2007 EVENTS CALENDAR

23 - 24 / Atlanta, Georgia  - "Creating Your Celebrity Brand" featuring David Shephard will be held at the Ritz-Carlton main ballroom. If you're concerned about the Internet, mega-stores, television shows, cost transparency and falling profit margins...this is THE event for you in 2007. Visit www.designingprofits.com for additional information.

11 - 13/ Chicago, Illinois - "2007 International Home & Housewares Show" held at McCormick Place Exhibition Center will feature hot new housewares products, celebrity chefs, 2008 colors, and design, design, design generate the "wow" factor at the 2007 International Home & Housewares Show, the world's largest housewares emporium. Entrepreneurs and big companies alike will be among the 60,000 attendees to buy and sell thousands of products with new designs, new colors and new technologies to captivate consumers as they continue to morph their homes into personal retreats.
Visit Hot, New Products, Celebrity Chefs, Incredible Inventions and Design Everywhere Showcased at 2007 International Home & Housewares Show for additional information.

18 - 23/ Milan, Italy - "Euroluce " - In conjunction with the 46th Annual International Lounge of the Piece of furniture and the International Lounge of the Complement of I furnish, recognized international windows of the whole System House I Furnish, returns to the 24th Annual Euroluce will highlight whole lighting systems from bright sources to domestic and illuminated engineering.  Over 500 businesses will be featured in 50,000 square meters for architects, interior designers, lighting designers, facility managers, contract managers, purchasing agents, wholesalers and skilled retailers. Visit Milan to light up the town. Contact E-mail: or visit http://www.euroluce.it for additional information.

The premier industry event for the window-covering trade professional, the International Window Covering EXPO offers the opportunity to join with more than 250 national and international companies that will fill 250,000 square feet of exhibit hall space to promote their newest in products and services. Over 8,000 attendees from around the globe will be taking part in the industry's top educational venue offering WFCP certification and accredited CEU's. For more information, go to http://www.windowcoveringexpo.com/

30 / Detroit, Michigan- "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.

20 - 21 / Houston, Texas- "Furniture & Accessory Market" will be held at the Reliant Center at Reliant Park. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

4 - 5 / Portland, Oregon- "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.

20 -23 / Victoria, British Columbia - "FURNITURE07 - Cultural Mosaic: Reflections from the Coastal Rain Forest" - Victoria, British Columbia has historically been home to furniture designers, architects, artisans and artists of many cultures. In this spirit we invite the furniture society to share the cultural wealth that is Victoria. We will explore the historical and aesthetic influence of Victoria's founding cultures: First Nations, European and Asian. The merging of cultures and creativity that result is a worldwide phenomenon. There will be a variety of artists presentations, demonstrations and tours. Visit www.furnituresociety.org/conference2007/register or email for additional information.

20 -26 / Dallas, Texas - "Holiday & Home EXPO decor /design /seasonal /floral" - The International Floral and Gift Center at the Dallas Market Center is the Largest collection of Seasonal and Floral merchandise under one roof. Visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com for additional information.

6 - 7 / Miami, Florida - "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.

• It’s a magnet for 43,000 buyers looking for unique products to delight and differentiate.
• It’s a showcase for 2,800 exhibitors that span the globe and the industry.
• It’s a launch pad for the most exciting new products, designs and trends.
• It’s a learning opportunity for anyone looking to build business.
• It’s a gathering place for the industry’s key players and experts.
• It’s a microcosm that reflects all the excitement of New York City — the epicenter of design, fashion and retail innovation.

Concurrent with EX·TRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Presented in cooperation with New York Home Textiles Market Week®. Participating Showroom Buildings: 7 W New York, 230 Fifth Avenue and 41 Madison. Visit www.nyigf.com for additional information.

16 - 18 / Birmingham, United Kingdom - "GLEE - International Garden & Leisure Exhibition" will be held at the National Exhibition Center. Glee is the largest annual trade event for the garden, pet and leisure industry. Each September, 25,000 trade visitors meet at Glee over three days, making it the industry’s favourite place to do business. Glee’s diverse mix of products make it unique, setting it apart from any other industry event. Keep up to date with the latest product launches and retail ideas and catch up with contacts within the industry. Where better than Britain, the true home of gardening, for you to find fresh perspective, merchandising ideas, breaking trends and new products that will set you apart from your competition.

Glee three zones are:
Garden: nursery, landscaping, water gardening, machinery, garden care and retail services
Leisure: outdoor living and home & gift
Petindex: petcare and aquatics
There is no other opportunity anywhere else in the world to:

Discover brand new suppliers - Catch up with existing suppliers - Network and keep up to date with the industry - Discover never-before-seen products only available at the show - Be first to the new inspirational lines that will keep your customers spending - Interact with industry experts in seminars and demonstrations  - Find merchandising ideas and displays for your store
If you’re in the business of buying garden, pet and leisure products, visit www.gleebirmingham.com for additional information.

17 - 18 / Phoenix, Arizona - "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.

17 - 21 / Chicago, Illinois - "International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market" will be held at The Merchandise Mart. Discover the newest, innovative product introductions from leading manufacturers from around the world. Over 300 permanent and temporary exhibitors offer a complete selection of casual indoor and outdoor furniture, garden accessories and more, all under one roof. Visit www.merchandisemart.com/casualmarket for additional information.

Green is the Way to Go - At SF Mart Green Show, Design Leaders and Visionary Thinkers Inspire Designers, Retailers

3 - 5/ Las Vegas, Nevada - "IFAI (Industrial Fabrics Association International Expo" will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more than 35 years, IFAI Expo has been the place where business professionals have gathered to network, share ideas and inspire endless possibilities for the use of specialty fabrics.

Be a part of our Full House at IFAI Expo 2007!
• 13 market-specific educational programs
• 100 expert speakers
• 450 cutting-edge exhibits
• A network of 8,000 worldwide visitors
• Thousands existing and emerging product ideas
• Pre-show architect's Symposium with CEU & PDHs
• An inspiring High-Tech Fashion Show
• The largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas!

Visit www.ifaiexpo.com for additional information.

Friday Night Preview October 5: 6pm-10pm
October 6 & 7 10am-6pm
October 13 & 14 10am-6pm

Pottery Demonstrations - Wood and Raku Kiln Openings - Glass Blowing Demonstrations - Wood-Turning Demonstrations - Silk Painting and Dyeing Demonstrations - Book Signing - Live Music  - And lots of new work arriving in The Gallery!

A Rich History: 40 Years of Cedar Creek Resident Artists

Opening at the Friday Night Kick-Off
October 5 thru November 18

Frances Alvarino, Blaine Avery, Laura Avery, Leonora Coleman, Don Davis, Selden Durgom-Lamoureux, Marty Fielding, Stephen Galla, Kerry Gonzalez, Brooke Heuts, Patrick Hurley, Bayley Hurt, Russell Knop, Will Kurylo,
Geoff Lloyd, Jim Lux, John Martin, Jennifer Mecca, Betty McKim,  Pat Leveque Oakley, Lisa Oakley, John Page, Mark Peters, Dana Smith,
Pringle Teetor, Brad Tucker, Tim Turner


Visit http://www.cedarcreekgallery.com/ for additional information.

12 - 16/ Tampa, Florida - "CMG's 2007 Fall International Conference"  consistently attracts more than 400 members. Attendees focus on color forecasts for Consumer/Residential products at the Spring Conference and Contract/Commercial products at the Fall Conference. With its theme, "FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR" the 2007 Fall Conference program promises exciting networking and educational opportunities designed specifically for CMG members and participating guests. Visit www.colormarketing.org for additional information.

Rockin’ to the Beat at NeoCon East!
Night At the Museum– Opening Night Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Maryland Science Center, 601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD

22 -23/ Providence, Rhode Island - "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.

Exciting show features include: The Green Home, showcasing high-end green design, green materials and green products, The Outdoor Showcase, The New Product Showcase, complimentary design consultations, seminars with nationally renowned speakers and complimentary wine tastings with Francis Ford Coppola Wines and Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards.

Featured speakers include Kenneth Brown of HGTV's ReDesign, Eric Corey Freed of OrganicARCHITECT, Madeline Stuart, Erik Hughes of De Sousa Houghes, Fu-Tung Cheng, Kari Foster and more. Preview Reception on Friday, October 26 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. for the trade (reception attendees receive free Friday admission to the show, RSVP required). For more information visit www.westerninteriorshomeshow.com

Western Interiors Design + Home Show Returns to San Francisco

11 - 14 / Washington, D.C. - "Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition" will held at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center
The Alliance to Save Energy's inaugural conference will serve as the premier gathering and showcase for the energy-efficiency industry. EE Global will attract industry professionals, academics and policy makers from around the world to promote the efficient use of energy through a curriculum aimed at sharing best practices and unifying the public and private sectors. Please visit www.eeglobalforum.com for more information.

Presented by more than 200 of the world’s leading CEOs, government officials, NGO heads, and academicians from the U.S., China, Russia, Mexico, Great Britain, Canada, India, Brazil.. While our plenary sessions feature leaders from around the world, the 36 concurrent sessions, dubbed “Executive Dialogues” live up to their name, and rival the caliber of speakers. Where else can you find the Presidents of Southern California Edison and EMBRACO, the General Managers of SMUD, FIDE and Bonneville Power Authority, the Chair of the California Energy Commission, two U.S. congressmen, heads of government agencies, CTOs, COOs, leading national and state utility regulators and countless other principals speaking in small group settings? The exposition will feature exhibits by leading companies and organizations from around the world. Our sponsor list is a veritable “who’s who” in the energy efficiency arena – from energy producers and providers to leading environmental organizations to government agencies. The exhibit hall will host our international media day; will be open to the public for one day; and, will be the site for most of the social networking events, including a reception that will be held in honor of the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch. Our grand, final reception will be held at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, capping off the event in a memorable way. Whether your interests focus on buildings, technology, policy, transportation, finance, industry or the environment, the world’s leaders in these sectors and disciplines will be on hand at EE Global and anxious to meet with you. I hope you will make plans TODAY to be a part of this historic event.

Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy

12 - 13 / Dallas, Texas- "INTERIORS Design Intelligence" creates an environment to become inspired, informed, involved...influential. Knowing trends is not enough. Understanding how to incorporate them into your business is what counts. While you attend the trends presentations by tend specialists Deb Barrett and Susan Schulz of Grace McNamara, Inc. invite your professional workroom team to attend a special workroom session. "The Construction Zone," presented by Joan Willis of Patterns Plus, is head on the first day of the event. Experience the most compelling design event of 2007 for design professionals, created and delivered by design professionals. Visit www.interiorsdesignintelligence.com for more information.