SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017
FEIZY
A Celebration of One-Of-A-Kind Artistry
All Day
Feizy produces and procures an important collection of luxurious one-of-a-kind (OAK) rugs, some taking up to four artisans as long as six months, working side-by-side, to produce one piece. In High Point, the company will feature an extended and assorted collection of these unique, one-of-a-kind rugs in a gallery-type experience, including education on rug regions, techniques, construction and more.
Market Square, Showroom 145
SURYA
The Elle Decor Experience
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Surya showroom visitors will be dazzled by the Elle Decor immersive virtual reality experience that lets them see, touch and feel the luxurious Parisian lifestyle, featuring Surya rugs and pillows designed for Elle Decor.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
SPONSORED BY IMC
Master Class with Bunny Williams
Type: Educational
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Running a successful design business requires far more than fabric and furniture savvy and general good taste. With nearly a half century of design experience, a namesake furniture line and nine licensed partnerships under her belt (including Dash & Albert rugs), Bunny Williams shares her knowledge about avoiding design mistakes, keeping clients happy, getting press, enjoying fruitful partnerships and becoming a brand.
(1 CEU)
Suites at Market Square, Seminar Room 1014
SURYA
An Afternoon with Candice Olson
Accessories
2 p.m.-3 p.m.
With over 25 years experience as an interior designer, Candice Olson has imparted her unique aesthetic on hundreds of residential and commercial projects. In a lively presentation and Q&A session, Candice will share how she uses Surya accessories to design spaces to embody her signature fusion of traditional form, scale and proportion with the simplistic beauty and crispness of modern design. Reflecting an attitude that is at once classic yet contemporary, sophisticated while accessible, the products that Candice has designed for Surya embody her love of everyday elegance and have gained popularity among interior designers and consumers alike.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
GUS* DESIGN GROUP
Showroom Launch Party
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join GUS to launch its newly renovated and expanded showroom, where the company will be showcase its new rug collections. Drinks, snacks and a classic video games competition. Prize for highest Donkey Kong score.
IHFC, Showroom H512
JAIPUR LIVING
Sips & Sweets with Kate Spade New York's Debs Camplin
4:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Join Jaipur Living and kate spade new york for an exclusive meet-and-greet event with Debs Camplin, senior vice president of design for the brand's flourishing home furnishings collection. Debs joins guests for an intimate shopping experience, exploring kate spade new york's sophisticated and spirited assortment of rugs, pillows and throws at Jaipur Living. Sparkling wine and sweets will be served, as well as surprise giveaways. RSVP events@jaipurliving.com.
Showplace, Showroom 3300
LOLOI
Market Bash
5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Loloi will host its semi-annual High Point Market bash on Saturday April 22, featuring catered hors d'euvres and drinks and live music from Jaxson Jill. Festivities will start at 5 p.m. Visitors can also catch a glimpse of Loloi's new collection with ED Ellen DeGeneres as they dance the night away.
IHFC, Showroom, D320
CENTER STAGE
Stars Under the Stars featuring Trisha Yearwood
Presented by Klaussner Home Furnishings
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Platinum-selling, multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning star Trisha Yearwood graces Center Stage with one of the most powerful voices in country music. Free food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7pm, early entry at 6:45 p.m. for guests issued a Buyer pass. Shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Center Stage, across from the Transportation Terminal
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017
SURYA
The Elle Decor Experience
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Surya showroom visitors will be dazzled by the Elle Decor immersive virtual reality experience that lets them see, touch and feel the luxurious Parisian lifestyle, featuring Surya rugs and pillows designed for Elle Decor.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
NOVOGRATZ BY MOMENI
Give Your Home a Boutique Vibe the Novogratz followed by book signing
11:30 a.m.
Join Robert and Cortney Novogratz, stars of HGTV's Home by Novogratz and Bravo's 9 by Design, to learn how to create a well-traveled home. The duo will explore how to give your home a boutique vibe, share stories of traveling with 7 kids, bringing home beautiful artifacts from all over the world, and incorporating them into everything from Manhattan townhouses to boutique hotels. Sponsored by Momeni and IMC-DesignOnHPMkt. The discussion is followed by a book signing with the Novogratz at the Momeni Novogratz Boutique showroom at IHFC, showroom G382.
Suites at Market Square, Seminar Room T-1014
CAPEL
100th Anniversary Champagne Toast and Lunch
12:00 p.m.
Champagne toast at noon on Sunday, April 23 in the company's showroom.The toast will include remarks by Capel Rugs founder A. Leon Capel's sons, Leon Capel Jr., Jesse Capel and Arron Capel, who led the company as co-directors from the 1970s until the 2010s. The toast will be followed by an all-American lunch along with ice cream, cake and cake pop favors. During the celebration, Capel's second generation of company leadership will be sharing stories and signing the 100th anniversary product catalog upon request.
Historic Market Square, Space 112.
JAIPURL LIVING
Chai Talk: Rugs 101
3 p.m-4 p.m.
Hooked or tufted, loomed or woven: how well do you know your rugs? Join Jaipur Living's award-winning product development team for a special Chai Talk event to educate and inform on the intricate differences between rug constructions -- including what to look for in texture, quality and longevity -- to help you find just the right rug for your space. Chai and snacks will be served. RSVP events@jaipurliving.com.
Showplace 3300
RUGS AMERICA
Pets@Heart Debut Cocktail Party
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Rugs America will host a cocktail party with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to unveil their new Pets@Heart product line. The woven area rugs feature photography of pets, and Rugs America has partnered with the HSUS in support of their mission.
IHFC, Showroom, G373
SURYA
Spring Showroom Celebration
6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Join us for our annual party on Sunday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m.. Savor signature cocktails and snacks and dance the night away while our DJ spins your favorite tunes.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
HIGH POINT MARKET
Stars Under the Stars featuring Dirty loop
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Join us as the world-traveling group Dirty Loops will light up Center Stage with their inventive, intense, and infectious reimagining of fusion pop. Free food and beverages will be served. Doors open at 7:00 pm, early entry at 6:45 pm for guests issued a Buyer pass. Shows start at 7:30 pm.
Center Stage, across from the Transportation Terminal
MONDAY, APRIL 24
SURYA
The Elle Decor Experience
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Surya showroom visitors will be dazzled by the Elle Decor immersive virtual reality experience that lets them see, touch and feel the luxurious Parisian lifestyle, featuring Surya rugs and pillows designed for Elle Decor.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
FEIZY
Media & Mimosas
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Feizy is hosting a panel of industry experts to showcase the importance of social media, public relations and blogging in the design industry. The panelists include Erika Ward, principal designer of Erika Ward Interiors, Sarah Parker Young, public relations expert, and Taylor Toledo, director of marketing for the Kerrie Kelly Companies, and will be moderated by Nicole Bowling.
Guests can expect takeaways like best practices for social media, how PR adds visibility, the importance of being in a trade publication and how designers can take matters into their own hands with blogging and content creation.
Market Square, Showroom 145
SURYA
DVS Bonus Session: The Business of Creativity: How to Build the Right Team for Success
3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID. Design is a collaborative effort. While one creative individual might germinate a design, the success of its execution comes from finding the right support. Speaking on his latest book, The Business of Creativity: How to Build the Right Team for Success, design business leader, educator and author, Keith Granet provides insight into everything a creative leader needs to develop ideas, find the resources to bring them to life, and market the work by building the right team.
(1 CEU)
Showplace, Showroom 4100
DAILY, APRIL 22-26
SURYA
The Elle Decor Experience
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Surya showroom visitors will be dazzled by the Elle Decor immersive virtual reality experience that lets them see, touch and feel the luxurious Parisian lifestyle, featuring Surya rugs and pillows designed for Elle Decor.
Showplace, Showroom 4100
FEIZY
Happy Hour
4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Celebrate with Feizy during daily happy hour! Discover theirr new designs and learn more about our revenue-building partner programs and products.
Market Square, Showroom 145
KAS RUGS
Wine & Cheese Happy Hour
4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Unwind with the KAS team and get to know the people behind the rugs.
IHFC Green, Showroom G270