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Attendee Profile: Julie Thigpen of belle maison

By Adam Japko

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January 4, 2011

I started belle maison in March of 2008 as an outlet to share my passion for interior design with anyone who was interested. In looking back at my first blog post I wrote, “I created this blog to post new,...

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Attendee Profile: Edyta Czajkowska – "Live Well, Live in Bliss"

By Adam Japko

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December 30, 2010

After attending design school and gaining experience while working for various design firms, in areas ranging from luxury residential to commercial interior design and interior architecture- I decided to start my own design firm EDYTA&CO. Interior Design. My company focuses...

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Attendee Profile: Aga Artka of Aga Artka Interior Design

By Adam Japko

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December 21, 2010

Hello, is anybody there? “Hello, is anybody there?” was my first blogging sentence on November 2nd, 2008. Not totally convinced that anyone out there would be interested in reading my semi-regular updates on design, business ownership and inspirations from day-to-day...

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The Curtain Exchange: No swatches. No guesswork. No waiting.

By Adam Japko

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December 16, 2010

The Design Bloggers Conference is very excited to welcome The Curtain Exchange as a sponsor. The Curtain Exchange is a 10 year old unique concept in the window coverings world offering customers a proven way to buy curtains and other...

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Duralee: A Focus on Excellent Value

By Adam Japko

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December 14, 2010

We are proud to announce that Duralee has become a sponsor of the Design Bloggers Conference. Duralee is a family owned and operated company that was founded in 1952 and has consistently offered the interior design market quality products, designed...

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Attendee Profile: Carrie Leskowitz of Carrie Leskowitz Interiors

By Adam Japko

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December 6, 2010

Every seminar I have been to in the last 2 years always emphasized the importance of social media. Being interested in driving traffic to my web site and promoting my design business, I created a Facebook page and started a...

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The Avenues – The Epicenter of LA Style

By Adam Japko

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December 2, 2010

Suzanne Rheinstein, profiled in our last blog post, has owned Hollyhock, the antiques and decorative arts store, for over 20 years. Hollyhock is an exclusive resource for designers and discerning shoppers. Originally opened as a neighborhood shop, it is now...

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Suzanne Rheinstein: "Make Your Life Attractive Every Single Day"

By Adam Japko

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November 30, 2010

Suzanne Rheinstein is an internationally recognized interior designer and owner of Hollyhock, the well-known antiques and decorative arts store. She excels in creating understated, sophisticated and comfortable interiors, incorporating beautiful things. Born and raised in New Orleans, Suzanne has a...

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Attendee Profile: Julia Edelmann of Material Girls

By Adam Japko

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November 22, 2010

I am thrilled to be a part of the only interior design blog powered by 5 practicing interior designers from across the country- Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and New York City- Material Girls. The blog, founded by Emily Johnston...

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Barclay Butera: "In Interior Design, There Are No Rules"

By Adam Japko

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November 17, 2010

The Design Bloggers Conference is thrilled to have the amazing Barclay Butera, President & CEO of Barclay Butera Inc., as a featured speaker in the session LA Confidential, where attendees will hear Butera and Suzanne Rheinstein, two of LA’s leading...

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Loren Ruch of HGTV to Speak at Design Bloggers Conference

By Adam Japko

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November 15, 2010

We are excited to announce that Loren Ruch, Director of Original and Special Event Programming for Home & Garden Television (HGTV) will be joining us at the Design Bloggers Conference. Loren will be joining the panel for the exciting discussion...

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