CHAPTER MEETINGS!

Chapter meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September - June, with the exception of the Annual General Meeting. All other events can be viewed on the Chapter website and below.

PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA - 2025 PARIS EXPERIENCE - NOW WITH DAILY A LA CARTE OPTIONS!

There are only a few spots remaining for the 2025 Paris Experience! Highlights of the 2025 experience include:

• Private Welcome Dinner with THG Paris at the Baccarat Museum
• A VIP Day at Maison&Objet including roundtrip transportation, access to Le Club, private lunch, and more!
• Private showroom tour + lunch with Graff & Houlès at the Eiffel Tower
• High Tea, Lunch, & Tour of De Gournay Showroom
• A Day at Déco Off featuring new collections from Graff, Houlès, Arte, THG Paris, & more!
• Day at Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

If you can't participate in the whole trip but will be in Paris, why not join us for just a day as an a la carte attendee? Each day costs $200. This will be the last ASID NY Metro Paris Experience until further notice – so join now to not miss out on this spectacular trip!

Package 1: A Baccarat Affair

Wednesday, January 15th:

Private Welcome Dinner at the renowned Ducasse Baccarat Restaurant, hosted by THG Paris

Friday, January 17th:

Presentation & Cocktail Party at the THG Showroom, unveiling a new collection in collaboration with Baccarat

Note: Attendance required for both events.

Package 2: Maison&Objet Excursion

Thursday, January 16th:

A day at the world-famous Maison&Objet fair, including guided tours, VIP access, and a delightful lunch at Mariage Frères Restaurant

All attendees will receive a complimentary badge to the fair and VIP access to Le Club.

Package 3: A Day of Design Inspiration

Saturday, January 18th:

Private showing of De Gournay’s new collections with a luxurious lunch

F. Schumacher Showroom Tour

Champagne toast and presentation at the Arte Showroom

Package 4: Parisian Elegance & Iconic Views

Monday, January 22nd:

Guided tours of Graff and Houles Showrooms

Group lunch at Madame Brasserie in the Eiffel Tower, with a champagne toast and access to explore this iconic landmark.

RSVP to administrator@nymetro.asid.org.

HOLIDAY PARTY AT THE CONTAINER STORE

ASID NY and IDS NYC recently came together at The Container Store for an exclusive holiday fête filled with cheer, style, and surprises. The store closed early just for us, setting the stage for a magical evening of festive fun. A big thank you to our sponsors The Container Store, Graff, Zurn Elkay, Dellon Sales, Mr. Steam, and Luxe Interiors + Design! And thank you to everyone who brought their sparkle and holiday spirit to make this event unforgettable.

GOOD NEWS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS IN NEW YORK STATE!

News from the Advocacy Committee

In 2024 IIDA NY and ASID NY (comprised of ASID NY Metro and ASID NY Upstate/Canada East) joined advocacy forces to form the Consortium for Interior Design-NY, in order to better support and advance the profession in our state. The Consortium for Interior Design-NY Team has since hired a lobbying firm, Park Strategies, to tackle aligning New York’s educational requirements with national regulatory norms. Together, we introduced legislation that can align New York’s certification requirements with the standards of the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ). If passed, it will open doors for more qualified professionals to achieve certification, further unifying and magnifying the profession's presence in the state.

We also have been working to establish and strengthen relationships in order to bring attention to regulatory challenges impacting the profession and ensure that interior design remains a priority for decision-makers. We have met with key stakeholders, including the NY State Education Department’s Board of Interior Design, the Higher Education Committees and Legislative Leaders in the Senate and Assembly, and officials at the NY State Education Department.

And we’ve only just begun! These accomplishments will serve as a springboard for future efforts, including addressing issues like scope of practice, state contracting issues, sales tax on interior design services, and corporate ownership regulations for certified interior designers.

Our takeaway from the past year? Our voice is powerful -- and yours is, too. We hope you’ll consider getting involved as we shape the future of our profession. Please contact your chapter or listed Advocacy contacts below with questions, concerns, or if you would like to volunteer.

Michelle Jacobson, Chair

Michelle@MLJacobsondesign.com

SEEKING CONTENT FOR ASID NY METRO SOCIAL MEDIA

Calling all members! We’d love to feature you on social media. Below are some of the ongoing content series. If you are interested in throwing your hat in the ring for potential features (at editor’s discretion) please reach out to Communications Director Alexandra Zwicky at communications@nymetro.asid.org

Designer Discoveries

Whether it’s a book, exhibit, or film that inspired you or helped you in your professional career, or a design-related travel itinerary, we’ll be highlighting design-related member recommendations.

Member News

Your success is our success! Did you recently get featured in a top publication? Or perhaps you launched a podcast, won an award, or are speaking at an upcoming event. If you have any noteworthy accomplishments or news you would like to share please let us know!

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