Please join us for Palm Beach Design Social on Tuesday, March 4 at The Norton Museum of Art.

From 9:00AM to 5:00PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

As a part of the event, we'll also host two inspiring conversations moderated by Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of Veranda and Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home. Both talks will take place in the Design Social Lounge designed by HIVE COLLECTIVE and sponsored by LEE Industries in The Restaurant at The Norton.

From 9:30 to 10:30AM, join Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of VERANDA for Palm Beach Throws a Party, a conversation inspired by the Maxine Throws a Party episode from Palm Royale. Interior designers Cece Bowman and Caroline Gidiere will join lifestyle fashion, and fine art photographer Nick Mele to discuss their favorite party inspirations from the past as well as ideas on how to plan the perfect soiree in present day Palm Beach. Immediately following the talk, Caroline Gidiere will be signing copies of her new book, A Life in Good Taste at the Casa Branca Atelier space in the Norton's Sculpture Garden.

From 2:30 to 3:30PM, join Kaitlin Petersen , editor in chief of Business of Home for Ready, Set, Showhouse, a conversation with Marie Cloud, Betsy Berry and Mally Skok, three participating interior designers in this year's Kips Bay Palm Beach Showhouse. They’ll discuss their room influences and inspirations as well as all of the behind-the-scenes preparation it takes to be showhouse ready. This talk is sponsored by the New York Design Center.

Tickets are $45 and can be purchased on Eventbrite at the link below. A donation of $10 for every ticket sold will be made to the LA Can Do relief effort organized by a collective of design industry leaders to provide essential furnishings and home goods for displaced families so they may recover with comfort, warmth and dignity.

We can’t wait to GET SOCIAL with you again Palm Beach!

Please join us for Charlotte Design Social on Thursday, December 5 at The Duke Mansion.

From 9:00AM to 5:00PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

As a part of the event, we'll also host two inspiring conversations moderated by editors from Business of Home and Veranda.

From 10:30 to 11:30AM, join Ellen McGauley, executive editor of Veranda for a lively conversation with celebrated interiors stylist, former editor and design writer Mieke ten Have. Immediately following the talk, Mieke will sign copies of her new book, Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have.

From 2:30 to 3:30PM, join Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home for a dynamic discussion with Carisha Swanson, director of editorial special projects for House Beautiful. These two friends and fellow editors will explore the role of showhouses in building a designer’s career, with a focus on why you should say yes to doing one and how you know you’re ready. Their talk will include a special highlight and virtual tour of the recent Whole Home project in Asheville which was halted because of Hurricane Helene.

Tickets are $40 and available on Eventbrite HERE.

Please join us for East Hampton Design Social on Thursday, July 11 at Guild Hall in East Hampton.

From 10AM to 6PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

As a part of the event, we'll also host two conversations moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief of Business of Home and Rachael Burrow, Style Director of Veranda.

From 11AM to 12PM, join Kaitlin Petersen for a conversation with Eliza Harris of Sister Parish Design and renowned landscape architect Mario Nievera on Creating A Design Legacy Indoors and Out.

From 2 to 3PM, join Rachael Burrow and interior and textile designers Peter Dunham and Flora Soames for a conversation on The Art of Collecting.

Both conversations will take place in the newly renovated John Drew Theater at Guild Hall.

Tickets are $50 and available for purchase HERE.

Please join us for Denver Design Social on Thursday, June 13th at the Sturm Pavilion at the Denver Art Museum.

From 9:00AM to 5:00PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

As a part of the event, we'll also host two conversations moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief of Business of Home and Ellen McGauley, Executive Editor of Veranda.

From 11:30 to 12:30PM, join Ellen McGauley for A Well Crafted Lifestyle a conversation with renowned designer Brad Ford on bringing meaning and authenticity to the home. With a highly edited vision and a strong hand, New York-based Interior Designer Brad Ford has developed a spare, modern aesthetic with a warm soul. His interiors showcase signature designs that are understated yet sophisticated, straightforward, elegant and functional. Balance, light, space and color factor into every design, creating a timeless effect. Clean lines and simple but well-crafted furnishings, with an attention to texture and the highest quality materials, are Brad Ford ID essentials.

From 2:30 to 3:30PM. Join Kaitlin Petersen for From Canvas to Cloth a Meet the Makers conversation with Design Social participants Alex Mason of Ferrick Mason, Kathryn Faull of Maresca Textiles and Sarah Von Dreele on how they’ve translated their work as artists into thriving fabric and wallpaper businesses.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE.

From 9:00AM to 5:00PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

From 11:30AM to 12:30PM, join Veranda Executive Editor Ellen McGauley and renowned interior designer Alessandra Branca for a lively conversation on The Thrill of the Hunt, highlighting Alessandra's travels around the world and some of her secrets for sourcing the antique and vintage pieces, decorative art and accessories that give her projects and her new Palm Beach Atelier their distinctive Branca flair. 

From 2:30 to 3:30PM, join Business of Home Editor in Chief Kaitlin Petersen and designers DuVäl Reynolds of DuVäl Design and Jennifer Mabley of Mabley Handler for Should You Say Yes to the Showhouse, a conversation about what it takes to get your business ready to do a showhouse—not only the financial commitment, but also the systems and processes you have to have in place to dedicate time to the project and maximize its impact, and the team you’ve built around you to make that happen. At the end of the talk, there will be a rapid fire Q&A on designer and vendor partnerships with designers Jim Dove of Jim Dove Design and Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis and Nest Studio. Sponsored by the New York Design Center.

Both conversations will take place in the Sculpture Garden of the Norton Museum of Art in the Design Social Lounge designed by HIVE COLLECTIVE and sponsored by LEE Industries.

Additionally, from 12:45 to 2:15PM, join interior designer and author Amanda Reynal at the Casa Branca space in the Sculpture Garden for the signing of Designing Rooms with Joie De Vivre: A Fresh Take on Classic Style, her first book celebrating spaces dedicated to busy, bustling, happy households, families, and homeowners who love to entertain and socialize.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite HERE.

Join us at the NEW Pendry Newport Beach for Newport Beach Design Social on Thursday, December 7 from 9AM to 5PM.

Shop with the creatives behind some of the world’s most respected boutique textile, wall covering and home furnishing brands.

From 11:30AM to 12:30PM, join Business of Home Editor in Chief Kaitlin Petersen for a design journey around the world with interior and textile designers Peter Dunham and John Robshaw. This will be a lively discussion exploring Peter and John’s early adventures sourcing and designing textiles from India to the Far East as well as the many ways that travel continues to influence and inspire their work today.

From 2:30 to 3:30PM join Rachael Burrow, style director of Veranda for a conversation with designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard and photographer Douglas Friedman exploring Martyn’s working relationship with Douglas with a focus on their most recent collaboration, STAR STYLE: Interiors of Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Martyn’s newly released book. A book signing of STAR STYLE will follow immediately after.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Join us in Darien Connecticut for Darien Design Social on Tuesday, October 3 from 9AM to 5PM.

Shop with the creatives behind some of the world’s most respected boutique textile, wall covering and home furnishing brands.

During the day, we’ll also host two inspiring conversations featuring editors from Business of Home and Veranda.

From 11:30AM to 12:30PM, Ellen McGauley, executive editor of Veranda will be joined by Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller of Carrier and Company for a lively discussion about the projects in their new book, Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors. Immediately after, Farrow & Ball will host a book signing of Defining Chic in the historic gardens of the property.

From 2:30 to 3:30PM, Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home will talk with wallpaper designers Karen Robert of Aux Abris, Lia Burke Libaire of Brier and Byrd and Bridgett Cochran of Porter Teleo. The theme for the conversation will be “If These Walls Could Talk.” In addition to exploring each of their diverse backgrounds and career paths, much of the discussion will focus on their creative processes, the expressive properties of their work and their inspirations and influences.

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT!

Join us in Birmingham, Michigan for Birmingham Design Social on Wednesday, June 7 from 9AM to 5PM.

Shop with the creatives behind some of the world’s most respected boutique textile, wall covering and home furnishing brands.

During the day, we’ll also host two inspiring conversations moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, Editor in Chief of Business of Home.

More details to follow soon!

CLICK HERE PURCHASE TICKETS!

Join us in Nashville on Wednesday, October 5 at Massey Auditorium at Cheekwood Estates and Gardens. From 9AM to 7PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

During the day we'll host three talks: two moderated by Steele Marcoux, editor in chief of Veranda and one moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home. We'll close the event with a reception and book signing of Veranda At Home in the South: Interior Design Reimagined with Steele Marcoux. (Release date October 4)

Additional details and a more comprehensive schedule can be found here.

Please note: attendance is limited to interior designers and participant guests.

Tickets are $40 and will benefit Cheekwood Estate and Garden.

Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here.

Join us in Lake Forest on Wednesday, June 8 at The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy. From 10AM to 7PM, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

During the day we'll host two panels moderated by Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home and Ellen McGauley, executive editor of Veranda. From 1 to 2 PM, join Kaitlin Petersen for ‘Meet the Makers of the Midwest’ with Chicago-based textile maker Kathryn Faull of Maresca and two Michigan-based Design Social newcomers—Ann Cole of Eso Studio and watercolor artist Kelly Ventura. From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, join Ellen McGauley for a lively conversation with celebrated New York designer Nick Olsen exploring his design journey and the inspirations and influences that have led to his successful career today.

Attendance is limited to interior designers and participant guests.

Tickets are $40 and will benefit The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.

Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here.

Join us in Lexington on Thursday, April 7 at The Carrick House. From 10:00am to 7:00pm, shop with the creatives behind some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

During the day we'll host two panels moderated by Business of Home and Veranda. From 1-2PM, Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home will host a 'Meet the Makers" panel featuring several of our Lexington Design Social participating brands. From 5:30 to 6:30PM, several local designers will join Ellen McGauley, executive editor of Veranda, for a lively discussion about the influences, inspirations and aesthetics at play in interior design in the Bluegrass State.

Attendance is limited to interior designers and participant guests.

Tickets are $20 and will benefit The Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund.

PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE HERE.

Join us in Santa Barbara on Wednesday, November 17th at the Rosewood Miramar Beach.

From 10 am to 7pm, stop by to shop the latest collections from some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

We'll also host two engaging panels moderated by Veranda and Business of Home.

Stay tuned for additional details!

Join us in Newport on Thursday, October 28th at the Island House at Belle Mar

From 10:00 am to 7:00pm, shop the latest collections from some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

During the day we'll host two engaging and informative panels in a lounge designed and curated by LEE Industries:

From 1 to 2PM, Kaitlin Petersen, editor-in-chief of Business of Home, will lead a "Meet the Makers" discussion with the creatives behind some of our local New England participating brands: Kathryn Ferran Kayajan of Ferran Textiles, Mally Skok of Mally Skok Design, Felicia Bishop of Hwang Bishop Designs and Ellisha Alexina of Ellisha Alexina.

From 5:30 to 6:30PM, Ellen McGauley, executive editor of Veranda, will lead a lively discussion with local Newport author, lecturer, garden connoisseur and former magazine editor Bettie Bearden Pardee and esteemed interior designers Lyndsey Coral Harper and Poonam Khanna focusing on Newport’s Extraordinary Design Legacy, Then & Now. Light refreshments will be served.

Attendance is limited to interior designers and participant guests.

Please note that this is a ticketed event. Tickets are $40 each. When you RSVP, you will be sent an eventbrite link to purchase tickets. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Aquidneck Land Trust, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving Aquidneck Island's open spaces and connecting people with lands that define the Island's natural character.

For more information and for questions, email us. We hope to see you soon!

The Design Social is a curated pop-up concept created to better connect interior designers with the creatives and makers behind the products they love.

Please join us in Charleston on Wednesday, June 9 at the Dewberry Hotel. From 9:00am to 7:00pm, shop the latest collections from some of the most respected boutique brands in the industry.

During the day we'll host two engaging and informative panels. Kaitlin Petersen, editor-in-chief of Business of Home, will take the stage from 1 to 2pm for a "Meet the Makers" panel with the creatives behind some of our participating brands . From 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Ellen McGauley, deputy editor of Veranda, will join stylist Frances Bailey for a lively discussion on the ins and outs of getting your project photoshoot ready.

Attendance is complimentary but limited to interior designers and participant guests. Stay tuned for details and see you soon!

Join us in Charleston for Southern Design Social on Wednesday, October 28th at The Post House Inn in Mount Pleasant.

From 10AM to 6PM, stop by to shop the latest collections from a variety of the most respected boutique textile, wallpaper and home furnishing brands based in the Southeast.

Visit The Southern Design Social Website  for details!