Designer Brad Ford spoke to a captive To The Trade audience as part of ADAC’s brand new Design Forward Series. The kick-off discussion was packed for a summer event, since the topic was one that is on every designer’s mind right now: Facebookphobia: Overcoming the Fear of Social Networking and Learning How to use it to make your Design Business More Successful.

The amazing and approachable interior designer writes a very successful blog called Design Therapy. When we asked Brad Ford about his experience in Atlanta, he said: “I’m always excited to visit Atlanta.  It’s a beautiful city with real southern charm. Everyone makes me feel right at home, especially the folks at ADAC. I know when I walk into any showroom, I’ll be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. There’s no doubt I’ll find incredible products, but when it’s paired with such hospitality it only makes the experience that much more special.” The feeling is definitely mutual!

Interior Design’s Market Tabloid is out! Don’t miss this inspiring issue featuring Design Icons such as Saul Steinberg’s Views of Paris and Opera from Schumacher.

Enjoy the view and tell us what you think…

Please join us this morning at The New Vanguard of Marketing, The Power of Social Networking & Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogging being held in the D&D Building on the 14th Floor. Following the presentation Schumacher will be serving up information on how to build your own blog over breakfast in suite 832.

Please join Schumacher at the annual Atlanta
Decorative Arts Center Garage Sample Sale

Elegant Furnishings at Special Prices
Receive reduced pricing on fine handcrafted case goods,
arm and side chairs, ottomans and lighting.

Designer Day:
May 14 (9am-5pm)

Open to the Public:
May 15 (9am-5pm)
May 16 (11am-3pm)

ADAC Garage
351 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-995-9596

In this era of globalization, diverse cultures and backgrounds have come together to create juxtapositions within the context of design. Modern interior design is no longer confined to a minimal, sleek and purely functional aesthetic. Instead, is seen as defining innovation by combining the fast-paced world of the present with roots in the traditional past.

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Please join Schumacher on May 15 and 16 at the annual ADAC Sample Sale, in the
Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for luxury casegoods, decorative frame chairs, lamps, ottomans and upholstered pieces. Check out Schumacher’s elegant furnishings and tell us what you think.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of interior design! Take Urban Design’s advice and splurge on interior design services for any of the mother’s in your life. This is a present with the power to transform a home.

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To honor the 40th annual Earth Day, Tree Hugger gave green awards for excellence in sustainability. The categories ranged from travel to beauty to architecture. Check out the great concepts and gorgeous visuals by reading their round up of the 2010 Best of Green. Don’t miss the Office Pod!

Tell us what you think and if you have any additions to the list…

Go Chic with "Go Baroque"

In the realm of color, the nuances of a particular hue evolve within a trend’s time cycle. If you love a piece and it has held up well, don’t throw something away simply because it reminds you of your Sweet 16. Understanding color pairs and trends can help you evolve your interior by adding complimentary colors to give an outdated room a more modern appeal.

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Andrew Puschel

Want to stay up-to-date on everything design and shop at the same time? Visit the savvy site 1st Dibs. Their recent  introspective on Schumacher’s Andrew Puschel highlighted how this fifth generation company keeps an Eye on Design.

Read how our heritage continues to contribute to our exciting future. Tell us what you think…

Surrounded by the best set decorators in Hollywood, it was hard to not dream of the silver screen during Schumacher’s event Camera Ready: It’s Not Complicated. This year at Westweek, A List TV and film designers joined Schumacher to discuss their experience making interiors camera ready.

Were you able to make it? Tell us what you learned…

Vicente Wolf. Photo: Grant Perigo

Because style icon Vicente Wolf says so. Well, that’s one great reason, but his other ideas make it clear that if you are a business savvy designer or want to be that you will sign onto blogger and start sharing your projects. Show potential clients what you can offer! This is an amazing and free platform to build you business. Do you have a design blog? What does blogging offer you? Would you recommend it to other designers?

Read what Vicente Wolf has to say about blogging.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles is toasting their hometown designers, tastemakers and artists with this new column, One on One. We love the fresh interior design coming out of Atlanta, and will definitely be following this column!

Tell us about your favorite local decorator by commenting…

Schumacher went Hollywood with Camera Ready: It’s Not Complicated at the Pacific Design Center, when A List set designers joined Schumacher to discuss their experience decorating for the silver screen. This wasn’t Schumacher’s first time at the movies. In fact, the company has a long history in Hollywood.

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Congratulations to Kelley Proxmire (Kelley Interior Design) on her gorgeous space in the DC Showhouse, which supports Children’s Hospital! Thanks for including Schumacher’s Lancaster Loveseat in Dunbar Linen Weave, Xanadu for the table skirt and pillows, and Pebble Texture on the bench.

What do you think of the DC showhouse this year?

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