Save the date - Next DNG Event at epOxyGreen Eco Design Center

Hello Members!
Please save the date our next Designer Networking Event will be held at epOxyGreen Eco Design Center Thursday June 24th, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:30pm.

epOxyGreen Eco Design Center is located at:

2434 Lincoln Ave.
Venice CA 90291
(cross street Venice Blvd)

PH. 310 578 2123

Website: epOxyGreen Eco Design Center

ABOUT epOxyGreen Eco Design Center
epOxyGreen Eco Design Center is now the newly expanded showroom, located on Lincoln Blvd in Venice. epOxyGreen is the largest sustainable design/build showroom in Southern California. Whether building a new home or office, or planning a remodel, creating a healthy environment while having a positive impact on the environment and your local economy has never been so easy, elegant, and affordable. epOxyGreen exists to provide you with the largest selection, in one place, of eco-friendly and healthy alternatives for: flooring, carpet, tile and mosaic, countertop and cabinets, decorative splashes, paint and plasters, paneling, window finishes, textile, wallpaper, and lighting.


epOxyGreen Showroom 3rd Floor
We answer your questions like the difference between recycled granite and recycled glass counters, the durability of reclaimed wood flooring versus bamboo, and what type of carpet actually delivers on indoor air quality. We can also help you find the perfect style, colors and textures for your finishes.
epOxyGreen is your one-stop-shop for a Green living or work space!

Street and lot parking is available.

The purpose of our DNG Events is to bring talented individuals who work in the design industry to meet and network their talents and products.

PLEASE make sure you bring your business cards, portfolios and/or images of your work so you can share your products and design
work with our members. If you would like to bring a product of your work - we encourage your to do so so we can see your designs.
It is important that you bring your materials so we can view your work and products!

Please forward this invite to other interior designers, store owners, showroom managers, artists and product designers that you might know.
And remember you need to be a member to join our events so if you would like you can bring your $25 membership fee (for the year) to this event.

Please RSVP (only if YOU CAN make it) - to turquoise.la@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on THURSDAY June 24th, 2010.

Huge Thank You to Aprro and Material Environment!

Thank you Alexander Purcell from Aprro and Ramon Delgado-Maynes for hosting a wonderful event at material [e]nvironment last week. We had an unbelievable turnout and I am so happy to have shared the evening with so many talented people! If you were there, please take a look at the photos here , you might have been photographed. Enjoy!

If you are interested in becoming a member please email me at turquoise.la@gmail.com.

Save the date - Next DNG Event at material[ENVIRONMENT] May 27th 7-9:30

Please save the date our next Designer Networking Event will be held at material[ENVIRONMENT] on Thursday May 27th, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:30pm. Featuring Alexander Purcell's furniture line APRRO.

Also, we are going to have a raffle for one of href="http://sakebombstore.com">APRRO’s sake bombs, so please make sure you bring your business cards!

material[ENVIRONMENT]
7466 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(Cross streets Gardner and Vista)
PH: 310 272 4912

Street parking is available.

The purpose of our DNG Events is to bring talented individuals who work in the design industry to meet and network their talents and products.

PLEASE make sure you bring your business cards, portfolios and/or images of your work so you can share your products and design work with our members. If you would like to bring a product of your work - we encourage your to do so so we can see your designs. It is important that you bring your materials so we can view your work and products!

Please forward this invite to other interior designers, store owners, showroom managers, artists and product designers that you might know. And remember you need to be a member to join our events so if you would like you can bring your $25 membership fee (for the year) to this event.

Please RSVP (only if YOU CAN make it) - to turquoise.la @gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you on THURSDAY May 27, 2010.

About Alexander Purcell / APRRO
Alexander Purcell graduated with an MA in Architecture from Cambridge
University, UK and studied Product Design at Art Center College of
Design. He spent his formative design career in architecture. Working
at Richard Rogers and Manser Associates in London on projects including the Millennium Dome, the Great Eastern hotel and Sketch restaurant and bar. From there he moved to Los Angeles, becoming an award winning Art Director for M&C Saatchi LA. Among his clients were: The J. Paul Getty Trust, Ketel One Vodka, Qantas, The U.S Department of Commerce, Tourism Australia, City National Bank, Beverly Hills Tourism and the San Diego Zoo.

In 2009 he launched APRRO an interdisciplinary design studio. Purcell’s vision is to produce innovative design that pushes the boundaries of aesthetics, technology and materials; and re-defines the relationship between designer and manufacturer. APRRO debuted its first collection at the ICFF in May ’09.
The Collection has received numerous international features and awards for its launch collection.Including CH+D ‘Best new Product’ and becoming a finalist in Grand Designs awards. Following the success of APRRO’s debut, Purcell launched the sakebombstore.com in November 09. The reputation of the unique decanter inspired by the juxtoposition of a fugu fish and WWII sea mine ran wild through out the internet. The Sake Bomb was awarded ‘Fab 40 USA’ by Walpaper* magazine along with being featured in numerous other publications and blogs around the globe.

The APRRO collection is available through the showroom and vandm.com/MaterialEnvironment

About Owner Ramon Delgado-Maynes / material[ENVIRONMENT]
material[ENVIRONMENT] features the most exciting and innovative names in Mid-Century & Contemporary Design. Continuous themes are presented in 8-10 week intervals, with complete architectural changes within the showroom space
the m[E] collection is comprised of many greats known to Mid-Century Design. Ramon points to the visionary works of Gio Ponti, Paul McCobb, Andree Putman and Charles Hollis-Jones as the major inspiration for his creation of this pioneering space.Also featured at m[E] is lighting and furniture from the eco-conscious contemporary design group, FORD&CHING, as well as the visionary works from APRRO. The art gallery at m[E] shows a variety of International artist from the 16th century through the present.

m[E] is more than a showroom/gallery; it's a place where artists, aesthetes and appreciators of all kinds can congregate to share ideas and gain inspiration. In the forth-coming months, Ramon's plan is to use this space not only for art and design exhibitions, showcases and social gatherings, but as a pivotal place wherein cultural & community concerns are spearheaded.

Opened in March of this year, m[E] features the most exciting and innovative names in Mid-Century & Contemporary Design.

"We all dream of our ideal living and workspaces; what they would look like, the atmosphere we want to create, the comfort, and for many, the elegance. Realizing this dream is often a lengthy process as we search for the furniture, art and accessories that embody us as individuals and make our homes and offices a reflection of who we truly are." - Ramon Delgado-Maynes

In his quest to offer inspiration of a multi-faceted lifestyle, designer & proprietor Ramon Delgado-Maynes has brought his aesthetic viewpoint, or as he calls it, his "brain out-loud", to material[ENVIRONMENT].

www.material-environment.com

Save the date - Next Designer Tag Sale in Brentwood!

Save the date! Our next Designer Tag Sale will be held in Brentwood on July 31st 2010. If you would like to participate and want more information about the event please email me at turquoise.la@gmail.com.


We look forward to another bigger and EVEN BETTER Tag Sale Event! Click here for last years event.

Last nights DNG Event at Filmore Clark

Above are photos of last nights DNG Event at Filmore Clark. Lee Nicholson owner and host for the evening took a few minutes to discuss her business and how twitter has been a great marketing tool for her new showroom. She also discussed that the tile companies she carries are like a family to her and she has personal relationships with most of the companies she represents. All of the tiles in her showroom are handmade, not mass produced from off shore companies.




Please go by and meet Lee, she is wonderful wealth of information and you MUST view her beautiful showroom.

Save the date - Next DNG Event is at Filmore Clark!

Please save the date our next Designer Networking Event will be held at FILMORE CLARK on Thursday April 29th, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:30pm.
We ask that you please arrive on time to our event. We are having a Question & Answer portion with owner Lee Nicholson and we want to make sure we have plenty of time to have our introductions with the group.


About FILMORE CLARK:
Following the tradition of artisan tile studios, Filmore Clark will offer the best in American art tile. Founder, Lee Nicholson has been in the tile business for over 15 years of which 13 of those were spent at Country Floors Inc. Working in such a rich environment she began her love affair with handcrafted tiles and over the years had the realization that the American art tile maker is one of the best in world. This drove her to open her own showroom offering renowned collections such as Pratt Larson, Tempest Tileworks, Tile Guild and KJ Patterson. Filmore Clark hopes to bring a new life to the custom tile selection process. Keeping it local will be the main focus of the business. By showcasing only domestically manufactured collections Filmore Clark will take to heart the true meaning of a smaller footprint and being green.


View the Filmore Clark website here.


FILMORE CLARK is located at:
607 N. West Knoll Drive
West Hollywood, CA 90069
PH: 310.652.6867


Street parking and lot parking available.


*An additional 20% off will be given to all DNG members on your first order (expires August,1, 2010).
So please print out the invite or show it on your mobile device to receive your discount.


The purpose of our DNG Events is to bring talented individuals who work in the design industry to meet and network their talents and products.


PLEASE make sure you bring your business cards, portfolios and/or images of your work so you can share your products and design
work with our members. If you would like to bring a product of your work - we encourage your to do so so we can see your designs.
It is important that you bring your materials so we can view your work and products!


Please forward this invite to other interior designers, store owners, showroom managers, artists and product designers that you might know.


And remember you need to be a member to join our events so if you would like you can bring your $25 membership fee (for the year) to this event.

Design Networking Group in NEW YORK!

If you are looking for a design meet up group but live in NY guess what, I have just the group for you! I recently met Brad Ford of Brad Ford Interior Design, who hosts designer meet ups in NY just like we do in Los Angeles. Click here to find out more about his events or contact Brad Ford directly at his website here.