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A profoundly sought-after speaker, as well as a powerfully influential interior designer, Barry Dixon's name has also graced House Beautiful's Top Designers List for three years running. Having just launched a new collection for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth, he has also created works for Guy Chaddock, Mike Reid Weeks, and Amy Howard. Learn from Mr. Dixon how "the integrity of good design is determined simply by what is "appropriate." Architecture, comfort, and quality are his hallmarks, as well as balance and contrast. Dixon's homes have been featured repeatedly in Southern Accents, Traditional Home, and House Beautiful, among others. .1CEU Credits

TRENDS IN LUXURY: MARKETING INTERIOR DESIGN
"Luxury is alive." This presentation imaginatively portrays in a visual tour, the influences that are enhancing luxurious interiors; especially the luxurious value that designers afford their clients. Participants will find new and innovative insights into marketing methods creatively employed by luxury marketers around the world-all tailored to represent the value of design to the luxury minded consumer at home. A member of the Luxury Marketing Council and cofounder of the Luxury Home Alliance, Steve is also the principal of NOBELINKS in New York, a consulting firm specializing in the home furnishings market, and was former president of John Widdicomb Company and managing director of Baker, Knapp & Tubbs/ London. .1 CEU Credits


Buffet Luncheon
at Showplace to follow for all registered attendees.


EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
The future holds a variety of unknowns. But one thing is sure-the buffet of business opportunities that has emerged for interior designers is rich and quite simply, there for the taking. Robin Culbreath, of Robin Culbreath Ltd., is a Trend and Lifestyle Forecaster for companies such as 3M, Target, Somfy and Airstream. She will open your eyes and inspire your mind to engage your business in these wonderful, creative additions to your current design business. From garden and outdoor design to seasonal services, to design opportunities you haven't even considered, Ms. Culbreath will help you realize what's on the horizon and build your excitement for potentially lucrative services to add to your offerings. .1CEU Credits

Without question, Albert Hadley has earned his current position as America's most venerable and distinguished interior designer. Quintessentially a New Yorker, this singular and amazingly sophisticated and well-mannered gentleman is invited by Mr. Lewis to speak about himself and his works through this gorgeous and profoundly important volume. You'll learn about the formative "Parish-Hadley" years, as he partnered with the astonishing Sister Parish, and then moved to the formation of Albert Hadley, Inc. Mr. Lewis will sign copies of his book, as part of this once-in-a-lifetime presentation. .1CEU Credits.
A copy of this powerful design and history book (a $65 value) is included in your registration fee.