HOME Design of the times See the latest trends in home décor at the La Jolla Design District’s annual event, What’s Up Girard by heidi Hageman Whether you’re renting an apartment, decorating a new condo or looking to spice up the family estate, the La Jolla Design District’s fifth annual What’s Up Girard event intends to transform your house into a home. On Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 20, design beginners and seasoned professionals will glimpse the latest trends in home décor along the four-block stretch of Girard Avenue that has attracted A-list shoppers, including Ashlee Simpson, Cindy Crawford and Steffi Graf. Working together to promote the District, select showrooms will host informative design seminars moderated by experts in the fields of architecture, furniture and bath design, abstract art and more. Admission to the seminars is free to the public, and attendees are invited to celebrate with District members at the evening’s private Showroom Soirées. The parties, which offer a unique opportunity to network and mingle with a crowd of architects and top design professionals, will feature an assortment of food from some of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s premier restaurants. In addition to delicious cuisine, select showrooms will also offer cocktails and live entertainment. A charity auction of stylish interior accessories benefits Bloom (ljesbloom.com), La Jolla Elementary School’s new site improvement committee whose mission is to beautify the school’s hardscape and landscape. INFO Date: Saturday, <strong>September</strong> 20 Times: Seminars, 1-5 p.m. (details below); Social Soirées, 5-7 p.m. Admission: Free Location: The La Jolla Design District, Girard Avenue, La Jolla Seminar Schedule (see table below): Attendees receive invitations to private Showroom Soirées, featuring appetizers, cocktails and live entertainment. [ 1 p.m. ] Incorporating Luxury Fabrics into the Home Designer Becky Walker offers innovative recommendations for using high-end textiles as window treatments, upholstery and home accents. Location: Material Things, 7661 Girard Ave., 858.551.<strong>08</strong>73 [ 2 p.m. ] Jonathan Segal, Architect as Developer, Three Homes: Past, Present, Future One of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s premier architects, Jonathan Segal, FAIA, reviews case studies of his award-winning work. Location: Divan Studio, 7661 Girard Ave., 858.551.0405 [ 2 p.m. ] Pillow Talk: Everything You Should Know When Purchasing Bedding and a Mattress Learn experts’ perspectives on the advantages of natural latex versus poly foam mattresses and get the inside scoop on the facts and misconceptions shoppers should consider. Location: Everett Stunz, 7616 Girard Ave., 858.459.3305 [ 3 p.m. ] Interior Design Q & A Session Widely regarded as the preeminent expert on Southern California’s signature Seaside Leisure style, awardwinning designer Sheryll Jackman answers questions about classics, colors and innovative design. Location: Seaside Home, 7509 Girard Ave., 858.454.<strong>08</strong>66 [ 4 p.m. ] Bathroom on a Budget Avoid breaking the bank by redoing a bath on a budget without sacrificing style. The presentation highlights four different looks for the bath, from hard surfaces and plumbing to accent panels and accessories. Location: Waterworks, 7631 Girard Ave., 858.454.0446 [ 4 p.m. ] Artist, Walter Redondo Walter Redondo has been selling his abstract canvases since he burst onto the local art scene in 1998. The works on display portray Redondo’s passion for texture, spatial relationship and sophisticated imagery. Location: Roche Bobois, Contemporary, 7611 Girard Ave., 858.459.0297; Provincial, 7607 Girard Ave., 858.459.5711 28 | SEPTEMBER 20<strong>08</strong> « PACIFICsandiego.com
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