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April 26, 2012
Dwell & Marin Magazine Present:
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The 2nd annual Marin County Home Tours
SCHEDULE:
April 27: Meet the Architects Cocktail Reception | Cavallo Point Lodge | 6:30 to 8:00 PM
April 28: Includes home tours to five homes
| Marin County | 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
April 29: Includes home tours to five homes | Marin County | 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
BONUS HOME ADDED April 27: Blu Homes Home Tour | Healdsburg, CA | 10:00 AM to
2:00 PM
SFDC MEMBER DISCOUNT: to receive $10 off single-day tickets and $20 off weekend pass tickets, be sure to call 415.490.5888 for the member promo code. Note that the weekend pass tickets include entry to the “ Meet the Architects” cocktail reception on Friday 4/27.
Hurry! Tickets are running out…
REGISTER HERE
April 25, 2012
Fabulous by Design 2012
Please join the GSA Network and De Sousa Hughes for a special night…..
WHEN:
Thursday, May 31, 2012
WHERE:
The De Sousa Hughes Showroom
The San Francisco Design Center
2 Henry Adams Street #220
FEATURING:
Silent auction with incredible vacation packages, gift certificates and more
Delicious drinks and hors d’oeuvres
A chance to hear from the young leaders impacted by GSA Network
April 17, 2012
artMRKT San Francisco Complimentary 1-day Tix!
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artMRKT San Francisco, the Bay Area’s premier contemporary and modern art fair will feature 70 highly reputable galleries from around the globe, bringing some of the world’s most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, artMRKT will create an ideal context for the discovery, exploration and acquisition of art. The fair will take place at the Concourse Exhibition Center, May 17-20, 2012.
As the city readies itself for the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, artMRKT San Francisco 2012 is excited to announce a series of related exhibitions and discussions during the course of the weekend. Leading museum curators and artists will explore the show’s overall theme of how public structures and art can be metaphors for the American immigration experience and integration of cultures.
The San Francisco Design Center has arranged for complimentary 1-day tickets for you! Go here and get yours.
April 13, 2012
The San Francisco Decorator Showcase
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The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is widely considered to be the West Coast’s premier design showhouse event, renowned for featuring the work of the region’s top interior and landscape designers! All the funds raised through the Decorator Showcase go directly to support the San Francisco University High School (UHS) Financial Aid Program.
SFDC members/showroom discounted price is $25.00. Please present your current SFDC badge or business card (with SFDC address) at the door to receive the discount.
Go here for ticket and designer participation information.
April 12, 2012
Design Resource Day
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Design Resource Day
May 9, 2012
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SFDC Galleria
Hundreds of interior designers and 50+ design-related businesses from Northern California will come together for Design Resource Day and the Design Excellence Awards! The Northern California Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) and The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco are hosting the combined events in the SFDC Galleria. This year, the event’s theme is the America’s Cup and how it is altering the design of the San Francisco waterfront. A speaker from the America’s Cup organization will give an overview of the changes now underway for the 2013 race.
This free event open to the public, brings designers and suppliers together for informative face-to-face meetings to showcase their latest products and services. Attendees can tour the booths to learn what’s new in the interior design marketplace and expand their resource base.
The Design Excellence Awards ceremony will also take place on May 9th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM in the SFDC Galleria. The competition, which is open to ASID members, student members and industry partners, honors excellence in residential, commercial and product design. For Design Excellence Awards entry forms, Design Resource Day booth sales, or luncheon reservations, contact the ASID Chapter Office at 415.626.2743 or asidcan@earthlink.net.
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April 5, 2012
Free Sustainability Essentials Webinar!
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The Sustainable Furnishings Council is pleased to announce a FREE Sustainability Essentials Webinar on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 12 noon EDT!
This one-hour webinar provides a grounding in the environmental issues related to home furnishings, including the factual basis for climate change, problems with indoor air quality, toxic waste, and water conservation. Source documents are public records such as the U.N. IPCC 4th Assessment Report and the U.S. EPA, translated from technical jargon into easily understood concepts with common references all explicitly linked to the home furnishings industry. Content also includes a synopsis of GREENleaders, the industry first certified sustainability training course. This webinar is intended to give participants useful information you can begin using in your business immediately as well as answer any questions you may have about getting the most out of SFC membership and participating in the full exam program to receive your credentials as a local expert in green furnishings.
To reserve your seat at the webinar, follow this link.
See you on the 16th!
