Monday, December 12, 2016

Holiday Inspirations with Candice Olson

Thank you to all who attended the annual "Holiday Inspirations" at the Arlington Design Center featuring renowned designer and TV personality, Candice Olson.
A palette of grays and neutrals combined with gold accents and soft textures created the inspiration from the newest collection by Candice Olson at Kravet Fabrics. 

White florals from Fabbrinis Flowers added to the color palette


Over 200 guests enjoyed a special presentation in the C.A.I. Designs warehouse, where guests entered through a specially designed vignette featuring some of Candice Olsons fabrics (provided by Kravet)and wallcoverings (provided by York thru Design d'vision). 

The evening continued with an open bar featuring our gold rimmed specialty "White Haute Martini" signature cocktail:

Guests enjoyed the passed hors d'oeuvres and a carving station from Elegante Catering.
The concept of Holiday inspirations was not only created to thank our clients for a great year, but also to inspire guests with creative ideas that you use for entertaining during the holidays in your own home. Below are a few examples of inspirational vignettes:
"High Tea" at Chicago Design Team
"Guest Welcome" at Kravet Fabrics
"Hannakah Entertaining" at Design d'Vision

"Festive Decor" by France Lefebvre at Bretag Floor Source

"New Years Dining" at C.A.I. Designs

A Red Carpet step and repeat banner stood in the center for guests to share the special event thru social media. Have photos to share from the event? #ADCHOLIDAY



Click here to view all photos from this event. We thank our clients for a great year and look forward to a prosperous and Happy New Year! Cheers!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

May Market 2016 - Thank You!


Thanks to everyone who attended the May Market 2016 and Cinco de Mayo Celebration! The day began with breakfast at Bretag Floor Source. Libby from Cambria talked about how and why Cambria quartz is better than it's competitors, such as 126 colors all in the same price point!

Joe, Bill, Libby and Michael

Bretag Floor Source also raffled off a 4x6 Masland rug. Congratulations to Winner Tracy Fischer of Scarlet Begonia! The morning continued in Building 2 with a Thibaut presentation among a packed house. 


 

Deb Barrett was the keynote presentation for a crowd of nearly 100 guests. She highlighted trends from High Point Market before a Latin lunch buffet from Elegante Cuisine.

  

The afternoon continued at Chicago Design Team with new introductions and trends from Taylor King, who also raffled off a custom ottoman. Congrats to Winner Joyce Zydlo! 
C.A.I. Designs continued with Palacek. Congrats to Raffle winners Megan Heuschmidt and Julie Dunfee! C.A.I. Lighting presented Schonbeck Lighting.





The day ended at Kravet with a trunk show by area representative Jen Lundal showing new introductions by Candice OlsonKate Spade and Barbara Barry

Afterwards, the Cinco de Mayo celebration began with Homemade Margarita and Horchata ice cream and fresh churros by Elegante Cuisine paired with cocktails of sangria, margaritas and coronitas. Click here for homemade ice cream recipes!

We thank you for attending and hope you were inspired by new trends. If you could not attend this year, we hope to see you again next year! Photos from this event can be viewed on our ADC Flickr page!

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Deb Barrett Back fro May Market at the ADC

Throughout the day, the Arlington Design Center will host various vendors in each showroom, talking about trends from Market and introducing new products.


Back by popular demand, Deb Barrett will be joining us Thursday, May 5th to recap trends and tips from High Point Market 2016!

Deb Barrett, driven by the desire to inspire and energize her fellow design peers by sharing her knowledge and experience about her two passions- couture window coverings and trendspotting. After many years in the design business, Deb has a broad and varied background and experience that is a rare mix in this industry.

Click here to read Deb's Website

Click here for Deb's Blog - Design Confidential




After the keynote presentation, we welcome you to stay for a Mexican buffet lunch in our atrium.

After the days events, please join us in the Kravet Showroom, Building One, for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Sangria, Margaritas and small tapas appetizers!

Admission is free - To the Trade. Registration required. Click here to register!
We look forward to seeing you!