Fall High Point Market ~ Part III

The Sustainable Furnishings Council was well represented at this Market. They have three heavy hitters as their spokesmen. I attended their Summit. The Council's president, Jeff Hiller, moderated the round table discussion with Vladimir Kagan, Thom Filicia, and Alexander Julian. When the Council went in search of their spokesmen, they researched them. They wanted people that didn't just start being green with the latest trends but folks that have been practicing it, demonstrating that it can be done well. Thom Filicia, as many of you know, has begun a green line of furniture with Vanguard. I plan to look into his line in much more detail. I wasn't able to see it due to my unexpected departure. Still I want to give a nod to those that went through the long training day (missed that too but I am taking the webinar version right now) and to the companies that have passed the Council's strict guidelines. When I am finished with my training in December, it will render me a 'Certified Green Designer' for clients would like to work with one. How wonderful!

In addition to Thom's line at Vanguard, here are a few more furnishing lines that are recognized by the Sustainable Furnishings Council.....

Boulevard Echo Upholstery


Palecek


West Brothers


Lee (natural Lee)


Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth


Ibolili
Plus many more ~ easily find what you need on the Council's website.

Ok, I have completed my moral greening behavior.

Now its time to sin with shameless name dropping.

This is how I started my day.....

Thom Filicia was the kind soul I remembered him to be. Full of hugs and kisses. We discussed his green Vanguard line and wondered out loud to him why they didn't have a designer program. Thom did not know. Hmmm... I wonder if he'll mention it to them?! After seeing the line, which I'm sure I'll love given what I saw in his show house, I'll bring it up again with Vanguard.



This how I ended my day....
I met Margaret Russell from Elle Decor at her book signing soiree. She was lovely and patient. She was also cold. It was chilly in the tent and she had on short sleeves. I commiserated with Margaret as she kept removing her throat lozenge from her mouth to smile for pictures. We both look a bit like deer in the headlight as my friend has minor technical difficulties with the camera.

What a wonderful day ~ that is until I drove home to be with my daughter. No worries, Lauren is fine AND my coverage is not yet done. I saved the best for last. It will be part of my Fun Friday post. First, the winner of the E~Design contest will be announced (you can still vote until 8:00 pm EST tonight) and then on to the best part, the very fun and inspiring part of Market!

Stay tuned.....

Thom Filicia

In getting ready for High Point Market ~ in tandem with my gal, Kristin ~ I was thinking about her post with the picture of Thom Filicia.
There's Kristin with Thom ~ I took the picture. He was the nicest man. Full of hugs and kisses ~ happy to be there, grateful to be there, humble. Never underestimate the power of humility.

Thom is featured in House Beautiful:

"Designer and Style Network host Thom Filicia creates a show house apartment, inspired by the movie The Big Chill, as part of this year's Designer Visions: Cinema Style"

I perused his work. Humble and talented. Take a look and see for yourself....
He has a special touch with contrast, shape, and form. The lines and color of this chair are wonderful against the textured neutral wall covering.
Again, love the color of the leather against the dark cabinets.
Orange and hot pink! Lauren look at this!
Self explanatory with shape and form ~ superb.
Details, details.... its all about the details.....
Clean, crisp ~ a touch of the old with the chair. Lovely juxtaposition.
Sumptuous symmetry.
Love the lines and the contrast of the wood tone of the dresser with the walls. Adds a touch of warmth.
How cool is this??!
I would love to spend a warm, sunny day here. Why is it that as I continue, I start to fantasize? It just brings me there.
Symmetry done with a casual hand. Wonderful!

I hope he's at Market again. This time, Kristin will take the picture!

(P.S. I wrote this post before I left for Market. When it posts, I'll be there getting ready to return home with wonderful pictures from show rooms and people to share with you!)