Carolinas Chapter

The Carolinas Chapter

The Carolinas Chapter is based in High Point, North Carolina, providing you access to the broadest spectrum of goods and services in the home furnishings industry.

We offer up-to-the-minute professional programming to maximize you and your company's growth potential.

Open to all professionals in the furnishings and design fields, giving you the widest view on industry happenings.

Supporting education through college scholarships, professional grants, and educational programming.

For more information on the Carolinas Chapter, please contact our Membership VP by using the links to the left under chapter officer 

Wednesday, June 5th   Travel to Durham, NC for a tour of Custom Fabric & Wallpaper Design Studio   Spoonflower        About Spoonflower   At Spoonflower we make it possible for individuals to design, print and sell their own fabric, wallpaper, decals and gift wrap. It was founded in May 2008 by two Internet geeks who had crafty wives but who knew nothing about textiles. The company came about because Stephen’s wife, Kim, persuaded him that being able to print her own fabric for curtains was a really cool idea. She wasn’t alone. The Spoonflower community now numbers over half a million individuals who use their own fabric to make curtains, quilts, clothes, bags, furniture, dolls, pillows, framed artwork, costumes, banners and much, much more. The Spoonflower marketplace offers the largest collection of independent fabric designers in the world. The site has appeared in the New York Times, Associated Press, Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, Make, CRAFT, ApartmentTherapy, Photojojo, and many other terrific publications and blogs. Spoonflower is a start-up and a work in progress. Its growth has been made possible by the enthusiasm of a worldwide community of people who are passionate about fabric, design and making things. Along the way it has also received help, support and advice from lots of friendly people and organizations, including [TC]2, NCIdea.org, North Carolina State University College of Textiles, and Expand Systems. Suggestions and feedback are always welcome and appreciated.         Wednesday, March 6 - Cheminne Taylor-Smith   VP Marketing High Point Market Authority What's New at the High Point Market       From Carolinas Chapter March meeting Cheminne Taylor-Smith, VP Marketing   High Point Market Authority   "What's New at the High Point Market?"   Everything!    New and Exciting means for sharing all there is to know about the April Market.  Social Media spreads the word around the world.      Cheminne Taylor- Smith                                    Carolinas Members and Guests                                                                        Ellen Gefen, guest Kathly Lloyd, Dawn Brinson, FIFDA,                                                                        Nancy High, FIFDA, Ruth Clark, FIFDA,  and                                                                        Robin Gainey, Carolinas President         HIGH POINT MARKET     Carolinas Chapter & IHFC Sunday, April 21 Featured Eddie Ross, editor, Better Homes & Garden      CLEARING THE CLUTTER, FINDING THE COMFORT – WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK AND YOUR CUSTOMERS WANT Eddie Ross Armed with fresh research, Better Homes and Gardens editor Eddie Ross brings the new home consumer mindset to life in this presentation. Hear the latest research from BHG that’s shaping content in the pages of their magazine and website, and learn how it can shape what you do for maximum customer response. Designers, stylists, buyers, and merchandisers will benefit from Eddie’s insights on how consumers want to live in their homes, where they are most willing to spend money, and top motivators for change. Prior to joining BH&G Eddie was a design, decorating, and food editor at Martha Stewart Living, House Beautiful, and the Food Network, as well as a contributing editor to Southern Living and Woman’s Day Magazines. In addition to his print work, which has been featured in Elle Décor, Country Living, Domino, Lonny, and The New York Times, Eddie is well versed in broadcast, appearing in numerous TV specials for Martha Stewart, HGTV, and Bravo. Most recently, Eddie was Editorial Director of Rue La La.       May 1st, the Carolinas toured historic "Adamsleigh"   The High Point Market, Traditional Home Magazine and the Junior League of Greensboro sponsored the Designer Show House. The show house was open April 20 - May 5         CAROLINAS IFDA   CHILDREN'S FURNITURE  SAMPLE SALE   High Point, NC   The Sale was held in November, we have some pieces left and will continue to sell these by appointment if interested.   UPDATE ON FURNITURE SALE! All the furniture has been sold!!! Thank you Beth Smith and staff of 200 Steele    contact Susan Connor suzconnnor@aol.com                                                                                   Children's Furniture Sample Sale

From the Carolinas   "Night of Luminaries"  November 7, 2012   Libby Langdon  2012 Luminary     The Glittering Carolinas Chapter, IFDA "Night of Luminaries".  The spotlight was on noted interior designer, author, TV personality, and makeover expert,  Libby Langdon as she received the 2012 Luminary Award.     Robin Gainey, Libby Langdon, Karla Webb   Carolinas Chapter Members with Libby Langdon Joanne Hoover, FIFDA; Susan Connor, FIFDA; Libby Langdon 2012 Luminary Bonnie Peterson, FIFDA; & Robin Gainey, Carolinas Chapter President      2012 Rising Stars    Senior design student selected by schools throughout the region were recognized as 'Rising Stars'.  Their unique projects were on display during the evening.     Rising Stars with Libby Langdon Amber Woody, Meredith; Dana Skelton, NCSU; Rachel Harris, RDU; Allison Carithers, FT; Libby Langdon, Shannon Clinton, Salem; Ariel Shockley, ASU; Jessica Rose, HPU; Cassie Bradfield, UNCG

 

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 Carolinas Luminary and Rising Stars in 2011 

The Carolinas honored Pat Plaxico, noted designer, historical restoration expert.  Pat was the recepient of our 2011 Luminary Award.  Friends and Industry executives joined us as we celebrated a "Night of Luminaries".   Also recognized were six "Rising Stars" , senior design students that were nominated by their schools.