High Point Highlights
Monday, October 31, 2011 | Category: Decor Accessories, Design Bloggers, Designers, Events, Furniture, Lighting, Shops and Showrooms
I’ve just returned from an amazing few days at High Point Market in North Carolina! I was invited to attend and tour the Lexington Home Brands headquarters (more on that in an upcoming post). But first wanted to share some highlights of the past few days’ events and experiences!
Had the best time ever hanging out with these fabulous bloggers: (l-r) Christian of Maison21, Julieann of Create Girl, me, Cassandra of Coco + Kelley, Ashlina of The Decorista, Crystal of Plush Palate & Rue Magazine, and Katie of The Neo Traditionalist & Matchbook Magazine.
On the very first evening upon arriving at High Point, we were invited to meet Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer (Princess Diana’s brother) at the Theodore Alexander showroom.
The Althrop Collection features over 500 years of English tradition and heritage.
Theodore Alexander hosts the opening of the new Althorp Living History Showroom at High Point.
On Day 2, we went over to the IHFC (International Home Furnishings Center) to check out the Elite Leather Company space.
A vignette at Elite Leather Company.
Cassie testing out a chair at Elite Leather Company.
And another chair!
Next, we headed over to Visual Comfort where Paloma (also of the blog La Dolce Vita) gave us a tour of the Circa Lighting collections.
Each & every individual fixture from Circa Lighting is exquisite!
From there, Katie & I headed over to Market Square for a book signing event hosted by Rizzoli featuring Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Mary McDonald, Suzanne Kasler, Bobby McAlpine, Michael Connors, Henrietta Churchill Spencer, & Florence de Dampierre.
Interior Designer & Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorator star, Mary McDonald signing Katie’s book.
Both Katie & Mary share a love for pugs!
Back at High Point headquarters, I took a group shot of Julieann, Crystal, Christian, Katie, & Ashlina before we left for the Architectural Design party.
photo via The Decorista
The party scene at the AD party hosted by Margaret Russell.
We wrapped the night up at a super fab party at the Halo showroom!
The ambiance at the very cool Halo party in it’s amazing space!
Early the next morning we were invited to attend the press breakfast with Martyn Lawrence Bullard where he gave us highlights and excerpts on his most famous client’s & their interiors!
Viewing the work of Martyn Lawrence Bullard from his recent book, “Live, Love, Decorate.”
After the press breakfast, Katie & I, along with Erin of the blog Elements of Style headed over to Lexington Home Brands for an exclusive tour (more on that next!).
Back again at High Point headquarters, we happen to meet Deborah Needleman, former editor of Domino magazine and current editor of the WSJ magazine. She had just spoken at an event at High Point & given away copies of her book, “The Perfectly Imperfect Home.”
The rest of the afternoon, we checked out InterHall at the IHFC wrapping up with cocktail hour at the very cool Global Views space – thanks to Erin for hosting us!
“Chair model” Cassie at the Global Views space.
The last event of our few day’s at High Point was the anticipated (& packed!) party hosted by Four Hands in a very cool industrial showroom.
Thanks to the High Point Market Authority for an amazing experience! More to come!
- Posted By Jill-LA
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- Category: Decor Accessories, Design Bloggers, Designers, Events, Furniture, Lighting, Shops and Showrooms
3 Comments to 'High Point Highlights'
Decor Arts Now 31 Oct 11 at 7:10 am
Jill,
It was fun to read your take on our very fabulous trip to High Point. Can’t wait too see the goodies from Lexington, as I was so busy with my own sponsored tour that I missed it.
So nice to meet you in person.
Lynn
Paloma {La Dolce Vita} 01 Nov 11 at 4:26 pm
It was wonderful to see everyone and finally meet you in person! I wish I could have joined you guys for your tours of the other showrooms. I was actually invited to be part of your group by HP Market Authority, but alas– duty called! Glad to see you had fun and found lots of fab things!
Aliza 02 Nov 11 at 2:41 pm
It was fun to get a taste of your experience. sounds amazing!