2008 Events
Tuesday, June 23
Pride of Persia Rug Company
6 pm – 8 pm
Pride of Persia Rug Company hosts Prudential Gary Greene Inner Loop Referral Team
For information please contact Lisa Slappey 713-522-7870
Tuesday, May 12
Second Tuesday
11 am
Not all Stones are Created Equal
Informative Discussion on Stone from a Design Perspective Led by Ceo Art Fano
MCA Systems Showroom, Suite 106
2 pm
Decorative and Channel Glass: Aesthetic Options and Safety
Ginger Blair, owner I Design Solutions Bendheim Architectural Glass
Dauphin Sales, Suite 273
Wednesday, May 20
5 pm - 8 pm
4th Annual Cruise Party and Open House
Benefiting Pink Ribbons Project
Fabulous Showroom Drawings, and the Grand Prize - A Luxury 12-Day Caribbean Cruise for Two Generously donated by CruiseCenter.com and Crystal Cruises.
For reservations please call 713-864-2660 or send an email to events@thehoustondesigncenter.com
Tuesday, March 10
2nd Tuesday
Open House at Pride of Persia Rug Company
Design Trends & Inspirations - The 2009 Custom Collection
Lapchi Hand-Woven Carpets in Silk and Wool
With Kerry Smith, President and Andrew Neave, Creative Director
11 am - 1 pm
Grand Opening Celebration - Pride of Persia Rug Company
With Modern Luxury Magazine
6 - 8 pm
Thursday, March 12
9 am - 5:45 pm
Seminars By Design
Continuing Education ProgramsASID - Suite 285
For more information and registration - www.seminarsbydesign.net
1 pm - 1:45 pm
Luncheon for Seminar Participants at Bunch & Shoemaker
Bunch & Shoemaker - Suite 152Thursday, March 26
4 - 8 pm
Ladies Open House at Dauphin Sales
(By Invitation)Suite 273
Thursday, April 2
HDC Showroom Meeting at Bunch & Shoemaker - Suite 152
9 - 10 am
Friday, April 3
9 am - 4 pm
ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Student Career Day
ASID Office - Suite 285To register - www.asidtgcc.org
9 am - 9:30
Student Career Day Breakfast
Sponsored by Dauphin Sales - Suite 273
12:15 - 1 pm
Student Career Day Lunch
Sponsored by Kitchen & Bath Concepts - Suite 148
1 - 4 pm
Showroom Tours with Refreshments
Tuesday, April 14
2nd Tuesday
Spring Market & Open House -- Leading in Design
For registration and reservations call 713-864-2660 or events@thehoustondesigncenter.com
9:30 - 11 am
Partnering with Professionals
This informative panel discussion will explore and illustrate the value of collaboration between design and trade professionals. Moderated by Peggy McGowen, ASID, CMKBD, the panel will include professionals in Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Architecture and Construction.
Kitchen & Bath Concepts - Suite 148
10:30 - 12:30
Get Your Projects Published in Texas Home & Living!
Designer Portfolio Review
with Brona Stockton, Associate Publisher and Tavaner Bushman, Editor.
Bring images from your recent projects for publishing consideration!
Design House - Suite 115
11:30 - 12:30
Donna Vining, ASID presents
INTERIOR DESIGN LEGISLATION
What it is and why it's important to you and an update on what is happening with Legislation in Texas.
1 hour HSW CEU - #8124 $15 - payable to TAID
ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter - Suite 285
12:30 - 1:30
Spring Market Luncheon
Lucky Gem Imports - Suite 155
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Claudia Lezell, ASID
Barrier Free "Floor Covering"As It Applies To Everyday Life
The participants will learn the basic concepts of barrier free design as it relates to everyday life and its relationship to floor covering specification. Participants will also be shown examples of the "downfalls" of inappropriate floor covering specification and the potential negative effects on the barrier free environment.
1 Hour CEU - $10
Definitive Décor - Suite 159
3:00 - 4:00 pm
It's a Virtual World…Are You In It?
Presented by Susan Aldrich, Smart Home Studio
Join Bunch & Shoemaker for a learning session on marketing your design services through the internet. You don't have to be a computer expert to benefit! Susan Aldridge of Smart Home Studio will give a presentation on new time-saving tools, including 3D software that enables you to offer your clients photorealistic visualization in 3D in less than an hour. Decrease your work time while increasing your bottom line!
At Bunch & Shoemaker - Suite 152
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Get Your Projects Published in Texas Home & Living!
Designer Portfolio Review
with Brona Stockton, Associate Publisher and Tavaner Bushman, Editor
Bring images from your recent projects for publishing consideration!
Pride of Persia - Suite 164
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Open House Party
OFI/Kimball Celebrates its 10th AnniversaryChampagne, Caviar and Canopés
Live music by Yvonne Washington
Suite 264
Friday, May 1
HDC Showroom Meeting at Pride of Persia - Suite 164
9 - 10 amThursday, May 7
9 am - 5:45 pmSeminars By Design
Continuing Education ProgramsASID - Suite 285
For more information and registration - www.seminarsbydesign.net
1 pm - 1:45 pm
Luncheon for Seminar Participants at Alkusari Stone
Alkusari Stone - Suite 229Tuesday, May 12
2nd Tuesday
Continuing Education Programs To Be AnnouncedWednesday, May 20
Cruise Party & Showroom Tours
Exciting Ports of Call Await You!Sponsored by Houston Design Resources Magazine
No tickets required, for reservations call 713-864-2660
Or - events@thehoustondesigncenter.com
5 pm - 8 pm
Friday, June 5
HDC Showroom Meeting at Ofi/Kimball
9 - 10 amTuesday, June 9
2nd Tuesday
Continuing Education Programs to be AnnouncedThursday, July 16
Seminars By Design
Continuing Education ProgramsFor more information and registration - www.seminarsbydesign.net
1 pm - 1:45 pm
Luncheon for Seminar Participants By Definitive Décor
Suite 159Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 31
Summertime in The Center
Cool off at The Houston Design Center –An urban oasis full of cool designs, accessories, fabrics and furnishings.
And register to win cool prizes!
A Luxury Spa Treatment at Hotel ZaZa’s Za Spa with lunch in an Urban Oasis poolside cabana will be awarded to a lucky designer each week.
Tuesday, July 21
“European Design Trends in the Kitchen”
National Kitchen and Bath Association MeetingKitchen & Bath Concepts
Suite 148
5:30 to 8:30pm
Wednesday, July 22
“SieMatic” Fine German Cabinetry Showcase
Kitchen & Bath ConceptsSuite 148
5:30 to 8:30pm
R.s.v.p 713-528-5575
Tuesday, July 28
“Wrap Party for Pink Ribbons Project”
OFI/Kimall OfficeSuite 264
5 to 7 pm
Friday, July 31
HDC Showroom Meeting - Definitive Décor
Suite 159
9 – 10 am
Thursday, August 6
Super Showroom Sample Sale – To The Trade
Attractive discounts on showroom samplesFurnishings, rugs and accessories for the home and office.
Donations to benefit The Furniture Bank
9 am – 5 pm
Friday, August 7 – Saturday, August 8
Super Showroom Sample Sale – Open to the Public
Attractive discounts on showroom samplesFurnishings, rugs and accessories for the home and office.
Donations to benefit The Furniture Bank
9 am – 5 pm
Please send your events to sheri.roane@airmail.net