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Happy New Year!
We have a lot of great things coming up this year! We successfully completed our first Board of Directors and Council of Presidents meetings in January and have outlined some goals to enhance our Association this coming year.
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Our Director of Global Relations, Judith Clark Janofsky, FIFDA has been working with past New York Chapter President, Maureen Klein, to expand our Global Presence and plan to kick off our first Global Event in March. In addition to the Global Event, our Chapters have great programming lined up (currently listed on our website) and we encourage our members to attend.
IFDA will again be attending High Point Market and is in the process of coordinating a dinner for Saturday night. We are also going to be attendance of the Inspired Home Show in Chicago in March in conjunction with a Designer Dinner.
There are a lot of exciting things coming up this year, so keep an eye out for our event calendar on the website. Our goal is to enhance membership perks, Industry Partnerships and offer exciting Programming for 2024.
Stay tuned,
Larissa Cook
IFDA President
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ASSOCIATION
HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS
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The Carolinas Chapter’s Night of Luminaries and Rising Stars supported the Barbour Spangle Interior Design Competition which is hosted by the Bienenstock Furniture Library. The founders and staff of Barbour Spangle Design were the Carolinas Chapter’s Luminary Award Winners for 2023.
Presenting the check to Karla Jones, executive director of the Furniture Library (center) are Joanne Hoover, FIFDA (left) the chapter’s VP of Financial Resources, and (right) Dawn Brinson, FIFDA, past international president.
The Barbour Spangle Interior Design Competition is open to any junior, senior or graduate student in an interior design program in the United States. More information can be found at
The Furniture Library website.
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Thursday, January 11th, the Philadelphia Chapter met for Happy Hour drinks and networking at The Cage, an awe-inspiring space. | |
L to R: Janice Hoffman, Mark Cimorelli, George Chianes, & Joe Trave | |
L to R: George Chianese, Joe Trave, Linda Gerhard, & Christina Cave | |
L to R: Gina Borgesi & Kristen Cossa | |
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L to R: Kristen Cosa, Rene Schleicher, Deanna Lorenti
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L to R: Christina Cave, Stephanie Butler, & Karly Bizaro | |
L to R: Jessica Liddell, Rene Schleicher, Andy Liddell | |
Saturday, January 20th the Philadelphia Chapter had a great day today volunteering at Marvin’s Home. Included in the photos are a few treasures they found organizing the donations for things Mel McDaniel, owner of Marvin's Home is going to try and post on Instagram to sell to raise money to furnish apartments for kids, who have aged out of the foster system. These young adults are given a very small apartment with no furniture.Mel goes in and puts rugs, small pieces of furniture, side tables, and lamps, and furnishes these apartments, at no cost. This is the first time many of these kids have owned anything and having a safe and furnished apartment to call their very own home will give them an important step in becoming successful. | |
L to R: Mel McDaniel, owner of Marvin's Home, Heather Hill, owner of Hill Draper Design, & Brandi Adoff, owner of Brand Eye Home | |
Heather holding vintage wash basin | |
Janice Hoffman & new Curry lamp | | |
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a pair of cassolettes for burning incense | |
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vintage buffet breakfront | |
a flag from the 1900s. Count the stars, only 45 which means from between 1896-1908. | |
flying pig, solid cast iron, soap dish | |
hand carved wooden praying woman | |
On January 24th, Heather Hill hosted a lunch and learn partnership meeting with Benjamin Moore and Phillip Jeffries at the Home Furnishings Market in Phoenixville, PA which is where Heather's Hill Drapery Design shop, a gold industry partner for the Philadelphia Chapter is located. There were 51 designers in attendance. | |
L to R: Heather HIll from Hill Drapery Design, Linda Cipriano from Benjamin Moore and Carolyn Maier from Phillip Jeffries, all IFDA Members | |
On January 19th, the Richmond Chapter gathered at Crossroads Art Center for the Art Opening & Educational Foundation Fundraiser. Although everyone seems to have been camera shy that night, they raised over $500 for IFDA EF. | |
IFDA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | |
IFDA EF announces its 2024 Board of Trustees, selected to oversee and administer more than $30,000 in annual design-related scholarships and grants. |  | |
Stephanie Graham of the Philadelphia Chapter Named Chair for IFDA EF
Stephanie Sultanov Graham is a past President of the IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) Philadelphia Chapter. A graduate of University of Tennessee BA Theatre with a concentration in Costume Design and Harcum College in Interior Design, she has been in the design field professionally for 30 years, ranging from costuming to designing professional and personal spaces. After 30+ years of interior design, Stephanie has developed a keen understanding of practical materials, fine design, quality craftsmanship, and collaborative project management. She works closely with her clients to gain an understanding of their tastes, interests, and needs so that each project results in a uniquely beautiful space.
Diane Williams of the Richmond Chapter Named Vice Chair of IFDA EF
Serving the Richmond, VA area, Diane Williams specializes in one-of –a-kind painted finishes on flooring, walls, ceilings and all surfaces in between. She strives to develop unique and personal looks for each room she helps to create. Diane has been an IFDA member since 2009 and served two terms on the board of her local Richmond Chapter. She also served as President of the International Decorative Artisans League, a non- profit organization dedicated to the education and continuation of decorative painting.
Karen Dzendolet of the New England Chapter Named Past Chair/Advisor Karen believes in intuitive, client-focused design, collaborating with and valuing her clients' lifestyles and goals.
After a career in corporate IT, managing products and projects for operating system software, Karen decided on a career change, and received her Master of Arts in Interior Design in 2006 from the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University in Boston, MA. She started her design business, KDZ Designs in 2009, in Western Massachusetts, focusing primarily on residential design consulting.
Karen has been a member of the IFDA New England chapter since 2009, serving as a board member, starting in 2010, and as IFDA NE Chapter President from 2014 through 2016. She joined the IFDA EF board in 2018 as Director of Scholarships and Grants through 2019, and became Vice Chair in 2020 and Chair in 2021. In 2022, she became Past Chair/Advisor and then became Chair for a second time in 2023. She is happy to serve as Past Chair/Advisor again in 2024. She resides in Pelham, MA.
Earline Feldman, of the Carolinas Chapter Continues as Director of Scholarships & Grants
A longtime IFDA member, Earline has served on the EF board on several occasions. She received her BFA from Maryland Institute of Fine Art. She is a recipient of the "Georgia Peach Award". Earline is a well-known tapestry maven who owned and operated two tapestry galleries for several years. She created and manages the Historical Homepage for Tapestries and the IFDA Educational Foundation’s website. She resides in Canton, GA.
Kathleen Penney of the Philadelphia Chapter Continues as Director of Resources
Kathleen Penney has been a member of IFDA for the past 24 years, joining as a student from Moore College of Art and Design. Kathleen completed her design education, and subsequently opened her business, Kathleen L. Penney Interiors, Inc. in 2000. She specializes in not only interior design/decorating work, but also in renovation project management. She has served on the Philadelphia Chapter Board for over 15 years in various roles, including President for a two-year term. Kathleen was the first President in Philadelphia to implement the "Take A Seat Charity Auction", and then served on the committee for the following two auction events. Kathleen has also served on the National Board of Directors for a one-year term, working on Marketing initiatives. This is her second term as Director of Resources for IFDA EF. She resides in West Chester, PA.
Sarah Fletcher of the New York Chapter Continues as Director of Communications
A longtime IFDA NY Chapter member and member of the IFDA NY Chapter Board, Sarah is principal in Sarah P. Fletcher Communications. She specializes in the consumer products and design industry with expertise in the non-profit sector as well. She resides in New York City.
Also returning to the Foundation board in 2024 will be Shirley Ebert as Financial Manager. Larissa Cook, IFDA International President, is also part of the Foundation board.
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FLORIDA
Professional
David McLennan
McLennan Group LLC
Atlantis, FL
NEW ENGLAND
Professional
Gabriel Bove
Opaline Interiors Studio
Brookline, MA
Mark Haddad
Interiology Design Co.
Watertown, MA
Thomas Leach
Bryson Electric
Wrenham, MA
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Sequoia Custom Builders, Inc
Sherborn, MA
William Trifone
Handcock Appliance
Quincy, MA
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Niki Vercollone
Highline Construction
Bedford, MA
Matt Westbury
Westbury & South Shore Painting
Stoughton, MA
NEW YORK
Professional
Timothy Hart
USAI Lighting
New Windsor, NY
PHILADELPHIA
Professional
Daniel Gegan
AMS Enterprises
Telford, PA
Jasmine Hempel
1028home
Wynnewood, PA
RICHMOND
Professional
Karen Palmer
Palmer K Designs
Richmond, VA
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Student
Karen Moore
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Lauren Mottas
University of Richmond
Midlothian, VA
LaStacia Murray
Righteous Soles
Richmond, VA
Kristin O'Connor
KO House Magik/House Red LLC
Midlothian, VA
VIRTUAL
Professional
Sarah Greenwood
minted.
San Francisco, CA
Miri Tzur
Miri Tzur
Haifa, Israel
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
February 4 - 7
NY Now
Javits Center
New York, NY
February 27 - 29
NKBA/KBIS
Las Vegas NV
March 4 - 6
Gift & Home
AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA
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March 17 - 29
The Inspired Home Show
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
March 18 - 21
New York Home Fashion Market
New York., NY
March 19 - 22
Total Home & Gift Market
Dallas Market Center
Dallas, TX
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Editor and Publisher: Linda Kulla, FIFDA, IFDA Executive Director
Wishing for Everyone Peace on Earth!
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