Design San Francisco | Fall 2023

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  Showplace Keynote — Rachel Doriss: Textiles 101

  Pollack’s Design Director, Rachel Doriss, hosts a lively and comprehensive course that follows the life of a fiber, from raw material to finished textile, and includes practical applications on choosing the right fabrics for your projects. (1 CEU credit).

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  Galleria Keynote — Bunny Williams: Design Through the Decades

  Bunny gives us a detailed look at design projects that span decades and celebrate the personality of her firm’s clients. She offers a look into how she incorporated Arcadia into her own spaces, and a nod to Lee Jofa’s history that celebrates two centuries of timeless design.

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  Spring Street by Pollack: Sneak Peek

  Immediately following Textiles 101, join Rachel for a champagne reception and get a peek at the brand-new line of textiles.

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  Kravet — Bunny Williams Reception

  After the keynote, stop by the Kravet showroom for a celebration of Bunny and the new traditional fabrics that she has to offer.

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  Cowtan & Tout — Introducing Colfax and Fowler

  Please join Cowtan & Tout for an Open House to view our latest Colefax And Fowler collection. This offering is comprised of rich decorative weaves, beautiful damasks and embroideries alongside an array of luxe plains. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

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  J.D. Staron — Modern Antique Rugs

  Discover the exquisite allure of JD Staron’s Handmade Modern Antique Rugs. Crafted with unparalleled artistry, these rugs epitomize timeless elegance while embracing contemporary design. Each piece tells a unique story, blending history and modernity seamlessly. Elevate your space with these luxurious, captivating works of art that transcend generations.

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  De Sousa Hughes — Omexco – Fine Belgian Wallcovering

  Please join Sofie Coulier from Omexco as she presents their 2 newest collections of luxury wallcoverings – “Imperialis” and “Silence”. Where “Imperialis” celebrates the beautiful authenticity of wood veneer, “Silence” is offering you a decorative wallcovering that focuses on improving acoustic comfort. With the development of new products, Omexco continues to reduce its environmental footprint, contributing to a more sustainable future. A light lunch will be served following the presentation.

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  Sloan Miyasato — Bronze, Books and Bubbles with Sculptor Tom Corbin

  Please join your friends at Sloan Miyasato for a Talk and Toast with Sculptor Tom Corbin, Corbin Bronze. Tom will share the story of his fortuitous beginnings as an artist, new works from the studio and his monumental President Harry Truman sculpture, unveiled in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in 2022. All attendees will be gifted with a signed copy of Tom’s new book: Tom Corbin Continued.

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  Natalie Mize Collective — Open House

  Come see the latest luxury textiles that Natalie Mize has to offer.

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  Thalia Stratton Fine Art — Open House

  Visit Thalia Stratton for an in-person oil painting demonstration.

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  Stark Carpet — The Wonders of SPA: Stark Performance Acrylic

  Come and explore a perfect union of luxury and high performance with SPA, Stark Performance Acrylic. Stain resistant. Easy to clean. High-end performance. A perfect union of luxury and durability, the STARK Performance Acrylic collection combines our quintessential elegance with a powerhouse fiber built for everyday living. We will explore this amazing fiber across our broadloom, flatweave, hand tufted and hand knotted products. Light refreshments to follow.

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  The Roman Shade Company — Comparing Roman Shade and Drapery Construction Methods

  Ever wondered if there is a difference between the way Roman Shade’s are constructed. Many Roman Shade and Drapery retailers have beautiful impressive showrooms, but is the quality of the product something that you would be proud to sell or recommend? Or is it just a beautiful Showroom? Join us to see actual Shade samples from different Roman Shade retailers and decide for yourself.

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  Benjamin Moore — Define Your Color Story

  Discover a world of color at the Benjamin Moore showroom and explore a chromatic array of 3,500+ colors to perfect your go-palette. Enter for a chance to win a limited edition Color Catalog, an exclusive new color tool designed specifically with the A&D pro in mind. The winner of the giveaway will be notified via email on September 16, 2023.

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  Phillip Jeffries — Install & Inspiration with PJ

  Join Phillip Jeffries to celebrate Fall 2023 Solstice – 20 new designs inspired by earth and sky. Browse our new collections and learn wallcovering installation tips and tricks with special guest installer, John Pellandini, followed by a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.

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  Fabricut — The Power of Performance Fabrics

  Join the Fabricut showroom and Tamara Bartley for an open house event featuring a demonstration that shows the true power of performance. Performance technologies have evolved in recent years and Fabricut has incorporated a variety of performance powerhouses across their family of brands. Learn more about the different types of performance fabrics and their characteristics, including cleanability, stain-resistance, durability, uv-resistance and more! These enduring textiles are perfect for high-traffic areas and clients with children or pets, creating family-friendly spaces for the most discerning customers. Be sure to visit the Fabricut showroom for more information!

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  Pindler — Open House

  Join us in the Pindler showroom for cupcakes & Prosecco while you peruse through our latest fabric and trim offerings.

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  Baker | McGuire — Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Book Signing & Debut of His New McGuire Furniture Collection

  Join us in the Baker | McGuire showroom for a book signing with Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, the internationally celebrated and longtime guest designer. In this intimate event, guests can meet with Diaz-Azcuy for a signing of his recently debuted book, Soul: Interiors by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, and to personally connect on his latest collection with McGuire, introduced in Spring 2023. As a close friend of McGuire’s founders and the brand’s first designer to introduce a collaborative collection, Diaz-Azcuy’s chic, sophisticated designs have had a profound and lasting impact on the McGuire legacy.

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  Loggia — Open House: Featuring John Richard Furniture

  Heather and Katy from John Richard will be here to answer your questions about the line. Light Lunch Will be Served from 1-2:00 pm.

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  Buechel Stone — Open House

  Please join Buechel Stone for an Open House. Come see our beautiful natural stone collection! Whether it’s Building Stone Veneers, Cut Stone, or Landscape Stone, Buechel Stones curated product collections set the stage for infinite color, texture and design possibilities. Champagne and sweets will be served.

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  Sloan Miyasato — Levitation, Creativity and Sustainability with artist Maria Jovanovic

  Please join us for a live demonstration of hand sculpted artwork by MJ Atelier. Meet artist and founder Maria Jovanovic and discover the unique ways MJ Atelier uses their plaster to achieve stunning large format wall covering and view their newest eco friendly line “MJ élevé” featuring custom embossed textures on PVC free paper. Join us for a glass of rosé along with designer, Tineke Triggs as she discusses using MJ Atelier in this year’s decorator showcase!

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  Riggs Distributing — Camera, Cookies, & Champagne

  Get headshots taken by a professional photographer while you enjoy fresh-baked sweets & a glass of bubbly. Our chefs and consultants will be on hand to answer any questions about Wolf cooking appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerators, or Cove dishwashers.

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  Schumacher x Revitaliste: Fabric and Upholstery Master Class

  Schumacher and Revitaliste share helpful fabric tips to ensure your upholstery projects are a success.

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  Osborne & Little — Open House

  Please join Osborne & Little for an Open House. The company cherishes its reputation for innovation and quality and is as inspired and energetic today as ever, creating a constant stream of new collections that push forward boundaries. The AUTUMN 2023 launch includes new collections from Osborne & Little, Nina Campbell, Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren, and John Derian.

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  Palecek — Design Mixology: Tineke Triggs Serves Real Talk

  Designer Tineke Triggs has done it all—fabulous projects, three tile lines, six rooms in the San Francisco Decorator Showcase and now a new book titled Design Mixology.  In a conversation with Luxe Interior + Design’s Mary Jo Bowling, Triggs talks about how her “eye for the unexpected” has taken her to the top. Please join us and enjoy drinks, lunch, wisdom, books, and laughter.

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  Shears & Window — Breakfast with Casamance!

  Join Mathieu Pintout, US Vice President of Casamance, as he presents the New Collections from Camengo & Casamance. Coffee, Juice and Pastries will be served.

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  Shears & Window — The Creative Process of Custom Printed Textiles

  Doug Funkhouser and Lisa Salloux, the creative minds behind Le Gracieux, talk about what it is like to work with the industry’s top designers, bringing their vision to light in the form of dynamic textiles collections. Champagne and sweets to be served.