JENNIFER BOLES Jennifer Boles was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Upon obtaining her bachelor’s degree in history from University of the South (Sewanee, TN), Jennifer returned to Atlanta to pursue a career in business and finance. After ten years spent in the business sector, Jennifer decided to pursue her passion for interior design and…

Michael Bruno is the founder and chairman of 1stdibs, the world’s largest online luxury marketplace for antiques and vintage design. Bruno, whose motto is “decide what you want, believe in it and then get ready for the ride of your life,” launched the company in 2001 from his Paris apartment armed with just a clipboard,…

Hailed in Architectural Digest as “Today’s Tastemaker,” Timothy Corrigan’s clients include European and Middle Eastern royalty, Hollywood celebrities and corporate leaders. His distinctive design philosophy of comfortable elegance has been featured in Elle Decor, The New York Times, House Beautiful, Town & Country, Vanity Fair, Veranda, Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal. Corrigan has been…

The Design Bloggers Conference welcomes back Tobi Fairley to speak at this year’s event. One of the first speakers to grace the stage at the inaugural Design Bloggers Conference, Tobi was inducted the following year into the Design Bloggers Hall of Fame. Traditional Home Magazine predicts “Tobi will be like Cher or Oprah, one of…

We are pleased to announce an exciting line-up of speakers for the Design Bloggers Conference 2014! The conference features keynotes by legendary designers Jeffrey Alan Marks and Candice Olson. Jeffrey Alan Marks is a California-based interior designer and furniture designer who is best known for starring on Bravo TV’s hit show Million Dollar Decorators. Named…

We are excited that Andy Appelbaum will be joining us to speak at the Design Bloggers Conference. Andy is a career entrepreneur who has founded a portfolio of high growth businesses in industries ranging from Design to dry cleaning.  Over the past 20 years, Mr. Appelbaum co-founded several successful enterprises including Project Décor, Seamless Web,…

  As the host and creative force behind The House Counselor on HGTVRemodels.com, Laurie March is known for her approach to remodeling, which focuses on managing both the emotional and the tactical parts of a project. A third generation remodeler, Laurie’s own passion for home improvement and remodeling was unearthed while remodeling her own 1920’s Spanish style home. In 2005…

We are thrilled to have Newell Turner as a speaker at the Design Bloggers Conference. Newell Turner is the editor in chief of the Hearst Design Group, where he is responsible for the collective editorial direction and content development for ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful, and VERANDA. In 2012, he implemented a new approach to magazine…

Barbara Barry is among the world’s most prominent and talented designers. Her name stands for a unique blend of sophistication and livability; her designs are classic, timeless and fluid. Hers is a look that speaks to the grace of form and simplicity of line.  Her designs range from elegant interiors to an extensive portfolio of…

At the 2012 Design Bloggers Conference, held in Los Angeles in February, the editors of Colrado Homes & Lifestyles asked designers from across the country to send them pictures of their favorite spaces. After hours spent poring over images of stunning rooms, the editors at CH&L and their sister publications each selected a winner (click…

We are excited to announce that Tobi Fairley will be hosting this year’s Design Bloggers Hall of Fame Awards. Tobi is already a Hall of Fame member, having won the award last year for Best Overall Design Blog. Tobi Fairley creates interiors that are bright, bold and tailored. She works on the forefront of the…

Leslie Carothers (known on Twitter as @tkpleslie) is the founder and CEO of The Kaleidoscope Partnership , an 11 year old international social media agency for furniture and interior design brands. Leslie has over 31 years of experience in the furniture and design industry and spent the first 20 years of her career as an interior…