Focus Vol 1 - Spring 2016

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6 creatives share their inspiration for product design

Q&A WITH AMY FLURRY She wrote the book on DIY PR

THE VIBE

Exploring the design industry’s

enduring infatuation with nature

SET ENVY Where on-screen and on-Steelyard styles Converge

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I am often asked why we’ve lasted all these years when countless others have come and gone. The answer: because everything we do supports professional designers and the brands that serve them. We’ve never opened to consumers.

We’ve never cut out reps, showrooms, magazines, or trade shows. We’ve always worked to be inclusive and supportive of the entire industry. Plus, we listen.

FOCUS is a result of listening and a new way of seeing Steelyard brands through the ultra-creative, sharp lens of Editorial Director Jane Dagmi. Prepare to be wowed!

STACEY TIVERON FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

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Welcome

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elcome to FOCUS...our presentation of select products and brands direct from the Steelyard platform. While this issue centers around our brands at Spring HPMKT 2016, Steelyard’s real ‘focus’ started back in 1997, when we took to the internet (as TODL) with the bold mission to connect interior designers with the products and brands they needed for their projects instantly. For 18 years, our focus has never wavered.

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n the eve of High Point Market, I’m thinking about Beginnings. From life-changing starting points to seemingly trivial ones, Beginnings are filled with possibility and emotion. Beginning a design project. Starting a job. Opening a business.

Entering into a new relationship. Embarking on Season 6 of Game of Thrones. My role at Steelyard is beginning to take shape, and FOCUS marks the debut of our editorial content.

In the collecting phase, individual products become grouped. Trends happen. Relevance appears. You might check in with a colleague. This becomes a story. Synapses continue firing, 20 tabs are open on the computer simultaneously as the mind connects dots. Ideas beget ideas, and expand into features, and suddenly you have enough material for an issue and maybe too much!

“Beginnings” are intertwined in this issue.

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Nature, the point of departure for so many design projects, gets a lot of love in VIBE. Source unveils the origin of pieces.

This is my first time working with global trend ambassador Patti Carpenter of carpenter + company. After hearing her give a trend talk in Atlanta, I begged invited her to contribute.

Through her brand of #DIYPR, Amy Flurry, who appears in Q&A, inspires fledgling entrepreneurs to jump start their businesses with greater marketing savvy.

Imagine Home’s Staci Lantz, featured in Do-Gooding was about to bow out of the design industry until she created a meaningful purpose in our world of fabric and fringe. Then she dove back in.

Out of the 40+ brands featured in FOCUS, about 10 have newly launched their catalogs on Steelyard.

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FOCUS could not have been done without Scotty’s vision, diligence and flexibility which he reminded me of daily, Sandy’s consummate research, copywriting skill, and humor, and Stacey’s unwavering cheerleading and gushy voicemails. And, a shout out to a handful of magazine peeps who taught me well.

Beyond the fluff and high gloss, our industry runs deep. From interior designers to manufacturers, artists to media, painters and architects, we transform lives for the better by virtue of the spaces we create.

I’m glad I’m here, and hope you enjoy FOCUS. XO

JANE DAGMI EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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For FOCUS High Point Market 2016, the only parameter was to represent Steelyard brands exhibiting at market. Like planning a dinner party composed from the existing foods in one’s fridge after a splurge at Whole Foods, I dipped into Steelyard’s abundant data base and started gathering favorite pieces – of course all the while using Steelyard’s handy project folders to organize my selections!

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Jane Dagmi EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Scotty R. Smith EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Sandy Hughes EDITOR

Marleigh Farlow EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

FEATURED ON THE COVER: EMPORIUM HOME’S GALAPAGOS WALLPAPER

FEATURED ON WELCOME PAGE PHILLIPS COLLECTION GLASS BUDDAH

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Pieces that nail those glossy grays

The inspiration behind 6 extraordinary designs

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INTERVIEW / THE FIVE WITH AMY FLURRY

THE VIBE: NATURAL AFFINITY

What you need to know to grow your brand

34 products that bring the outdoors in and the indoors out

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DO-GOODING

SET ENVY

A designer creates new meaning with responsible sourcing

Bingeing on series with serious style

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RADAR

CALENDAR

What designers are looking for

The HPMKT events you won’t want to miss

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Spectrum POLISHED CONCRETE & SMOKED GLASS

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ey, gray! We’re still into you! We’ve crushed on all of your shades at one point or another, but this goround we’re giving extra love to utilitarian concrete and smoky glass. Light or dark, gray never fails to convey its cool, uncomplicated nature. And, that’s simply divine!

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Polished Concrete

CASABLANCA CONSOLE TABLE CURREY & COMPANY

“I like the permanence of concrete. It is heavy, solid and immutable once cured. A lightness of form from such heavy material always feels like an accomplishment, a sort of wonderful trick”. ~ Brownlee Currey

MODREST SHEPARD MODERN CONCRETE COFFEE TABLE VIG FURNITURE

GUSCIO PENDANT NOIR

YUCCA TREE IN SQUARE CONCRETE PLANTER

DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL INC.

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PERPETUAL COLLECTION LOUNGE CHAIR SEASONAL LIVING

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Smoked Glass OLYMPIC DINING TABLE BELLINI MODERN LIVING

KARRINGTON CHANDELIER ARTERIORS 3” SMOKE FINISH U-DROP LAMP PRISM B&P LAMP SUPPLY, INC. BLUE-GRAY ANTIQUED GLASS CANDLE HOLDER HOWARD ELLIOTT COLLECTION

BENJAMIN END TABLE SUNPAN MODERN

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“Smoked glass adds an unexpected edge to this design. The subtle tint softens the light source, creating a cool warmth that feels totally fresh.” ~ Mark Moussa

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Source WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

By Jane Dagmi

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“I have always loved incorporating natural stones and minerals into my lighting designs. The beauty and uniqueness of each slice of stone creates the perfect combination of organic allure and one-of-a-kind originality.” ~ Ashley Childers, Founder/designer

AGATE BURST CHANDELIER - NICKEL EMPORIUM HOME

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“The inspiration for my Crazy Cut Collection comes from studying the reflections off the waters off the shores of the Philippines. Particularly during sunrise and sunset, shimmering facets of light bounce around in a random dance. Using my background in metalwork, I created surfaces that would capture light and reflections in a dynamic way.”

CRAZY CUT CHAIR PHILLIPS COLLECTION

~ Reimer Jen Bonghanoy, designer

“The subtle and sleek whipstitch down the arm of the Magdalena evokes what we consider luxurious... something made well, over time, with the best materials and great skill.

These are stitches that have been been passed from one generation to the next and take a thoughtful approach.

We see hand-stitching as an integral part of Eleanor Rigby Leather design, not just embellishment.”

MAGDELENA ELEANOR RIGBY LEATHER

~ Christopher Thorpe, President

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“I designed the Desi One Drink table specifically for small urban spaces. The 10” top is just big enough for a drink and a cell phone, and the slightly larger base ensures that the table is sturdy. It’s really easy to deliver too.” ~ Katy Skelton, Furniture Designer

KATY SKELTON DESI ONE DRINK TABLE KEYSTONE COLLECTIONS

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FUSIONTABLE AS POOL TABLE FUSION TABLES

“Today, a good product is not just about a great design. It’s about life.

It’s about people. Bringing emotional value and quality time is the key characteristic of the Fusion table.

The Fusion table has exactly what it takes to create those unique memorable moments for you, your family, and guests.” ~ Curt Bossuyt, CEO

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“Anthar speaks to our goal of connecting the world from the smallest villages in India to the top cities of the globe using design as a medium. What normally would have been thought of as a mistake has transformed into a piece of art.” ~ Kavita “Kavi” Chaudhary, Textile designer

ANTHAR / PROJECT ERROR COLLECTION JAIPUR LIVING

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Q&A THE FIVE WITH AMY FLURRY

Photos of Amy by Gabbie Burseth

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my Flurry has fabricated intricate paper wigs for the likes of Hermes, Kate Spade, and Valentino. Her byline has graced the pages of top-notch magazines such as Lucky, Country Living, Conde Nast Traveler and House Beautiful. And, her book Recipe for Press made her a rock star with budding entrepreneurs. When Amy’s not mentoring coeds, organizing a town fashion collective, or indulging a strong sense of wanderlust, she works with select companies, helping them define and effectively communicate their brand image to the interior design community.

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Recipe for Press was published in 2011 and is still the quintessential read on DIY PR. I hear there is another book in the works. Are they related?

Yes, they are related, but distinct. Recipe for Press established the foundation of DIY PR for any entrepreneur or business. I wrote it from the point of view of an editor, as I consistently saw entrepreneurs with great products and services trying hard to get my attention, but so many were sending the wrong signals. I also observed how the right press placements could powerfully impact a brand. Book two is specifically geared toward interior designers, as there are more opportunities availed to them and more nuances in pitching projects.

As you speak with and consult with interior designers, what have you found are some of

their biggest challenges in getting publicity and taking their businesses to the next level?

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First off, for anyone creating a press strategy, it’s so much easier if you first understand why you want press and what specifically you want it to help you achieve. Also, you need clarity on what story angles are most attractive to editors…because…I hate to break the bad news, but you’re whole story usually isn’t. What designers want when they come to me is a critical eye -- an editor’s eye -- on their website, their social media channels, marketing materials and projects.

I can identify what specifically needs to be done before sharing with an editor and whether or not they are ready for press. Photography is almost always a challenge. I consistently advise interior designers to have their portraits reshot in a more “editorial” style. If you want to have a project or portrait photographed, hire a photographer who works with a highly regarded regional lifestyle or design magazine. Most are freelancers and they often have the ear of the editors.

Brian Patrick Flynn featured your home in his decor demon blog several years ago, and i adored every photo. What makes a house shootworthy and should a designer pitch his or her living space?

Editors key into bold focal points and the genuine personality of a space. Our house is filled with things made by people we love, from art to furniture, like our black walnut kitchen table designed

by Marla Henderson. Nothing is super valuable. Everything is precious. And yes, it’s always a good idea for designers to pitch their homes, if the pitch is focused and the photographs are compelling

Is DIY P.R. enough?

It’s totally a reasonable start. Between seminars, the book, and some of the supporting products -- serious editor and blogger lists, a pitch wheel, etc. -- that I have in my online shop, one can learn and gain a lot of information. When you put steady energy toward it, opportunities inevitably come back. At some point, however, you’ll have to decide if you’re willing to invest in your business by hiring someone, internally or externally, to grow and manage relationships, social channels, and new business.

Why do you write books and give seminars?

I do it because I love simplifying and sharing information that can help grow businesses.

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in Amy’s kitchen, the blue glass chandelier is what she means by a “bold focal point.”

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Amy lives in Athens, Georgia with her husband, their two teenagers, and dog, Ty.

Discover more about Amy and DIY PR at recipeforpress.com.

Recommended Read: “At the moment, I’m loving the journal entries on CLOTH & KIND. And their “Proust on Design” series is fantastic.”

Amy will present “The Press Release is Dead - How to Perfect the New Pitch and Get Published!” at The Design Viewpoint Series, Sunday April 17, 9 AM) – 10:30 AM, High Point Theater. Presented in cooperation with ASID and sponsored by Steelyard.

~ A.F.

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LEONARDO WALNUT BED ARTITALIA GROUP

Amy’s Steelyard Covet “I’m on the hunt for a bed and I love the simple lines of Artitalia’s Leonardo bed, plus they use reclaimed woods from ancient churches and chateaux in Europe, and the craftsmanship is evident.

The Leonardo Sideboard is also great because it could hide all of those wires and cables from the kid’s games

~ A.F.

LEONARDO SIDEBOARD ARTITALIA GROUP

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that drive me crazy!”

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The Vibe NATURAL AFFINITY

Photo Credit - Grzegorz Mleczek via Life of Pix

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By Jane Dagmi & Patti Carpenter

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ature is generous and wondrous. Precious resource and beautiful muse, it provides shelter, nourishment, and decoration. From roots to cosmos, moss to mist, seagrass to stone, fish to mammal, interior designers vie to incorporate nature’s colors and forms, real or reimagined, into indoor spaces. Beneath the stars and under green canopies, they seek to maximize the outdoor experience too. When tumult and uncertainty abound, nature, stunning, brutal, and fragile, sends reminders of renewal, gratitude and peace.

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Photo Credit - Theodore Alexander

IMPERFECTION AND THE ORGANIC WHIM OF NATURE INSPIRE CREATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP, IMBUING HUMBLE WOOD GRAIN WITH NATURAL NOBLESSE.

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1) The Collins Dresser

by Michael Berman for Theodore Alexander is

COLLINS DRESSER THEODORE ALEXANDER

fashioned from solid streamlined oak.

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2) Two-tone and ecofriendly, Copeland’s Soho chest appears to float.

3) Furniture Classics’ Salvo Coffee Table is made of organic teak root.

4) At Bellini Modern, modest wood shapes are turned into beautiful lamps.

5) Oggetti’s large Constella pendant is honeycomb-inspired.

6) Modern Day Accent’s mahogany Abstra Lady has a Henry Moore-ish quality.

7) California House’s S140 stools are at home

around the kitchen island.

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SOHO CHEST COPELAND FURNITURE

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ABSTRA MAHOGANY LADY MODERN DAY ACCENTS

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S140 KITCHEN STOOL CALIFORNIA HOUSE

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Photo Credit - Life of Pix

EVEN WHEN SLATHERED IN METALLIC OR FANTASTICALLY FEATHERED, THERE IS A SIMPLICITY ABOUT THE WILD THAT IS SELDOM PRETENTIOUS.

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1) Grace & Blake’s feathered drum pendant is pure delight.

2) In gold, Sunpan’s Tree End Table becomes a little gem.

3) Modern Day Accents’ antelope bust has graceful tall proportions.

4) A brass base adds sparkle to Planum’s dramatic Live-Edge Astor Table.

WHITE FEATHER LAMP GRACE & BLAKE

5) Flexsteel’s sloped mock-croc Deft Chair invites slithering.

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6) Artmax’s Golden Predator wards off boring decor.

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7) Phillips Collection believes in feathering your best nest.

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ASTOR LIVE EDGE TABLE TOP PLANUM FURNITURE

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GOLDEN PREDATOR ARTMAX

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ANTELOPE WALL BUST MODERN DAY ACCENTS

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DEFT CHAIR FLEXSTEEL CONTRACT

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Photo Credit - Patrick Fore via Unsplash

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BLACK IS A GREAT EMPHASIZER OF FORM, ADDING DENSITY TO AN OBJECT, AND DEFINING ITS SILHOUETTE WITH CONFIDENCE. BLACK, TOO, PLAYS WITH LIGHT. MATTE AND CHARRED EXPRESSIONS FOCUS ON THE ABSORPTION OF LIGHT AND LOSS OF LUSTRE.

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1) Feizy’s Bleeker Rug delivers a big bang.

2) Printed on aluminum, Wink Gaines’ Blue Cypress photo feels everlasting.

3) Longleaf Collection’s hardware ages naturally over time.

4) Star International’s Pebble Table is monolithically chic.

5) Black sophisticates Genesee River’s Rustic Rocker.

6) Noir’s marble book stack looks like an archaeological find.

7) Natural dyes color Dira’s Tonga palm fiber bowls.

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FEIZY MACHINE MADE BLEECKER RUG IN CHARCOAL FEIZY

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PEBBLE COFFEE TABLE STAR INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE

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ADIRONDACK ROCKER GENESEE RIVER

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THUMBGRIP ENTRANCE DEADBOLTS LONGLEAF COLLECTION

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AFRICAN GRAIN SIFTER BASKETS & BOWLS DIRA

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CITRUSY SHOTS OF CHARTREUSE AND OTHER YELLOW-GREENS INFUSE STYLED INDOOR SPACES WITH A MOD EXUBERANCE.

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1) Kas’s Key West outdoor shag is friendly to bare feet.

2) Zuo’s molded plastic S Chair funks up dining or desk.

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4) In soft lime, Viz Glass’s Mini Pendant is spot on.

5) Artitalia’s Merisi chair recalls classic car interiors.

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6) Jaipur’s Au Pear Rug is feeling very 70’s Marimekko.

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MINI PENDANT VIZ GLASS INC.

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COTONE UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIR “MERISI” ARTITALIA GROUP

GRANT I-O - AU PEAR: PLAZA TAUPE/DARK CITRON JAIPUR LIVING, INC.

“It’s an elemental green that is unexpectedly cool and speaks of renewal and fresh spring

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buds. It sits nicely with gray and taupe for neutral balance and with navy or layered in with turqs and whites for modern mixes.” ~ PATTI CARPENTER,

PATTI’S PAINT PICK

global trend ambassador

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Photo Credit - Daniel Santalla via Life of Pix

FOR STARGAZING, ENTERTAINING, AND LAZY AFTERNOONS, THE FURNISHINGS ON THE NEXT PAGES WERE CREATED TO ENHANCE THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE AND TO WEATHER THE ELEMENTS.

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1) Bienal’s wicker chaise is lightweight and sinewy.

2) Zuo’s Son Table with concrete top and acacia base are suited for dining al fresco.

3) In silver resin, Flash’s classic Chiavari chair is suited for any plein air fete.

4) With Castelle’s Park Place Collection, Pride Family Brands, nailed modern.

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cordless floor lamp provides 7 hours of outdoor mood lighting.

6) Jaipur’s Clink, designed by the Design Campus, is 100% polypropylene.

SON DINING TABLE ZUO

7) Howard Elliott’s Alexandria chair has a washable poly slipcover.

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SECTIONAL SEATING ARMLESS LOUNGE CHAIR CASTELLE BY PRIDE FAMILY BRANDS

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SEASCAPE BREEZE ALEXANDRIA CHAIR HOWARD ELLIOTT

DESIGN CAMPUS-INDOOR OUTDOOR - CLINK: MOTH/TUFFET JAIPUR LIVING

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Do-Gooding IMAGINE HOME

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he was on her way out of the industry. Where most designers would be thrilled with the lavish spending habits of their clients, Staci Lantz was overcome with a feeling of emptiness. Inner turmoil brewing, she was thousands of miles from home when an idea sparked and she visualized a new path. Staci’s turning point feels a little like an unforgettable scene from a movie.

Though dramatized here, it went something like this: She’s lunching at a chic cafe with a design client (who is also a friend, as many clients sooner or later become) who is going on and on about the details of her home, what works and doesn’t, what’s left to buy, yadda yadda. The audience can see that Staci is uncomfortable, wincing as if she feels the worst migraine approaching. The client continues talking. There is a close-up on her lips. The camera stays there for a good 15 seconds. No volume, just big red enunciating lips opening and closing over and over. The camera pulls back slowly as the chatter can be heard again. Staci rises from her seat, looks into her friend’s eyes, and says, “Is that all that matters?” Cut! Next scene.

Staci is in South Africa as a volunteer on a TOMS shoe drop. She is lugging parcels.

Sweating, she distributes new shoes to poverty-stricken villages that happen to be filled with women making baskets and bowls. The camera patiently combs over their nimble fast-working hands. Pull back to Staci smiling, eyes watery, staring off into the distance. Fade to black.

Imagine Home was conceived to ensure that the cycle of consumption would better the lives of others. When her interior design business was feeling soulless, Staci redirected it toward the greater good and figured out a way to bring higher purpose to the decoration of big homes. In this capacity -- providing opportunity to artisans to earn a living by making beautiful high-quality, accessible products that interior designers would covet for their clients -- she would continue in the industry and make a difference.

Her vision took her to many countries where she discovered the breadth and specialty of skill and material resources. She sat with the women as they created, tried her hand at different crafts, joyfully engaged in authentic traditions. One of the most frustrating yet changeable things she diagnosed was that it was largely the lack of a small sum of money that was an obstacle to economic opportunity.

After she learned that the sale of 5 placemats would feed a family for a month, Staci knew the potential for changing lives was completely tangible, but it would take a small, devoted team to see it through. Enter Atlanta designer Billy Roberts (who was also feeling a bit disenchanted pre-Imagine Home) and product development guru Heather Antonelli who is always up for a new and beautiful challenge.

Fast forward to January 2016, roughly 8 years since the TOMS mission. Imagine Home is debuting at Americasmart. The response is overwhelming and all feel validated a thousand times over. Building on momentum, Staci commits to High Point. After 20 years covering market as an interior designer, this will be her first time exhibiting. She’s thrilled to be back among people who all share a common passion. “This is top notch,” she says, “This is where you want to be.”

Imagine Home is located at SAMS, Salon G-7025, and will launch on Steelyard next month.

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Opening credits roll and this is where the story really begins.

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Set Envy THE FAMILY SEAT WRITTEN & PRODUCED BY SANDY HUGHES

Photo Credit - HBO.com / Sydney Morning Herald / Carnival Films

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s there anything more appealing to our shared imagination than a fictional ancestral home? Whether it’s in Westeros, Downton, or West LA, it’s no wonder everyone’s worried about who’s going to get Dad’s house.

It’s the place where squabbling families can hunker down against outside threats like the passage of time, societal pressures, and (of course) baby-snatching White Walkers.

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LOOM ARMCHAIR ORIENT EXPRESS FURNITURE

MONTECRISTO SHEETS SIGNORIA FIRENZE

GILLESPIE TABLE LAMP LITE SOURCE

PURA VIDA - LA PALMA RUG JAIPUR LIVING

RIVA DRESSER FRENCH HERITAGE

BUTTERFLY ACYLIC SCULPTURE MUNIZ PLASTICS

SOLAR MIRROR HOWARD ELLIOTT

TEAL HAZE PAINTING ON CANVAS SUNPAN MODERN

AVENUE - MODERN GREY FABRIC SOFA VIG FURNITURE

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WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER SO MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

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Game of Thrones IT’S A WILD WORLD AND WINTER IS STILL COMING

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BOTTLE WITH ANTLERS JAMIE DIETRICH

PEDESTAL DINING TABLE UNIVERSAL

VERE ANTICHITA BED “GIULIETTA E ROMEO” ARTITALIA GROUP

SPRINGBOK HIDE DIRA

METAL WALL CANDLE SCONCES OLD WORLD DESIGN

LOUNGE CHAIR MALAGA PENINSULA HOME COLLECTION

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HARPER HOWLITE BOX EMPORIUM HOME

ARTHUR BENCH NOIR

DRAGON STYLE LAMP FINIAL B&P LAMP SUPPLY

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Downton Abbey

PHOENIX PALM DISTINCTIVE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL

FAUX BOOK SPINES ORIGINAL BOOKWORKS

BRITISH BULLDOG THEODORE ALEXANDER

STUDENT LAMP IN CRANBERRY SUMMIT LAMP CORPORATION

NEELA RUG IN BEIGE FEIZY

VICTORIA “N” SOFA LAZZARO LEATHER

ABINGTON BED WESLEY ALLEN

TALL CABINET LUMINGANT DYNASTY

WATSON CHAIR GABBY

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THE REASSURANCE OF TRADITION IN A TOPSY-TURVY WORLD

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hey come to HPMKT with swatches, lists, and measurements, showroom-hopping in search of the ultimate goods for their varied projects and colorful clients. Here, 11 busy interior designers tell us what’s on their Market wish lists.

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1) Catherine Austin, Catherine M. Austin Interior Design - Charlotte, NC “I am on a serious design hunt for creative and sculptural lighting to complement a client’s cutting edge contemporary art collection. I hope to find a variety of shapes and materials -- plaster, glass, metal -- that will not only fill the vertical space, but also enhance the works and match their level of sophistication. I am always on a continual hunt for modern vintage pieces that add a unique vibe to any room… a parchment wrapped cocktail table, brass console tables in unusual shapes, objects that can be converted into lamps, and of course, any large scale abstract paintings c. 1950s -1970s.”

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2) Nancy Price, Nancy Price Interiors, Jackson, MI “Definitely heading to market with a “ to do” list for several design projects -- specifically side and cocktail table pieces that are timeless but still have a design edge to them. I want

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warm rich colors that can go back into most any design scheme.

I am really interested in the new line that Cara Mann did for Baker, and am dying to immerse myself in that showroom.”

3) Bobby Berk, Bobby Berk I + D, Los Angeles “We’re looking for a specific style this market. We’re working on two large industrial modern homes in Las Vegas and we need tons of furniture. We’re looking to mesh “industrial” with light wood tones and a bit of Scandinavian flair.”

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4) Michelle Workman, Chattanooga, TN and Los Angeles “I am really looking forward to the Jean-Louis Deniot launch at Baker...eager to see his aesthetic in person and not just on the pages of a magazine. I am also on the hunt for a new lighting company - not the same old accepted pendants, the same old crystal chandeliers, something modern and sexy, but able to be used in a traditional setting - in other words, perfection! ;)”

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5) Nick Bewsey & Nelson Zayas, retailers/designers, Blue Raccoon Home Furnishings, Lambertville, NJ “For us, Spring market is all about furniture for the fall season. We’re sourcing new styles and designs -- and we’re all about color for fabrics this year. Gray and earth tones have dominated interiors for a few years now and we believe that both bold and muted color is ready to re-enter consumer’s homes.”

6) Susan Chancey, Retailer/Designer, Lost & Foundry, Asheville, NC “I’m

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shopping for a lot of goodies.... fabulous, reasonable

outdoor furnishings, a great resource for drapes, festive pillows and lamps, and fresh, reasonable art and rugs.

Plus i have several clients that have new baby rooms to decorate. And then there’s my current love for white, coral and pink...as well as white, emerald and black.”

“This market I’m ready to move beyond the brass and metal elements and reclaimed barn wood of the past. I’m onto safari -- natural colors and textures, zebra on a plush velvet upholstered accent chair, a dark ebony- stained coffee table, some tobacco leather, and art and accents with olive, ocher, and navy color schemes. And, I’m always on the lookout for a smoky opaque light to place in a bedroom on a dimmer switch.”

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8) Minhnuyet Hardy, Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors, Atlanta, GA “One of my current projects is a sunroom that I want to devide into two seperate areas. I’d love to find a very modern bed swing for one of those areas. And then in the other, I’m looking for a sofa with clean lines, possibly wrapped in rustic wood, and club chairs, perhaps swivel chairs on a cool base.”

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7) Morgan Martin, Edward Shae Design, Nashville, TN

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9) Madeline Fraser, Homee, Los Angeles “We are looking to expand our product database. Our clients go more toward contemporary products in the low to mid price range that can ship quickly!”

10) Robert Idol, Idol Design, St. Louis, MO “I always try and see the style and tastemakers at Market to look for new trends in furniture styles and color direction.”

11) Krista Nye Nicholas and Tami Ramsay, CLOTH & KIND, Ann Arbor, MI/Athens, GA

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“Our goal with this market and all markets is to source that uber cool and current new product line. Staying fresh with product options is the lifeblood of creative design so we are always on the hunt to unearth a juicy new line.

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interesting layers. We cannot get enough of the blush and bone hues, so any product brandishing those colors will catch our eye. We are also intrigued by the modern mix, a piece with a traditional profile that has been reimagined with a nod to the modern. Lastly, no trip to High Point is complete without hitting the incredible collection of vintage offerings at 214

Modern. In fact, it is always our first stop pulling into town.”

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CALENDAR

PARTIES, EDUCATION, INSPIRATION

16 Sat. 11 / CURREY & CO. A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE GORGEOUS NEW SHOWROOM (IHFC M110)

15 Fri.

3:30-4 / PHILLIPS COLLECTION BOOKSIGNING WITH CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY (IHFC, C-202) 4 - 7 / PHILLIPS COLLECTION INDUSTRY MIXER (IHFC, C-202) 5:30 - 7 / THEODORE ALEXANDER CELEBRATING CALIFOLIO BY MICHAEL BERMAN (229 RUSSELL ST.)

ALL DAY: CURREY & CO.

PREVIEW DAY WITH A LUNCH AND 5% OFF ALL ORDERS. (IHFC M110)

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HOWARD ELLIOTT - REMINGTON MIRROR

3 - 6 / SUNPAN SOIREE WITH A DJ, SPARKLING WINE, DESSERTS (SHOWPLACE 1200)

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A STEELYARD CO-SPONSORED EVENT

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18 Mon. 12 - 1:30 / LECTURE AND LUNCH: “INSIGHT TO THE OUTSIDE” WITH BARCLAY BUTERA AND DESIGN TODAY. SPONSORED BY PRIDE FAMILY BRANDS/ CASTELLE (SAMS SEMINAR ROOM, 1-1014) 2:30 - 4 / DESIGNER BRANDING PANEL FEATURING JULIA BUCKINGHAM, LARRY LASLO, AND STEELYARD’S NEW SVP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND BRAND STRATEGIST STEVEN AVITABLE. 3:30 - 4 / BOBBY BERK’S TREND PRESENTATION AT PHILLIPS COLLECTION (IHFC, C-202).

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17 Sun.

5 - 7 / BOOK SIGNING, “THE MONOCHROMATIC HOME”, WITH AUTHOR HILARY ROBERTSON AT JAIPUR LIVING, (SHOWPLACE 3300) 5:30 - 7:30 / GET #NAILEDBYSTEELYARD AT ZUO’S DESIGNER SERIES COCKTAIL PARTY NAIL TECHS WILL BLING UP YOUR MANI WHILE YOU MINGLE. (IHFC, DESIGN CENTER, D502)

10 AM - NOON / FEIZY IS THROWING A CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH AND TO CELEBRATE THE DESIGNERS BEHIND UPCOMING HAUTE TRENDS™ COLLECTION. ( MS 145)

6 - 9 / UNIVERSAL HOSTS “A GATHERING OF SOUTHERN STYLE” WITH COCKTAILS AND FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND A TOTALLY FUN PHOTO BOOTH. (101 S. HAMILTON)

4 - 6 / WENDOVER ART IS HOSTING A CHAMPAGNE MEETAND-GREET WITH ACCOMPLISHED INTERIOR DESIGNER ONE OF THEIR MOST PROLIFIC ARTISTS, LILLIAN AUGUST. (IHFC C-215)

UNIVERSAL TO THE TRADE

19 Tue.

5 - 7 / JAIPUR LIVING OFFICIALLY DEBUTS ITS NEW IMAGE AND FETES THE KATE SPADE NEW YORK COLLECTION WITH HANDCRAFTED COCKTAILS AND GIVEAWAYS. (SHOWPLACE 3300)

11 - NOON: JAIPUR LIVING

HOSTS CHAI TALK: TALE OF A MILLION KNOTS...HOW TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF LUXURY RUGS.”(SHOWPLACE 3300)

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FRENCH HERITAGE: THE CHATEAU IS OPEN FOR LUNCH EVERYDAY BETWEEN 12 AND 2:30 (1638 ENGLISH RD.) CALL CALL FOR FREE SHUTTLE 336.885.2868

HOWARD ELLIOTT: BAGELS AND BLOODYS ARE THE DAILY BREAKFAST SPECIAL, AND FOR THOSE CRAVING SWEET, THERE ARE ALSO WAFFLES. (IHFC, HAMILTON H224)

HOWARD ELLIOTT: DIPS, APPS, AND PIZZA. (IHFC, HAMILTON H224)

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PRIDE FAMILY BRANDS: CHAMPAGNE AND DESSERTS START AT 4 (IHFC M101) FRENCH HERITAGE: WINE AND HORS D’OEUVRES FROM 4 - 6. (1638 ENGLISH RD.) CALL FOR FREE SHUTTLE 336.885.2868 HOWARD ELLIOTT: CHEESE AND CRACKERS, VEGGIES AND OPEN BAR.(IHFC, HAMILTON H224) PLANUM: DINNER AND OPEN BAR, 5 - 10 PM, EVERY EVENING PLUS FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE AT 336-885-0164.

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