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NOT-TO-BE-MISSED RUG EVENTS AT HIGH POINT MARKET
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HIGH POINT, N.C. -- From ribbon cuttings to tailgate parties, anniversaries and talks with top celebrity designers, rug companies are hosting a bevy of not-to-be missed events with live entertainment, food and drinks, prizes and more. Here is a roundup of events submitted to RugNews.com for the October 2017 edition of High Point Market.
SATURDAY, OCT. 14
EXQUISITE RUGS
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Exquisite Rugs showroom, IHFC, Design Center, D431
Celebrate the opening of Exquisite Rugs' brand new showroom at with a ribbon cutting at 9:15a.m., with pastries and refreshments to follow.
MOMENI/ERIN GATES
Creating a Livable Home with Erin Gates (0.1 CEU)
1:00 p.m., SAMS Seminar, Suites at Market Square, T-1014
Join Momeni's newest licensing partner, Erin Gates and Amy Panos, Home Editor for Better Homes & Gardens, as they discuss what it takes to create a livable home from the perspective of Erin's design style, product design and the trendsetting blog, Elements of Style. A question and answer segment with follow.
Official Launch of Erin Gates by Momeni
2:00 p.m., Erin Gates by Momeni showroom, IHFC, G382.
Elements of Style' blogger, author and designer Erin Gates and Momeni unveil their new rug collection at a dedicated Erin Gates by Momeni showroom at High Point Market at IHFC, G-382.
SURYA
The Guide to Area Rugs (0.1 CEU)
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Surya Showroom, Showplace 4100
Surya's first-ever CEU course will survey uses of area rugs throughout the globe and history: from thousands of years ago to today. The demonstration of materials, fabrication and application practices will enhance participants' fundamental knowledge of area rugs to provide the best possible design solution for clients.
LOLOI
Justina Blakeney Book Signing
3:30-4:30 p.m., Loloi showroom, IHFC, D320.
Meet and greet Loloi licensing partner, celebrity designer and author Justina Blakeney, for a book signing of her newest book The New Bohemians Handbook. The first 100 to visit will receive a free book.
KAS
Libby Langdon for KAS Rugs. Redesign All Day with Rugs & Rose
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., KAS Showroom, IHFC, G270
Official launch: Libby Langdon and KAS kick off Market with Redesign All Day with Rugs and Rosé, a see-and-be-seen cocktail party filled with surprises and featuring the bubbly author and makeover television personality. For dealers, designers and media.
CHRISTOPHER GUY
Christopher Guy's Champagne Soiree/Official Opening of Flagship Showroom
5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Cocktail attire requested. Invitation only.
LOLOI
Loloi Fall Party
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Loloi Showroom, IHFC, D320
Join Loloi for their Saturday night party featuring music and light hors d'ouevres. Loloi's showroom in IHFC D-320 will debut all-new rugs, pillows and throws (for Loloi, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, and ED Ellen DeGeneres). For retailers, Loloi offers a daily omelet bar for breakfast, catered food for lunch, afternoon snacks, and an open bar.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
COURISTAN
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new showroom
10:00 a.m., Couristan showroom, Showplace, 2350
KAS
Libby Langdon KAS Rugs, The Genesis of a Licensed Collection
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m., KAS showroom, IHFC, G270
On Sunday, the author and popular makeover television personality will present 'The Genesis of a Licensed Collection: The Process of Bringing a Designer Line to Market', an informative and fast-paced educational seminar focused on her journey and the strategies Langdon employs to define and raise brand awareness, identify licensing opportunities and broaden outreach.
CAPEL
Capel Rugs' Anthony Baratta Meet & Greet
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Capel showroom, Market Square, Space 112
Capel showroom celebrates its 100th anniversary and the launch of a new collection by leading interior designer Anthony Baratta at a party where the entire Baratta rug line will be displayed. Capel caps off its year-long anniversary commemoration with desserts, champagne and more.
JAIPUR LIVING
Get Painted with Jaipur Living
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Jaipur Living showroom, Showplace 3300
Get India-chic with henna and cocktails along with a tour of Jaipur Living's Eco-Friendly products.
SURYA
Surya Fall Celebration
6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Surya showroom, Showplace 4100
Join us for an evening of fun, music and relaxation. Enjoy an open bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres, followed by a live DJ and dancing.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
FEIZY
Feizy's Media + Mimosas Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m - 11 a.m., Feizy showroom, Market Square, Suite 145
Feizy's 'Media + Mimosas' features a panel discussion on what drives and delights the lucrative Millennials market. Notable panelists include John Bernard, CEO of ModShop and James Swan, Host of the Million Dollar Decorating podcast. The panel will be moderated by Kerrie Kelly, CEO of Kerrie Kelly Companies.
SURYA
How to Deliver Luxury Projects in Under 90 Days (0.1 CEU)
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Surya showroom, Showplace 4100
Denise McGaha will share how she developed her trademarked "Designing with a Deadline" business process, and how it changed her design business. She will share tips on how to implement project management tools, how to work with showrooms efficiently, and how to attract the type of clients you want. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID.
KARASTAN
Patina Vie Launch Party
4:00 p.m., Karastan showroom, IHFC, H309
Karastan hosts a Patina Vie Launch Party to unveil its latest collection, Vintage Tapis. Patina Vie founder Sarah Willett will be in attendance to meet and greet designers and retailers.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
JAIPUR LIVING
Design from Scratch Jaipur Living
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Jaipur Living showroom, Showplace 3300
Soft Design Lab will be offering a continued education event for CEU credit in Jaipur Living's High Point Market showroom. With insight from CEO Asha Chaudhary, "Design from Scratch: Stories Behind the Creative Path" will focus on understanding and creating compelling design product narratives in the design industry.