"The Antidote . . . "

Lee Jofa Showrom, New York City
(photography by Scot Meacham Wood)

Greetings,

We're having one of those rainy, dreary days here in San Francisco today - and I have the perfect antidote - the new collection of textiles from Lee Jofa by Lilly Pulitzer.  Almost bracingly bright.  Saturated with happiness.  Bursting with flavour.  And all ready for your summer.

I had the great opportunity to preview the collection last week while I was in New York for Blogfest 2011, sponsored by Kravet / Lee Jofa, and it was an excellent antidote to an equally rainy, dreary day that seemed to wrap that city.  

Florals.  Turquoise.  Checks.  Watermelon.  Linens.  Limes.  Textiles.  Trims.  Lemon.  Prints.  Happiness.

Enjoy . . . 

Practically perfect in every way.
Lee Jofa Showroom, New York City
(photography by Scot Meacham Wood)

Lee Jofa Showroom, New York City
(photography by Scot Meacham Wood)

Selection from the new textiles at Lee Jofa, from Lilly Pulitzer.

Seriously, the sun JUST came out here . . . almost in response to my posting.

Wow - the power of textiles,
Scot

"DIFFA's DbD @ SFDC . . . "

Greetings,

This is gonna have to be a quick one - I've been out of the office a good part of the week (feeling a little under the weather) and need to catch up on a ton of work.  

So, here's an enormous helping of design wonderment and a flurry of industry insider acronyms . . . the DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) big fundraiser, Dining by Design (DbyD), took place this week at the SFDC (San Francisco Design Center) . . . .

Here are a few shots from the "Table Hop & Taste" on Wednesday evening that opens the two day event . . . 

The Design Center's Galleria Building is such a perfect place for the event.

The four storied atrium space allows a view of all of the tables - and the great

image of the big party on the main floor . . . 

Restoration Hardware

7 X 7 Magazine and California Home + Design

Designed by John Lum Architects.

constructed entirely of corrugated - almost like a giant series of paper dolls . . . 

have a look at the photo below - taken from the second floor - and get

a better idea of the amazing design.

Great to have Ralph Lauren Home participating this year . . . 

And a serious festival of textiles from Kravet.  

What better way to host dinner than with a upholstered chairs, table, and

custom designed bento boxes.  

And it wouldn't be a San Francisco Dining by Design event without

a healthy dose of drama.  And this year Steven Miller Design certainly filled the bill.

His "Exotic Bird Cage" was amazing.  And who doesn't like a bit

of performance art with dinner.  

Yummy,

Scot

all photography Scot Meacham Wood

"Kravet Inspired News . . . "

Greetings,

Just so pleased and proud to have one of my articles featured in the new edition of Karvet/Lee Jofa's Inspired News.  Click over and find some of my ideas for Fall decorating.

Cheers,

Scot

"There's an App for That . . . "

Greetings,

Some fun news for all y'all design nerds . . . Kravet/Lee Jofa launched their new iPhone app called 'eDesign Assistant.' Great for every aspect of shopping at Kravet/Lee Jofa :

"With this app, you can search more than 36,000 Kravet and Lee Jofa fabrics and furnishings to find the perfect color, pattern, texture and style in each product category. You can choose from a library of colors, or snap a photo with the iPhone for a color match, and the app will find coordinating fabrics styles."

"If you are registered with us through e-designtrade.com, you can use the app to check stock, order memo samples and check the status of an order 24 hours a day right from the iPhone."

You can just do a search on your 'app store' for 'edesign assistant' and, best of all, it's a free download.

Here's more info . . .

Enjoy,

tartanscot

for more information - check the Kravet website.

"A Big Thank You to Kravet . . . "

Cristin Bisbee Priest (The Simplified Bee), myself (SMW Design), Claudia Juestel (Adeeni Design Group), and Jennifer Powell (Kravet and Lee Jofa)

Greetings,

A huge 'thank you' to the entire staff at the Kravet Showroom in San Francisco for hosting such an amazing event Tuesday morning. And a big 'shout-out' to the delightful Jennifer Powell (Social Media Coordinator for Kravet and Lee Jofa) for her great presentation and for leading the lively Q&A that followed. Claudia, Cristin, and I answered questions from the audience for over an hour . . . it was all very exciting - and it was SO great seeing designers who were clearly ready to jump into the 'social media pool!'

Come on in guys - the water's great!

tartanscot

you can find us on facebook @:

The Simplified Bee

Adeeni Design Group

Scot Meacham Wood Design

Kravet

"Come Up and See Me Sometime . . . "

Greetings,

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be taking part in an exciting panel discussion examining the uses of social media in the interior design business.

If you're in the area next Tuesday (June 8th) please join us at the newly expanded and redesigned Kravet showroom at 11am for a lively chat with Jennifer Powell (Social Media Coordinator for Kravet and Lee Jofa,) Claudia Juestel (Adeeni Desgin Group,) Cristin Bisbee Priest (Simplified Bee,) and myself.

here's all the details (click to enlarge)

See you Tuesday for the discussion and lunch - and be sure to introduce yourselves - I love meeting my readers . . .

Cheers,

tartanscot