Wednesday, March 10 Feature Presentation

11 a.m.
Feature Presentation
“Interior Design Today: The New Rules”
Sponsored by House Beautiful

Conference Room, Concourse-Level
Join House Beautiful Editor in Chief Stephen Drucker and celebrated designers Jamie Drake and Celerie Kemble as they discuss the fast-changing world of interior design, and how they see people decorating now.

	Stephen Drucker Editor in Chief, House Beautiful Stephen Drucker has spent his career as an editor and writer in the style world. He has held positions of editor in chief/executive vice president at Martha Stewart Living and editor of The New York Times Home section. At the end of 2005, he took over as Editor in Chief of House Beautiful. His total redesign of the 113-year-old publication launched an exciting new era for America’s oldest decorating magazine.
	Jamie Drake Designer The man behind some of the country’s most dynamic, distinctive and livable interiors knows how to create delightful environments and craft décor that is as right for a particular place as it is for the person or family occupying it. Equally comfortable in traditional and contemporary styles, he has a natural gift for making modern interiors inviting and enlivening traditional spaces with a fresh mix of contemporary elements. Drake’s device of choice is color – used boldly, fearlessly and with great flair. Says, Drake, “there is little that doesn’t inspire me.” In 2007, Drake collaborated with Schumacher to create Jamie Drake for Schumacher. This fabric collection showcases his bold and sophisticated sense of color and style.
	Celerie Kemble Designer For 12 years Celerie Kemble has been working as a much publicized residential and commercial interior designer based out of New York City. She has also created a to-the-trade fabric collection with Schumacher, a faux leather and technical surfaces collection with Valtekz, a recycled and recyclable commercial fabric line called FRESH for Valley Forge Textiles and a furniture collection with Laneventure. Following the presentation, please join us for a luncheon in the Schumacher Showroom, Suite 521

Click here to register or call 202.646.6114

TIMED EVENTS

Noon
Schumacher, Suite 521
Luncheon honoring Stephen Drucker, Jamie Drake and Celerie Kemble

1-1:30 p.m.
Brunschwig & Fils, Suite 420
The Colors of Summer
The Christopher Norman Collection will introduce their delicious new collection of Outdoor Fabrics. Some of the whimsical patterns and sumptuous colors are of Geckos in Tangerine, Horseshoe Crabs in Aruba (turquoise) and of course Lobsters in Cape Cod Red! Included will be a raffle of some outdoor accessories. Refreshments will be served.

1-2:30 p.m.
Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman, Suite 211
Custom Furniture 101: How to Partner with a Workroom
With hundreds of thousands of furniture designs in the marketplace why can it sometimes be so difficult to find that “perfect piece?” You have that perfect design in your head; now if you could just bring it to life … For over 50 years, Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman has made the creation of custom furniture a seamless and enjoyable process for designers around the world. Join Jobi Blachy, president of EF+LM, as he describes the process of partnering with the EF+LM workroom, including the guidelines and guardrails of custom furniture design.

1-2 p.m.
J. Lambeth & Co., Suite 117
Crossing Boundaries

From Vervain comes a stunning new collection inspired by crossing three different boundaries. Cultural – fragments from seven continents inspired these designs. Time – from pre-Columbian to rich 17th & 18th century silks and embroideries. Home & Nature – patterns outside the window, from bark to cantaloupe that becomes a fabulous reversible textured chenille. Barry Dixon presents his first textile collection. J. Lambeth Showroom R.S.V.P. 202.646.1774

1-3 p.m.
Kravet, Suite 123
What is Social Media and How Can It Help?
Join us for a presentation and panel discussion on the growing importance of social media in our industry. Beth Greene, vice president of communications for Kravet and Lee Jofa, will present The 101s of Social Media and moderate a panel discussion featuring local designers and bloggers. Kravet’s social media coordinator, Jennifer Powell, will be in the showroom from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for one-on-one discussions and able to answer questions and demonstrate the basics of Social Media 101.

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Century Furniture, Suite 609
The New Design Frontier – Selling Luxury Outdoor Rooms
Presented by Maria Parasugo and Sara Johnson
Educate yourself on the opportunity and options for creating luxury outdoor settings for your client’s homes which include trends, options, functionality and care. See luxury collections by Richard Frinier and Oscar de la Renta and join us for fruit and yogurt parfaits.

2-3 p.m.
Conference Room, Concourse-Level
The Value Behind The Cost
Vital information on the values offered in fine home furnishings covering a broad spectrum of products will be presented by leaders in the industry. Join us for this timely discussion to be moderated by Justine Sancho, ASID. Panel includes Justin Binnix, president of Niermann Weeks, Inc; Jason Phillips, president of McGuire Furniture; Amy Darrah, president of Edelman; Rich Wilson, production quality assurance for Holly Hunt; Steve Schreck, showroom manger of Stark Carpet; and Julie Kaminska, Scalamandre.

3-4:30 p.m.
Julia Gray Ltd., Suite 408
Increase Your Business Using Social Media Strategy
TWITTER, FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, BLOGGING

Peg McDermott is a marketing communications expert and founder of COGO, a leading-edge marketing firm specializing in online marketing, web development and social media strategy. McDermott will show you how to grow your profits and develop a powerful marketing presence. A solid social media strategy is no longer a “nice to have,” but is now a “need to have” when developing an integrated marketing plan for your business!

3 p.m. Michael-Cleary,LLC, Suite 401 Introducing Tyler Hall’s Millenium Wheel As part of their new Britannia Collection, Tyler Hall is proud to introduce its premier design, “Millenium Wheel.” This unique, contemporary design was inspired by the famed London’s Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe. Its stunning architectural attributes inspire many artists and designers and classifies it as one of the focal viewpoints of London. This design was recently highlighted in Interior Design Magazine. It will be available in five colorways.

3-4 p.m.
Stark Carpet, Fabric, Wallcovering & Furniture,Suite 726
Stark Carpet will have a demonstration to show the value behind the cost. A skilled sewer will be here to show how their famed wilton carpets are transformed from rolled goods to a finished rug. Demonstration will include mitering, finishing and sewing a rug and border. The steps in the process will be shown to convey that there is more to this than meets the eye.

3:30 p.m.
Farrow & Ball,Suite 622
(CEU credit 0.1)
Color in the Home
Who says tradition is a thing of the past? Recasting historic colors for contemporary settings.

3:30 p.m. Michael-Cleary, LLC, Suite 401 Minton-Spidell Join us to see the newest addition to the Minton-Spidell line, the Italian Bowfront Chest, which is a reproduction of the 19th century Italian original.

3:30-5 p.m.
Holly Hunt, Suite 716
David Iatesta
Join us for a new product presentation featuring David Iatesta and Matt Quinn.
Wine and cheese will be served.

4-4:45 p.m. J. Lambeth & Co., Suite 117 Royal Opera at Versailles Tisserant Art & Style lighting, the pinnacle of quality bronze lighting in France, recently completed the restoration of the Royal Opera at Versailles Chateau. Catherine Tisserant will take us through the project from beginning to end … a fascinating and informative journey. Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. 202.646.1774

5-6 p.m. Champagne Reception Design Center Lobby Please join us for a champagne reception in the Design Center Lobby to toast Kelley Proxmire’s beautiful lobby renovation and celebrate Capital Design Days Market Kickoff!

ONGOING EVENTS

AmericanEye, Suite 511
Palecek
Americaneye welcomes Palecek to its family. Stop by the showroom to meet Michael Palmer from Palecek Come see the changes this established company has made in the last several years. They still offer the traditional “wicker” look but have expanded to offer many modern solutions.

Mackenzie Dowell
Americaneye introduced this LOCAL manufacturer last year to Washington. Come in to meet a company that works in solid cherry.

Donghia, Suite 503
Donghia expands its lifestyle vision to a time-honored category: Leather. Inspired by the equestrian pastime of our founder, Angelo Donghia, this collection of luxury leathers has been developed to reflect the refined quality and distinctive palette of the Donghia brand. Please visit the showroom to see this incredible collection.

“Pure,” the new label from POLLACK, conveys the tactile splendor that is the company’s hallmark; at the same time, however, it is a celebration of the essential. Once sensuous and spare, “Pure” is the first new product category in the history of the company. Come experience the refinement of the 18 new fabrics.

Galleria Carpets & Rugs, Suite 430
Love American Style
Fall in love with American Hooked Rugs re-inspired in modern and classic designs. For years we have searched for hooked rugs that capture all the charm and quality of the original antiques. Available in soothing cottons to warm wools; you will love these rugs from Farmhouse to city loft. Wine and hors d'oeuvres.

	Michael-Cleary, Suite 401 Introducing Chase & Company’s Guild Hall Collection With the Guild Hall Collection, Chase & Company's finishes have evolved to a new level of artistry. Using elegantly detailed layers of hand applied finishes, Guild Hall embodies the impeccable craftsmanship of artisans who create each piece with its distinctive, custom finish.
	Osborne & Little, Suite 435 Newest Collection from Lorca- Sausalito This design bears the name of the charming island near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco favored by artists and horticulturalists. The stylized flowers and foliage have Californian tones which are vibrant and soft, exotic and neutral making them suitable for a metropolitan environment as well as the county.

Pindler & Pindler, Suite 520
Pindler & Pindler is excited to present our Signature Exclusive Newport Mansions Indoor/Outdoor Sunbrella Collection. This collection offers a casual, yet elegant mixture of ten designs with the classic beauty of the Newport legacy. Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy the leisure and style of days gone by.

Scalamandre, Suite 740
The Value Be-hide The Cost
Come join us and meet Julie Kaminska from the Scalamandre Design Studio in New York. She will be giving a line presentation throughout the day. Light refreshments will be served.