designer, focusing on case
goods and upholstery. I have also ventured into the world of fabrics and
wallpaper with collection launching later this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
am also a collaborator on many facets of design, particularly set design, which
has been featured in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Opera News</i>
magazine by photographer Dario Acosta. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an opera singer, I perform with regional opera companies in concert or full
production. The fact that I have my own business allows me the freedom to
navigate my work throughout the year and plan accordingly for auditions and
roles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As
a trade advocate, I am the President of the New York Chapter of the Interior
Design Society and Vice President of Membership and Vice President-elect of the
New York Chapter of the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA).<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Why are you great at it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
am great at communicating with people and sharing my zest for life. With interior
design I have a unique ability to take the traditional and Infuse it with the
unexpected, ultimately creating a beautiful, curated space. I have a talent for
mixing patterns and playing with colors. My clients go on a journey with me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And
with music, I share my passion for opera with my audiences; I give my heart and
my all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess that's how I pretty much
live my life; I'm great at wearing my heart on my sleeve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
joined IFDA because of the influence of Richard Segal. He was one of the first
in the industry to open his arms and take me in and mentor me. IFDA became a go-to
organization for me to meet design colleagues and Industry leaders and to expand
my education and Community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I've also
had the privilege to be on a platform to mentor and give back to our community
with the student outreach program IFDA provides for students.</span></div>
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instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/strictlysanti" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">@StrictlySanti</a><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/strictlysanti">@Strictlysanti </a><a href="http://twitter.com/tenorsanti">@TenorSanti </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">websites: <a href="http://www.tenordavidsantiago.com/">www.TenorDavidSantiago.Com</a> and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.casasanti.com/">www.CasaSanti.Com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I
am a lover of marine biology and wanted to study marine mammals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that didn't work out, I studied theater
at HB Studio which ultimately led me to my passion -- music. I am a graduate of
Mannes College of Music<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-4873947739858896292018-03-21T15:10:00.001-04:002018-03-21T15:10:36.955-04:00IFDA NY Chapter Blog Features Hand Made Rugs By Obeetee at DIFFA Dining By Design <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to express yourself while giving back?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Obeetee's Collaboration at </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">DIFFA This Week in New York City...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here's one way to do it with the help of Obeetee, a leader in hand-woven carpets and an IFDA NY sponsor. Last fall to introduce their </span><a href="http://obeetee.com/obtExpress.aspx" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Obeetee Express</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> quick-ship program, the company partnered with </span><a href="https://diffa.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS,</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to create the DIFFA Collection of customizable rug designs by 17 top interior designers and architects. </span></span></div>
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<br />IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-40025023043171280632018-01-15T17:36:00.005-05:002018-01-15T17:36:46.279-05:00MEET OUR MEMBERS COLUMN, Diane Piemonte<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Meet IFDA NY MEMBER, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diane Piemonte</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Design, color, proportion, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and the beauty of the natural world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I worked for many years in the home furnishings </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">industry as a textile designer, then a design director, and ultimately VP of Creative at Revman International, a premier design and marketing firm that specializes in lifestyle merchandising fashion bedding and bath</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">products. I held the top design position at Revman for the first 26 years of the company. During that time, I was responsible for all product design, directing and managing the design department staff as well as working with outside resources, licensors, vendors and customers. I was also responsible for the showroom, advertising, and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">more on my own creativity. I now work from home as a design consultant and I am happy to say that I continue to do a lot of work for Revman, but can now find some time to dedicate to my own artwork and creative pursuits as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not all talented artists are good managers (of people or of time), but I have always had an affinity for leadership and organization that helped me to build my career and succeed as a design professional at the executive level. Another important element of my success is that I have always loved creating product and find great satisfaction in</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">taking an idea and seeing it through to a finished product.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Why did you join IFDA?</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have been a member since I first started working in the home furnishings industry. I joined to learn more about the industry, meet other professionals, get inspired and expose myself to events and opportunities I might otherwise not encounter. I still maintain my membership to enjoy those same benefits.</span></span></div>
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IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-43866719311246805422018-01-11T16:32:00.001-05:002018-01-11T16:32:24.076-05:00Another Guest Post By Hunter Douglas-- Choosing Window Treatments for a Bedroom!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Smart Windows, Smart Home</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here to keep us updated about some of those advances is information from one of our IFDA NY Gold sponsors, Hunter Douglas</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Energy-and-time-saving, automated window treatments are the latest example. Hunter Douglas is advancing the window treatment market with the PowerView Motorization system. Designed to work with either handheld or wall-mounted remote controls, with a customized app, or even with other smart-home systems like Nest. PowerView allows you to wirelessly control window treatments and create Scenes for each room, automating the operation of shades and blinds according to pre-set schedules.</span></span></div>
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">THE TOTAL PACKAGE</span></b></span><br />
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tamara matthews-stephensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005399675239479100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-54439677295800434712017-08-10T10:39:00.000-04:002017-08-10T10:39:04.272-04:00MEET OUR MEMBERS COLUMN: Mimi Levitan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I have a
lot of energy, and seem to be inspired by everything and everyone around me. My
camera is always close at hand, and almost anything becomes a subject … in no
particular order, saturated colors, architecture, great textures and flowers.
Not just relative to interior design, but nature itself. My two young adult
children inspire me and certainly keep me young, as do my friendships of a
lifetime! And I really love what I do, even on the more challenging days!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I have
been an Interior Designer for all of my adult life, and have worn a variety of
industry hats throughout my career. As I have recently moved back to NYC via LA
and So. Florida, I am reconnecting within the trade and working on business
expansion. I have maintained a client base in Florida, so there is a lot of
back and forth, which I actually love. As well, I am involved in several trade
organizations, which allow me to access and continue my education as an Interior
Designer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Why are
you great at it?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">To be a
designer has been a part of who I am since I was a little girl. I come from a
long line of artists, both my mother and grandmother being fine artists…I took
a slightly different route! So inherently, that helps me be “great”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Within
my residential focus, my clients' tastes are as varied as you might imagine. I
pride myself on listening and really hearing, and am able to adapt my years of
expertise to each individual client. Regardless of the scope, I dedicate myself
to a successful outcome. And I really have a great time doing it; I think that
Interior Design should be fun, and I try to bring that to the client. Why am I
great? I’ve been doing this a long time, I have a natural flair and I am a
great puzzle solver. As I have shared with my children, if you chose something
that you love and make it your career, you will never really “work” a day in
your life. I am doing what I am supposed to be doing!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Why did
you join IFDA?</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Joining
IFDA initially was a promise to the South Florida Chapter President. She was
right. Being an integral part of this community is beneficial not just
professionally, but personally. It has been a pleasure to work and socialize
with these members of the NY Interior Design community. We are involved in so
many ventures; the options to be involved are never ending!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">How can
we learn more about your business? My website, though ever-changing, is <a href="http://www.mjldesigngroup.com/"><span class="Hyperlink0">www.mjldesigngroup.com</span></a>. I think this will give you
a small taste of all things possible. Follow me on Instagram at mjl.idesign,
where you will catch me snapping shots of all things that inspire me on a daily
basis! Most importantly, give me a call! Let’s chat, let’s have an iced tea
while getting know each other We’ll
have a great time, I promise!</span></div>
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<o:p><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> </span></o:p><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QHcYcTBdRkY/WYxvP8Ro5nI/AAAAAAAAFZI/sxPL8D1yjKcLUIQ2a_zu8xiFY8GA-gQAQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7718.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="855" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QHcYcTBdRkY/WYxvP8Ro5nI/AAAAAAAAFZI/sxPL8D1yjKcLUIQ2a_zu8xiFY8GA-gQAQCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_7718.jpeg" width="266" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Little-known
fact?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I am a
theatre lover, go as often as possible! And dare I say, I am a bit of a fanatic
with crime genre, but have become absorbed by the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Law & Order</i> crime series! Oh, and did I mention a book lover? I
still like to turn a real page while reading a great story!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="color: #134f5c;">Recap of the </b><b style="color: #134f5c;">Hamptons Antiques and Design Tour </b><b style="color: #134f5c;">while visiting the East Hampton Antiques Show</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">written by IFDA NY chapter/</span><span style="color: #134f5c;">board member, </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">Su Hilty</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">I had the opportunity to join a special antiques and design tour in the Hamptons led by interior designer and style maker <b>Tamara Stephenson </b>for the renowned <b>Antiques Diva. </b>If you are not familiar with the <b>Antiques Diva</b>, let me explains...owner<b> </b>Toma Clark Haines has built this company to become the world's largest antiques sourcing company. Basically, they lead design and antiques aficionados throughout Europe on buying tours, then assist them on shipping their wares home. As part of a new expansion into the United States, they kicked off their United States tours with a special one in the Hamptons during a busy week of summer. Tamara has joined the team and with her expertise on design and the local history and sources of the area, she led this fun-filled and educational two-day tour. There was a fun group of Div-ettes taking part and it culminated at the special opening gala </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">for <b>The eleventh annual East Hampton Antiques Show,</b> benefiting the East Hampton Historical </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">Society on Friday July 21, 2017.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">While my schedule did not permit me to attend the many antique stops and cultural visits earlier in the two-day event, I met up with the group at one of the </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">Hampton’s most iconic spots, <b>Wolffer Estates </b>in Sagaponack for a sampling of rose’ wine and cheese prior to heading east to </span>the historic Mulford Farm Museum and the Antiques Show. </span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><br /></span><span style="color: #134f5c;">This was my first experience attending the antiques show, and I was very impressed by the thirty-six antique dealers spread </span><span style="color: #134f5c;">throughout eight different locations at the Museum. I had heard so many wonderful things about the show over the years from Tamara, and now I finally had the opportunity to witness it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Even without a trained antiques and design eye, I can tell the wares at </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: start;"><b>Chinalai Tribal </b>are stellar, and I particularly love their </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: start;">indigo blue clothing pieces.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Founded in 1921, the East Hampton Historical Society cares for six historic sites including: Mulford Farm Museum,</span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1680; Town House Museum, ca; 1770; Osborn-Jackson House Museum, ca. 1720; Clinton Academy Museum, 1784;</span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Hook School House Museum, ca. 1784; and the East Hampton Town marine Museum, 1942. </span>The Society manages a collection of over 10,000 artifacts and interprets the social and natural history of the area through exhibitions, tours, lectures and other special programs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), founded in New York City in 1947 and now with 12</span><br />
<span style="color: #0c343d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">chapters worldwide, provides a professional forum for communication and interaction among its high-profile members. </span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">The IFDA, a nonprofit volunteer-run association, also promotes career advancement and educational opportunities and is structured to increase public awareness of the furnishings and design industry through specialized programming, networking and service to the community.</span><br />
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IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-68959425529948675642017-06-27T12:42:00.000-04:002017-06-27T12:42:11.560-04:00Meet IFDA NY Members Column, Summer Series<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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tamara matthews-stephensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005399675239479100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-63013165111277582082017-05-09T22:28:00.000-04:002017-05-09T22:28:17.352-04:00Meet Our Members, Today is Andrea Warriner <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I also act/direct and write plays. My theatre company’s next showcase, ELLIPSES, is opening this Thursday evening at </span><a href="http://www.shetlerstudios.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shetler Studios</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and runs for two weeks. These experiences are always very exciting and fun and give me a way to express myself (with a boatload of work involved).</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Regarding the consulting gig – I am great at that because I’m fearless, smart and persistent. And, I’m a people person, which doesn’t hurt.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As far as my acting/directing/writing endeavors – I’m great at those because of my many years of studying (I wasn’t initially a natural or good actor); I now go onstage feeling confident in my abilities. I am, however, a natural director (or so I’ve been told) and have good writing skills that somehow mysteriously work when writing plays.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.shetlerstudios.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HearthCabinet.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><a href="https://www.backstage.com/u/AndreaWarriner/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">backstage.com/u/AndreaWarriner</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">/, Instagam: </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrearwarriner/?hl=en" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@andrearwarriner</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b>tamara matthews-stephensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005399675239479100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-26733692903018576522017-04-21T01:21:00.001-04:002017-04-21T01:21:05.625-04:00The 2017 Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala Showcases An "All That Glitters" Event <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It was a glitzy, glamorous night last Tuesday on April 18, 2017 as the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Gala hosted their annual black-tie fete. The event is hosted each year at the historic, former bank in Grand Central Station, now Cipriani 42. The space sets the tone with its gorgeous architecture and soaring ceilings. Renowned interior designers and artists from all over the United States are invited to decorate a table and using the annual theme as their guide. This year, 40 tables were turned out in the <b>"All That Glitters"</b> theme showing extravagant and creative designs. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I did not meet John Manice, long-time Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Board Member; I did have the opportunity to chat with renowned interior designer and Design Committee leader <b>Geoffrey Bradfield</b>, one of the two people honored during the evening.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Take a look at my recap of the fabulously designed tablescapes, each uniquely different, but truly inspired by this year's theme. While my focus was on the tables, I did manage to highlight a few designers and supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let the magic continue...please enjoy the overview. I do hope you'll plan to attend the gala in 2018, and not only to support this wonderful neighborhood house, but in support of the talented design community, our dear designer friends and associates! For more inspiration, please follow hashtags <b>#LHNHgala</b> on social media.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">About Lenox Hill Neighborhood House:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since 1894, the Neighborhood House has served those in need who live, work or attend school on the Upper East Side. It provides an extensive array of effective and integrated human services—social, educational, legal, health,housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness—which significantly improve the lives of 15,000 people in need each year.</span><br />
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<b>About IFDA</b><br />
The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), founded in New York City in 1947 and now with 14<br />
chapters worldwide, provides a professional forum for communication and interaction among its high-profile members.<br />
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The IFDA, a nonprofit volunteer-run association, also promotes career advancement and educational opportunities and is structured to increase public awareness of the furnishings and design industry through specialized programming, networking and service to the community.IFDA•NYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04310260241838252221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8730234455325068673.post-88977108451390174182017-03-31T14:14:00.005-04:002017-03-31T14:32:25.482-04:00Design Edge, An Industry Summit by IFDA Educational Foundation in New York City on May 20, 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;">Saturday, May 20, 2017</span></div>
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<span style="padding-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Join us for <span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">DesignEDGE</span>, a dynamic, day-long design industry summit at the Millennium Broadway Hotel on Saturday, May 20, 2017. An empowering prelude to Sunday’s opening of <span style="font-weight: 700;">ICFF</span>, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair held at the nearby Javits Center.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Award-winning global design force, <span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">Karim Rashid</span> will kick off DesignEDGE with his keynote presentation, "<span style="font-weight: 700;">The Future of Design</span>,” followed by a catered gourmet lunch and roundtable discussion focusing on your individual business needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="padding-top: 0px;">The afternoon offers a revealing conversation between industry visionaries entitled, “<span style="font-weight: 700; padding-top: 0px;">Leading by Innovating</span>.”</span>Moderator <span style="font-weight: 700;">Karen Marx</span>, Home Furnishings Director for the <a href="http://www.hearstdesigngroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HEARST DESIGN GROUP</a>, will lead an in-depth dialogue with <span style="font-weight: 700;">Caleb Anderson</span>, partner and principal at <a href="http://drakeanderson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DRAKE / ANDERSON</a>; <span style="font-weight: 700;">Jamie Derringer</span>, founder and Executive Editor of <i><a href="http://design-milk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DESIGN MILK</a>;</i> <span style="font-weight: 700;">Kevin Greenberg</span>, founding principal of <a href="http://www.spaceexplorationdesign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">SPACE EXPLORATION DESIGN</a>; <span style="font-weight: 700;">Susan Jamieson</span>, founder and principal of <a href="http://www.bridgetbearidesigns.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">BRIDGET BEARI DESIGNS</a> and <span style="font-weight: 700;">Chad Stark</span>, Senior Vice President of <a href="https://www.starkcarpet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">STARK</a> and President of <a href="http://www.scalamandre.com/custom/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: #0278b8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">SCALAMANDRE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">IFDA Selects rolled into town once again with the opening of the NY NOW show at Jacob Javits Center. The show was open from February 5-9, 2017 and IFDA New York Chapter volunteer judges and board members, all major players in the design field, were on-hand to walk the floor of this expansive interior design trade show and choose Best In Show in various categories. A special thank you for all those involved in making this IFDA SELECTS a special event, and congratulations to the winners! </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please take a look at the stellar designs they found, </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">We don't mean to brag, but many of the IFDA NY's former <b>"Rising Stars" </b>of Design have gone to make great strides and accomplishments in the design industry. Let's just say we know how to pick them! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">With t<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;">he 2016 Rising Stars of design gala event just two months away, we are making big plans. To begin with, we are happy to announce that celebrity blogger/design extraordinaire </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;">Rio Hamilton</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;"> will moderate our festive event. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each year, IFDA NY community and board members come together to vote on the interior and product designers whom they deem as the next "rising star" in our industry. We want our community's input, so please weigh in. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Please submit via email by Sept. 16<sup>h</sup> 2016 to<u> </u></b></span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Rose Hittmeyer at <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/h/11ehaxd4rjgoj/?&cs=wh&v=b&to=ifdanyny@verizon.net" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">ifdanyny@verizon.net</a></b></div>
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