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News and Events – 2006
November 9, 2006 — Career Day 2006
The theme "Design that Matters" focused primarily on integrating sustainable
techniques into everyday practice. The program consisted of professionals
discussing the impact of sustainable design on their projects while various
showrooms opened their doors for students to explore the variety of green
products on the market today.
Design Boston 2006
Tuesday, September 26
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Featuring:
2 Full days of IIDA Accredited CEU Courses
Over 60 New Collection and Product Introductions
Showroom Celebrations
World Class Keynote Speakers
Visit http://BostonDesign.com/DB2006 for
information, updates and registration.
September 26, 2006: Tile 101 — Geologica
In conjunction with Design Boston, Geologica is hosting "Tile 101", a one-day
mini-trade show on Wednesday, September 26th, 10 am – 4pm. This open house
event for designers and architects will take place in the Geologica showroom,
suite 618. Four industry experts that specialize in tile, radiant heat, tile
installation and adhesives/grout will be on hand to offer information, samples
and product literature. Bring all your “silly” questions and come away feeling
more confident taking on that bathroom or kitchen project! Refreshments will
be served.
RSVP: Josephine or Michael at 617-439-0001 or info@geologicaboston.com
September 26, 2006: Ralph Lauren Fabric Trunk Show
Tuesday September 26. 2006 at 11:30 AM
New fabric Collections for Fall 2006 will be presented.
Lunch will also be served.
RSVP: Webster & Co at 617-261-9660
September 26–27, 2006: Mike Brummel, Director of Design for KirKBrummel
Tuesday September 26 and Wednesday September 27 2006
Mike Brummel, Director of Design for KirKBrummel, will be on hand in the Brunschwig & Fils
Showroom, Suite 500, on September 26th & 27th to introduce his Fall 2006 "Collection for
Contemporary Living".
This all Trevira CS line includes 10 exciting new deisgns that are both enticing to the
eye and pleasing to the hand.
All patterns are available in both classic and vibrant colors and are suitable for
residential as well as hospitality, corporate or healthcare projects.
September 27, 2006: Some Fine Wines
Wednesday September 27. 2006 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm
Mark Inc. invites you to join us for Some Fine Wines at
The Scalamandré Showroom, Suite 339.
RSVP: Michele Torlen at Mark Inc. 203.861.0110 or Michele@markinc.net.
September 27, 2006: Haworth & Maharam Uncorked
Wednesday September 27. 2006 from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm
Please join Haworth + Maharam for a celebration of our new pairing:
6 New Ingraded Panel Fabrics paired with 6 International Wines.
Haworth Showroom, Suite 700
Wine bar with hors d'oeuvres to be enjoyed.
RSVP to: Rhiannon.Hayes@Haworth.com or 617.439.7777 x228.
Sept. 16-17, 2006

Red Tag Sale For two days the Boston Design Center opens its doors to the
public. You'll find fabulous savings on Home furnishings – everything from Office
furnishings, Antiques, Fine Art, Carpets, Oriental rugs, Lighting, Orientalia, Accessories
and much more.
June 13, 2006

Sunny Side Up Inspired Ideas for Casual Summer Entertaining.
Barbara Lynch, Chef and Owner, No. 9 Park, B & G Oysters and The Butcher Shop;
Klaudia Mally and Carri Wroblewski, owners of Brix Wine Shop; and
Jen Hawkins and Trintje Van Winkle of Jen Hawkins Events.
Inviting people into your home is one of life's great pleasures. Whether they're dropping by for a quick drink or staying for the weekend you always want to entertain them in style.
How to keep from breaking a sweat? Start with the proper planning and the best ingredients you can find. Your reward is enjoying your own party as much as your guests.
May 2, 2006

Pure Custom Having It Your Way, Exactly Your Way.
In the made-to-measure world of luxury interior design, one size definitely does not fit all.
The artistry of custom-made furnishings and fittings is found in the combination of the
creativity of the designer and the workmanship of the craftsman. Nowhere else can you fully
express the individuality of your clients than through a design element tailored explicitly
to their taste.
Clients today are inundated with design – from internet to television to magazines – and feel
empowered and emboldened by the choices. But it is only through the expertise and careful eye
of a seasoned professional that their ideas can be realized. With the custom process you are
limited only by your imagination.
April 4, 2006

Elegance Beauty & Luxe: The Three Tenets of Design According to Charlotte Moss.
Beauty is what interior design is all about. Whether you are about less or about more,
the theme is refinement. Luxe design doesn’t have to be over-the-top, it can be the single,
well chosen item. Or it can be full-on glamour with rich layering – embroidery, monogramming,
jewel-tones, velvet, feathers, volume and detail. Your evening dress may lead the way, but
your drawing room will not be far behind. Charlotte Moss signed copies of her books at the reception.
March 7, 2006

Dressed for Success: The Art of Tailor-Made Drapery and Bedding
with Karen Gilman of Finelines and Eliot Wright of Eliot Wright Workroom.
Fabrics such as cashmere, linen, silk and wool are naturals for couture clothing,
but today they work just as well for couture draperies and bedding. In fashioning
a wardrobe for the home, designers rely on the expertise and skill of the to-the-trade
soft furnishings workroom. The art of the workroom is in the creation of appropriate
and well constructed finished product suited to the designer's vision whether it's
traditional or contemporary window and bed designs.
February 7, 2006

Be Inspired — Craig LaRosa, Design Continuum.
Designer Craig LaRosa's career began in the apparel industry and over the last
15 years he has been involved with projects ranging from the creation of environments
to branding for major international corporations. He has created branded retail
environments for a variety of clients including Playboy, Motorola, Pepsi, Marshall
Field's, Lladro, The Cleveland Indians, Crest Toothpaste, Busch Gardens, Tommy Hilfiger
and The Vatican. As Principal of The Brand Experience Group at Design Continuum,
Craig applies his extensive retail and environments expertise to a wide range of
projects and clients. Design Continuum is an international design firm that identifies
opportunities and brings consumer, technology and medical innovations from the
laboratory into the real world. Craig will discuss his thoughts on branding, from
concept to strategy to selling systems.
January 10, 2006

Be Inspired — Dror Benshetrit, Studio Dror.
Designer Dror Benshetrit understands the transformative, inspiring nature of design.
His work expresses the complex meanings of objects in the simplest of ways.
With Studio Dror, his New York-based design firm, Benshetrit has worked with companies
as diverse as Rosenthal, Puma, Kiehl's and Bombay Sapphire. He has attracted the
attention of the international press for several projects including The Thumber-Mouse
(winner of the GE Plastics Design Competition), The Hourglass Lamp, The Expanding Herb
Pot, and the Yigal Azrouel boutique in publications like the New York Times, ELLE,
Time Out NY, Axis Japan, Officiel France and Industria y Dis-enio, Spain. He
presented some of his current projects and discussed how he reconciles his design
vision with the wants and needs of his clients.
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