Crans Baldwin to head Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman
After 16 years at the helm of Bergamo, and of Donghia since its 2005 acquisition, Rosecrans "Crans" Baldwin is taking a new role as CEO/President of Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman (EF+LM), effective...
View ArticleKathryn Ireland adds dates for Designer Boot Camp
Interior designer Kathryn Ireland, one of Bravo's Million Dollar Decorators, is set to host designer boot camps throughout the year, beginning Jan. 24 – 27, in Los Angeles. Her first-ever boot camp...
View ArticleWendell Castle exhibition opens at NYC gallery
Last week, Wendell Castle: A New Environment opened at the Friedman Benda Gallery in New York City, showcasing a major installation inspired by Wendell Castle’s work from over 40 years ago. In 1969,...
View ArticleHearst's new Market team in effect, starting with Paris
Many changes have been afoot within Hearst Design Group (HDG) since its restructuring was announced last October. The first order of business for Newell Turner, Editor in Chief of HDG, was to create a...
View ArticleNYIGF showcases emerging talent, green initiatives
The semi-annual Winter Edition of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) is around the corner, and features a few sections that design enthusiasts won’t want to miss including the A+: The Young...
View ArticleAtlantans gear up for two weeks of charity design events
Later this month, the Cathedral Antiques Show in Atlanta will launch two weeks of charity design events for the local community including a designer show house, several house tours, and a lecture with...
View ArticleDesigner Visions announces new dates, partnerships
Hearst’s sixth-annual Designer Visions is set to open on January 29 with a gala celebration at 250 West Street. Previously scheduled for October 30, the opening was postponed due to electrical damage...
View ArticleStars of Design align at DCOTA’s Winter Market
It’s high season in South Florida and the design community will be making its way to the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) to celebrate the annual Winter Market Jan. 30 and 31, which will be full...
View ArticleChicago prepares for a new gift show
The Georgia-based regional gift show organizer, Urban Expositions, has announced plans to launch a new show in Chicago next January. Known as the Windy City Gift Show, the move is an effort to bring...
View ArticleInteriors UK offers new resources for designers
Over 600 international interiors manufacturers will showcase their wares at Interiors UK this weekend, Jan. 20-23 at NCE Birmingham Center in West Midlands, England. Read on for some of the highlights...
View ArticleDesign Center Spotlight: Dallas Design Center
“While New York and Los Angeles will always be leading cities in the design community, Dallas is quickly gaining recognition as a top destination for designers,” said Ruth Griggs, Leasing Director at...
View ArticleAD Home Design Show gets new leadership
Merchandise Mart Properties (MMPI) has named Jeff Petersen director of sales and Michael J. Rabatin marketing director for the Architectural Digest Home Design Show (March 21-24), effective...
View ArticleWhat’s happening at Toronto’s Interior Design Show?
Now in its 15th year, the Interior Design Show (IDS13) is Toronto’s annual design fair, featuring a roster of international speakers and not to be missed exhibits. The newest and most innovative in...
View ArticleFrench interior design icon Andrée Putman dies at 87
Celebrated interior designer Andrée Putman died in at her home in the sixth arrondissement of Paris today, January 19. The funeral will be held at Saint-Germain-des-Pres church on Wednesday, January 23...
View ArticleBarclay Butera debuts lifestyle showroom in Atlanta
Barclay Butera is launching a series of showrooms showcasing all of his collections in a single space. The first showroom opened last week in Atlanta at the International Gift and Home Furnishing...
View ArticleNate Berkus introduces retail fabric collection
Nate Berkus has launched his first line of fabrics in 24 styles and 102 SKUs with retailer Calico. The collection starts at $14.99 a yard and will be carried in 75 stores across the country. "Fabric...
View ArticleWhat not to miss at Las Vegas Winter Market
As the bi-annual Las Vegas Winter Market continues to grow and introduce new offerings, attendees can expect this show to deliver. From new product introductions, events and emerging trends, designers...
View ArticleTraditional Home unveils Palm Beach showhouse
Sixteen leading design firms from across the country have transformed a 5,000 sf Key West-style house for the 37th annual American Red Cross Designers' Showhouse sponsored by Traditional Home. Located...
View ArticleSurvey shows attrition in the interior design industry
Approximately 1,000 interior designers participated in the Design Success University’sInterior Design Fee & Salary Survey, and one of the most surprising statistics found was that 23.2% of all...
View ArticleDesigners discuss the art of the client relationship
Last week at the Decoration and Design Building (DDB) in New York City, designers Jamie Drake, Charles Pavarini III and Brooke Gomez sat down for a discussion about the best and worst clients, and...
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