Designers supporting the arts
Posted 06-29-2009 at 12:12 PM by Jennifer Steele Saunders
Just a few months ago, Paige Schnell, owner and designer at Tracery Interiors, called me with this idea that had a three-fold benefit if we could make it quickly work:
1) Raise money for the CAA, the county's local arts agency
2) Drive traffic to a house that is for sale in Walton County
3) Feature local designers who could sell their wares and increase their client base
It was a huge underaking, but with the generosity of Alys Beach, the commitment of nine talented designers and the dedication of dozens of volunteers, the first-ever Designer Showhouse for the Arts is nearly ready for business! The house will open tomorrow night with a Preview Party and will continue to be open for tours July 1 - 26.
The designers involved in this project are:
Bohlert-Massey
Carol Murphy Design
Design Services of Florida
Dragonfly Design and Detail
Eastern Lake Nursery
Holly Shipman
Pizitz Home & Cottage
SPY
Tracery Interiors
Featured gallery: World Six
It was fascinating last week to watch this house go from a blank canvas to a stunning and livable showplace, and I hope all will come see the work that has gone into this project!
Preview Night is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30 from 5:00 - 6:30. Then the house is open for tours Wednesdays - Sundays, July 1 - 26, 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.culturalartsassociation.com/designershowhouse.
Directions: From 30-A, turn north on Somerset and park around the amphitheater. Follow signage north on Somerset to the Designer Showhouse.
1) Raise money for the CAA, the county's local arts agency
2) Drive traffic to a house that is for sale in Walton County
3) Feature local designers who could sell their wares and increase their client base
It was a huge underaking, but with the generosity of Alys Beach, the commitment of nine talented designers and the dedication of dozens of volunteers, the first-ever Designer Showhouse for the Arts is nearly ready for business! The house will open tomorrow night with a Preview Party and will continue to be open for tours July 1 - 26.
The designers involved in this project are:
Bohlert-Massey
Carol Murphy Design
Design Services of Florida
Dragonfly Design and Detail
Eastern Lake Nursery
Holly Shipman
Pizitz Home & Cottage
SPY
Tracery Interiors
Featured gallery: World Six
It was fascinating last week to watch this house go from a blank canvas to a stunning and livable showplace, and I hope all will come see the work that has gone into this project!
Preview Night is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30 from 5:00 - 6:30. Then the house is open for tours Wednesdays - Sundays, July 1 - 26, 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.culturalartsassociation.com/designershowhouse.
Directions: From 30-A, turn north on Somerset and park around the amphitheater. Follow signage north on Somerset to the Designer Showhouse.
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Very cool - looking forward to seeing this by those who have put their best foot forward.Posted 07-02-2009 at 08:04 AM by kurt
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Is there a place where we can view pics of the house?Posted 08-18-2009 at 05:41 PM by JUL
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