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The IDS Chapter Awards application is now available. Submissions must be received by the IDS National office by Feb. 27, 2015. Click here to download the application.
The Interior Design Society's annual membership drive is taking place Oct. 1 – Dec. 12. Click here to learn how you can earn free conference admission to 2015 IDS National Conference in Fort Myers, Florida, a free year of membership or half-priced 2015 dues!
The IDS National Board is accepting nominations for the position of National Director. Several positions will be open as some current Directors rotate off the board. If you are interested in serving please fill out an application for board service and return it to IDS Executive Director, Snoa Garrigan at sgarrigan@interiordesignsociety.org by Nov. 14. New Directors will be voted on at the December Board Meeting and newly elected Directors will start their service on Jan. 1. We invite you to join the Board and serve your organization. Click here for Board Service Application.
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The ultimate find: a curated directory of the best trade vendors created exclusively for the interior designer. Save time and get organized! New products and vendors updated regularly.
Visit OrianasDesignFinder.com to start your free month today! Sign up with coupon code IDS20 to receive your monthly 20% discount.
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IDS Associate, Tanna Barnecut of Tanna By Design won the Best of the Northwest 2014 Reader's Choice Award for Best Interior Design. Click here to see more!
IDS Associate, Wendy Lepkoff of Wendy Interiors has been nominated for the Best of LI 2015. Please show your support by casting a vote for her! Click here to vote. Please note that you can vote as many times as you like, once daily now through Dec. 31.
IDS Associate, Mary Cockrill, wrote an article that was published in the SF Gate titled, "How to Match Kitchen Cabinets & Countertops." Click here to read the full article.
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SHOP IDS PARTNERS IN DESIGN
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| New Partners in Design
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| The Finial Company / Paris Texas Hardware - PID Platinum - Dallas, Texas |
| Workroom Creations - PID Platinum, - Port Washington, N.Y. |
| Architectural Bling Inc. - PID Sterling - Dallas, Texas |
| Coastal Cabinet Works - PID Sterling - Plainview, N.Y. |
| Desert Business Interiors - PID Sterling - Rancho Mirage, Calif. |
| Benjamin Rugs and Furniture - PID Sterling - Farmingdale, N.Y. |
| Francesco Molon - PID Sterling - Estero, Fla. |
| Grout Line Solutions NY - PID Sterling - Farmingdale, N.Y. |
| Ventura Builders Inc. - PID Sterling - Thousand Oaks, Calif. |
| ArtyZen Studios - PID Sterling - Dix Hills, N.Y. |
| LaMantia Gallery - PID Sterling - Northport, N.Y. |
| ArtyZen Studios - PID Sterling - Dix Hills, N.Y. |
| Fiorano Tile Showrooms - PID Sterling - Manhasset, N.Y. |
| Landscape East & West - PID Sterling - Clackamas, Ore. |
| The Audio Video Boutique - PID Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Art Uptown Gallery, Inc. - PID Sterling - Sarasota, Fla. |
Save-the-Date: the next IDS National Conference will take place May 19 - 20, 2015 in Fort Myers, Florida. More details will be released soon!
The IDS Chapter Awards application is now available. Submissions must be received by the IDS National office by Feb. 27, 2015. Click here to download the application.
Would you like to get involved with an IDS Chapter? Visit our "Locate Your IDS Chapter" page on the IDS website to find out if there is a chapter in your area.
To join a local IDS Chapter, you must first join IDS National. Click here to learn more about IDS membership.
Congratulations to the NEWEST CQRID Certified Designer!
Passing the CQRID Exam is a designation of achievement, professionalism and dedication. We applaud your hard work, perseverance and remarkable commitment to professionalism.
Nancie Wood
Raleigh, N.C.
www.nanciewoodinteriors.com
Don't forget that 0.8 CEUs must be completed by Dec. 31. If you have any education-related questions, please contact the Education Department at education@interiordesignsociety.org.
Click here to view Benjamin Moore's Upcoming Events Calendar for Architects & Designers
IDS has joined nearly twenty associations and industry groups as Supporting Organizations for Design & Construction Week, joining forces for the second annual gathering of the largest-ever residential construction exposition in the nation. Supporting Organization members will enjoy discounted registration for the event. Click here to learn more. Click here to register.
Don't forget to view the available webinars on the IDS website through the LMS link!
Visit the IDS website to learn more!
Create. Furnish. Live. From the 19 to the 25 of January 2015, once again, the driving forces of the Furniture industry will come to Cologne, Germany. Partnering with the show this year will be LivingKitchen - Cook. Enjoy. Live. These two industries will present together on the banks of the Rhein, their latest ideas and innovations to the modern Global Market.
For this premier furnishing show, imm cologne, featuring LivingKitchen, will present the trends that will be shaping and inspiring the furniture, interior design, and kitchen industries for the future and will provide you with all you need to sustain and grown your business in the coming year. Click here to learn more.
Stay abreast on markets across the country by visiting the IDS Event Calendar. Click here to view it now.
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DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Are you the next IDS Designer of the Year? The 2014 application is now available. This year, the application and submission process are in digital format for the first time ever. Click here to learn more about the competition and how you can enter.
Congratulations to all of our 2013 Designer of the Year Award Winners! Visit the IDS National blog to view photographs of the DotY Award Winners' designs by clicking here.
The 2014 IDS Buyers' Guide is live. To find preferred IDS vendors, look for the IDS logo in their listing. If you are interested in obtaining a new listing or updating an existing listing, please contact Dan Sylvester at 212-920-3918. Click here to view the IDS Buyers' Guide.
Act Now and Save BIG on a Promotional Bio. Fred Berns will create a customized and compelling bio for you for $497 – a 66 percent saving off the regular price of $1,500 – if you're one of the first nine individuals to register. Berns creates bios and other promotional copy for design professionals nationwide. Click here to learn more and to take advantage of this offer!
The IDS National Office is currently in the process of issuing 2015 membership invoices. Please note that you have until Dec. 31 to remit a payment for your dues in order to avoid a lapse in membership. You have the option to conveniently pay your membership dues online. Login to your member portal on the IDS website (www.interiordesignsociety.org) and select "My Invoices" from the menu on the left side.
If you are interested in obtaining a membership certificate or replacement membership card, please contact IDS Benefits Coordinator, Della Swider at dswider@interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437 ext. 223 (please note for all replacement membership cards, there will be a $10 fee payable in advance for each replacement card ordered).
To view benefits exclusively available to IDS members, visit the Member Benefits page on the IDS National website. Members must log in on the IDS website in order to take advantage of available discounts.
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We are seeking Sales Specialists in our design and retail channels in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. (N.J., N.Y., Ky., Ind., Calif., Ore.). Our Sales Specialists play an integral role in partnering with and ensuring the success of our customers while achieving maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration. Please visit our website http://www.surya.com/careers/ for more information, or email your resume and salary requirements to jobs@surya.com.
Stand and Deliver: What Designers Really Want
Design Management Company
Pick up any high-end interior design magazine and what do you see? Product. Lots and lots of product – in the featured projects, in the ads, in the news on what's trending. If you're a company or rep with a great product, you're probably thinking design is all about the eye candy. But you'd be wrong. And if that's how you're pitching your product, you're likely to come away empty handed.
Inside Niecy Nash's Colorful and Glamorous Los Angeles House
ELLE Decor
Actress, author, and television host Niecy Nash's bold personality is reflected in her home design, which has the perfect eclectic mix of metallics, African textiles, and plenty of color. Here, she talks to us about her personal decorating style, favorite decor stores, and more.
5 Reasons Your Website Might Not Be Generating Leads
Search Engine People
In order to generate qualified leads, you need good Web traffic, and this is what a good SEO strategy can accomplish. What most business owners often overlook is how their website performs in converting that traffic into a qualified lead.
Using Design to Take a Stand Against Falls
By Michael J. Berens
A two-part series in The New York Times examines the alarming increase in falls among seniors. Citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the article states that more than 2.4 million Americans age 65 and over were treated in emergency injuries from falls in 2012 alone, and that the number of fatalities from falls has nearly doubled in the past 10 years.
Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.
12 Inspiring Ways to Decorate a Mantelpiece
Houzz
The mantelpiece is an integral part of all but the most contemporary fireplaces, and for centuries we have been using this built-in shelf as a place to show off treasured items. In the past a clock in the middle flanked by porcelain dogs or matching candlesticks might have been the extent of the styling, but today we are free to follow our mantelpiece muse and get creative. These 12 stylish approaches show just how much fun can be had by pepping up your fireplace and making over your mantel.
Why Japanese Interior Design Is Popular
Freshome
Japanese interior design is being mimicked world-wide, for good reason. Our busy world, whose cultures seem to mesh more readily thanks to social media, is primed to open the doors to the relaxing and very zen style of Japan.
How to Make a Statement With Art
The Washington Post
Have a blank wall above your sofa or table? "Typically, we like the art to not be larger than the sofa or a dining table for scale purposes, but there are spaces that defy that rule, such as in large, open lofts." Overall, you're looking for balance.
7 Communication Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Master
Entrepreneur
Your success as an entrepreneur is determined in large part by your ability to communicate. You can be the best at what you do, but if you're not communicating effectively with clients, staff and the market, then you're missing opportunities.
Venus Williams Turns From Tennis to Interior Design
The Washington Post
his is what you get when you hire Venus Williams as your interior decorator: an enthusiastic designer who has traveled the world, drawing inspiration from Moscow to Beijing, but has never quite had time to complete formal training; a team of professionals working with her; and a place on a client list that includes celebrities and professional athletes. And, of course, you get Venus Williams.
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The CQRID Exam is the only accredited exam offered exclusively for Residential Interior Designers.
For more information visit www.cqrid.org.
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