Texas Women for The Arts
Many of you know that I grew up in a beautiful visual art paradise. My stepfather was Chair of several major university art departments as well as Dean. He was also one of the Founding Trustees of the International Print Center New York (IPCNY) and a prolific artist and printmaker. You might say that it […]
Discover Delta
Back in August, I was invited to Delta Faucet Company’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana for The Discover Delta Experience. This custom-tailored trip allowed me to have a behind-the-scene look at Delta Faucet Company and see the steps it takes from conception to production for Brizo, Delta, and Peerless brand fixtures. Let me tell you, Delta […]
Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime
This summer was a summer of magical occurrences. First off, my son graduated high school. To commemorate this I took him to the Galapagos Islands for a seven day boat tour. Let me tell you, this is the way to go. We used the Galapagos Islands Tour Company. They set us up on a boat […]
Neocon 2018: Standout Trends
Every year Interior Designers and Manufacturers flock to Chicago for one of the largest and most anticipated shows of the year for commercial design. Innovations and new introductions that will drive the coming year (or years) are revealed here. This year PPDS had the opportunity to attend this major event and we walked away with […]
Cambria Stone Surface Headquarters
PPDS was recently invited to Minnesota to visit the headquarters for Cambria, one of the leading engineered quartz countertop manufacturers in the United States. The two-day trip was a great way to participate in continuing education, as well as a fun opportunity to see numerous quartz product installations and a few of Cambria’s new designs […]
Like Kids in a Candy Store!
Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany is the largest lighting show in the world with 2,714 manufacturers from 55 countries showcasing new and emerging products. We were one of the 220,000 attendees from 177 countries to participate. Have I piqued your curiosity yet? After walking a total of 12 miles at the show – oh […]
Las Vegas Market 2018
It is that time of year again, when PPDS travels to the Sin City to attend Las Vegas Market. This year Laura, Ashley and Ellie made the pilgrimage with a mission to spot the up-and-coming furniture trends of Hospitality Design. For those of you who do not know, the Las Vegas Market consists of 42 […]
Artex – Italian Crafts & Accents
I had the privilege of being invited to participate in this year’s Firenza Fiera Italian Crafts & Accents show in Florence, Italy. The group of U.S. Buyers represented Florida, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas. There were fourteen people total representing boutique shops, architecture and interior design firms. Our obligation of attending was to meet with […]
Dominican Living
In the office or not, we designers are always taking inspiration from the world around us. My recent trip to the Dominican Republic has left me feeling not only inspired, but incredibly thankful. I was welcomed by the Dominican’s famous hospitality and thoroughly enjoyed the simpler, slower way of life. During my stay in the […]
Light + Building Show in Frankfurt
For those of you who don’t get out much – lighting has changed a great deal. I had the opportunity to attend the Light + Building Show in Frankfurt, Germany last month. This is the World’s biggest event for lighting, electrical technology and home and building automation. There were 2,589 exhibitors from 55 countries. An […]