Interior Design Guide Calendar of 2008 Events January February March April May June July August September October November December

Featuring interior design-related events, worldwide, including seasonal markets, fairs, expositions, conventions, seminars, showhouses, open houses and more.

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN
JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC

JANUARY 2008

8 - 16 / Atlanta, Georgia - Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, the worlds largest single product collection, will be held at the AmericasMart Atlanta featuring 2,000 showrooms and 4,400 booths of inspiring products all in one place. Temporaries will be displayed January 11-15, 2008. Visit www.AmericasMart.com for additional information.

14 - 20 / Cologne, Germany - imm cologne 2008, an international furnishings show, to be held at the Cologne Exhibition Center, Halls 1-11, will feature the latest trends, living styles of the future and classic design. Uniquely diverse, with more than 1,300 exhibitors, international design stars and creative newcomers are providing settings that will showcase the interiors of tomorrow. Visit www.imm-cologne.com for additional information.

17 - 20 / Atlanta, Georgia - The Atlanta International Area Rug Market will be held at the AmericasMart Atlanta featuring the National Oriental Rug Show. Showrooms and Temporaries. Visit www.AmericasMart.com for additional information.

18 - 20 / Miami, Florida - Art Deco Weekend 2008 will celebrate the exuberant, toe-tapping Broadway musicals of the 1930s and 40s. When Broadway met Art Deco, the result was an exciting blend of art, industry, beauty, and glamour. The emerging Art Deco movement inspired stagecraft, costume and scenic design, choreography, and more. The weekend will feature special musical performances inspired by classic musicals of both stage and screen. Mark your calendars now for this celebration of song, dance, and Art Deco! Visit the Miami Design Preservation League for additional information.

25 - 28 / Thessaloniki, Greece - Furnidec business by HELEXPO Special Event DESIGN 2008 at the 2nd International FURNIDEC Business will be held at the Sands Expo Convention Center. Visit www.helexpo.gr for more information.

29 - FEB 1 / Las Vegas, Nevada - Surfaces 2008 will be held at the Sands Expo Convention Center. Surfaces is the floor covering event of the year where more than 40,000 retailers, distributors, architects, designers, builders, installers and manufacturers come together to celebrate the industry and do serious business. Visit www.surfaces.com for additional information.

31 - FEB 2 / Vilnius, Lithuania - BaltDeco 2008 will be the first interior design show in Lithuania and the Baltic countries featuring, 'The Best Bathroom Decision' Contest for interior design companies. For additional information contact Jolita at jolia@lietuviskosmuges.lt.

FEBRUARY 2008

3 - 5 / Edison, New Jersey - Larry Karel's Edison Furniture & Accessory Market will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

13 / New York, New York - The Past Meets The Present - White on White invites you to see the newly arrived Swedish Antiques selected by Laserow Interior & Design and to hear Liza Laserow explain the uniqueness and the history of the pieces. Refreshments will be served. Time: 3PM, Place: White on White Showroom, 200 Lexington Avenue, Suite 715, NY, NY 10012. Please RSVP to: 212-988-9194, Email: Whiteonw@aol.com

13 - 16 / Orlando, Florida - International Builder's Show & nextBUILD will be held at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center. Nearly 104,000 housing professionals gathered in Orlando last year at the 2007 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the industry’s largest annual light construction trade show and exhibition, in Orlando, Fla. With more than 1,900 leading suppliers in 300 industry categories, the exposition was the largest in IBS history with a record one million net square feet of exhibits showcasing the most innovative products and services aimed specifically at the residential and light commercial construction industries. IBS is hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Visit http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/ for additional information on this years event.

15 - 19 / Lake Worth, Florida - Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show - A prestigious event with over two hundred international exhibitors. will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 500 N Dixie Hwy on Presidents' Day Weekend. Visit www.palmbeachshow.com for additional information.

27 - MAR 1 / Atlanta, Georgia - Hearth, Patio & Barbecue EXPO will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Great adventures begin with great equipment. that's why specialty retailers representing more than 3,100 buying entities will flock to HPBExpo 2008. They want to meet the suppliers with the hottest new hearth, patio, and barbecue products. Visit www.hpbaexpo.org for additional information.

MARCH 2008

1 / Pakistan - International Conference on Textile Industry - ICTI 2008 will be held at the Karachi Expo Centre, in conjunction with textile Asia 2008 Exhibition. The theme of ICTI 2007 is "Prosperity in Textile Industry from Emerging Innovations to Global Business." Visit www.textileasia.com.pk/ for additional information.

7 - 11 / Jakarta, Indonesia - JIExpo Kemayoran International Furniture & Craft Fair Indonesia 2008 will explore the best products from all over Indonesia made of solid wood, rattan, wicker, cane and other materials with advanced design creating a new trend in furniture. Visit www.iffina-indonesia.com for additional information.

8 / Austin, Texas - NCIDQ Study Group Comes to Austin - The NCIDQ Study Group will be held at ProSource Austin, 2315 Rutland Ste 104, Austin TX 78758. The weekend meetings will be from: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th, 2008. We ask that you bring your own lunch, snacks and beverages. The book and supply list email will be sent separately. This class focuses on speed drawing in 1/8th" scale using elements found on the test. We help class members to gain confidence as they confirm their knowledge base. The ASID STEP class focuses on review and we focus on finding knowledge gaps, filling them and re-enforcing ADA vs. TAS information. Contact Julie Reynolds, ASID jreyint@attglobal.net for additional information.

8 / Atlanta, Georgia - Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles Market together with the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market offers three lucrative days to enjoy elegance at your fingertips during the most impressive and extensive collection of fine linens and home textile showrooms and temporary exhibits. The selection goes on and on. With every category you'll discover a wealth of luxurious products. The acclaimed interior design Kathryn M. Ireland will share her knowledge of textiles and new industry trends. She will aslo present and sign her latest book, Classic Country. Maximize your time. While you're here, shop the Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market(SM) - together with the March Fine Linens Market. Visit www.americusmart.com for additional information.

13 - 16 / New Orleans, Louisiana - INTERIORS 08: The ASID Conference on Design will be held at the New Orleans Marriott. Build professional relationships with hundreds of design visionaries and experience the power design has to inspire, transform and protect. Learn from proven leaders on the forefront of the creative landscape like JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU, educator, environmentalist and film producer and ROSEMARIE ROSETTI, PH.D., president of the Universal Design Living Laboratory. Create new business and financial success by selecting from a variety of keynote, classroom, experiential and peer-to-peer learning opportunities focused around the issues you need to know about right now including: Business Expertise - Generational Design - Luxury Markets - Future Trends - Society & Environment. Visit the website at http://www.asid.org/ to sign up for email updates. For Your Spirit. For Your Clients. For Your Future. For New Orleans. INTERIORS 08- A New Experience

21 - 23 / Nairobi, Kenya, Africa - 11th Buildexpo Kenya International Trade Exhibition '08 - (KITE) The annual event, to be held at the Sarit Expo Centre, attracts visitors from all over East & Central Africa while exhibitors participate from over 30 countries. Visit www.expogr.com/expokenya/ for additional information.

26 - 29 / Atlanta, Georgia - International Window Coverings EXPO will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center. Grace McNamara Inc., producer of the International Window Coverings EXPO, Announces Keynote Speaker for 2008 Industry-Wide Event in March.

APRIL 2008

4 - 5 / NCIDQ Spring 2008 Examination - Visit www.ncidq.org for additional information.

5 - 20 / Austin, Texas - 25th Anniversary Symphony Designer Showhouse built by Stadler Custom Homes and located in Barton Creek near the Fazio Canyons Golf Course will feature rooms designed by more than 15 of the area's finest interior designers. Visit www.symphonyshowhouse.org for additional information.

7 - 13 / Highpoint, North Carolina - The Highpoint Market - See the new season come alive, as more than 2,000 home furnishings suppliers present a spectacular selection of new products and proven performers in every imaginable category, style and price range. Fuel your business growth with innovative ideas and up-to-date consumer research from leading industry experts. Form new relationships for success s you meet manufacturers, retailers, designers and consultants from across the industry and around the world. Come to the world's home for home furnishings and experience the products, people, information and ideas that create the future of home furnishings. Visit www.highpointmarket.org/intdesign for additional information.

9 / Phoenix, Arizona - The Designers/Workroom Expo - The WCAA Phoenix Chapter Presents The Designers/Workroom Expo Wednesday April 9th 2008 - 9am to 4pm Orangetree Golf Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona

15 - 16 - Phoenix, Arizona - Construction Expo will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center. Construction Expo® is the nation's largest and most respected commercial trade show catering to the construction and building industry for more than 27 years. We distinguish our show from others as being a "private buyers' event" where decision makers are the targeted audience. Construction Expo® brings together hundreds of the latest products and services for two days under one roof. In this hands-on environment, you can research and compare products and services from local and regional exhibitors. In addition take the opportunity to attend free educational seminars and keynote speaker sessions each day. If you have questions or need additional information, please call me at 512-249-5303. I look forward to seeing you at the show. E-mail denell@constructionexpo.com or visit www.constructionexpo.com for additional information.

18 / Austin, Texas - The Greater Austin Area Benjamin Moore Retailers are hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas. Played in a Texas Scramble Format at Balcones Country Club, this fun filled event has a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. Make plans to join the fun. Entry fee is $100 per player and includes green fee, a cart, breakfast and a late lunch. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place teams, longest drive and closest to the pin. Space is limited so sign up today. Contact Clement Ebbo at 512-480-8496 or mail to Clements Paint, 1211 W 6th St Austin TX 78703. Benjamin Moore and the Austin Benjamin Moore Dealers are proud sponsors of the Ronald McDonald House. Visit http://www.benjaminmoore.com/ to learn more about Benjamin Moore and their environmentally friendly paint. When looking for an eco-friendly way to paint, look to Benjamin Moore. Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas provides lodging and support services in a nurturing home-like environment where families can stay together while they care for their seriously ill children receiving treatment in Austin area hospitals. For more information about the Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas and this golf tournament visit www.rmhc-austin.org for additional information..

24 / Davie, Florida - Broward County Chamber of Commerce in Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration Presents a U.S. Small Business Administration Seminar. Nancy Rackear, Marketing Executive for the U.S. Small Business Administration will explain SBA'S various programs including disaster assistance, business counseling, technical training and the SBA loan program. Ms. Rackear will be happy to answer questions and information packages will be given to all attendees! RSVP ONLY–Always Sold out!!! Time: 9:00AM – 10:30AM Location: Shoney’s Restaurant Davie Address: 2500 S.W. 64th Ave, Davie, FL 33317 Info: Lou Moore, Senior VP Office (954) 565 – 5750 Cost: Members $20, Non-Members $25 – Breakfast/Coffee Included

25 - 26 / Santa Monica, California - AltBuild Expo will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The show features 150 exhibitors: green building materials, conservation products, interior design & furnishings and FREE green seminars. Visit www.altbuildexpo.com/ for additional information.

25 - 27 / Long Beach, California - Larry Karel's Long Beach Furniture & Accessory Market will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

26 / Dallas, Texas - Walker & Company Imports From Abroad Trinity District Street-Wide Sale - From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm up to 90% off. Visit www.importsfromabroad.com for additional information.

29 - MAY 2 / Long Beach, California - SPRING CEDIA EXPO brings together audio, video, lighting, security, home networking, software, hardware, environmental controls, telephone, total system integration, automation, accessories, education and more. - Registration opens January 21, Early Bird Discounts End March 12 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Visit www.cedia.org/springexpo for additional information.

MAY 2008

1 - 30 /Far Hills, New Jersey / Mansion in May Designer Showhouse, open through the month of May is hosted by the Women's Association of Morristown Memorial Hospital and showcases the talents of prominent designers in extraordinary setting of an historic mansion, Froh Heim. All of the proceeds from the upcoming Mansion in May event will be directed to the expansion of in-patient and out-patient pediatric hematology and oncology services at the Valerie Fund Children’s Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital. Visit www.wammh.org for additional information.

THRU MAY 2 / Long Beach, California - SPRING CEDIA EXPO brings together audio, video, lighting, security, home networking, software, hardware, environmental controls, telephone, total system integration, automation, accessories, education and more. - Registration opens January 21, Early Bird Discounts End March 12 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Visit www.cedia.org/springexpo for additional information.

1 - 2 / Dallas, Texas - CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles(R) Forum | Four Industries | One Purpose | Limitless Opportunities. Visit www.cedia.org/elforum for additional information.

8 / Austin, Texas - Get New Fads for Your Dated Pads | Join JEIDesign, Inc. and our panel of interior designers for a discussion on turning the things you already have into the look you have been craving. Each of our talented designers will present their ideas and answer any question you have. Panel of interior designers: Kimball Bonamici, Allied Member ASID, Barbara Brooks, ASID, and Kathy Borth, ASID. Join us for Design & Wine from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. E-mail: info@jeidesign.com for additional information.

8 - 11 / London, England - LUXURY WORLD EXHIBITION will held in London's Kensington Olympia Grand Hall. The exhibition is a unique luxury event playing host to exclusive nationally and internationally renowned exhibitors to present their luxury products and services to a huge number of visitors in Europe’s busiest exhibition centre. Visit http://www.luxury-world.co.uk/home.htm for additional information.

10 / Austin, Texas - Mother's Day Arts and Antiques Fair will be held at Whit Hanks Antiques, 1009 W. 6th Street at 10:00 AM and will feature Hemisphere by Whit Hanks, Pat Monroe Antiques, Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques, JEIDesign Collection, House of Lamps and Antiques, Fancy Finds, David Alan Rugs, Shabby Slips, JB Art and Designs, Austin Galleries, Howl Interiors, Kathryn Goodnight Art and Antiques, Zanzibar Home & Gift, Lotus Gallery, Twenty Three 07 along with live music, concessions and free parking. Admission. For more information, contact Hemisphere by Whit Hanks at 478-9448 or email info@hemisphereaustin.com.

17 - Austin, Texas - 16th Annual Heritage Home Tour - Sponsored by the Heritage Society of Austin (HSA) the 2008 Homes Tour Mid-Century Modern spotlights homes and will pay homage to the city's modernist roots, while honoring some of Austin's premier mid-century architects. The revamped event will include a Daytime driving tour from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and then a Twilight Tour from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm will conclude at a Mid-Century Modern bash at the final featured home. Visit www.heritagesocietyaustin.org for additional information.

20 / Deerfield Beach, Florida - South Florida Sun-Sentinel's CAREER BUILDER Spring Job Fair 2008 has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 20th from 9 am to 3 pm at Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center. We had over 1,600 attendees at our last Job Fair. Contact Jennifer Daniels, Sun-Sentinel T: 954-425-1016 F: 954-425-1476 for additional information..

29 / Austin, Texas - Bob Mackie Introduces "Signature" Collection - Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie will introduce his “Signature” collection, the latest addition to his home furnishings line, at the Louis Shanks showroom at 2930 W. Anderson Lane. The event starts at 7 p.m. Call 451-6501 to make reservations.

JUNE 2008

9 - 11 / Chicago, Illinois - NeoCon World's Trade Fair 2008 will be held at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. | There are so many reasons to attend NEOCON! | Get ready to discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors for more than 1,200 showrooms and exhibitors. Visit www.neocon.com to learn about all the offerings at NeoCon World's Trade Fair 2008 and to register.

26 / Broward County, Florida - SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS EXPO 2008 features “6 Shows In 1” with a General Business to Business EXPO, Technology Trade Show, Hospitality, Tourism & Travel Expo, International Trade Show, Minority Business Expo & A Job Fair to be held at The BankAtlantic Center. Businesses, City, County, State & Federal Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Educational Institutions from Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Broward County, Monroe County, and Lee County will be Exhibiting at and attending this show! INFO Broward (954) 565-5750 Palm Beach County (561) 683 – 8414 Miami-Dade (305) 278 – 1811 U.S. (800) 282 – 4991, Visit www.SouthFloridaExpo.com for additional information.

JUN 30 - JUL 10 / London/Milan - Domus Academy Milan for London Milan Courses | Students and new designers from around the world are once again invited to enroll in the London Milan Summer Sessions for four weeks of design tuition and experimentation in world-renowned institutions. Now in its third year this unique collaboration between Central Saint Martins in London, Domus Academy and NABA in Milan enables students to study in two of Europe most inspiring cities taking complementary courses in the field of Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Event Design and Art Curating. Last year nearly 150 students from 37 different countries joined the sessions. Central Saint Martins/London - Domus Academy/Milan. Visit www.london-milan-courses.com for additional information.

JULY 2008

THRU JUL 10 / London/Milan - Domus Academy Milan for London Milan Courses | Students and new designers from around the world are once again invited to enroll in the London Milan Summer Sessions for four weeks of design tuition and experimentation in world-renowned institutions. Now in its third year this unique collaboration between Central Saint Martins in London, Domus Academy and NABA in Milan enables students to study in two of Europe most inspiring cities taking complementary courses in the field of Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Event Design and Art Curating. Last year nearly 150 students from 37 different countries joined the sessions. Central Saint Martins/London - Domus Academy/Milan. Visit www.london-milan-courses.com for additional information.

AUGUST 2008

3 - 5 / Edison, New Jersey - Larry Karel's Edison Furniture & Accessory Market will be held at the New Jersey Convention Center. KEM is proud to have Mittleman Furniture Co., Inc. as an exhibitor, along with a number of fine furniture, accessory and bedding companies in our growing line-up. For exhibit information or to obtain complimentary pre-registration please visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

15 - 17 / Orlando, Florida - Orlando Furniture & Market will be held at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

19 - 21 / San Diego, California - West Coast Interiors Expo - An EXCLUSIVE Window Fashions Boutique Event - will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. A specialty event highlighting a regionally-based show floor and conference program that delivers everything you need to be successful in the business of window fashions on the West Coast. The boutique setting encourages attendees and exhibitors to interact, drive sales, and do business with close to a hundred vendors, all under one roof. Designed specifically for the window-fashions industry, this event offers new products, new fabrics, new hardware lines, new trends, new trims, accessories, and more. Walk away with the industry's top-certification credits through WFCP and accredited CEUs, while taking home the industry's most cutting-edge information through the INTERIORS EXPO West Coast seminar program.
W: www.interiorexpowc.com

SEPTEMBER 2008

13 - 14 / Kansas City, Missouri - Larry Karel's 1st Kansas City Furniture & Accessory Market will be held at the Kansas City International Expo Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

21 - 22 / Fitchburg, Massachusetts - Larry Karel's Fitchburg Furniture & Market will be held at the Royal Plaza Trade Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

SEP 30 – OCT 2 / Birmingham, England – Interplas UK Plastics Exhibition - Interplas takes place just once every three years and is the perfect opportunity for companies seeking to meet face-to-face with the UK's plastics industry buyers. The last event attracted 7,881 registered visitors (Interplas 2005. ABC Audited). Supported by the major associations, Interplas 2008 is the UK's only pan-plastics exhibition and covers everything from materials to production. This year's event also includes the Inspex feature focussing on measurement and test. At the heart of Interplas is a high quality free seminar programme covering the latest innovations in plastics, sustainability issues, and future challe nges and trends. Join big names already signed up, including: Anchor Plastics Machinery, Negri Bossi, Plastribution, Boston Matthews, Demag Hamilton, UK Plastics Machinery and Nikon to name a few.... For details on visiting, please visit: www.interplas.co.uk/visiting.

OCTOBER 2008

THRU OCT 2 / Birmingham, England – Interplas UK Plastics Exhibition - Interplas takes place just once every three years and is the perfect opportunity for companies seeking to meet face-to-face with the UK's plastics industry buyers. The last event attracted 7,881 registered visitors (Interplas 2005. ABC Audited). Supported by the major associations, Interplas 2008 is the UK's only pan-plastics exhibition and covers everything from materials to production. This year's event also includes the Inspex feature focussing on measurement and test. At the heart of Interplas is a high quality free seminar programme covering the latest innovations in plastics, sustainability issues, and future challe nges and trends. Join big names already signed up, including: Anchor Plastics Machinery, Negri Bossi, Plastribution, Boston Matthews, Demag Hamilton, UK Plastics Machinery and Nikon to name a few.... For details on visiting, please visit: www.interplas.co.uk/visiting.

3 - 4 / NCIDQ Fall 2008 Examination - Visit www.ncidq.org for additional information.

4 - 7 /Mumbai, INDIA- Global Furniture & Interiors Expo 2008 organized by India International Trade Centre (IITC-INDIA), will be held at MMRDA Ground, Bandra - Kurla Complex. This Expo will be the gateway to the entire Indian, Middle East market to witness and showcase the conventional and innovative best in the trade. The Expo will be one of the most established international furniture Expo in Asia and will provide a platform for the manufacturers, exporters and dealers to enhance their business. There will be Buyer-Seller Meets and other activities during the exhibition, which will provide opportunity to interact direct with buyers, importers, manufacturers, dealers, buying agents and other business counterparts from various countries. Visit www.iitcindia.com for additional information.

NOVEMBER 2008

2 - 4 / Palm Beach, Florida - Palm Beach Furniture & Design Market will be held at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

23 - 25 / Long Beach, California - Larry Karel's Long Beach Furniture & Accessory Market will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center. Visit www.kemexpo.com for additional information.

DECEMBER 2008