Tuesday, March 10 Feature Presentation

Green Panel Discussion

Sponsored by,

11 a.m.
Conference Room, Concourse- Level
The design community is now sensitive to the importance of eco- friendly living. Adopting a "green" lifestyle can have a positive impact on the environment and on one's health, while at the same time being extremely chic and luxurious. Please join our "green" panel of experts as they discuss the significance of sustainable living.

Alexis Audette, Panelist
Green Design Specialist, The Robert Allen Group

Norman Coley, Panelist
President of Lee Industries

Amy Elbert, Panelist
Senior Architecture Editor, Traditional Home

Jordan Goldstein, AIA, LEED AP, Panelist
Managing Director, Gensler

Eleanor McKay, Moderator
CEO and Co- Founder of Niermann Weeks

Following the presentation, please join us for a luncheon in the Robert Allen | Beacon Hill Showroom, Suite 623.

Registration is required for all programs. Please click here to register or call 202.646.6114.

Tuesday, March 10 Showroom Events

TIMED EVENTS

9:30 - 3:30 p.m.
NIERMANN WEEKS
Suite 701
Bill Gardner, Niermann Weeks' Design Development Manager, will conduct a demo of Niermann Weeks' new "green" process of producing antiqued mirror. Between 2:00 and 3:00pm, Niermann Weeks will host a champagne reception and will auction off the antiqued mirror to one lucky designer! 202.488.1220.

1 - 2 p.m.
ARBITER, ltd.
Suite 111
Green Is Good!
Meet Jill Vanderfleet Scott, vice president of sales for HBF, and learn about their chic, soft modern looks that are perfect for the eco- conscious consumer. The C Collection, a 2008 NEOCon and ICF Award Winner, is a great example of how HBF is broadening its look from leading designers like Yves Behar. ARBITER specializes in offering HBF products to residential and commercial designers interested in capturing a sophisticated and international style at superior pricing! This is a great solution for the cost- conscious too, but that's another kind of 'GREN' altogether.
Get your Green on and join us for some designer cupcakes!
202.479.4114

1 - 1:20 p.m.
J. Lambeth & Co.
Suite 117
Sustainable Window Coverings
Jeffrey Chiapetti, regional showroom manager, presents the evolution of Hartmann & Forbes' industry leading Sustainability Initiative. From preserving ancient handweaving and handcrafting techniques to partnering with leading environmental organizations, learn the approach the company is taking to minimize its footprint on the environment. Interior Design Magazine "Product of the Year" award winner. Refreshments will be served. 202.646.1774

1 - 3 p.m.
MICHAEL- CLEARY, LLC
Suite 401
de Gournay
Behind the scenes at the de Gournay Studio: Traditional techniques in contemporary hand painted scenics. Please join Melissa Mittag of de Gournay for a presentation from her recent trip to the de Gournay studio in China.
202.488.9787

1:30 - 4 p.m.
Brown Jordan
Suite 601
Iconic To Contemporary: Introductions In Leisure Furniture
Please join Brown Jordan veteran Steve Elton for a lively overview of what's new in leisure furniture. Steve will trace the history of Brown Jordan outdoor design from one of the industry's original collections -- the iconic Walter Lamb Collection -- to today's chic, European- inspired introductions. Light refreshments.
202.554.2875

1:30 - 1:50 .pm.
Fabricut
Suite 221
Reduce Reuse Recycle
Responsible choices, stylish fabrics. Jennifer Schreiner, marketing and environmental specialist for Fabricut, will break down the important properties, processes and certifications of eco- friendly fabrics. She will discuss Fabricut's commitment to sustainability through its environment plus initiative.
202.646.0815

2 - 3 p.m.
CENTURY FURNITURE
Suite 609
Environmentally Conscious
Product and Manufacturing
Featuring Alex Schuford III, VP of Upholstery
Please join Century Furniture and Alex Shuford II, vice president of
upholstery, for a presentation on our new Naturals Collection of upholstery, casegoods and fabrics. Alex will speak about Century's environmentally conscious product and manufacturing.
202.488.4400

2 - 2:15 p.m.
FABRICUT
Suite 221
Stylish Fabrics/Responsible Choices
Fabricut will present Bella Dura, Fusion Recycled, the green project + solar sheen collections. All are certified Oeko- Tex Standard 100 Certification. Come see beautiful fabrics that reduce the carbon footprint and minimize environmental impact without compromising design performance or affordability. Refreshments will be served. 202.646.0815

3 - 5 p.m.
AMERICANEYE
Suite 511
One on One with Norman Coley
Stop in for an afternoon snack and meet Norman Coley, president of Lee Industries. Find out how he has pushed his company into the forefront of the Green Revolution. Discuss what he sees as the future of the furniture industry.
202.554.5744

FLOOR FLING!

3 - 5 p.m.
BRUNSCHWIG & FILS
Suite 420
Wine Tasting
The Boxwood Winery and the 4th floor invite you to sample the superb red wines produced at John Kent Cooke's Middleburg, Virginia winery. Insisting upon the best, Cooke asked renowned viticulturist Lucie Morton to design the 18 acre vineyard and architect Hugh Jacobson to design the state- of- the- art modern five building complex. Enjoy the fruits of their labor as we toast this local jewel.
202.554.1004

3 - 5 p.m.
COWTAN & TOUT
Suite 423
The new Larsen and Colefax and Fowler collections have arrived. Larsen introduces a decorative collection geared toward luxury and high performance needs. Colefax and Fowler presents a delicate and subtle collection of embroideries and prints. Join us for an informal presentation.
202.863.8490

3 - 5 p.m.
GALLERIA CARPETS & RUGS
Suite 430
Charm -- American Style
Galleria Carpets proudly presents their new introduction of "The New England Collection". Inspired by the American Hooked Rugs, these designs are available in Countless Colors and in sizes appropriate for your clients. This unique collection is woven in wool, jute or cotton.
202.863.0106

3 - 5 p.m.
HINSON & COMPANY
Suite 410
Meet and Greet Tom Fish
of GAETANO
Our event will be a meet and greet with Tom Fish, owner of Gaetano Fabric and
Wallcovering. He will be presenting the New 2008/2009 Fabric and Wallcovering that has arrived in the showroom within the past months.
202.646.0260

3 - 5 p.m.
Julia Gray Ltd.
Suite 408
Timeless is Priceless!
Looking for classic timeless design but with a clean line? Let us show you how Julia Gray has adopted old world details to become beautifully proportioned transitional furniture ready for your modern world. Whatever style suits your needs, we invite your design challenges and will provide custom quoted solutions.
202.554.6021

3 - 5 p.m.
Michael- Cleary, LLC
Suite 401
de Gournay
Behind the scenes at the de Gournay Studio: Traditional techniques in contemporary hand painted scenics. Please join Melissa Mittag of de Gournay for a presentation from her recent trip to the de Gournay studio in China.
202.488.9787

3 - 5 p.m.
Osborne & Little
Suite 435
Osborne & Little is celebrating the new season and our newest Spring 2009 collection from Designers Guild. This season's color palette is soft and muted yet with vibrant, clean highlights. Please come and join us for wine and cheese.
202.554.8800

ONGOING EVENTS

DONGHIA SHOWROOMS, INC.
Suite 503
Belvedere Pendant
Belvedere Pendant represents new ways of looking at the lantern, longtime symbols of establishing places of importance. Belvedere's construction speaks to the type of work that only Boyd achieves. It's dually unique because of the scale and transitional nature of the design. Applications include Interior and Exterior, traditional and modern.

Ajiro™ Metallic Wood Veneers
Continued enthusiasm for the Ajiro™ Wood Veneer collection prompted theshimmering new Ajiro™ Metallic Wood Veneers collection. Ajiro is made from thesustainable, plantation- grown Pawloniatree. Micro- thin wood is hand- paintedin shades of Bronze, Gunmetal, Golden,Platinum, and inlaid on traditionalbasketweaves, diamond, chevron, coffersand marquetry patterns for a covering ofarresting beauty.

Ajiro™ Sunburst Wood Veneers
The Ajiro™ Wood Veneer collection moves in yet another new direction with the radiant new version, Ajiro™ Sunburst. Also made from the sustainable Pawlonia tree, micro- thin wood is laser cut into a dazzling sunburst design then hand- painted in warm Natural, as well as gleaming metallic shades of Golden, Bronze, Platinum and Gunmetal.
202.479.2724

FARROW & BALL
Suite 622
Visit Farrow & Ball to view their complete range of environmentally friendly wallpapers and eco paint finishes. Recently enhanced, their eco friendly paint range now features Estate Eggshell, a unique high performance paint finish which retains the flow, appearance and performance of traditional oil- based eggshell paint, yet has minimum impact on the environment, with a Zero VOC* (Volatile Organic Compounds) content.
202.479.6780
Available from January 2009 in all Farrow & Ball colours and tin sizes of 750ml and 1 US Gallon. *As classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

 J. LAMBETH & CO.
Suite 117
Come See Us Again...
for the first time. Fresh young textiles having their first showing in DC: Lucy Rose, Camilla David, Clarke & Clarke, Nicholas Herbert and Adelphi Paper Hangings. New galleries for George Smith furniture, GRANGE furniture and Chameleon lighting. Pick up your current catalogs and enjoy refreshments all day.
202.646.1774

Kravet/Lee Jofa
Suite 123
Let e- designtrade Make Your Life Easy
e- designtrade allows you to search fabrics and trims, request memo samples, check stock, place orders and track all orders 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please drop in and have one of our staff members enroll you and walk you through the simple steps.
202.479.0144

MICHAEL- CLEARY, LLC
Suite 401
Chella Textiles' Sustainable Fabrics
Woven of 100 percent polyolefin that is both produced from recycled materials, and is recyclable, Chella Textiles' eco- friendly Lateral and Meander fabrics are - - like all offerings from this luxury performance textiles innovator - - lightfast, machine washable and stain, mold and mildew resistant. Stunningly designed and meticulously woven, Chella luxury performance textiles are available through interior designers and Chella's international showroom network. For more details, visit www.chellatextiles.com.
202.488.9787

OSBORNE & LITTLE
Suite 435
There is a quintessential Englishness about the country house and its garden. This spring, Designers Guild launches Whitewell prints and wallpapers which are imbued with this gentle floral tradition, set against a lively graphic style. This season's color palette is soft and muted yet with vibrant, clean highlights.
202.554.8800

PINDLER & PINDLER, Inc.
Suite 520
Pindler Green: Style with Sustainability
Visit Pindler & Pindler during Capital Design Week for an introduction to our ever- expanding GREN line. Pindler & Pindler offers eco- friendly GREN product for the discerning customer who is making the choice to be environmentally responsible. Pindler GREN is offered in both classic and fashion- forward styles and colorations.
202.488.1805

THE RIST CORPORATION
Suite 102
"We owe it to WILIAM MORIS that an ordinary man's dwelling house has once more become a worthy object of the architect's thought..." Nikolaus Pevsner. Visit the beautiful new home of William Morris, Sanderson and Zoffany. Enjoy tea and sweets as you peruse new spring collections.
202.646.1540