Design Seminars Registration

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

A dynamic panel of artists, along with Creative Director and Showroom Manager of Roche Bobois Philip Rowe, will offer examples and expert advice. Jerry Pyser, Executive Director of Art Resource Management in Naples, will moderate and take questions from the audience.

Meet-the-Artists receptions to follow in Suite 156, hosted by Shirley Street Galleries and Studios in Suite 110, hosted by Roche Bobois.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Candice Kelber-Sebring, owner of Candice Kelber Interior Design, gives pointers on what textiles work best on different windows from shades to draperies.  Join Candice in her showroom Westside Windows in Suite 395 for product demonstrations.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

by Patti Frye, Senior Fabric Buyer from Lane Venture.

With over 20 years of experience, Patti Frye has been an integral part of the team that launched WeatherMaster and continues to introduce the best fashion-forward designs and on-trend color palettes available for today's outdoor living spaces that are beautiful enough to use inside the home.
Light refreshments served.

Hosted by Henredon

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

Suite 398

The Business of Design: Rewards from Aiming at Affluence prepares interior designers with strategies to earn the rewards from the affluent market for professional design services. Steve Nobel takes luxury marketing into the world of the more affluent and helps designers position their brands to earn the deserving rewards from this highly sought after segment.

Steve presents a targeted approach to building, improving, and even excelling in marketing at every level. Drawing on proven principles and practices employed by experts in marketing throughout the luxury sector, he presents the keys to what every design business owner should know and be able to do to “design their future,” target the affluent client, price the experience with design and gain wider acceptance for the value of design.

Founder of NOBELINKS, a consultancy in New York City, Steve was Co-Founder and Chairman of the Luxury Home Alliance and is now acting Executive Director of the Decorative Furnishings Association – an advocacy group whose mission is to advance the perception of interior design. On the faculty of New York School of Interior Design and Distinguished Speaker for ASID, Steve has been a respected leader in the home furnishings market for over 25 years. In this presentation qualified for CEU, he will provide new insight into the luxury market in the “new normal” economy.

This one-hour seminar is 0.1 CEU for ASID and IIDA.

Lunch to follow in Suite 398
Sponsored by Kravet

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

Suite 210

Allan Palecek, known as a Designer. Visionary. Businessman. Conversationalist. Philanthropist. Each of these words describes the talents of a special man responsible for transforming a small basket importer into one the industry’s most successful-and-admired home furnishings companies.

Light lunch and refreshments served.

Hosted by Angela’s Fine Furnishings

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

This is a frequently asked question, however, Designer Janet Bilotti will help you discover what style is right for you.  She will guide you through the terminology while showcasing examples of contemporary, traditional and transitional home designs.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Designer Judith Auclair showcases the art of Coquillage using seashells to create one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories. Judith will share her passion for this intriguing media and show how to bring the seaside inside!

Meet-the-Artist reception to follow in Suite 302.

Hosted by Webster & Company Antiques and Accessories

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

by Representative Larry Duval of Vahallan Wall Coverings in suite 258.

Larry will be explaining the artistic approach and creative application style that has set Vahallan Wall Coverings apart from other wallpaper companies for over 13 years. Vahallan offers the some of the most unique, decorative coverings in the industry. Come see what sets them apart from their competitors.

Refreshments served.

Hosted Fine Lines Experience Center

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

Suite 180

Alix G. Perrachon, author of “The Decorative Carpet: Fine Handmade Rugs in Contemporary Interiors”

Learn bottom-line boosting rug decorating tips from the country’s most prestigious interior designers (featured in Perrachon’s book) and do’s and don’ts gleaned from more than 20 years of consulting with the Design Trade.

Alix G. Perrachon is a writer, speaker and consultant in the rug industry to the interior design trade and also private buyers. She has worked at “Hali” magazine, “The Oriental Rug Journal” of Oriental Carpets & Textiles and “The Oriental Rug” magazine. “The Oriental Rug” magazine was later renamed “Area Magazine.” Her articles on oriental and decorative weavings and antiques have also appeared in “House & Garden,” “Art & Auction,” “Antique Collector,” “Art & Antiques” and “The New York Times.”

Perrachon has lectured at numerous venues, including the Textile Museum in Washington, DC and continuing education classes and at ASID events. She has published, “The Decorative Carpet Fine Handmade Rugs in Contemporary Interiors” published by The Monacelli Press/ Random House in the Fall of 2010. This 256-page page book with more than 200 color illustrations is the first book to treat the decorating aspect of rugs. The book features the work of 32 celebrity designers, including: Penny Drue Baird, Juan Montoya, Clodagh, Jamie Drake, David Easton, Bunnie Williams and Vicente Wolf. It also addresses the needs of today’s buyer.

Perrachon has spoken about her book and the importance of handmade rugs in interior design at the High Point and Atlanta markets, the D& D building in New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, and at decorative rug retailers’ galleries in other locations. She has been appointed to the judging panel at the prestigious Carpet Design Awards in January 2012 in Hanover, Germany, the world’s leading floor coverings trade fair.

Book signing and reception to follow.
Sponsored by Azar Fine Rugs

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

by Patti Frye, Senior Fabric Buyer from Lane Venture.

With over 20 years of experience, Patti Frye has been an integral part of the team that launched WeatherMaster and continues to introduce the best fashion-forward designs and on-trend color palettes available for today's outdoor living spaces that are beautiful enough to use inside the home.
Light refreshments served.

Hosted by Henredon

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Beth Ann Tuyls, design director for Remodeling with Innovation by Bay Builders will discuss how to redesign with a budget in mind, where to gain the most value for your money, and review the latest trends for your home.

Please join Beth Ann in Suite 358 following her presentation.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Melissa Allen from MGA Interiors shares her secrets about the process behind designing a home. Working with a designer can save you time and money. Come prepared with your design challenges.

Hosted by Angela Fine Furnishings

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Interior Designer Creasha Weglarz explains the benefits of good interior design.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Learn from the expert Joe Breese of Lutron Electronics Company how simple it is to enrich your daily life with cutting edge light and shade technology to create the ideal interior environment. Joe will introduce energy savings products that install easily into both existing homes and new construction.

Please join Joe in Suite 393 for product demonstrations.

Hosted by Specialty Electronics

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Interior Designer Lisa Baldwin shares the latest in outdoor living features and explains the growing interest in incorporating modern technology like stereo systems, internet access and televisions in outdoor spaces.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Candice Sebring-Kelber, owner of Candice Kelber Interior Design, demonstrates the art of layering and shows how to find the perfect balance when accessorizing your home.

Hosted by Angela’s Fine Furnishings

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Melissa Reynolds cordially invites you to peer into their factory and encounter the creation of Oceanside Glasstile. You will get to experience the artisan roots of the glass, from a molten state to a beautifully blended mosaic. After the factory tour, Oceanside will present the new products for 2012 and discuss design capabilities achievable with Oceanside Glasstile.

Hosted by Walker Zanger

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Alix Perrachon, author of “The Decorative Carpet in Contemporary Interiors” will unveil tips from the most prestigious members of the design trade featured in her book, such as Juan Montoya and David Easton. She will discuss the do’s and don’ts of decorating with handmade rugs.

A book signing in Suite 180 will follow her presentation.

Hosted by Azar Fine Rug Gallery

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Naples-based professional organizer and Naples Daily News’ “Get Organized” columnist Marla Ottenstein will discuss how to organize your life by organizing your wardrobe, how to maximize wardrobe selection and minimize fashion frustration and much more.

Enjoy cupcakes compliments of Kelly Kakes.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.

LEARN FROM THESE EXPERTS AND GET INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME! No RSVP needed!
All seminars are free and open to the public and to the trade. Suite 390 is located on the third floor and although no prior reservations are necessary – seating is limited.

Licensed Interior Designer, Melissa Allen, Principal of MGA Interior Design, LLC will alleviate any anxiety you may have about working with an interior designer. She will explain the importance of building a relationship and describe how to approach any size project to obtain your desired results.

The Bistro, located in Suite 140, is open for lunch, coffee or a glass of wine.