DESERT ESIGND
LIFe ALwAyS SPeeDS UP THIS TIMe OF year, doesn’t it? The flurry of back to school activities, costumes, and family gatherings keeps designers busy not only with their own lives, but their clients’ lives.
Some of you know how much I personally enjoy the fantasy and magic of Halloween. Our October membership meeting touched on that as we held a costume drive for the children living in a family-oriented homeless shelter, UMOM. UMOM is once again the non-profit that our chapter is supporting in the upcoming year. We also are supporting Aunt Rita’s Foundation. Supported by our chapter two years ago, Aunt Rita’s Foundation provides HIV/AIDS awareness and education through fund-raising events and has asked our chapter to join them in a fund-raising event this winter.
Arizona North Chapter, more so than many other chapters in the country, has weathered the brunt of a bad economy and still comes out on top.You are a member of one of the strongest chapters in the country. We are financially sound, have expanded our community support, and are rolling out programs and events to support new business models for designers.
Your Board’s priorities for the upcoming year are improved communications, better programs, and strong student support.You will see programs that are exceptional in the next few months that will be hosted in unique venues. Our long-term members have asked for advanced educational programs and business management/transition education for mature business entities, and we are responding.
However, our Board is made up of eight members total. We need your help to roll out these ambitious programs that will support the hundreds of members in our chapter.Volunteer positions include short-term (a month or two) activities as well as being part of a team that works together regularly throughout the year. Do you want to help with one or more membership meetings? We have a place for you. Do you want to be part of the Communications team? Join us. Is Education your passion? Consider joining the committee for Professional Development Day (it will be completely different this year—help make it exciting)!
to volunteer, call the office at 602.569.8916 or email at info@asidaznorth.org.
Remember, we have a place for you!
Cindy Lewton, ASID President, Arizona North Chapter
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CInDy LewTOn, ASID Cell: 480.677.0508 president@asidaznorth.org
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JILL STeBBInS, Allied ASID Cell: 949.394.6123 presidentelect@asidaznorth.org
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LInDA SIngeR HeInZ, FASID Cell: 602.531.5647 finance@asidaznorth.org
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DireCtOr At LArge nAOMI AnDeRSOn, Industry Partner Cell: 602.820.2336 ipliaison@asidaznorth.org
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IT wAS My FIRST TIMe ATTenDIng THe DeSIgn Excellence Awards Gala after an eight-year absence. When I attended back in 2004, it was held at the Ritz-Carton. Enthused to be a part of planning the “big” event, I decided I would volunteer to be a part of the Design Excellence Awards Committee. Over the past year, there was so much planning that went on to host the Awards Gala, such as receiving the entries, categorizing the entries, coordinating the food tasting, designing the bouquets, picking the right venue and entertainment, etc.; the list goes on. I cannot extend my gratitude enough for the Committee Chairs, Amy Strang, Allied ASID and Debbie English, Allied ASID for going above and beyond in coordinating and planning this year’s red carpet event at the Arizona Biltmore. So, if you missed it, we’re publishing all the winners here in this quarter’s Design Excellence Award issue.
Also, I want to take this moment to thank Michael Clare, Industry Partner for contributing his time as our beloved Editor for the past year. Michael, you will be dearly missed and I have huge shoes to fill.You’ve done an excellent job organizing and managing our articles to be published and printed in our Chapter’s Desert Design magazine.
Speaking of magazines and other publications, we are entering into a new era of going digital. iPads, smart phones, Kindles, tablets, etc. are very popular and are now used in every household. Technology is changing our world and we need to adjust to it. Don’t get me wrong, I love my paper as much as everyone, however…. I now enjoy taking one device to hold it all instead of 5-6 magazines tucked under my arm. Everything is now at my fingertips! It’s a digital revolution and strategically, we as a Chapter are taking steps towards this. As a result, the Desert Design magazine will soon become a digital publication. This will allow us to provide links for our advertisements and articles, register for events, follow us on our social media sites, and much more. So don’t worry, it won’t be overnight and we’ll still publish hard copies. This is a work in progress; we hope to have our first digital issue out sometime next year.
To kick off this 2012-2013 fiscal year, we have several fascinating and distinguished venues lined up. Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID, Membership Director, and Naomi Anderson, IP, Director at Large are planning exciting monthly membership meetings to be held at various locations throughout the Valley.
In addition, we will be hosting a series of new technology luncheons to be held throughout the year. These luncheons will give you the opportunity to learn how to use technology to your advantage. Trust me; you won’t want to miss these exhilarating events! I hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
LaDawn R. Bentley, ASID Communications Director and Editor
PReSIDenTIAL CITATIOnS AwARDeD
By C I n D y Lew TO n, ASID
FOU r P resi D enti AL C itAti O ns were awarded at the Design Excellence Awards Gala in August.
Designer of Distinction is awarded to a professional designer who not only has participated within our chapter, but has also extended their expertise, knowledge and human worth to the community.
This year, Carol Morrow, asid, Phd, former Director of the Interior Design program at Art Institute of Phoenix, was the recipient of this prestigious award.
Industry Partner of the Year, awarded to suzanne daley, iP recognizes an industry partner who has been an active volunteer in our chapter’s activities as well as graciously extends their expertise and knowledge within the community.
Enhancement of the Arts is awarded to an individual or entity whose presence in the community truly enhances the arts. kraig Foote of art one
gallery, inc. has supported the art community in a grassroots fashion for the past 19 years. Kraig mentors students not only on the world of art, but the business of art and has helped hundreds of students over the years learn how to put together a gallery showing and how to a make a living pursuing their passion.
Quality of Life is awarded to a person who is enhancing the quality of life for others.
Because of ASID’s support of UMOM, the largest homeless shelter in the State specifically addressing the needs of families, we have come to know darlene newsom, Ceo. Under Darlene’s direction, UMOM not only provides shelter, but also education to children and career training for adults.
Well-deserved congratulations to all!
Above Right: Cindy Stedman, Associate Professor of Art Institute of Phoenix, accepting Designer of Distinction on behalf of Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID Right: Enhancement of the Arts Citation awarded to Kraig Foote of Art One Gallery
Suzanne Daley of Alyshaan Rugs accepting Industry Partner of the Year Citation
Karen Fletcher, Chief Development Officer, UMOM, accepting the Quality of Life Citation on behalf of Darlene Newsom, CEO of UMOM
Linda Barkman, Editor, Phoenix Home & Garden
David Neishabori of AZADI Fine Rugs invites Jewell Blair, Allied ASID to try her luck.
• Deb Allen, Allied ASID
• naomi Anderson, Feathers Fine
Furniture Industry Partner of ASID
• Ardy Andjelich, Ardy’s gallery of window Coverings Industry Partner of ASID
• roland Arnold, Arizona Tile Industry Partner of ASID
• Cauleen Autery, Allied ASID
• terry Babb, Babb Media Industry Partner of ASID
• Paige Bentley Bailey, Allied ASID
• LaDawn Bentley, ASID
• Lynne Beyer, Allied ASID
• Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
• Kelly Boschen, ASID
• ellen Bosco , Kravet Industry Partner of ASID
• Amy Bubier, Allied ASID
• Char Burrows, Allied ASID
• Matt Cepkauskas, excellence
Upholstery & Design Industry Partner of ASID
• Kim Cerchial, Student ASID
• Jill Christenholz, Allied ASID
• Michael Clare, Clare Frame & Art
Industry Partner of ASID
• Laurie Clark, Sherwin williams Industry Partner of ASID
• Libby Copeland, ASID
• Veronica Corney, Allied ASID
• suzanne Daley, Alyshaan Fine Rugs Industry Partner of ASID
• Mary Dluzen, ASID
• June edwards, Student ASID
• Debbie english, Allied ASID
• Kelli enriquez, Ardy’s gallery of window Coverings Industry Partner of ASID
• tabitha evans, Student ASID
• Laurie Finsterwald, Student ASID
• Judy santana Flores, Allied ASID
• Melinda Foote, ASID
• Christina Forrest, Allied ASID
• Laurie Friedman, Pindler & Pindler, Inc. Industry Partner of ASID
• Cory golab, Allied ASID
• tina gazia, KI Furniture/Pallas
Textiles Industry Partner of ASID
• greta guelich, ASID
• ruth Hagloff, Student ASID
• Mary-Lynn Hall, Allied ASID
• sherry Hauser, ASID
• Linda singer Heinz, FASID
• Debra May Himes, ASID
• Katie Hoeschler, Student ASID
• gabe Holland , Design within Reach Industry Partner of ASID
• Cynthia Howe, Student ASID
• gabriela Jacobsen, Allied ASID
• Michelle Jefferson, Allied ASID
• Marcene Kandra, ASID
• Jeanette Kelly, Allied ASID
• susan Kelly, Student ASID
• Paulette Kim, Student ASID
• gera King, ASID
• Mary Fisher Knott, Allied ASID
• Jeanette Knudsen, Allied ASID
• Linda Kolesar, ASID
• Denise Kosan, Allied ASID
• Lawrence Lake, ASID
• Audra Lamb, ASID
• susan Lasky, Allied ASID
• Debi Law, Allied ASID
• Candy Lesher, Sunwest Distribution Industry Partner of ASID
• Cindy Lewton, ASID
• Diana Lubic, Allied ASID
• Jeanine Lyles, Allied ASID
• Danielle Marie, Allied ASID
• tracey Marshall, ASID
• Kathleen Manoil, ASID
• Kari MaKenna, Student ASID
• Jenna Martin, Student ASID
• nick McDonald , Cosentino Industry Partner of ASID
• Marcela Molina, Student ASID
• Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID
• sheryl nelson, Allied ASID
• Alisha A. newman, Allied ASID
• sharon nosil, Allied ASID
• Beverly Oberg, Allied ASID
• ryan O’Meara, Palavela Home Industry Partner of ASID
• Liz Opitz, Student ASID
• gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID
• Janice Pierson, ASID
• Joi Diane Prater, Allied ASID
• David Pritchett, Hacienda Lighting, Inc. Industry Partner of ASID
• Paula Quan, TOTO USA, Inc. Industry Partner of ASID
• Dede radford, Allied ASID, Dunnedwards Industry Partner of ASID
• robyn randall, ASID
• tammy romer, Student ASID
• Malyn romero, Allied ASID
• Karen romersa, your Source Industry Partner of ASID
• stacey-Ann rorvig, Student ASID
• Paula savino, Allied ASID
• Janelle schick, ASID
• Lindsey schultz, ASID
• traci shields, ASID
• nancy slane-High, Allied ASID
• Jill spence, Student ASID
• Jenny stack, Student ASID
• Keith stanton, Student ASID
• Jill stebbins, Allied ASID
• Amy strang, Allied ASID
• Brenda strunk, ASID
• LuAnn thoma-Holec, ASID
• Leah tuttleman, Allied AISD
• Athena Vigil, Allied ASID
• Jelena Volavka, Allied ASID
• georgia weatherspoon, Ardy’s gallery of window Coverings Industry Partner of ASID
• Kim witgen, Student ASID
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We exPeRIenCeD AnOTHeR yeAR OF BeAUTy AT ASID’S DeSIgn exCeLLenCe AwARDS gALA held at the lovely Arizona Biltmore. The architecture there is classic and beautiful, the attendees were beautiful, and of course the design entries and award winners were beautiful.
Karen Romersa of Your Source and Roland Arnold of Arizona Tile once again emceed our gala to much laughter and applause. It was a special evening as Christine Piotrowski, FASID, author and former chapter president, acknowledged our newest Fellow, Linda Heinz, FASID. We were honored to have Linda Barkman, Editor of Phoenix Home & Garden magazine (an Industry Partner and our Media Sponsor) address the audience.
AZADI Fine Rugs, as our benefactor sponsor, brought in the “Wheel of Fortune” with Jewell Blair, Allied ASID, Professional Development Director, winning the prize (as well as winning a couple of design awards—this was Jewell’s first time entering the design competitionCongrats, Jewell!).
Another first-time entrant was Charles Glover, Allied ASID, of Charles Glover Interiors. And guess what? Charles won first place AND Best in Show – Residential! See his design on the cover of this magazine. You know the old refrain, “You have to enter to win.” Maybe next year it will be you! If you haven’t entered this competition previously, think about entering in 2013.
Long-time member, past chapter president, past National officer, LuAnn Thoma-Holec, ASID of Thoma-Holec Design, LLC won Best in Show – Commercial for one of her her beautiful senior living facilities. LuAnn also won first place and second place in the Senior Living Facility category—congratulations, LuAnn!
The following individuals received Presidential Citations from Cindy Lewton, ASID, President:
Designer of Distinction:
Carol Morrow, PhD, ASID
Former Director of Art Institute of Phoenix
Industry Partner of the Year:
Suzanne Daley
Alyshaan Fine Rugs
Enhancement of the Arts
Kraig Foote
Art One Gallery, Inc.
Quality of Life
Darlene Newsom
UMOM
Enjoy the beauty and talent on the next few pages! See you next year at the Awards!
Singular Space – 1st Place
Amy Bubier, Allied ASID AB Design elements, LLC
Singular Space – 2nd Place
Holly Asher, Allied ASID & Bianca Olsson, Allied ASID est est, Inc.
Singular Space – 3rd Place
Holly Asher, Allied ASID & Bianca Olsson, Allied ASID est est, Inc.
Residence Less than 3500 sq ft
2nd Place
Lindsay Murray, Allied ASID & Kacie Lilley, ASID est est, Inc.
Residence Less than 3500 sq ft –3rd Place
susan Hersker, ASID Design Directives
Residence Less than 3500 sq ft 1st Place
ernesto garcia, ASID
ernesto garcia Interior Design, LLC
Residence Less than 3500 sq ft
Honorable Mention sharlie Mcraney, Allied ASID Tigh Interiors
Residence 3500-6000 sq ft 1st Place
Charles glover, Allied ASID
Charles glover Interiors
Residence 3500-6000 sq ft 2nd Place
Mary Meinz, ASID
Mary Meinz Design, LLC
Residence 3500-6000 sq ft 3rd Place
Colleen M. Pawling, ASID Pawling Design Associates, LLC
Residence greater than 6000 sf ft 2nd Place
Aileen Fabella, ASID
Tate Studio Architects
Residence greater than 6000 sf ft 3rd Place
Diana M. Jackson, Allied ASID
Diana M. Jackson Design Associates
Residence greater than 6000 sf ft 1st Place
Angelica Henry, ASID Angelica Henry Design
Total Remodel – 1st Place
Angelica Henry Design 2 3
Total Remodel – Second Place
Amy Bubier, Allied ASID AB Design elements, LLC
Total Remodel – Third Place
Angelica Henry, ASID
Kitchen Design – 1st Place
Anita Lang, Allied ASID
Special
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Kitchen Design – 2nd Place
Danielle Jacques, Allied ASID
Danielle Jacques Design 3
Kitchen Design – 3rd Place
Paige
Paige Bailey & Associates, Inc.
Bathroom Design – 2nd Place
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID Jay B’s Interior Design
Bathroom Design – 3rd Place
ernesto garcia, ASID
ernesto garcia Interior Design, LLC
Business Office Less than 5000 sq ft 1st Place
roberta thomas, ASID evolution Design, Inc.
Bathroom Design – 1st Place traci shields, ASID Friedman &
Business
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID Jay B’s Interior Design
Business Office greater than 5000 sq ft 1st Place
roberta thomas, ASID evolution Design, Inc.
Business
roberta thomas, ASID evolution Design, Inc.
Thoma-Holec
Outdoor Spaces – 1st Place
sherry Hauser, ASID hHh, Inc.
Outdoor Spaces – 2nd Place
Holly Asher, Allied ASID & Bianca Olsson, Allied ASID est est, Inc.
Outdoor Spaces – 3rd Place
Katherine Lockett Pullen, Allied ASID & Michele Logan, ASID Studio V Interior Design, LLC
Furniture Design – 1st Place
Kacie Lilley, ASID & stacy Meisterheim, Allied ASID est est, Inc.
Furniture Design – 2nd Place
Anita Lang, Allied ASID IMI Design Studio
Furniture Design – 3rd Place
ernesto garcia, ASID
ernesto garcia Interior Design, LLC
Furniture Design – Honorable Mention
ernesto garcia, ASID
ernesto garcia Interior Design, LLC
green Design – First Place
Amy Bubier, Allied ASID AB Design elements, LLC
• Toto who sponsored or directly supported our chapter this past year
• Allstate Appliances
• Alyshaan Fine Rugs
• Arizona Tile
• Arizona wholesale Supply
• AZADI Fine Rugs
• Baker Scottsdale
• Bedmart
• Brizo
• Cosentino
• Design Source Furniture
• Design within Reach
• Dunn-edwards
• gem Surfaces
• Hinkley’s Lighting
• Inside/Out Showrooms, Inc.
• Kohler Interiors
• Kravet
• Milestone Distributors
• One Posh Place
• Palavela Home
• Phoenix Home & garden Magazine
• Phoenix Magazine
• Plant Solutions
• Sherwin-williams
• Sub-Zero wolf west, Inc.
The following Industry Partners generously sponsored the 2012 Design Excellence Awards:
By Katherine Hoeschler, Student ASID
e HAV e K i CK e D OFF t H e school year with a bang! Board members welcomed new interior design students as well as returning students with presentations in class. We handed out welcome packets filled with goodies and most importantly distributed the student membership web addresses for joining ASID www.asid.org/join and our active Facebook page. As part of our membership drive, the Student Board set up tables with computers for students to enroll in ASID between classes. We were a force to be reckoned with in our new red ASID/SCC t-shirts. The feedback was great with over 20 new members signed up in less than 24hrs!
