Wine Country Design Seminar Captures the Essence of Napa & Sonoma

“Can we bottle this?”


SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 7 / San Francisco Mart/ -- Almost everyone who has visited the Northern California wine country has entertained the fantasy of becoming a vintner, or at the very least, owning a cozy “cottage” nestled in Napa or Sonoma. A chosen few actually live out this dream.


During the San Francisco Mart’s Summer Home Furnishings Show, you can learn how to capture some of this magic in your own design projects during “Wine Country Architecture and Interiors”. This trade-only seminar, presented by author Mary Whitesides, will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 4 at the San Francisco Mart.


In this seminar, Mary will show you through an array of captivating architectural and design styles of numerous estates and cottages in the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Mary will review what is unique about the architecture and interiors, and highlight interpretations that reflect the spirit of the home owner. She will discuss the common themes that tie several predominant styles together, as well as the design edicts that are lessons to the rest of the country.


Mary Whitesides has designed everything from interiors and home furnishings to pottery and coffee mugs. Her Peruvian-inspired furniture collections are widely distributed and featured in museums, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In addition, she was one of the four founding members of the Sundance Catalog and a partner in developing the Sundance look, as well as the author of Desert Style, Mountain Style, and Wicker Design.


Admission to the seminar is $25 for SF Mart members; $35 for non-members. RSVP and pre-payment are required. To RSVP, contact Ruthie Indencio at or .


With a history spanning four generations, the San Francisco Mart has a long legacy of providing retail buyers and design professionals with stylish furnishings, great values and meaningful educational opportunities. The San Francisco Home Furnishings Show, August 3-6, is being held in cooperation with the SF International Gift Fair. The SF Mart, located at 1355 Market Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets, is open year-round to retail buyers and design professionals. Parking is available in the SF Mart underground garage and surrounding lots. For more information, visit www.sfmart.com.

Source: San Francisco Mart


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