Friday, October 13th,
4pm
You haven’t shopped High
Point Antique & Design Center until you’ve done it Diva Style with Toma
Clark Haines, CEO of the world’s largest antiques touring company The Antiques
Diva & Co, which operates private buying tours in Europe, Asia and America.
An expert in Global Sourcing, The Antiques Diva takes you on a whirlwind
tour teaching you the major antique periods and styles, giving hints and tips
on identifying key characteristics and distinguishing period pieces from modern
forgeries. As she introduces you to her favorite dealers at the ADC she
will share what's hot in antiques and what’s not - and how you can use this
information to get the best prices on the best pieces. Join this
Tastemaker on an Early Bird Tour - but one word of warning… she wears
stilettos, and she’s walks fast… so you better keep up. No passport
required.
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What Every Designer Needs to Know: How To Up Your
Marketing Game
Saturday, October 14th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Traditional Home editor, Tori Mellott leads our panel of influencers in a candid discussion geared to help designers uplevel their marketing efforts. Join blogger, author, designer, and social media expert, Justina Blakeney, alongside author and stylist Anne Sage as they talk about their approach to scoring press, the importance of having great project photography, and practical tips on improving your social media game, especially Instagram. A don’t-miss discussion, even for the seasoned designer. This panel will help you stand out in a crowded marketplace while staying authentic to your design philosophy. Sponsored by Chairish
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Viva La Vintage - Everything You Need To Know
About On-Trend Vintage Finds
Saturday, October 14th - 4:00 - 5:00 pm
As the demand for vintage furniture explodes, designers look to understand what styles, makers, and pieces are standout and client-worthy. Vintage experts, Chairish, share their analysis and insights on what’s selling, where, and why. The discussion will be lead by Noel Fahden, Chairish VP of Merchandising, and Marisa Marcantonio, Director of Trade Relations, who will discuss the results from Chairish’s newest trend report and designer survey. Designers interested in better understanding vintage style trends will want to attend this panel. Noel and Marisa’s info will help arm design pros with key information to help them source great vintage finds for their clients. Sponsored by Chairish
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Love It Or Hate It - Hosted by Chairish at the ADC
Sunday, October 15th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Join Domino Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jessica Romm Perez and Chairish’s Mugs Buckley as they lead a lively group of top interior designers, including Young Huh, Josh Greene of Hernandez Greene, Angie Hranowsky, Tharon Anderson, Sarah Bartholomew, and Julia Buckingham as we play a raucous round of Love It or Hate It. This spirited and irreverent game gives a spontaneous yay or nay on top design trends: sunburst mirrors, banana leaf wallpaper, gallery walls – are they in, out, or somewhere in between? We’ll have some laughs while listening to industry thought leaders dish and diss design. Don’t miss the hilarity. Sponsored by Chairish
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Podcasts + Instagram Stories: How To Tell Your Design POV with James Swan & Mugs Buckley
Monday, October 16th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Award-winning interior designer, author and renowned podcaster, James Swan and Chairish’s Mugs Buckley will share don’t-miss tips on how designers can share their story, design POV and experiences through podcasting and Instagram Stories. Learn how to get started, ways to create memorable content, how best to promote your content, and the pitfalls to avoid. Sponsored by Chairish
