Spring 2007 - ASID Texas Chapter

ASID Texas Chapter Officers 2006-2007 

President 

Fran Timbrook, ASID, El Paso 

Past-President 

Robin Black, ASID, San Antonio 

President-Elect 

Rosemarie Rene, ASID, Irving 

Communication Director 

Connie Ricke, Industry Partner, Georgetown 

Financial Director 

Robert Preston Henry, ASID, Dallas 

Professional Development Director 

Laura McDonald, ASID, Dallas 

Membership Director 

Cindi Cagle, ASID, Dallas 

Chapter Administrator 

Pat Gallagher 

At-large Board Member 

Mary Cusack, ASID, Kingsville 

Central Region Advisor 

J.D. Carter, ASID, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, 

Waco, Killeen and Temple Communities. 

South Region Advisor 

Robin Black, ASID, Austin, San Antonio, 

Corpus/Rio Grande Valley and Laredo 

Communities. 

East Region Advisor 

Cindi Cagle, ASID, Dallas, Tyler, Texarkana, 

Longview and Sherman/Dennison Communities. 

West Region Advisor 

Shelley Saab, ASID, Amarillo, Lubbock, El 

Paso, Odessa/Midland/San Angelo Communities. 

Student Representative 

Stephanie E. Ballard 

Newsletter Chair 

Christine Eustice, ASID, Wylie 

American Society of Interior Designers 

1444 Oak Lawn #501 

Dallas, TX 75207 

Phone: 214-748-1541 

Fax: 214-651-9309 

Toll Free #: 1-866-892-7431 

Email: txasid@airmail.net 

www.asidtx.org 

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Design Texas 

Spring 2007 

METROCON07: EXPO & CONFERENCE 

New Location, Fresh Ideas, Expanded Opportunities 

By Laura McDonald, ASID | IIDA 

Mark your calendars now for Thursday, August 16 

& Friday, August 17 because you absolutely do not 

want to miss the 2007 version of METROCON – the 

largest design-related regional expo and conference 

in the USA. With months of planning already under 

its belt, the METROCON07 Committee is dedicated 

to making this year’s event even more valuable to 

members, whether attending or exhibiting. 

First to tell you about: METROCON07 has new 

home. The show is moving across Market Center 

Boulevard to Dallas Market Hall 

[2200 Stemmons Freeway], a venue 

that offers better parking (almost 

3000 spaces for both exhibitors 

and attendees) and easier movein 

for exhibitors. This 214,000 

square foot consumer exhibit hall 

houses temporary exhibit space 

during market weeks and hosts 60 

2200 

consumer shows and exhibits annually, 

attracting more than 400,000 

patrons a year. 

With limitless opportunities, 

METROCON is the premier trade show to attend in 

2007. Network among members of your professional 

industry and receive amazingly affordable continuing 

education. With up to 400 booths of 250 A&D 

industry related vendors featuring hundreds of new 

products, you can maximize your networking and 

education experience while seeing the latest developments 

and trends the industry has to offer. 

Leading this year’s ground-breaking volunteer 

alliance between the Texas Chapter of ASID, the Texas 

/ Oklahoma Chapter of IIDA [International Interior 

Design Association], the DFW Chapter of IFMA 

[International Facility Management Association] is 

presiding co-chair, ASID Texas’ Professional Development 

Director / Interior Designer / Founder of 

PlinthAndChintz.com and Chic Geeks, Laura McDonald, 

ASID / IIDA. The additional co-chairs rounding out 

the METROCON07 executive committee are Senior 

DALLAS MARKET HALL 

A&D Specialist of Milliken Carpet, Karen Gaither 

Harrell, IIDA (representing IIDA), and President of 

ReSource Flooring Group / Finance Chair of IFMA 

DFW Chapter, Burt Copeland (representing IFMA). 

Besides the co-chairs mentioned above, each of 

the sponsor organizations has three active, voting 

representatives. Under the established METROCON 

committee structure, these nine additional members 

will each chair a specific subcommittee. We are 

thrilled to announce that the three ASID representatives 

sitting on the METROCON07 committee 

are: Linda Steinberg, ASID as 

Volunteer Chair; Robin Rucker, 

ASID / IIDA as Registration Chair; 

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Administrator as Finance Chair. 

16-17, 2007 

For developing details 

about METROCON07, visit 

www.metrocon.info. The site will 

be updated throughout the coming 

months with information regarding 

both attendee and exhibitor registration 

pricing and schedules (look 

for improvements to the online 

registration process too), continuing education 

offerings, new and improved sponsorship opportunities, 

the opening date of exhibitor registration 

etc. In the meantime, visit the Press page of the 

website for links to view photos from 2006’s show. 

Come August, we hope to see your face in one of 

those pictures. 

This marks the fifth year for METROCON and the 

third year of involvement for the ASID Texas Chapter. 

The Legacy of Design Awards Celebration will again 

be held in conjunction with METROCON, replacing 

the past traditional September Annual Meeting. 

Between the two events, ASID Texas will offer its 

members affordable, quality continuing education, 

create an atmosphere for networking and socializing, 

and celebrate its members’ achievements, while 

thanking them for their support. You won’t want to 

miss it, so definitely plan to be there.

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A Letter from the President . . . 

Dear Fellow Members, 

Unbelievable as it may seem but another year is upon us. I know for me 2007 has started with on 

a high note but also with the loss of a colleague of 25 years. It has caused me to take a look at my 

career, where I am, and where I am going. We are at an interesting crossroads in our profession. 

It seems everyone is aware of interior design – the consumer is inundated with information via 

television and print media. In my 35 years practicing in this business I have never witnessed such 

an interest by the consumer in our practice of design. 

Due to all of this attention it has never been a better time to be part of this profession and to be a 

member of ASID. At our recent El Paso Design Community meeting the chair, Sally Dinsmoor, 

pointed out several reasons as to what it meant to her to be a member. Many of her points were a 

reminder to me of why I became a member – interaction with fellow designers, great CEPH’s offerings, MetroCon and Legacy of Design, 

more information on current subjects than one could ever use, and assistance with the STEP classes to prepare for the NCIDQ to name 

a few. She closed with “Had I known how great ASID was I would have joined long ago.” I think many times we forget what is available 

right before our eyes; enjoy all of the benefits of ASID. 

Of great concern to all of us is the protection of our profession, we studied and worked hard to get to this stage and we understand the 

importance of being licensed. To protect this right the Texas Chapter supports the Practice Act currently being proposed to the Texas 

Legislature. In October I attended the ASID Legislative Symposium to learn about how to work with the Legislature and used this information 

on January 29th for Legislative Day in Austin where, in tandem with the Gulf Coast Chapter, Student Chapters, and TAID, we lobbied 

the Legislature to support our bill. My group of three Texas Tech students and four professional members visited thirteen State Representatives 

and four Senators. We were warmly received by both the staff and the legislators themselves, many interrupting meetings to talk with us. 

It was amazing to me how aware the legislator’s were on our issue, this is a testament to the work done by those who had preceded us 

in two previous attempts of passage of the Practice Act. Questions that we answered dealt mainly with what is difference between a 

designer and a decorator, why a Practice Act was needed and how it differed from the Title Act. 

We ended the day with a cocktail reception for the legislators and staff where we were able to connect on an even more personal basis. 

In all it was a very successful day for the over 100 energized attendees. The bill is currently being written and we do not know the outcome 

of Legislative Day as it affects our bill’s passage but we do know we will succeed, if not this session then the next. . 

The basis of the Practice Act is to ensure your right to practice. This will protect the profession by allowing only individuals who have 

the education, experience and examination, to practice Interior Design in “code regulated spaces”. The Practice Act will also allow the 

Texas Board of Architectural Examiners to enforce the rules regulating the Interior Design practice. As the bill progresses thru the Legislature 

we will continue to update you via the newsletter and email. 

As I am writing this article we have learned of the death of Irving Schwartz, FASID a beloved life time member of ASID. When the 

campaign began for a Title Act it was Irving’s words that convinced me this was what our industry needed in order to be considered a 

profession in the ranks of other professions. I was not fortunate to know him on a personal basis but I do know he will be missed by all 

of us whose future in Interior Design has been made possible by his efforts. Thank you Irving. 

In addition to following the progress of the Practice Act the Texas Chapter is working on the update of our consumer focused website – 

texas-designer.com and the planning for MetroCon and the Legacy of Design award ceremony for August. A lot is happening throughout 

the state so stay involved with your Community and join the fun. 

Sincerely, 

Fran Timbrook, ASID 

President 

Design Texas • Texas Chapter 

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Dear Friends, 

What an exciting time I have ahead of me! Serving my fellow designers in this ever 

changing field makes the word “exciting” seem small. I am thankful I took the opportunity to work side by side with dedicated ASID 

members and experience first hand the continual evolution of the Texas Chapter. 

We are on our way!! We will continue to meet the expectations of our industry by obtaining the Interior Design Practice Act, using current 

technology and attending classes of continuing education at Metrocon ‘ 07. Wow, I think this is beginning to sound like a commercial… 

but these are the tools needed to support and strengthen you in your practice. 

One of the most important tools we have as colleagues is to participate in the Texas Chapter Strategic Plan. This survey is the starting 

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Your input into this plan is what will continue the forward drive of professionalism through the Interior Design Practice Act. This format 

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Your fellow member, 

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Legacy of Design 

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Shine Bright within the State of Texas and Beyond 

By Laura McDonald, ASID | IIDA 

Details regarding the 2007 Legacy of Design Awards, the annual competition 

recognizing the finest interior design achievements within the Texas 

Chapter, were announced Friday, February 16th via an email blast to all 

designer members. Comprehensive information is also available on the Legacy 

of Design page on the ASID Texas website [www.asidtx.org]. 

Winners will be honored at the Legacy of Design Awards Party, will again 

be held in conjunction with METROCON Expo & Conference. This year’s 

event will be held on Friday, August 17, 2007 from 6 pm – 9 pm. (Location 

TBD at the time of this writing.) 

Winners’ names, including select 

photographs, will be listed on 

the public-accessible portion 

of the ASID Texas website 

throughout the 2007-2008 ASID 

calendar year, and a press release 

highlighting the roster of winning 

designers will be sent out to a 

variety of local, regional, and 

national publications. 

The Board is pleased to 

announce the awards’ new media 

sponsor, LUXE, Texas’ largest 

design and architecture magazine 

[www.luxemagazine.com]. They have Texas covered” with one statewide 

edition and three regional editions, including LUXE Dallas/Ft. Worth, LUXE 

Austin/San Antonio, and LUXE Houston. 

LUXE will designate at least one half-page per winner in a special section 

within the Fall 2007 issue, which will arrive on newsstands September 2007. 

This Legacy section will appear in three publications: the Dallas/Ft. Worth 

edition, the Austin/San Antonio edition, and the Texas statewide edition, 

which lands on newsstands in outlets such as Barnes & Noble, Borders, CVS, 

Whole Foods, Brookshire’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Kroger, HEB, Hastings, as 

well as airports across the state. In addition to the large- and medium-sized 

metropolitan outlets, newsstand distribution will include, but is not limited 

to, smaller municipalities such as Allen, Arlington, Baytown, Bellaire, Channelview, 

Colleyville, Commerce, Conroe, Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, Galena Park, 

Greenville, Humble, Irving, Katy, Leander, Lulling, McKinney, Midland, 

Montgomery, Pasadena, Plano, Quinlan, Richmond, Roanoke, Rockwall, 

Seabrook, Southlake, Spicewood, Spring, Sugar Land, and Tomball. 

In an effort to encourage even more entries, ASID Texas is offering an array 

of categories, taking care to accommodate a wide range of projects from 

across the state. To alleviate feelings of intimidation, the Chapter is continuing 

on with the popular RISING STARS division. These categories are open 

only to designers who have practiced design for 10 years or less. Designers 

meeting the RISING STARS eligibility have the choice of entering either section, 

as the DESIGN MAVENS categories are open to all Registered Interior Designers 

regardless of length of practice. 

As to be more accommodating and fiscally responsible to our diverse 

membership, ASID Texas is again offering two different methods for obtaining 

an entry packet: downloading 

and printing .pdf files off of the 

www.asidtx.org website or 

requesting from the Chapter 

Office that an entry packet be 

mailed to them. The competition 

will be publicized via a 

mailer and multiple email blasts 

to all designer members, within 

some Industry Partner showrooms, 

and in the Spring 2007 

issue of LUXE. The due date for 

submittal binders is 5:00pm 

on Friday, May 18, 2007. 

The ASID Texas Chapter is full of amazingly innovative, cleverly creative 

designers just bursting with talent. From hospitality to healthcare, retail to 

residential, our dynamic group serves its clients well and deserves to be noticed. 

We hope that members use Legacy of Design as a marketing tool, an ego booster, 

or both – as long as they take advantage of this marvelous opportunity not 

only to reach potential clients in their areas, but from around the state. 

Industry Partners, per your request we have created exclusive 

sponsorship levels for Legacy of Design 2007. If you miss out on METROCON07 

sponsorships, then a Legacy of Design sponsorship is for you. It will still allow 

you to get your company name out there and focus directly on our dynamic 

membership of specifiers and buyers. Please visit the Legacy page of 

www.asidtx.org or contact Professional Development Director, Laura 

McDonald to find out how. 

Your best bet? Stay tuned to the Legacy of Design page on www.asidtx.org 

for updated information on the event, including how to purchase tickets, 

which will remain reasonably priced. You won’t want to miss the party of the 

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Meet your new 

Board Members from 

around the state 

Dallas Community 

Rosemarie Rene, ASID 

President-Elect for the Texas Chapter of ASID 

Education 

1. Degree in Business Administration 

2. Degree in Art Science/Interior Design 

Employment 

1. 18 Years Experience as Principle of 

Residential Design Firm. 

2. 15 Years Experience in Office Management 

ASID Activities 

1. Texas Chapter Board Member at Large – 

2005 

2. Texas Chapter Annual Event – 2002, as Co-chair - 2003, 2004 

3. Texas Chapter Nominating Committee – 1997, 1998 

4. Dallas Association/Various Positions – 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001 

5. Design Ovation Committee – 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, as Cochair 

- 2000, 2001 

Community/Civic Activities, Other Professional Organizations 

1. Church Choir and Altar Guild 

2. Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 

3. Lyric Stage of Irving 

Honors/Awards, Publications 

1. Design Ovation – 2004, First Place Product Design/Special Detail 

2. Elected Outstanding ASID member for 2005 

Candidate Statement 

I am a committed member who cares about our profession as well as our 

organization. I understand communication must be improved between 

Professional members, Educators, Sponsors and Students. The Texas Chapter 

has been hailed by National as one of the most effective chapters in the 

nation. Our chapter is at a crossroads, because of changes made on the 

National level as well as State requirements we must aggressively communicate 

with everyone associated to our membership. We stand to loose touch 

with our members due to intimidation based on wrong information or lack 

of information. With new technology available today and a grassroots approach 

of small groups we could unify and strengthen our age defining gap. A wealth 

of knowledge and social interaction can implement change by persuading 

the adventurous to communicate with the apprehensive.



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Cindi Cagle, ASID 

Communication Director and the East Region 

Advisor for the Texas Chapter of ASID 

Education 

1. BFA in Interior Design at University of 

North Texas - Denton, TX 

2. Annual continuing education for professional 

knowledge and TBAE requirements 

for Texas Registered Interior 

Designers 

Employment 

1. Cagle Design /Attention to Detail 

2. Architectural Fabrics, International Interiors, 

First Interstate Bank, contract design work for commercial and residential 

firms 

ASID Activities 

1. Dallas Design Community Chair 05-06 

2. Texas Chapter Association Governance ad hoc Committee Chair 04- 

05, Texas Chapter Roster Chair 00-01 

3. Texas Chapter Committee work on Industry Partner Council 06, MetroCon05, 

Futura05, Austin Legislative Day 05 and Student Day 03, 04, 05, 06. 

4. Dallas Board - Various positions and committees between 98-06 including 

Chair Elect 04-05, Financial 00-01, Communications, Programs, 

DesignOvation & Newsletter 

5. Started in ASID as a Student Member, upon graduation became Allied 

Member and continued that status until passing the NCIDQ in 2001 

(surviving the 6 part to 3 part transition plan) and became a Professional 

member and a Texas Registered Interior Designer. 

Community/Civic Activities, Other Professional Organizations 

1. Interior Design Advisory Board for the Art Institute of Dallas 

2. TAID (Texas Association for Interior Design) 

3. NASE (National Association for the Self Employed) & NASE Inaugural 

National Woman's Advisory Council (WAC), 02 

Honors/Awards, Publications 

1. ASID Texas Chapter Presidential Citation 2001, various Certificates of 

Appreciation from Dallas 

2. Awards - First Place Best Media Room ASID Texas Chapter Legacy of 

Design Award 2003, First Place Media Room 'Silver Style Award' 

Dallas Home Design 2003, Gold Design Excellence Award for Master 

Bedroom The Home Book 2003, Silver Design Excellence Award for Home 

Theater The Home Book 2003, Bronze Design Excellence Award for 

Master Bathroom The Home Book 2003, group award-'Best Interior 

Design & Merchandising' Parade of Homes 2002, 'Bath of the Year' winner 

in D Magazine 1999, Dallas ASID DesignOvation Award Showhouse 

Honorable Mention 1998, 'Grand Award Best Master Suite' Parade of 

Homes 1997, group award- 'Best Interior Design & Merchandising' Parade 

of Homes 1997, 'Peoples Choice Award 'Most Comfortable Room' Parade 

of Homes 1996, 'Best of Show' ASID Event Home & Garden Show 

1996, 'Best Design' ASID Event Home & Garden Show 1996. 

3. Published in - D Home, D Magazine, Dallas Home Design, Modern Luxury 

Dallas, Pinnacle Real Estate, Custom Builder Guide, The Home Book, 

Dallas Morning News, Designing Texas, Channel 8 Morning News / 'The 

Why Guy'. 

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Candidate Statement 

To increase the value of ASID membership - Let members know all of the 

services that already exist for them, about the new programs in place or in 

development, continue momentum with increased member involvement and 

enrichment programs appropriate for each Region and Design Community, 

member surveys for feedback, exit surveys for non-renewing members and 

increase public and trade awareness about ASID. 

Top Row from left: Tayton Morgan (Communications), Jennifer Horsley 

(BPSI, Herman Miller Dealer), Nicole Ferrini (newsletter), Mary Ann 

McConnell (Crypton Fabric) Bottom Row from left: Pat Gerry Wilson 

(Manufacture’s Representative), Sally Dinsmoor (El Paso Chair), Gloria 

Valdez (Communications), Irene Stanley (treasurer) 

El Paso Design Community 

Sally Dinsmoor, ASID 

El Paso Community Chair 

A graduate of Brigham Young University with a B.A degree in Interior 

Environment. She is the principal in Sally Dinsmoor Design Commercial 

Interiors in El Paso, Texas. Sally’s predominant areas of practice are corporate, 

industrial, hospitality and healthcare interiors. Recent projects of 

note include designs for the El Paso Holocaust Museum, Geske’s Fire Grill 

Restaurant, and Automated Data Processing, Inc. Sally has been working in 

the design field for over 25 years. 

Irene Stanley, ASID, 

El Paso Design Community Treasurer 

Irene was born and raised in Berlin, Germany. Irene attended school in 

Berlin, Vienna and El Paso, TX . She attended UTEP where she majored in 

Liberal Arts and Languages. Irene met her husband in Austria although he is 

originally from Midland, Texas. Irene’s husband is a well known and well 

respected architect in El Paso, where he has designed many schools and corporate 

buildings. Irene has worked with her husband doing the interiors for 

his buildings for over twenty five years.

Lorraine Huit, Allied Member ASID 

El Paso Design Community Special Events Coordinator 

Lorraine Huit, Allied Member ASID, is the Vice President of Cardel Homes 

Inc. and Cardel Realty. Lorraine is the special events coordinator for the ASID 

El Paso Design Community. Lorraine has been the principal Interior designer 

for the company since 1986. Lorraine graduated from El Paso Community 

College with an Associate Degree in Interior Design. Her experience and 

areas of practice have been in new residential construction and office commercial 

design. Cardel Homes, Inc. was awarded Builder of the Year in 1993 and 

2003 by the El Paso Association of Builders. In addition to Interior Design, 

Lorraine is active in community organizations and serves on several city 

boards and committees. 

Nicole Ferrini, ASID, IIDA 

El Paso Design Community Editor & Creative Director 

of Newsletter 

Nicole Ferrini, ASID, IIDA, a graduate of Texas Tech University, is currently 

practicing interior design in El Paso, Texas. Nicole is the editor and creative 

director of the ASID El Paso Design Community monthly newsletter. Her 

predominant areas of practice are corporate, civic, and educational interiors. 

Recent projects of note include designs for the University of Texas at El Paso, 

El Paso Community College, and the City of El Paso. In addition to Interior 

Design, Nicole also specializes in integrated marketing, branding and advanced 

graphics. 

Gloria Briones Valdez, Allied Member ASID 

El Paso Design Community Communications Director 

Gloria Briones Valdez, Allied Member ASID, is a communications 

director for the ASID El Paso Design Community. Gloria attended Texas 

Tech in El Paso and worked at Texas Tech for ten years as a social worker for 

parents with terminally ill children. Gloria left her job at Texas Tech to attend 

the Southwest Institute School of Arts interior design program. Gloria graduated 

in 1990 and began work at Charlotte's Fine Furniture in El Paso, TX. 

Today, Gloria is the owner of "The Decorators Studio" where she specializes 

in Kitchen and Bath Design. Gloria has a passion for flowers and also opened 

a small flower shop in her studio where she arranges florals for seasonal decor 

and weddings. 

Tayton Morgan, Allied Member ASID 

El Paso Design Community Communications Director 

Tayton Morgan, Allied Member ASID, is a communications director for the 

ASID El Paso Design Community. She is a 2003 graduate of Sam Houston 

State University with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design. Tayton currently 

works for a high end residential design group in El Paso where she specializes 

in new home construction. Tayton began her career in Houston, Texas, 

where she specialized in custom residential home construction and custom 

townhome developments. 



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Life Events Trigger Home Updates and Remodel Projects 

Key findings of the largest, most comprehensive study ever conducted of 

baby boomers and mature customers show that a majority of those 50 and 

older want to stay in their current homes for the foreseeable future and 

plan improvements or a remodel during that time. Life events common to the 

50-plus population – retirement, the birth of a grandchild, caring for an elderly 

parent, an adult child moving home – often are triggers for projects to improve 

home comfort and functionality in anticipation of spending more time at 

home enjoying hobbies and entertaining friends and family. Conducted by 

Focalyst, the study gathered data from more than 30,000 consumers from 

the baby boom generation and older. The Home Depot®, the world's largest 

home improvement retailer, sponsored the study to gain insight into the 

housing preferences and home improvement needs among this audience of 

more than 125 million Americans. “This is a dynamic consumer group with 

a wide range of interests and needs, and we want to enable them to make the 

most of their home regardless of life stage,” said Roger Adams, CMO and 

senior vice president of Marketing for The Home Depot. “When our boomer 

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living space that welcomes family members of all ages and abilities.” Key 

home improvement findings for consumers 50 and older include the following: 

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Largest-ever study on baby boomers and mature consumers finds 60 percent 

plan to live in current home during the next five years 


• 60 percent expect to live in their current residence during the next five 

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• 65 percent plan to remodel or improve their homes. 

• 42 percent of all home improvement projects will be done by outside 

contractors. 

• 77 percent believe how their home looks is an important part of who they 

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• 73 percent say the kitchen is the most important room for them. 

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• Elevated dishwashers reduce stooping or bending. 

• D-shaped cabinet and drawer handles are easier to grasp. 

• Anti-scald devices reduce the risk of hot water burns for everyone. 

• 36” countertop height reduces back strain and promotes easier access. 

• Adjustable countertops offer added flexibility and convenience of access. 

• Softer, natural flooring reduces back and foot strain for periods of standing. 

In the bath 

• Motion-sensing faucets are ideal for those with arthritis. 

• Sinks and vanities should be placed at a comfortable height. 

• Lever handles on faucets and doors make it easier at any age. 

• Smooth counter edges prevent bumps and bruises. 

• Strategically placed grab bars in the shower reduce fall risk. 

• 17” toilet height offers maximum ease and comfort. 

• Bath and shower chairs add extra comfort and convenience. 

The Home Depot used the Focalyst research and these design tips to develop 

its exhibit at Life@50+ AARP's National Event & Expo which took place Oct. 

26–28 in Anaheim, Calif. The exhibit is a house that incorporates intergenerational 

design concepts, and products and services relevant to 50-plusyear-old 

consumers, all of which are available from The Home Depot, Home 

Depot Direct and/or EXPO Design Center. The event is the largest gathering 

of its kind for Americans over 50, and it drew more than 25,000 attendees. 

Student News 

ASID Foundation Grant to 

Support Update of Interior 

Design Accreditation Standards 

The Foundation of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is 

supporting a major standards revision project currently under development 

by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER) with a grant 

of $10,000. The grant demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to help 

strengthen the design industry and those served. The project involves a 

comprehensive examination of the standards used to evaluate academic 

programs and includes a review of trends, changes in practice and higher 

education. 

“The ASID Foundation promotes and supports the advancement of the 

interior design profession through quality education, research and scholarship,” 

said H. Don Bowden, FASID, AIA, chair of the ASID Foundation 

Board of Trustees. “Our goal is to inspire tomorrow’s leaders through thoughtprovoking 

learning experiences; and we believe those experiences will be 

enriched through strengthened academic programs.” Implementation of the 

new standards is planned for 2009. 



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Trisha Wilson Receives the Inaugural 

2006 Women in Design Award 

Trisha Wilson, founder and CEO of Dallas-based international 

architectural design firm, Wilson Associates, received the 

2006 Women in Design Award at a gala luncheon held on December 

6 in New York. Presented by VNU Business Media Design Group, 

this inaugural award was created to honor talented women who 

have made significant contributions to the world of architecture 

and design. The 2006 award winners launched the Women in 

Design Hall of Fame. 

The landmark event was hosted by Norma Kamali, CEO of 

Norma Kamali, Inc. Other recipients included Barbara Barry of 

Barbara Barry, Inc., Clodagh of Clodagh Design, Kathryn Gustafson 

of Gustafson Nichol Ltd, Gisue and Mojgan Hariri of Hariri & 

Hariri, Naomi Miller of Naomi Miller Lighting Design, Lauren 

Rottet of DMJM Rottet and Suzanne Tick of Suzanne Tick, 

Incorporated. Katherine Bragg, senior at Parsons, the New School 

of Design, was named as the Rising Star recipient. Legendary 

French designer Andree Putnam, of Andree Putnam Designs, was 

the recipient of the Icon Award. 

“I am so honored to receive this prestigious award,” says Wilson. 

“It is a thrill to be recognized by the industry in which I work and 

to be counted among these other highly accomplished women.” 




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2006 has been an exciting year for Trisha Wilson. In April, she 

was awarded the Manfred Steinfeld Humanitarian Award in Las Vegas by 

Hospitality Design Magazine. This award is presented to those who find 

success in the hospitality profession and use it to help others less fortunate. 

Trisha was honored for her philanthropic efforts through The Wilson 

Foundation, a public charity that Wilson founded in 1997. The Wilson 

Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children through the 

support of education and health care programs in the United States and 

Africa. 

Raised in Dallas, Texas, Trisha Wilson is a dynamic businesswoman and 

an internationally acclaimed hotel designer who has built her global empire 

around business of designing hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos, and 

high-end residences. Wilson Associates is currently working on over 150 

projects worldwide in locations including Las Vegas, Nevada; Monte 

Carlo, Monaco; Chennai, India; Singapore; Dubai, UAE; Shenzhen, China; 

Luxor, Egypt; Bali, Indonesia and Kenya, Africa. 

Wilson Associates 

Among the numerous international interior architectural design firms 

worldwide, Wilson Associates continues to be ranked one of the top two 

in the hospitality design industry worldwide. The firm is lauded for its designs 

for exquisite resorts, casinos, hotels and restaurants that cater to both the 

luxury and the business traveler. 

The Dallas-based international interior architectural design firm created 

by Trisha Wilson opened its doors in 1978. With a staff of 260 worldrenowned 

architects, designers and support staff worldwide, it is an industry 

leader through unique projects and diverse designs including The Palace 

of the Lost City in South Africa; Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Cabo San 

Lucas; Atlantis Resort at Paradise Island, Bahamas; AquaKnox and Star 

Canyon restaurants in Dallas and many renowned properties in Las Vegas 

such as The Venetian and The Mansions at MGM. To date, the firm has 

designed and installed more than 1,000,000 guestrooms in hundreds of 

hotels worldwide. 

Their client portfolio is made up of a broad spectrum of international 

companies, including Sol Kerzner, Steve Wynn, Hyatt International Hotels, 

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd., Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, St. Regis Hotels, 

Disney and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. 

With offices in Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Johannesburg, 

Shanghai and Cochin, Wilson Associates provides their clientele with innovative 

interior and architectural designs, from space planning to furniture 

installation, including custom product design. For more information, visit 

www.wilsonassoc.com 

Corrections 

In the Winter edition of the Design Texas newsletter Fran Timbrook, 

ASID was incorrectly listed as the President-elect on her letter from the 

president, page 3. She is the currently the President of the ASID Texas Chapter. 

Also in the Winter edition of the Design Texas newsletter, on pages 33 and 

34 under the Fort Worth Design Community, the photos of the September 

meeting were labled incorrectly. The photos are from the October meeting 

at IMC's new Fort Worth showroom. 


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According to Johnny Tan, owner of The Reyna Collection, “Obrigado” 

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As part of an initiative to encourage international design 

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Design. The event presented prominent speakers from both 

the United States and Sweden, and showcased the best and 

trendiest of Swedish and U.S. interior design. ASID President 

Suzan Globus, FASID, a keynote speaker, discussed the role of 

ASID in the U.S. interior design community and the influence 

of Swedish design on American designers. Penny Bonda, 

FASID, and Eco Editor of INTERIOR DESIGN magazine, also 

a featured speaker, discussed the critical importance of sustainable 

design to the global community. 

The event, “Stars and Stripes Mixed with Yellow and Blue,” 

is part of a touring program organized by the Swedish-American 

Chamber of Commerce to promote Swedish interior design in 

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American design and designers. The event was held in conjunction 

with the grand opening of House of Sweden, the innovative 

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Letter from the TAID President 

Dear Members, 

With the beginning of my term as president 

of TAID we are also seeing the convening 

of the 80th Texas Legislature. During this 

session TAID will again be submitting the 

bill for an Interior Design Practice Act. As 

always, we have high hopes for success, but 

the support of interior designers from all 

across Texas makes the passing of the Practice 

Act much closer to a reality. 

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News from TAID 

ASID and IIDA interior designers are 

working together to educate our state legislators 

on how interior designers’ decisions 

can affect the life safety of the public. On 

January 30th many of these interior designers 

gathered at the Capitol to visit each state 

representative’s and state senator’s office, asking for their support of our Practice Act. The Governor signed a proclamation, declaring January 30th as 

Interior Design Legislative Day in Texas. That same evening, TAID hosted a reception for the entire state legislature at the Driskill Hotel, a historical hotel within 

walking distance of the Capitol. 

If you were not able to make it to Austin for Interior Design Legislative Day, you can still help with getting our bill passed. You can write a letter, and send 

by mail or fax, to your representative and your senator asking for their support. We want them to know that an interior designer makes decisions that affect 

the health, safety, and welfare of the public. We would like our bill passed so that code regulated spaces can be designed by only licensed interior designers, 

who are required to have an accredited education, an exam, and work experience. We could also assure the legislators that our bill exempts architects. 

As I am writing this, our bill for a Practice Act has not been filed with the 80th State Legislature. That means at this point we do not have a bill number that 

I can give you to refer to when you write your legislator. Please check the TAID website, www.supporttaid.org, because as soon as we have a bill number, it 

will be posted on our site. If you are unsure who your representative and senator are you can go to www.capitol.state.tx.us, and under “who represents me” 

you can give your address to find your legislators. 

With all of us working together we can insure a secure future for interior design, raising the quality of our profession. 

Marilyn Roberts, ASID 

President, Texas Association for Interior Design

Stark 

(no conract yet)

New Members 

Alicia A. Kasprzycki, ASID 

7429 Clearhaven Drive 

Dallas, TX75248-3031 

Phone:(214) 437-9000 

alicia_kasprzycki@homedepot.com 

Caryl S. Shander, ASID 

Danforth/Weiss Design Assoc. 

14 Amber Forest 

Hollywood Park, TX78232 

Phone:(210) 499-4822 

carylshander@sbcglobal.net 

Kimberly J. Smith, ASID 

University of Central Arkansas 

6B Ian Court 

White Oak, TX75693-2256 

Phone:(903) 759-1321 

Fax: (903) 759-0104 

kjs.smithdesigns@sbcglobal.net 

Mary Anniece Whitehurst, ASID 

529 Larkin Road 

Sunnyvale, TX75182-9734 

Phone:(972) 226-1168 

mwhitehurstdesign@yahoo.com 

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Welcome ASID Newest Members 

New Allied Members 

Cassandra R. Alwin, Allied Member ASID 

1006 N. Bowen Road, Suite 200C 

Arlington, TX76012 

Phone:(817) 275-7688 

cassie@amorgandesign.com 

Loren D Axberg, Allied Member ASID 

5930 Bryan Pkwy. 

Dallas, TX75206 

Phone:(972) 365-7938 

lorenaxberg@comcast.net 

Aimee Beatty, Allied Member ASID 

American Intercontinental University - Atlanta 

6501 Legacy Drive 

Plano, TX75024 

Phone:(972) 431-3637 

Alesha B. Calvert, Allied Member ASID 

311 N Market St., Suite 230 

Dallas, TX75202-2009 

Phone:(214) 670-0050 

alesha@5gstudio.com 

Kathleen Clemens, Allied Member ASID 

An Inside View Interior Design 

1419 Valley Trail 

Irving, TX75063 

Phone:(972) 800-4418 

kathleen@aninsideview.com 


Visit www.thibautdesign.com or call 800-223-0704 

for showroom listings and collection information. 

Emily S. Johnston, Allied Member ASID 

3530 Travis St. #336 

Dallas, TX73072-8067 

Phone:(214) 641-9487 

emilysjohnston@yahoo.com 

Kaitlin V. Jones, Allied Member ASID 

248 Addie Roy Road, Suite B106 

Austin, TX78746-4133 

Phone:(512) 347-9876 

kaitlinj@austin.rr.com 

Chia Ling Khoo, Allied Member ASID 

1717 Pacific Ave. 


Phone:(214) 468-7779 

ckhoo@rtkl.com 

Kendra Lea Martin, Allied Member ASID 

4108 Woodland Trail 

Carrollton, TX75007 

Phone:(214) 793-6209 

kmartin17@gmail.com 

Stephanie L. McPeak, Allied Member ASID 

9910 Royal Lane, #1206 


Phone:(817) 404-7865 

stephielee2@hotmail.com 

Copper D. Morgan, Allied Member ASID 

PO Box 601522 


copper_morgan@yahoo.com 

Cathy Northcutt, Allied Member ASID 

2403 Alexandra Lane 

Cedar Park, TX78613-5946 

Phone:(512) 335-9775 

RobandCathy@austin.rr.com 

Janet Parsons, Allied Member ASID 

8316 Polar Drive 

Austin, TX78757-0000 

Phone:(512) 441-5540 

janet@architerra.com 

Amanda N. Payne, Allied Member ASID 

923 Ridgecrest Circle 

Denton, TX76205 

Phone:(940) 591-0081 

apayne07@hotmail.com 

Jill R. Sims, Allied Member ASID 

Designs Unique 

2700 Dupree Lane 

Austin, TX78748 

Phone:(512) 740-7140 

jill_sims@sbcglobal.net 

Jill Spangler, Allied Member ASID 

Spangler/Spangler Inc. 

5454 Copper Cloud Circle 

El Paso, TX79912-6262 

Phone:(915) 581-5166 

Fax: (915) 581-7412 

jds223@aol.com 

TheGathering 

Art & Antiques Marketplace 

Come Visit us at our NEW Location 

955 Slocum Dallas, TX 75207 

214-741-4888 

www.thegatheringantiques.com 





Kristen Weeks, Allied Member ASID 

5350 Amesbury Drive, Apt 1216-1 


Phone:(205) 422-2367 

stargal7@hotmail.com 

Susan Werner, Allied Member ASID 

318 E Carruth Lane 

Double Oak, TX75077-7332 

Phone:(817) 430-5103 

New Industry Partners 

Andrew Aard 

Triad Speakers 

1400 Moccassin Trail, Suite 8 

Lewisville, TX75077 

Phone:(972) 317-8900 

Fax: (972) 317-1734 

aard@kamarketing.com 

Brittany Allen 

Always Room for Design, Inc. 

600 E. Corsicana St. 

Athens, TX75751 

Phone:(903) 670-3140 

Fax: (903) 675-8847 

baylorba@yahoo.com 

Rebekah Bennett 

Cosentino USA 

13124 Trinity Drive 

Stafford, TX77477 

Phone:(281) 494-7277 

rebekahf@cosentinousa.com 

Jim Bodsford 

Precision Delivery Services 

122 Riveredge Drive 


Phone:(214) 749-7034 

Fax: (214) 749-7031 

jbodsford@precisiondel.com 

Mariza Brussolo 

Mariza Brussolo Materpiece Portraiture 

1785 Ohlen Road 


Phone:(512) 371-0345 

mariza@brussolophotography.com 

Larry Campbell 

Kiva Kitchen & Bath 

(Stone Appliance Gallery) 

2651 Fondren 


Phone:(214) 363-7211 

Fax: (214) 363-3100 

Ruben Cervantes 

Kiva Kitchen & Bath (Stone Appliance Gallery) 

9901 Broadway, Suite 105 

San Antonio, TX78217 

Phone:(210) 826-9652 

Fax: (210) 826-9694 

rcervantes@kivahome.com 

Tonia F Coleman 

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc. 

8525 Hudson St. 

North Richland Hills, TX76180-5330 

Phone:(817) 773-8185 

lebellemaison@sbcglobal.net 

Frank Fuller, CSI 

Pittsburgh Paints/PPG Industries, Inc. 

7428 Clearhaven Drive 


Phone:(972) 490-7610 

Fax: (972) 490-7611 

ffuller@ppg.com 

Fred Gamboa 


2100 S. Austin Avenue Suite 101 

Georgetown, TX78626 

Phone:(512) 563-5854 

paf9681@porterpaints.com 

Sandra Gonzalez 

Lili & Co. Representing English Home 

2009 So. Hackberry, Suite 1 


Phone:(210) 534-6800 

Fax: (210) 534-6855 

lilico@satx.rr.com 

Ann Hatcher 

Kiva Kitchen & Bath (Stone Appliance Gallery) 

6225 Barnet Road 


Phone:(512) 454-4526 

Fax: (512) 406-0900 

ahatcher@kivahome.com 

Marc C. Holden 

Holden Art Studio 

2626 Lakehill Lane 


Phone:(214) 207-4521 

mtholden@verizon.net 

Mark Horne 

Habersham 

5005 Bridge Creek Drive 


Phone:(972) 608-5296 

Fax: (972) 608-4657 

mlh6169@aol.com 

Brent Hubbard 

Hancock and Moore, Inc. 

7025 Belcrest 


Phone:(972) 370-2250 

Fax: (972) 370-2254 

texazreps@sbcglobal.net 

Martin Hughes 

Scandia Down 

2929 Airport Road 

LaCrosse, WI54603 

Phone:(800) 438-2615 

Fax: (608) 785-7755 

service@scandiadown.com 

Andrea Martin 

Precision Delivery Services 

122 Riveredge Drive 


Phone:(214) 435-9090 

Fax: (214) 749-7031 

andream@precisiondel.com 



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Jeanne McCrea 

Janus et cie 

516 W. Colorado Blvd. 


Phone:(214) 384-5030 

jmccrea@janusetcie.com 

Lori McQuilkin 

R. Jones & Associates, Inc. 

P.O. Box 560705 


Phone:(214) 951-0091 

Fax: (214) 951-0095 

lmcquilkin@rjones.com 

James R Miri 

White Glove Storage and Delivery L.L.C. 

2601 McHales Court, #150 


Phone:(512) 490-1500 

Fax: (512) 490-1501 

james@whiteglovetexas.com 

Rebecca Mitchell 

WindowWorks by Rebecca 

3109 Knox St. # 737 


Phone:(214) 215-2981 

Fax: (214) 521-5229 

by_rebecca@msn.com 

Sheldon Nitzky 

2nd Ave Design Inc. 

737 W 2nd Ave. 

Mesa, AZ85210-1205 

Phone:(800) 843-1602 

Fax: (800) 826-2317 

snitzky@2ndave.com 

Jennifer Nowakowski 

Scandia Down 

2929 Airport Road 

LaCrosse, WI54603 

Phone:(800) 438-2615 

Fax: (608) 785-7755 

service@scandiadown.com 

Roland Portscheller 

Amish Heritage Furniture 

2725 Town Center Blvd., Suite P 

Sugar Land, TX77479 

Phone:(281) 277-2513 

Fax: (281) 565-4572 

amish.heritage@yahoo.com 

John Powell 


1601 N. Glenville Drive, Suite 104 

Richardson, TX75081 

Phone:(972) 783-2470 

Fax: (971) 783-2490 

jpowell@ppg.com 

Wesley Sawan 

Wesley Allen 

1001 E. 60th St. 

Los Angeles, CA90001 

Phone:(323) 985-4021 

wsawan@wesleyallen.com 

Jeffrey Shane Sebern 

Aquatic Interiors Inlimited LLC 

903 W Nakoma, Suite 104 


Phone:(210) 444-2782 

Fax: (866) 699-2782 

jeffsebern52@gmail.com 

In Memorium 

Irving D.Schwartz, FASID passed away on Feb 1st after a brief fight 

with cancer. Irv was National Treasurer in 1976 and National President 

1978 of ASID and served on numerous boards and committees nationally, 

state wide, and locally. He is one of the founders of NCIDQ and also 

a past-president of TAID. Irv was an Architect and Interior Designer. He 

believed strongly that the professions should work closely hand in hand. 

That is the philosophy that helped create his firm IDS/B inc. Irv is survived 

by his loving wife Jeannine Bazer, FASD. 

Services were held at: 

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home 

7405 W. Northwest Highway Dallas, Texas 75225 

Irving was very dedicated to the Dallas Wind Symphony which is 

why the Dallas Design community has taken on the remodel of their offices 

as our project this year. One thing we could not afford to do was build 

them a music library. Irv and Jeannine have asked that in lieu of flowers 

donations be made for creation of this music library. 

Please send any donations to 

The Dallas Wind Symphony 

P.O. Box 595026 

Dallas Texas 75359-5026 

Please note on check “In memory of Irving Schwartz ” 

cont. on page 27

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Lori Smith 

Big Mango Trading Company 

1130 N Industrial Blvd. 

Dallas, TX75207-4228 

Phone:(214) 752-4755 

Fax: (469) 227-9756 

bigmango@sbcglobal.net 

Cathee Speaks 

King Architectural Metals 

9611 E R L Thornton Fwy. 

Dallas, TX75228-5618 

Phone:(214) 438-8108 

cathee.speaks@kingmetals.com 

Diana Stewart 

King Architectural Metals 

2916 Amherst Ave. 


Phone:(214) 215-6516 

Fax: (214) 373-0008 

didallas@sbcglobal.net 

Scott Triethart 

THG USA, LLC 

6601 Lyons Road, Suite C-10 

Coconut Creek, FL33073-3600 

Phone:(954) 425-8225 

Fax: (954) 425-8301 

scott@thgusa.com 

Donald R. Triplett 

THG Construction LLC 

1911 Old Denton Road, Suite C 


Phone:(972) 446-1870 

Fax: (972) 534-1059 

drtriplett@gmail.com 


Jim Trussell 

Hancock and Moore, Inc. 

1711 Meadow Crest Lane 

Mansfield, TX76063 

Phone:(817) 475-8582 

Fax: (817) 475-8582 

jrtruss@integrity.com 

Silvia Ussher 

Cosentino USA 

13124 Trinity Drive 

Stafford, TX77477 

Phone:(281) 494-7277 

silviau@cosentinousa.com 

Christopher Walthall 

Aneita Fern/The Home of Stickley 

5213 Alpha Road 


Phone:(972) 392-9277 

Fax: (972) 392-9837 

Christopher@AneitaFern.com 

Misty Williams 

Universal Billiards 

2787 Preston Road, #1130 

Frisco, TX75034 

Phone:(972) 731-7778 

Fax: (972) 731-7708 

misty@universalbilliards.com 

Connie Williamson 

Connie Williamson Antiques, LLC 

7311 Park Lake Drive 


Phone:(214) 760-0100 

conniewantiques@aol.com 

16525 Addison Rd. 

Addison, TX 75001 

972-381-1071 

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★ Across the Lone Star State 

KNOW YOUR REGIONAL CHAIRS 

By Mary Cusack ASID 

Regional Chairs are your -- the members -- direct link to the chapter 

board. Information must start somewhere. What better place than with 

our members. Call with your ideas and innovations. Let him/her know 

your problems and complaints. Also feel free to call me, at-large board 

member. Your input will be presented at the board meetings for 

consideration. 

Design Communities invite your regional chair to your meetings and 

gatherings. It is a wonderful way to expand and enrich your meetings 

and ultimately our professions. We are here as volunteers to serve you. 

Regional Chairs 

East: Cindi Cagle ASID 214-343-2310; cacagle@flash.net 

Includes Dallas, Tyler, Texarkana, Longview & Sherman/Dennison areas 

West: Shelley Saab ASID 915-581-8350; sscinteriors@sbcglobal.net 

Includes Lubbock, Amarillo & El Paso areas 

Central: J.D. Carter ASID 432-967-2411; jdcid27@gmail.com 

Includes Fort Worth, OMS (Odessa, Midland, San Angelo), Wichita Falls, 

Waco, Killeen & Temple areas 

INDUSTRY PARTNER 


South: Robin Black ASID 210-826-2100; blackandwilliams@sbcglobal.net 

Includes San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi & Rio Grande Valley areas 

At-Large Board Member: Mary Cusack ASID 361-595-0953; 

mccusack@sbcglobal.net 

Amarillo Design Community 

By Nikki Chisum, Allied Member ASID 

No report available at time of printing. 

Austin Design Community 

By Stephanie Wilson, ASID, Chair 


Well, the New Year is all about making and, hopefully, keeping resolutions 

and the Austin Design Community board has made a short, but 

significant list of their own. 

Resolution One: We would like to increase membership attendance 

to the monthly meetings. We hope to accomplish this by engaging 

interesting speakers who can provide valuable information and insight 


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into our design profession and industry and also to the business of running 

a successful practice. 

Resolution Two: We would like to increase member participation in 

our annual Design Excellence competition. One step to accomplish this 

is to offer as a door prize, one free competition entry at each monthly 

meeting this year. Another step is to devote large amounts of meeting 

time to clear and thorough explanations and strategy analysis of successfully 

entering and completing the Design Excellence competition requirements. 

Resolution Three: We would like to become more involved with our 

Industry Partners. We have added Paul Davison, of David Alan Rugs, 

as an Industry Partner Liaison to our board. He will be responsible for 

ideas and plans allowing our Industry Partners easy access to our Austin 

Design Community. We will continue to invite our Industry Partners to 

all of our ASID events. 

Chelsea Bandy, our Student Liaison Chair, is busy gearing up for the 

2007 Interior Design Mentor program for the Austin area. This wonderful 

annual program allows design students the opportunity to experience 

the profession of Interior Design by meeting with an ASID design professional 

at least three times during the school semester. Students and 

mentors use a suggested activity outline designed to give the student an 

overview into the business side of the design world. Student orientations 

was hosted by ASID the week of February 13th in order to familiarize 

the student with their prospective mentor’s firm. This program has 

proven to be so popular, that in 2006, both the students and the mentors 

requested time together in addition to the required three meetings. 

Maria Aponte has flawlessly executed our monthly evites and announcements 

to our membership. Karen Javier has held up to her role of Financial 

Chair even as the due date of her twin babies looms closer and closer. 

Our spring calendar is filling up with exciting events thanks to Amanda 

Hill, Programs Chair. In February our meeting will be held at Seasonal 

Living Trading Company. In March we will host a meeting on “Winning 

Strategies for Competing in Design Excellence”. In April we will meet 

at Dal-tile. 

Sponsors continue to show an interest in our programs, new members 

continue to join the Austin Design Community chapter and one resolution 

was met in January with a record monthly meeting attendance. 

Corpus Christi – Rio Grande Valley 

Design Community 

By Jean Marie Giegerich, ASID 

No report available at time of printing. 

Dallas Design Community 

By Scott Frelick, ASID Chair 

The November 14th meeting was hosted by Elegant Additions, IP 

at the new International Center. The presentation was on the “Spirit of 

Water” and creating the Spa atmosphere in today’s bath. How wellness, 

ritual, function and beauty are incorporated into the bath retreat at home, 

as well as some new technologies were presented to us by the President 

of US Dornbracht, Jon Spector. It was a lovely event and many thanks 

go to Julie Koch, the owner of Elegant Additions and to Landon Smith, 

Showroom manager. Also to all the staff that help to create such a nice 

meeting. A certificate of appreciation went to Elegant Additions as well 





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as to Dallas Home Design. DHD has very generously donated a year of 

full page advertisements that explain what an ASID designer is and the 

importance of hiring one. 

Public education is a number one priority in our quest to be widely 

recognized as the professionals that we are. 

December 12th was our Annual Holiday Party, which was an extremely 

successful and elegant party, hosted so graciously by the McGannon 

Showroom. We raised a record amount of money with ticket and raffle 

sales. This year the money we raised will go towards our Community 

Service project. The project this year is the remodel of the office of The 

Dallas Wind Symphony. 

Their office is in one of the historic building in Fair Park. The Dallas 

Wind Symphony is a non profit organization that spends much of their 

time bringing music to young people and those who are disadvantaged. 

They give so much to the community that we wanted to do some thing 

nice for them. This project is being headed by Jeannine Bazer. We were 

honored as well at the holiday party to have the Tuba Quartet from the 

Wind Symphony come and perform for us. Truly a memorable evening 

and a huge Thank you to McGannons for the incredible job they did 

putting this party together for us. Thanks to Dallas Sight and Sound for 

again providing sound equipment for the evening. 

And the whole event would not have been successful had it not been 

for the extremely generous people who made donations for our raffle. 

Many, many thanks to: 

Dal-Tile, Skandaro, Faux Real, Angela Merola, Capital Distributing, 

Design District Draperies, Fiber-Seal, The Dallas Wind Symphony, 

Tommye Pitts Baker, The Patricia Group, Capel Rugs, Arizona Tile, 

Taylors on Ten, Walker & Co., Freesia Inc., Banks Fine Art, Heart 

Visions, Plinth and Chintz, Donald McEvoy Ltd., Glen Boudreaux, 

Viking, Crossroads Limousine, Sub Zero, Dallas North Builders, 

Dallas Sight and Sound, Global Views, Metal Works, Pro-Source, 

Dallas Home Design, Enviro-Glass, Plastic Fab. 

January 9th, 2007 was our meeting at Robert Allen/ Beacon Hill, 

IP. It had been a while since we had a lunch meeting and Robert Allen/Beacon 

Hill put out a nice and delicious spread for us. The show room was beautiful 

and our turn out was incredible with over 100 attending. The guest 

speaker was Angela Merola. Ms. Merola facilitates Career/Life Coaching 

workshops to groups and individuals. Her special presentation was titled 

“How to Custom Design Better Client Relationships”. Her focus was on 

setting expectations for the design process by creating boundaries, solutions 

for handling difficult situations and how to take clients on the 

“design Experience” of their life. Thanks to Dallas Sight and Sound for 

providing the sound system. 

And again a big thank you to Robert Allen/Beacon Hill, IP. For a wonderful 

meeting 


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- Upcoming Events - 

January 29th, 30th, 31 

Legislative Days in Austin. Please join us with TAID in an effort to have 

the Practice Passed. 

February 13 meeting at Duralee Fabrics Showroom, 11:30am. 

This meeting will be co-hosted by Duralee with presentation provided 

by Fiber- Seal. 

Duralee Fabrics 

1025 N. Stemmons Fwy. 

Dallas Design Center 

Suite 742 


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_______________________________________ 

We are proud to announce that several of our new programs started 

last year have been having great success. 

ASID Dallas Specialized Groups / Programs 

NCIDQ Preparation Study & Peer Group for Experienced Designers 

Emerging Designers / Recent Graduates 

Study and Practice Group for NCIDQ Preparation for Experienced 

Designers. Specific challenges exist for Allied and grandfathered members 

that have been practicing in the field for years and not had recent school 

training. Besides being a support group, you will practice and gain 

skills of space planning and gaining speed in hand drafting ('Guerilla 

Space Planning'), knowing the specific codes and mindset required to 

pass the exam. Learn skills and information not presented in any other 

prep class. Contact Julie Reynolds, ASID jreyint@attglobal.net or Helen 

Erdman, ASID frogworks@hotmail.com 

_______________________________________ 

….If you have any suggestions or things you would like to see, let us 

know so we can include them in our future meetings, programs and events. 

This is your Design Community and all of us volunteers who work planning 

these programs and events, work for the benefit of our members. 

R.Scott Frelick, ASID, ASID Dallas Chair 06-07, 214.630.6999 office 

sfrelick@idsb.com 

El Paso Design Community 

By Sally Dinsmoor, ASID 

The El Paso Design Community has had a busy and rewarding year 

thus far. Because I missed the last deadline (sorry, new kid on the block), 

I would like bring you all up to date from September 2006 when we met 

at Highpoint Enterprises in El Paso for a lunch meeting. 

For 30 years Highpoint Enterprises has been in the business of supplying 

clients and designers with just about everything they need to design 

the interior of a house. 

Highpoint supplies flooring, wood and natural stone, custom cabinets 

for kitchens and bathroom vanities, and fixtures (including whirlpools, 

faucets, ventilation fans, skylights, glass enclosures, flooring heating 

systems, saunas and steam generators). Highpoint also offers a full selection 

of counter tops (including: granite, marble, glass, concrete or butcher 

block). They can supply you and your client with closet organizers and 

all major appliances. As described by our past chair, Shelley Saab, Highpoint 

is “A small hidden jewel box”. 

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OLD HICKORY FURNITURE SINCE 1898 

DALLAS WORLD TRADE CENTER #352 & #9009 

Customer Service and Catalogue Requests 

214-923-1487 

“New York Eleven” Touts 

Contribution of Interior Design 

Profession to Seociety and Economy 

ASID President Joins Event Panel 

– American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) President Suzan Globus, 

FASID, will join a panel of prominent industry leaders to discuss “Interior 

Design: Sustaining the Future,” the theme of the 2007 New York Eleven exhibition. 

Globus, also president of Globus Design Associates, Red Bank, N.J., 

will discuss Universal Access in design. 

New York Eleven, a collaboration of 11 prestigious New York state 

educational institutions offering four-year programs in interior design, is 

presenting the exhibition to raise awareness of the complexity of the interior 

design profession and the responsibility of the profession to the 

health, safety and welfare of the public. The exhibition will also reinforce 

the important contribution that interior design imparts on society today, and 

will emphasize the role of interior designers as a major economic force in 

New York state. 

It is anticipated that the panel will also include Susan Szenasy, editor 

in chief of Metropolis magazine; Margaret Lydecker, principal at NICHE; 

David Rinard, director of corporate environmental performance at Steelcase, 

Industry Partner of ASID; and Guy Geier, principal in charge of interiors 

at FXFowle. The event will take place in New York City on April 2, 2007, at 

the New York Design Center. 


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by appointment 214-760-0100 

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for showroom listings and collection information. 


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At the meeting, Shelly Saab turned over the reigns to our local incoming 

board which consists of: 

Sally Dinsmoor, ASID – Chair 

Irene Stanley, ASID – Treasurer 

Nicole Ferrini, ASID – Newsletter 

Gloria Valdez, Allied Member ASID - Communications 

Tayton Morgan, Allied Member ASID- Communications 

Lorraine Huit, Allied Member ASID – Special Projects 

In October we were fortunate to have a wonderful CEU meeting and 

lunch hosted by manufacturers representative Pat Gerry Wilson and 

BPSI, our local Herman Miller Dealership. Maryann McConnell of Crypton 

Fabrics presented the class. Her power point presentation gave us more 

then a few laughs! We received useful crypton cleaning demonstration 

kits. Ann Perez was the lucky winner of a Crypton designer portfolio bag. 

It does pay to make it to your monthly ASID meetings! 

What a fantastic and informative meeting we had on November 8 with 

Kathleen Powers of Mechoshade International. Kathleen treated us 

to a delicious lunch and CEU class with the local AIA group. Kathleen is 

busy signing up 2 or 3 window treatment dealers to be certified with their 

product in El Paso. Mechoshade can not be bought directly, and we must 

go through a certified dealer for product and installation. 

I am sure that all those who attended this meeting obtained valuable 

information about solar blinds. 

Kathleen spoke of how designers love to specify white solar blinds. 

She said designers specify them a lot because their appearance is clean 

and architectural. However, the color white intensifies sunlight when it 

hits the shade, and this can be very disturbing to a client’s work environment. 

The bright light bounces off work surfaces and interferes with 

computer screens. Some offices have actually had to tape large sheets 

of brown paper to their windows to avoid the glare from the sun. 

Kathleen told us that while all solar shades deflect heat, only the darker 

colors keep down the intensity of the light, no matter what the opacity 

of the weave. If a client complains about the white shades, the manufacturer 

can either retrofit a Mylar screen or install a blackout shade behind 

the original white shade to fix the problem. 

But the best solution, according to Kathleen, is to specify the right 

shade at the beginning of the job-- stick with grays, blacks, or browns, 

the darker the color the better. 

You can reach Kathleen Powers at her cell number 480-231-7417 or 

Email her at kathleenp@mechoshade.com 

On November 30th, we were invited to the Dal-tile Grand Reopening 

with the local AIA group. We had a wonderful evening. We shared great 

food and drink, had a quick stone installation presentation given by 

Laticrete. We walked away from the meeting with Laticrete grout samples 

and lots of literature. I don’t know about you but I personally loved their 

glow-in-the-dark grout and their glitter grout that works great with 

glass tile. I laugh when I think about us all huddling in the darkened 

restroom to get a good look at that glow-in-the-dark product! 

Our combined ASID El Paso Design Community Christmas Party/December 

meeting was held on Monday evening, December 11th, at Charlotte’s 

Fine Furniture Showroom. Fran Timbrook hosted the event in which 

we enjoyed great food and company. 

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We were invited to do some Christmas shopping in the Charlottes 

gift shop before hand and those who did not shop, were busy eating 

and filling out a survey that Sally Dinsmoor created to gather information 

from our local members to assist us in determining how we can 

improve our local design community. 

Also in December, Fran Timbrook and Sally Dinsmoor met over lunch 

with the design department head at El Paso Community College; Maria 

Prospero. Maria is busy aligning our local school with the current issue 

of moving design graduates into a four year interior design program at 

one of our fine Universities here in Texas. 

January’s meeting and membership drive was held at Art Masters 

on January 11, 2007. 

Our host was Doug Anthony, the gallery and custom framing owner 

of Art Masters. Doug opened his business in El Paso 10 years ago after 

seeing a need in El Paso for quality framed artwork and custom framing 

services at an affordable price with great service. 

Doug and his employee Blythe Burkhart explained to us the latest 

trends and technology in picture framing, including how computerized 

framing can be an advantage to designers and their clients. Doug and 

Blythe covered conservation framing-- including the advantages and 

disadvantages of conservation framing, when to use conservation framing, 

the latest and greatest installation tricks for framed art work, and much 

more. We had a lot of great questions for Doug and his staff -- and we 

learned quit a bit. 

Not only did Doug provide some of El Paso’s best Mexican food, but he 

had a drawing for three door prizes which consisted of signed and limited 

edition prints. Our winners were Shelley Saab, Maggie Adame- Alvidrez, 

and guest Gabriela Villalobos. Again, attend your meetings to be eligible 

for some great prizes. 

Twelve members and sixteen guests (hopefully soon to be members) 

attended this membership drive. 

February’s meeting was held at Annie Mo’s Decorator Warehouse 

on Thursday evening February 15, 2007 at 5:30 PM. Annie lectured us 

on “What’s hot and what’s not in the floral industry today.” We are 

lucky to have such a talented woman as Annie and her business here in 

El Paso. 

We are looking forward to our March 6th meeting, when Johnsonite 

Commercial Flooring will host a CEU luncheon for us, “Life Saving 

Design.” This class is aimed at enhancing public safety and welfare through 

the integration of design and advanced egress-routing systems. 

We offer a special thank you to Nicole Ferrini for the spectacular on 

line newsletter that she sends out each month. Each month’s graphics 

are different and delightful. Those who miss a meeting can catch up easily 

and effectively. We truly appreciate her hard work. 

We also congratulate Andrea Ross from Facilities Connection (our 

local Haworth Dealership) for successfully passing the NCIDQ last fall. 

We give her high kudos and know that she is an inspiration to others in 

El Paso, who are studying diligently to take the exam. 

Happy New Year to each and every one of you from the El Paso Design 

Community!!! 

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Fort Worth Design Community 

By Connie Blake, ASID, Chair 

No report available at the time of printing. 

Lubbock Design Community 

By Allison Lee, Allied Member ASID, Chair 

In December, the Lubbock ASID Community teamed up with the IIDA 

Lubbock City Center for a great Holiday Event and Christmas party. 

Members from both organizations were treated to wonderful food, holiday 

cheer and great door prizes donated by several local area businesses. 

Members also participated in a lively “Christmas Sweater Contest”, where 

prizes were awarded for the most original, most creative and ugliest 

sweaters. We hope to plan even more joint functions with the local IIDA 

City Center in the future, to foster friendships, continue networking and 

enjoy camaraderie with our peers. 

The Lubbock Community did not hold a January meeting, as everyone 

was busy recuperating and catching up from the holidays. February, March 

and April meeting plans are in the works, and promise to be insightful, 

educational and entertaining! 

For more information concerning upcoming meetings, events and activities 

or to be added to the Lubbock ASID Community’s mailing list, please 

contact Allison Lee, Chair at alee@leelewis.com or (806) 797-8400. 


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Odessa/Midland/San Angelo Design Community 

By J D Carter, ASID 

No report available at the time of printing. 

San Antonio Design Community 

By Robin Black, ASID, Chair 

The November meeting was held at Allen and Allen, a hardware and 

plumbing showroom. 

Robbie Jalnos, a master plumber, and owner of Steve's Plumbing, 

spoke for an hour and a half on ADA compliance in plumbing for both 

residential and commercial applications. This is the barrier free CEPH 

that is part of the eight hours of TBAE's requirements in order to be 

compliant in keeping our licenses as Interior Designers. We all felt that 

we had gone to ADA 101 and beyond, and will apply the information in 

our bathroom interiors. 

Allen and Allen furnished lunch, and included us in their 75 year celebration 

of being in business in San Antonio. We are most grateful to both 

Mr. Jalnos, and to Allen and Allen. 

December found us all celebrating with a Christmas Party hosted by 

Art Inc. a showroom specializing framing of art, and serves as an art 

source for both residential and commercial interiors. The food and libations 

were wonderful and a good time was had by all. Many thanks to the 

Grothues family owners of Art Inc. 

At the Christmas party a large number of toys were collected for the 

Children's Shelter in San Antonio. The next day these were delivered to 

the grateful staff. It would seem that since Katrina the quantity of toys 

had dwindled. For value of each toy, United Way matches in-kind, the 

supplies so needed for the children who are brought into this safe place. 

A letter of appreciation was sent from Katherine W. Hollimon, the Vice 

President of Community Relations to the Texas Chapter. To quote from 

this: "Over 100 years ago, a vision was founded on hope. Hope that we 

can make a difference in the lives of children - each life touched uniquely 

by the care and involvment of our supporters. Through your in-kind gift 

of toys, you help us provide the essential necessities of childhood, inspiring 

many happy memories." 

After a poignant description of a staff member assisting a toddler with 

an "abusive and neglectful past" to walk, the letter goes to say that 

"The secure surroundings in which our children grow to trust are made 

possible by your generosity. We wholeheartedly thank you, on behalf 

of our staff and most importantly, on behalf of our first-time walkers." 

Thank you to all who brought toys for these children. Such a little thing 

that means so much. 

There was no meeting in January as everyone is encouraged to meet 

in Austin for the Legislative Days the 29th and 30th. This is the year of 

the Legislative session and we are going for the Practice Act in Texas. 

National ASID has sent 35K towards this effort. With the successful 

passage of this legislation, only registered interior designers will be able 

to do interiors in those commercial spaces governed by code. 

February's meeting will be held at noon on the 27th of February at 

Summer Classics, a new Industry Partner showroom, 2600 Broadway. 

Lunch will be provided. 

The March meeting will be held at ProSource, 12919 Flagship at noon 

for a CEPH and product introduction by the residential Masland rep for 

South Texas, Sharon Wilson. Masland is a national Industry Partner. 

Lunch will be provided by Pro Source, an Industry Partner.

1544 Slocum Street 


214-741-1912 

www.thekitchensource.net 

4908 Camp Bowie Blvd. 

Fort Worth, Texas 76107 

817-731-4299 


Kensington Court by Wood-Mode. 

For your home. For your life.

Gary Riggs Interiors

Spring 2007 - ASID Texas Chapter

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