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FEATURES16 Scottsdale Public Art Program

24 Paper Cuts – Business Management

28 Let’s Build Together

30 Showroom News

32 Appliance Trends: What’s In and Out

38 FSL Caregiver House Grand Opening

44 ASID On The Go: A Pictorial

6 President’s Column

8 ASID News

18 Student Buzz

28 2006-07 Chapter Board of Directors

39 STEP Workshop Registration

40 Industry Partners Directory

43 Calendar of Events

37 ASID Monthly Meetings

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Summer is finally here and it is time to slowdown from our hectic schedules and enjoyour wonderful surroundings. This spring

has been a great time for ASID events and programs. The committees have done an outstanding job putting together fabulous eventsfor our membership. The program committeehas given us a diverse selection of member meetings at different locations and interestingtopics. We have had great attendance and manypositive comments.

April was a very busy month for our chapter. Katherine Thornhill,ASID, IIDA, President-Elect and her committee put Student Career Daytogether. It was a wonderful student event sponsored by SunWestAppliance Distributing.

Dan and Colleen Heldenbrand, Allied Members ASID orchestratedStudent Shadow Week which was a huge success. The involvement by students and professionals was record breaking. And finally Education Daywas a fabulous event at the Westin Hotel at Kierland Commons. Therewere several CEU’s, a great luncheon with Ed Begley, Jr. as keynote speaker and, of course, a Table Top event featuring many of our IndustryPartners. I want to thank all committee members and participants for theirtime and hard work. And a very special thanks you to the Industry Partnermembers who have sponsored and participated in these events. We couldn’t do it without you.

Each time we gather as friends, and industry professionals, we strengthen and support our colleagues and ourselves. We get better at ourprofession when we expand our knowledge through chapter CEU’s, programs and events, and share business practices and sources with eachother. We form close relationships with Industry Partners that make us alllook good, keep our clients happy and our business running smoothly.This is what ASID membership is all about.

I wish you all a wonderful summer and I will see you at the AwardsEvent on September 8 at the Gainey Ranch Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale.

Sincerely,

Linda Singer-Heinz, ASIDASID Arizona North Chapter President

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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Linda Singer-Heinz, ASIDPresident

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ARTISTIC LIGHTING DESIGN & ENERGY CODES“CAN THESE TWO CONCEPTS CO-EXIST?”By Paul Salmonson

As various elements ofour industry continue toevolve in terms of light-ing design, new prod-

ucts, LEED/Green Building Design and ener-gy codes, we are constantly being challengedto implement a design that not only createsan exceptional space, but adheres to the localgoverning energy codes.

Throughout the country we are seeingmore and more municipalities adopt varioustypes of energy guidelines for lighting/electri-cal design. This usually involves classifying aspace to determine the amount of watts persquare foot or using a whole buildingapproach. Once the energy consumption lev-els are determined in terms of lighting, wecan then assess the needs of the space regard-ing various techniques such as visual impactfor retail, tasks for offices and/or ambiance forrestaurants or clubhouses. Some of ourlargest energy consuming devices can be dec-orative fixtures.

The key to a lighting design project isunderstanding your team’s concept. For acontemporary, Oriental restaurant you maywish to specify more recessed/low-wattage,high-efficacy fixturing for a clean look withsupplemental halogen spots to make key ele-ments pop or your team maybe working onan Old World clubhouse that involves manychandeliers and sconces. By being involved inthe lighting design upfront, the lightingdesigner can now have an impact on the dec-orative selections as they relate to the overalldesign and the amounts of energy the decora-tive fixtures consume.

In the end our profession will continue tobe enhanced by changes in product innova-tions, technology, demographics and govern-mental regulations. We can view such

changes as distractions to our day-to-daytasks or gladly embrace them. If you choosethe latter, I believe you have not placed your-self in a creative box. For in the end, if we asdesign professionals believe that creativitycan only be applied directly to our designs,then we have not given our clients all of ourcreative potential.

ARTS ALIVE PARTNERS WITH CULLUM TORAISE MONEY FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITYBy Candie Guay • www.artsalive.com

On April 27, 2007Arts Alive partneredwith Cullum Homesto raise $236,000 forHabitat for HumanityValley of the Sun inthe Elegant LivingHome Tour. The tourwhich featured a7,400 square foot

home in Paradise Valley was open for publictour. The Tuscan inspired home was fully fur-nished with the latest trends in art and design.Over 30 original paintings from Arizona’s topartists and custom designed mirrors from ArtsAlive were on display in the home.

Arts Alive President, David Andow, ASIDIndustry Partner recently stated, “Workingwith Cullum Homes and the Habitat forHumanity Valley of the Sun was rewardingand fulfilling in many ways. We can’t wait towork with both of them again. The ability togive back to the community in this wayspeaks directly to our core values and whatwe strive to stand for.”

HIDDEN TREASURES FOUND AT EXOTIC HOMEBy Echo Surina

What do coconut palm trees have to dowith the economic woes of developing coun-tries? They become a very big, very expensiveproblem for many of them within 20 degreesof the equator where the tree was planted inplantations a century ago for the fruit. Afterabout 85 years the palms stop producingfruit. They are then of no value to the localcommunities, whose governments thenspend millions of dollars researching thisproblem trying to eliminate these hardy, oldbarren trees. They would like to slash andburn them but because the tree has a highcontent of silica they will not burn. Theywon't sink. Once the difficult engineering

was figured out they found that the treemakes exquisite durable and stable furniturewood. The coconut palm was once called thelargest unusable natural resource in theworld.

Exotic Home is the brainchild of JamieMichaels, ASID Industry Partner who grewup in his mother’s furniture shop in Chicagoand 34 years later his experience, taste andimagination shine. Exotic Home is the exclu-sive Arizona source for Pacific GreenFurniture, which is constructed from thecoconut palm wood and other completelynatural materials. Better engineering allowsthis furniture to be built without the use ofpoisons like glues and stains - just wood,wax, steel and leather. Pacific Green has con-tracted with Fijian and Papua New Guineacoconut palm plantations to remove these"senile palms", helping these strugglingeconomies and making room for new foodbearing trees. If every furniture manufacturerswitched to using palm it would take a cen-tury to use all of this unwanted garbage woodthat is on the planet right now, accordingMichaels.

While Exotic Home specializes in thisunique Eco and ergonomic furniture, it is alsothe exclusive Arizona dealer of a completeline of organic mattresses and pillows calledGreen Sleep. The mattresses and pillows aremade without any man made materials, nosteel springs or chemicals. The mattresses aremade out of organic cotton, silk, wool andpure natural rubber from the rubber tree. Didyou know that conventional mattresses maincomponent is petroleum based? To round outhis store Michaels has cork and other naturalflooring, window treatments, water walls,handmade lighting and accessories fromAustralia, Brazil,Thailand, Morocco,Ireland, Peru, Fijiand many otherexotic locales.

Many of the show-room's furnishingsoffer a quality-of-lifeadded value on a local and global scale. Theproducts that have been approved for peoplewith asthma, allergies, cystic fibrosis andother breathing disorders are the water walls,the Green Sleep Organic Mattresses, naturalflooring, and of course the all natural furni-

David Andow, ASID IndustryPartner and Arts Alive Owner

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ture. A popular lamp for people with allergiesand asthma is made from Himalayan rocksalt. When the light is on the salt heats up

and produces negative ions, purifying the air.The world famous one piece giraffe sculp-tures of the Ndebele Tribe in Zimbabwe helpsupport a clinic, clothing and books throughthe Ndebele Art Project, an American non-profit corporation. See www.napafrica.org.

LKG CONTEMPORARYBy Sue King

LKG Contemporary has been in Scottsdalefor over 15 years in the heart of the ArtDistrict. The gallery was conceived with a

focus on contemporary Native American artbut has evolved over time. Greg Sanchez,ASID Industry Partner, has now broadenedthe focus to include a variety of contempo-rary and abstract art. The mixed media, fineart paintings, metal art and ceramics are pre-sented to showcase their clean lines and ele-gant aesthetic appeal. Sanchez has over 17years of experience in the art world.

LKG Contemporary represents incrediblytalented local and regional award winningartists who are masters in their respectedmediums. Each of the gallery artists repre-sents a fascinating balance of talent, creativityand innovation.

NCIDQ REQUIREMENTSBy Gera King, ASID, Director of Interior Design Program

Scottsdale Community College

January 1,2008 the NationalCouncil ofInterior DesignQ u a l i f i c a t i o n(NCIDQ) willrequire that allapplicants notonly have a mini-mum of two yearinterior designeducation but that you have to WORKUNDER A CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGN-ER FOR THREE YEARS to be eligible to takethe exam. Any student that graduates in 2008or later will HAVE to be required to have a“supervised work experience” for three years.

This is a huge change. Interior Design cer-

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tification is over three decades old. In thepast, NCIDQ would allow a designer withonly field experience to sit for the test. Therewas a period when you could have worked inthe field, grown interested in the field, THENgotten your education and sat for the certify-ing exam. We have one member that took theexam while she was still in school because ofso much prior field experience. That was 15years ago and that has stopped as of this year.

Now interior design will be viewed asother professions which will bolster all of us

in the profession. The final step in our pro-fessional evolution is to require the followinglock-step progression: education, field expe-rience under a certified designer for threeyears and certification exam

I bring this NCIDQ change to your atten-tion for two reasons:

1. IF you have “thought” about taking theNCIDQ but are too busy or procrastinated,now is the time to apply to take the test. Getinto the process.

2. IF you are certified, you and your stu-

dio will be bombarded by graduates needingto work under your supervision. Arizonadoes not have a large number of certifiedinterior designers. Be prepared to give backto your industry and take on a graduate in2008 to enable them to progress to NCDIQcertification.

REST ASSURED, INC.By Lynn Blake • [email protected] or 602-437-9201

Rest Assured, Inc., ASID IndustryPartner, was recognized as one of the“Arizona Companies to Watch” on June 1 at

the Phoenix Convention Center. The awardsprogram was hosted by the Arizona SmallBusiness Association in collaboration withthe Edward Lowe Foundation.

“Companies to Watch is a unique awardsprogram designed to shine the spotlight onsecond-stage companies,” says Mark Lange,executive director of the Edward LoweFoundation, a not-for-profit operating foun-dation based in Michigan. When it comes toa robust economy, second-stage entrepre-neurs play a critical role because they gener-ate new jobs and sustainable growth. Second-stage companies are defined as having 10 to100 full-time-equivalent employees and gen-erating $750,000 to $100 million in annualrevenue or working capital from investors orgrants.

Rest Assured, Inc. specializes in the trans-portation, warehousing and installation offine furniture and art. More than a movingcompany, Rest Assured partners with interiordesigners, home builders, commercial projectdevelopers and individuals, providingunmatched expertise and exceptional sup-port.


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AWARDS COMPETITION UPDATERobyn Randall, ASID; Colleen Heldenbrand, Allied ASID,

CTC; Karen Mandarino, Allied ASID

On June 4 Kravet Fabrics, Inc. at theArizona Design Center was our gracious hostonce again as we accepted entries for our2007 ASID Design Excellence AwardsCompetition. The afternoon was very busywith the assistance of several of our membersin making sure we successfully received anddocumented all entrants.

We would like to thank Industry Partner,Karen Romersa of Your Source for greetingpeople at the door and directing them to thearea where our helpers were stationed. Ourhelpers Margaret Kudron Harries, ASID,Dan Heldenbrand, Allied Member ASIDand recent graduate of Collins College, JackieGurley made sure we had a smooth opera-tion for getting all documentation in order forsending to our judging chapter. We thankthem immensely for taking the time out oftheir busy work schedules.

We look forward to seeing all the incredi-ble work our designers have submitted whenthe awards are presented in September.

SUNWEST DESIGN EVENT By Kristi Ludenia

SunWest Appliance Distributing andViking Range Corporation hosted “AnEvening Celebrating Design Innovation”

March 8, 2007 at the Hotel Valley Ho inScottsdale.

Kristi Ludenia, Design Representative/Sales & Marketing for SunWest co-hostedthe event along with Bob Stamm, SunWestPresident. Guest Eee Candy Lesher, culinaryexpert introduced keynote speaker, EmmyAward winner Ted Allen, host/narrator of thenew PBS series “Uncorked”, and debutingsummer 2007.

Allen is also the author of “The Food YouWant to Eat: 100 Smart, Simple Recipes”, towhich each guest was treated to a signed copyof his debut cookbook as well as the oppor-tunity to mix and mingle with Allen on theHotel Valley Ho’s Skyline Rooftop overlook-ing Scottsdale and Camelback Mountain.

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the introduction of one, very exciting debutat KBIS, the “Viking Planning and DesignGuide”. It will be the first of its kind in theluxury appliance category. Viking productcatalogues and CAD symbols for other designsoftware, such as Planit, Autokitchen, ChiefArchitect and AutoCad, will be completed bythe end of 2007.

SunWest also announced the expansion ofits own installation services division. Thisnew division is providing enhanced trainingand support to our dealers’ installation teamsand also focusing on Viking appliance instal-lations which may demand that extra level ofexpertise.

SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART PROGRAMBy Margaret Bruning, Associate Director

Scottsdale Public Art Program

The 20th-century French playwright, JeanAnouilh, wrote “the object of art is to give lifea shape”. This holds true in Scottsdale wherepublic art is one of the defining qualities ofour community. It not only informs people’sperceptions of their surroundings but it also



WEDDINGOn March 11, 2007 Lynne Beyer, Allied Member ASID wed Richard Loope, FAIA, at the Sanctuary Resort on CamelbackMountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pictured along with Lynne and Richard are Nicholas Loope, Richard's son, 17, and GarrettBeyer, Lynne's son, 11. The ceremony was held at the home of the resort's owners and reception was held in the SanctuaryResort ballroom.

For more information, contact Bruce Knottat [email protected], or call 651/293-1544.

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ASID STUDENT SHADOW WEEK PROGRAMChairman: Dan Heldenbrand, Allied ASID

Co-Chair: Colleen Heldenbrand, Allied ASID, CTC

The ASID Student Shadow Week Programran April 9-13, 2007 and we had a RecordBreaking Year! A total of 91 students partic-ipated from The Art Institute of Phoenix,Mesa Community College, Northern ArizonaUniversity, Phoenix Community College andScottsdale Community College. And thanksto 57 ASID designers we were able to have a

home for every single student. In fact, manydesigners accepted multiple students!

The feedback was outstanding and univer-sally positive from both the designer and stu-dent groups. In fact, one student received aninternship as a result of her shadowing thedesigner. The most common comment fromthe students was “I saw things that aren’t inthe text books and was exposed to real life sit-uations”. The education experienced duringthe week was very valuable. The

Heldenbrand’s thank all the designers thatmade this possible! It is through you thatmade this experience such a valuable tool forthe students. Thanks to everyone listed below:

• Michael Barron, Allied Member ASID• Sue Bickerdyke, Allied Member ASID• Mary Bishop, ASID• Valerie Borden, Allied Member ASID• Barbara Buchanan, ASID• Patty Burdick, Allied Member ASID • Carol Buto, ASID• Sue Calvin, Allied Member ASID• Stacey Charter, Allied Member ASID• Dee Compton, Allied Member ASID• Libby Copeland, ASID• Misty Cowan• Barbara Cuomo, Allied Member ASID• Marci Dusseault, ASID• Sharon Alber Fannin, ASID• Michael Ferguson• Mary Knott Fisher, Allied Member ASID• Melinda Foote, ASID• Kerri Foreman, ASID• Leslie Fry, Allied Member ASID• Marieann Green, ASID• Rhonda Greenberg, Allied Member ASID• Sherry Hauser, ASID• Linda Heinz, ASID• Colleen Heldenbrand, Allied Member

ASID, CTC• Dan Heldenbrand, Allied Member ASID• Jamie Henderson-May, Allied Member

ASID • Angelica Henry, ASID• Susan Hersker, ASID• Lee Jones• Janet Kauffman, Allied Member ASID• Larry Lake, ASID• Debi Law, Allied Member ASID• Esther Leal-Isla, ASID• Dixie Lovejoy, Allied Member ASID


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• Shelley Salmon• Staci Seyer, Allied Member ASID• Traci Shields, ASID• Mary Beth Stone, ASID• Wyn Sutakul, Allied Member ASID• Stephen Thayer, Allied Member ASID• Roberta R. Thomas, ASID• Shelia Trowbridge, IP Member• Sue Urban, ASID• Julie White• Tammie Willis

PHOENIX COLLEGEBy Sandrine Castel

ASID Student Chapter President-Elect

The Phoenix College ASID Chapteroffered a free rendering workshop to all students on April 25, 2007 from 9-11:30 am.It filled up quickly as zealous students andprofessors alike joined this exciting class.Markers and materials were provided for thistwo hour session taught by Pat Scheurich, anexperienced professional media artist.

The Phoenix College Chapter of ASIDChapter hosted the annual graduation OpenHouse party and portfolio exhibit on May 11,2007. This successful event was held in thelobby of the beautiful glass Dalby Buildingprior to graduation ceremonies. A celebratorycake, snacks, and refreshments were served.Everyone was invited and the lobby quicklyfilled with family members, friends, students,and professors to celebrate with our graduates.

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGEBy Jewel Blair, Chapter Secretary

The SCC Student Chapter ended thisschool year with a tour and tasting at thefashionable Mondrian Hotel. Jennifer Sorlie,Restaurant Sales and Marketing Manager ofthis Morgan Group hotel, led the group offaculty and students on a tour of the hotel.Ms. Sorlie explained many of the design con-cepts and tradition behind this BenjaminNoriega-Ortiz project. From the 25 foot gatesand florescent decals in the driveway, theMondrian was full of surprises.

This event culminated a fantastic year forour student chapter! Chapter Sponsor,Marcia Gonzalez, ASID and Director of theInterior Design Program, Gera King, ASIDpresented gifts to the current board members:Meegan Berner, Jewell Blair, Ana Benitez,Lissa Feagler, and Mercedes Samuelson.

Excellence Under the Stars was a greatnight for ASID members at SCC. SCC ASIDmember Jill Manzi received an award forAcademic Excellence in the Interior DesignProgram for a first year student. Lori Huntwas recognized as the second year studentand John Robert Hayden was recognized forthird year. Also recognized that evening werethe ASID Board Members: President-Meegan



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Desert Design | SUMMER 2007 ISSUE 21

ARIZONA DESIGN CENTER • 7350 N. DOBSON RD. STE. 126 • SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85256T 480.423.8000 F 480.423.1141

2ND AVENUE DESIGN LIGHTING • ARTITALIA GROUP • AUGUST & ALLEN • BURTON JAMES • CAVALIER • CURRY & COMPANY

EDWARD FERRELL/LEWIS MITTMAN • HARTMANN & FORBES • JACQUARD TEXTILES • JONATHAN CHARLES • LORTS

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Berner, Vice President-Lissa Feagler,Treasurer-Mercedes Samuelson, StudentLife and Leadership Rep-Ana Benitez andSecretary-Jewell Blair.

The final installation of the DesignChallenge Room was completed on May 3and 4. Ellinor Ellefson, the Design Challengewinner had the help of SCC ASID membersputting the finishing touches on the bed-room. SCC ASID sends special thanks AnitaLang Mueller, Allied Member ASID and

Interior Motives for sponsoring the competi-tion. Interior Motives worked with Ellinor onimplementing her winning plan. Specialthanks to all of the vendors and installers thatprovided supplies and materials to bringKelsey’s dream room to life. The story of theroom makeover was featured in an article inthe East Valley Tribune on May 18.

MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGEBy Erlinda G. Carrera, SRB

It has been both a pleasure and privilegehaving served the Mesa Community College“id group” in the position of ASID Liaison(SRB) for the past year. Elections for new offi-cers were held on March 30 and the follow-ing students were elected:

Samantha Pratt, ASID President; ParasMaroofi, ASID Secretary; Jordan West, ASIDLiaison (SRB); Mariel Ramos, IIDA Co-Liaison; Bonnie Meyers, IIDA Co-Liaison;Courtney Van Horn, USGBC Liaison;Cassandra Mehan, id group Publicity;Bethany Finn, ASMCC Representative;Janice Jennings, id group Faculty Advisor.

THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIXInside Design Group

By Jennifer Ray, AIPX ASID Student Chapter Liaison

On May 29, 2007 we held our studentofficer elections. There are all new officersthat will being taking office. We are excited tobe the next direct link to ASID board and thestudents. Priscilla Valverde is the new ASIDStudent Chapter President. Kirsten Werleyis the new ASID Student Chapter Liaison.They are exceedingly eager to take over andwe know they will do a fine job. Congrats!

COLLINS COLLEGECLOTHING DRIVE FOR STUDENTS

In an effort to assist students who cannotafford professional dress attire for interview-ing, Collins College Career Services has started a clothing drive and would like to askfor your support. If you have old ties, slacks,dress shoes, blouses, or any other profession-al dress attire, we would love to take it offyour hands to provide to our students whoare in need of such items.

If you have items you would like todonate, please bring them to the CareerServices office located right next-door toMunch-A-Lunch. Contact Robert Starks atCollins College at (480) 377-9521.


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“How many years should I keep myfinancial records?” Each year I

receive calls from designers asking this veryquestion. Other than maintaining client files

providing information for past purchases, theprimary reason for keeping those accumulat-ing boxes of papers is in case you are calledfor a tax audit.

In order to be prepared for the dreadfulcall from the IRS, it is best to err on the con-servative side of retaining records. Instead ofcelebrating the New Year by tossing a year’sworth of papers, celebrate the day after youfile your taxes and throw the boxes then.

Most CPA’s will recommend keepingrecords for seven years from the date the taxreturn was filed. There are a few definiteexceptions to be aware of…the IRS does notprovide a statute of limitations on audits, andthe government can go beyond seven years ifyou do not file your returns. The same holdstrue if fraudulent returns have been filed.

Some records need to be retained longerthan seven years. All receipts for fixed assetsand inventory need to be kept for seven yearsafter the items are sold or disposed. Forexample:

You purchase a desk in 2000. The desk isdisposed of in 2006. The taxes for 2006 arefiled April 15, 2007. The records need to bekept until April 16, 2014.

For this reason, it is advisable to fileinvoices for fixed assets and inventory sepa-rate from other invoices. Otherwise, you willbe sorting through every piece of paper eachtime you are throwing out a year. There is nota wine cellar large enough to make that fun.

Included in this article is a list of some ofthe documents you may have questions aboutand the recommended periods of retention. Ifyou have any questions beyond this, contactyour CPA for additional recommendations.

About the Author: Brad Shark has 26years of accounting experience, exclusivelywith the interior design industry. He maybe reached at [email protected].

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PRESIDENTLinda Singer-Heinz, [email protected]

PRESIDENT-ELECTKatherine Thornhill, ASID, [email protected]

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORSusan Kay [email protected]

FINANCIAL DIRECTORMichael [email protected]

MEMBER-AT-LARGE DIRECTORDavid [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORCatherine Pliess, ASID, IIDA, [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORSusan A. Nicholson, ASID, [email protected]

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARDCarrie [email protected]

CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORPauline [email protected]

ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER4035 E. Fanfol Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85028602-569-8916 Tel602-996-3966 [email protected] www.asidaznorth.org

Elaine Carr, Allied Member ASID15850 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, #1065-5Scottsdale, AZ 85260480-298-0433

Colleen Heldenbrand, Allied MemberASID, CTC5129 E Sharon DrPhoenix, AZ 85254-3636602-463-2052

Ciji Hoffman, Allied Member ASIDBest Western Corp., Design Dept.6201 N 24th PkwyPhoenix, AZ 85016-2023602-957-5537

Valeta Jane Kraak, Allied Member ASID7001 E Hearn RdScottsdale, AZ 85254-3418480-315-9719

Lili ManciniAsian Trade Rugs2623 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85719520-326-7828

Kelly J. Rushmann, Allied Member ASID33431 N 24th DrPhoenix, AZ 85085-6073623-363-4394

Donna Sanders, Allied Member ASID9340 E Redfield Rd, Unit 1101Scottsdale, AZ 85260-3781

Casey Simpson, Allied Member ASID1617 N Laurel AvePhoenix, AZ 85007602-692-6405

Nicole Marie Succow, Allied MemberASID1219 E Colter St, Unit 8Phoenix, AZ 85014-3318602-432-6389

2006–2007 ASID BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP GROWS ASID Arizona North Chapter is growing, reflecting the growth and expansion trend in Arizona. Current membership records show 525ASID practitioners, 349 Student Members and 246 Industry Partners for a total of 1,120 Members.

NINE NEW MEMBERS WERE ADDED TO OUR CHAPTER DURING THE PAST QUARTER:

2ND ANNUAL ASID INDUSTRY PARTNER & INTERIOR DESIGNER GATHERING“LET’S BUILD TOGETHER”By ASID Board of Directors

“Let’s Build Together” is the ASID Board ofDirector’s way of saying thank you to all of ourIndustry Partners who have supported our interi-or designers and trade industry for yet anothergreat year! This year we have decided to thankyou in two ways:

1. By having a short 30-minute session forASID Industry Partner members and ASID interior designers on the power of “PartnershipNetworking”.

2. A round-table session to hear what is onyour mind and how we can better partner witheach other. This will be followed by a HappyHour to celebrate your accomplishments and tothank the Industry Partners for all you do.

Best of all there is NO cost to IndustryPartners! Contact Pauline Wampler, our chapteradministrator, at 602-569-8916 for further informa-tion. Mark your calendars for our 2nd annual event:

Thursday, August 9, 2007 - 5:00 PMArts Alive! Scottsdale Design Center15125 N. Hayden Road, Suite 101Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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ARIZONA DESIGN CENTERHORIZON ARTBy Harold Hoeg, ASID Industry Partner • [email protected]

This is the latest from Horizon Art:• We’ve introduced the new “Thornhill” framing line by

Larson-Juhl, designed by Jonathon Adler• Recently added some new contemporary original works on

canvas by Josiane ChildersHarold Hoeg, [email protected], www.horizonart.comHorizon Art, LLC, 7350 N Dobson Rd., #127, Scottsdale, AZ 85256;

480-949-1990 phone, 480-970-5068 fax.

MCNAMARA & HIRSCHMANBy Andy Hirschman • [email protected]

The McNamara & Hirschman Showroom at the Arizona DesignCenter is pleased to announce the launching of their new website,www.mcnamarahirschman.com. All product lines represented byMcNamara & Hirschman are listed on the Website along with links tothe vendor's own Websites. Included on www.mcnamarahirschman.comare links to the Websites of ASID, AIA, IIDA and the Foundation forDesign Integrity (FFDI) of which McNamara & Hirschman are foundingmembers. For more information please contact Andy Hirschman at:McNamara & Hirschman, www.mcnamarahirschman.com.

Arizona Design Center, 7350 N. Dobson Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ85256; 480-874-0707 phone, 480-874-0001 fax.

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Design Surfaces offers a truly unique selection of wall coveringsthat will inspire any designers’ imagination. See traditional grass cloth,unusual vinyl textures and handmade, hand painted papers.Manufacturers include Lanark, Stacy Garcia, Yahgi, Sincol, StudioSource, and the innovative designs of Ulf Moritz which incorporatesmall pieces of glass and pearlized stones in traditional and contemporary designs.

THE MN COLLECTIONBy Charlotte Roper • [email protected]

The MN Collection is now representingFicks Reed luxury wicker and rattan. TheFicks Reed WeatherKing outdoor groupinglooks like wicker but wears like iron. It is

tough and durable outdoor furniture that is thoughtfully designed,exquisitely styled and carefully crafted. In short, it is everything youwould expect from Ficks Reed.

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Not long ago outdoor cooking equipment consisted of a kettle-shaped grill, some cooking

tools, most likely a bowl of homemade barbecue sauce and, of course, the proteinentrée. The grill was wheeled from the garageand placed on the patio slab behind thehouse. Foods were hauled from the insiderefrigerator to the patio where everyone participated in a festive occasion.

Times have changed and designers todayare asked to emphasize outdoor living spaceby incorporating an outdoor kitchen into atotal design package. Outdoor kitchens arehot now for everyone because it is part of thecocooning trend…people are entertainingmore at home. The backyard is the last frontier of home upgrades. Baby boomerswho want to “age in place” are consideringhow they can make their homes more com-fortable. The outdoor kitchen is part of thistrend. For the urban condo group, buyingroof rights is an emerging trend and they areputting outdoor kitchens up on their roofs.

Unlike the indoor kitchen, where there aredesign space constraints, your only constraintoutside is your budget. You can design it bigor small, with or without lots of appliances orfurniture. With the indoor kitchen you haveit all done at once. Outside, you can do it onestep at a time because the outdoor kitchendoubles as a living area. Manufacturers areintroducing weatherproof rugs, artwork lighting, furniture, fabrics, and even beds.The outdoor kitchen is a trend… it is allabout making the most of our space, and ourspace now includes what is outside the backdoor. The back door no longer leads to a

APPLIANCE TRENDS WHAT’S IN AND OUTBy Susan Kay Schultz, Allied Member ASIDEditor & ASID Communications Director




separate space. Like every other door in thehouse, it just leads to more space.

Wayne Bergin of SunWest ApplianceDistributing claims today’s homeownerrelies heavily on the expertise and advice ofthe design professional to assist them in real-izing their dreams for a well-designed and functional outdoor space. Recent studiesreveal that as much as 85% of all mid-and-upper range outdoor cookingequipment is purchased on behalf of theclient by a design professional, i.e., architect,interior designer, landscape designer or

contractor. This is now often included aseither part of an initial backyard landscapepackage for new home construction or as partof a complete remodel package. For theseoutdoor areas, clients are demanding designsthat allow them to blend the space into anextension of their homes’ indoor design environment. To the discerning client, outdoor rooms, especially outdoor kitchens,have become a lifestyle. For many, perhapseven a lifestyle statement. The new outdoorliving spaces are especially popular as entertainment and family gathering areas.

In the past 15 years outdoor spaces, especially outdoor kitchens, have become afocal point in many homes. Outdoor barbecue equipment continues to evolve andimprove and now vies with the most sophisticated indoor cooking appliances. Thenew equipment includes multi-functionalgrills, wok cookers, infrared side grillers,pizza ovens, smoker ovens and much more.Both flooring and countertops for the outdoor areas are now using many of thesame materials found in upscale indoorkitchens including granite tops, outdoorflooring options include such a myriad ofchoices as to be mind boggling.

The outdoor living area of today now alsomay include entertainment centers thatinclude sophisticated audio and HD videopackages as well as refrigerators, ice makers,and cabinetry galore. Conversations pits andfireplace areas have also become commonplace in today’s design for a complete indoor/outdoor environment.

Brooke D’Alleyrand of InterwestDistributing says to keep up with this risingtrend appliance manufacturers are developing products that are UL approved foroutdoor use to build a complete kitchen outdoors…sometimes even more elaboratethan the kitchen inside their home.

Wolf has introduced a gas grill that is aTRUE precision cooking instrument, built tocommercial cooking industry standards,which features 10,000 BTU burners every sixinches for the utmost control and cookingflexibility. Crafted of heavy-duty 18 gaugestainless steel, with additional side burnersproviding for additional cooking surfaces,and 115-volt infrared rotisseries, the WolfGrill offers high performance cooking-alfresco.

The new Wolf warming drawer incorporates the same great features as itspredecessor while adding a few new touchesto expand its functionality outside of thekitchen. As the first warming drawer fromWolf to be certified for use outside of thekitchen, this model introduces a whole newlevel of home luxury allowing consumers toincorporate warming drawers anywhere theywish. Consumers can keep food warm bothin their kitchen and also outside next to thegrill for the utmost in outdoor entertaining.

Sub-Zero Undercounter units simplify lifeat home by bringing refrigeration anywhere it



is needed-indoors or out. Approved for out-door use, Model UC-24RO supplies chilledsoda, beer and snacks for any outdoor activi-ty. An integral part of your outdoor kitchen,this unit comes standard with a UL approvedlock. The all refrigerator Model UC-24RO isavailable in the stainless steel design andcomes complete with a classic stainless steeldoor panel with tubular handle. This outdoormodel also offers more features than everwith easy access electronic controls, LC display, spill-proof cantilever glass shelves,utility bin for storage of smaller items andtwo-liter bottle storage in the bottom doorshelf.

D’Alleyrand says the outdoor kitchen usually consists of a grill, rotisserie, gas sideburners, refrigerator, warming drawer, sinkand faucet. The outdoor kitchen is also typically equipped with stainless steel cabinetry for utensil cookware storage.Stainless steel is also the most common finishfor outdoor kitchens due to its durability outdoors.

The trends in indoor kitchens thatD’Alleyrand saw at the recent Kitchen &Bath Show in Las Vegas were product inte-gration and wood paneling. Manufacturersnow have the ability to build appliances inflush with the cabinetry so no framing orhandles stick out past the cabinetry. Wolf isintroducing a new line of ovens, microwavesand warming drawers that build-in flush orinset into the cabinetry. Asko is introducing a fully-integrated laundry to make your washerand dryer integrated or hidden in the laundryroom.

The ability to put wood panels on refrigeration is not new; however, the concept of making the refrigerator disappearor camouflage is huge. They have the abilityof making the refrigerator cabinet look like aseparate piece of furniture within the kitchen.Sub-Zero has redesigned their entire line ofbuilt-in’s to provide the ability for the refrigerator to be built-in and to allow theirlarger side-by-side to be further camouflaged.Sub-Zero has also introduced a new line ofundercounter product (200 Series) that alsointegrates into cabinetry.

Kristi Ludenia, Design & MarketingRepresentative for SunWest ApplianceDistributing, has an indoor product line thatyou can order in six colors with the DesignerSeries: stainless steel, black, white, biscuit,

stone grey, and graphite grey. Add almond,burgundy, cobalt blue, lemonade, mint julep,forest green, Viking blue and eggplant andyou have all 14 color options available in theprofessional series. By year’s end, Viking willintroduce The St. Charles CabinetryLine…an all metal cabinet that will incorporate the current 14 colors and add 10for a total of 24 color options in cabinetryand appliances for a very unique and exclusive look.

Newly introduced into the Viking productline is a new speed oven, steam oven and low

profile ovens, which will accommodate acook top with oven below for a sleeker, moreergonomic fit. Designer ranges, Viking manufactured dishwashers and integratedPro-Style Refrigeration completes the 2007new product introductions. All should beavailable by fourth quarter 2007.

Viking Appliance Manufacturing andProduct Sustainability Features are importantto discuss as a benefit when using “green”design. Ludenia will discuss the facts and features of the processes currently in use atthe Viking manufacturing facilities. dd


infuses their daily experiences with art anddesign of the highest quality.

Since 1985 the Scottsdale Public ArtProgram has envisioned our 184-square milecity as an outdoor gallery where art is aneveryday encounter for our residents and vis-itors. The program has completed 55 perma-nent and 25 temporary artworks that encom-pass a wide range of artistic expressions, cre-ating a diverse collection—from the tradi-tional to the contemporary; from stand-aloneobjects to artist-designed walls and parks;

and as unconventional as giant inflatable andcast jell-o constructions of our city’s land-marks.

The program has also amassed an impres-sive collection of works by museum qualityartists at the Scottsdale Civic Center. In onevisit, you can view works by LouiseNevelson, Robert Indiana, James Turrell, DaleEldred, and Jamie Carpenter, in addition tothe exhibitions and programs at SMoCA andSCPA, the sister programs of ScottsdalePublic Art.

This year the program will manage$8,000,000 in public and private projects, anastonishing forty percent growth from theprevious year. There currently are about 60projects in various stages of development.

With $2 billion in public and privateinvestment and the anticipation of some5,000 new residents, our downtown is rapid-ly changing and taking on a new retail, resi-dential and commercial character.

In the coming years as construction iscompleted, Scottsdale will boast anotherjewel: a collection of world-class art along thebanks of the new urban Arizona Canal dis-trict. This new collection will enhance thedowntown as a vital cultural destination.Permanent, temporary and ephemeral workswill be sited within walking distance of eachother—and interspersed with pedestrianpaths, an amphitheater, outdoor dining,plazas and crossings over the canal.

The first major milestone for the CanalCollection was celebrated this past May withthe completion of the Donald Lipski’s three-story tall sculpture The Doors (located at thesouthwest corner of Camelback andScottsdale-in front of P.F. Chang’s). The Doorssits on one of Scottsdale’s most prominent cor-ners and, for motorists, it effectively land-marks the threshold to Scottsdale's downtown.For pedestrians, it is an interactive experience.The sculpture is a kaleidoscope that you canenter and experience the effects of an open-airlens and mirror polished stainless steel.


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Scottsdale’s public art helps to define andenhance the character of Scottsdale. At itsbest public art translates the human impulseto give shape to life and in turn help to shapethe community.

The Scottsdale Public Art Programwas honored with the ASID Award forEnhancement of the Arts 2006.

WALLIS DESIGNS - A HOME BOUTIQUE

Owner/Designer Wendy Wallis Williamsheld the grand opening of her home fashioninteriors boutique, Wallis Designs, May 10 inScottsdale. The 3,200 square-foot boutiquewas filled with all kinds of vintage to modernclassics items from England, France, and Italyand throughout the U.S., including a selec-tion of 1940’s vintage Italian and Frenchposters, artwork and photography fromrenowned artists.

By combining her passion for interiordesign, home furnishing fashions and theknowledge of the independent boutiquetrend that is currently sweeping the nation,Wallis, ASID Industry Partner, came upwith the idea to open her own boutique. Hergoal is to bring items to the Valley that havethat certain Je ne sais quoi? and LA Flair thatthe furniture market has not yet seen.

Wendy Wallis Williams, ASID Industry Partner, and her husband, Nick Williams

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MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGSylvia Lorts, Allied Member ASID

and the Alexander-Sinclair DesignShowroom hosted the May 9, 2007membership meeting at the ArizonaDesign Center. Everyone enjoyed aluncheon provided by Lorts. The lecture“Fabric Selection 101-The Right Fabricfor the Wrong Chair” was presented byJobst Blachy, President of EdwardFerrell/Lewis Mittman.

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The Foundation for Senior Livingheld their grand opening cele-bration, tour and reception on

May 3, 2007 at 1201 E. Thomas Roadin Phoenix. Guy Mikkelsen, FSL CEO;Jeff Hatch-Miller, FSL Board Chairmanand Chairman of the ArizonaCorporation Commission and PhilGordon, Mayor of Phoenix conductedthe ribbon cutting festivities.

The FSL Caregiver House is a train-ing facility, demonstration lab, andinformation and referral site. It isdesigned to educate, support andadvocate for family and paid caregiversas well as for seniors and adults withdisabilities who actively manager theirown care needs throughout the state of

Arizona and beyond.The ASID Arizona North Chapter

has been one of the special supportersand caring friends who have providedgenerous assistance in making thisproject possible. The ASID designteam specified all finishes, fixturesand furnishings for the state-of-the-art facility. In conjunction with theFoundation for Senior LivingAdvisory Board and the ASID ArizonaNorth Chapter Board of Directors, weshared in the dream to create a resi-dential-like setting where all interest-ed parties can come to receive the lat-est product information about waysto live better, age in place and gener-al wellness issues.

FSL Caregiver HouseGrand Opening

By Sheri Newton, ASID

Sheri Newton, ASID receiving flowers of appreciation from Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon

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A2OF 480-250-3027 Bill West

Accent by Masters Glass Tinting 602-267-0706Gary Nerger

Acme Entertainment Technologies 480-634-7870Dan Milligan

Affinity Kitchens 480-348-0088Lorna Blend, Stephen Klassen

aka Green 480-946-9600Jeffery Frost

Alexander Sinclair 480-423-8000Sylvia Lorts, Michelle Lorts

All Wood Treasures 480-921-4100Jerri Stapley, Ed Shamah, Doug Shamah, Scot Perfect

Altered Element, LLC. 602-291-8093Joseph Hall

Antoine Prolux, LLC. 602-952-1580Marc Desplaines

Arizona Blind Creations 480-507-6992Dave Wells

Arizona Stone 480-641-1042Kristina Davis

ArmstrongRobert Trimble 480-985-9087Brenton Tesreau 636-300-0984

Arizona Tile, LLC 480-893-9393April Marsh, Roland Arnold,David Cobos, Arden Mullins

Art Effects 480-982-7327Richard Hornberger

A Touch of Glass 602-996-0367Jane Jacobson, Mark Stravitz

Arts Alive 480-998-9790David Andow

Aterra Lighting and Controls 480-368-9955Paul Salmonson

Audio Video Contractors 602-443-3000Paul Einan

Auerhause 480-767-0880Michelle McMullen, Nicole Saia, Amy Lutz

AZADI Fine Rugs 480-483-4600Kimberly Karahadian, David Neishabori

Baisch & Skinner Phoenix, Inc. 602-285-0888Darlene Summers

Baldwin Hardware Corporation Kevin Moran 925-825-2912Jason Schwede 602-751-9515

Bellacor.com 877-688-7039Frankie Cameron

Bellazura International, Inc. 480-663-8000Frank Coombs

Best Lil’Frame Shop 480-946-9561Michael Weeks

Biltmore Paperhangers 480-949-7813Robert Hendel

Biltmore Shutter Company 602-254-4464Dan Draper, Dana Draper

Botanical Elegance, LLCNolan Beverly 480-705-0882Cecelia Beverly

BR-111 Exotic Hardware Flooring 800-525-2711Allan Nery

Burdette Cabinet Company 480-830-8818Edward Neilander, Roger Understiller

Cactus Stone & Tile 602-275-6400Betsy King, Pooneh Kashani

California Closets 623-434-8888William Black

Carpet Closeouts 602-493-7700Howard Pressman

Century Furniture/ 480-837-8686Heirloom FurnitureJim Kayser

CertaPro PaintersDebbie Black 602-574-4325Ana Afshari 480-962-8180

Clare Frame & Art 480-970-8400Michael Clare

Cole Studio 623-434-7889Randy Cole

Concrete Interior Designs 480-699-9780David Crawford

Costello-Childs Contemporary 602-252-3610Fine ArtDaryl Childs, Michael Costello

Cullum Homes, Inc. 480-949-2700Kim Cullum, Maggie Martin

DacorSteve Ertle 480-704-7493Dennis Jackson 480-861-4774

David E. Adler, Inc. 480-513-3200David E. Adler

Decorative Concrete Staining and 480-620-1375Scoring, Inc.Raymond Anger

Delta Faucet Company 623-561-1708Bob Peters

Desert Lion Sun Control, LLC 480-657-7250Donald A. Gorman

Desert Star Construction, Inc. 480-951-4425Jerry Meek, David Schumm

Design One International, Inc. 480-967-2100Donald A. Nottingham

Design Surfaces, LLC. 480-946-2565Marianne Mulhall

Distinctive Carpets 623-225-9460Joe Hutson

INDUSTRY PARTNERS DIRECTORYThe following companies and their representatives are Industry Partner members of the ASID Arizona NorthChapter and are supportive of ASID programs and policies. This list was current as of press time.

ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER

DSA Publishing & Design 972-747-7866Duff Tussing

Dunn-Edwards Paints 602-702-7273 Dede Radford

Duralee Fabrics & Fine Furniture 602-793-0328Deanna Carr

Echoes of Asia Antiques & 480-922-0438Furnishings, LLCBalint Kocsis

Edelman Leather 310-289-0100Stacey O’Leary

Electrolux Major AppliancesHeather Flaa 949-502-5163Larry Tice 480-766-2224

Emser TileRandy Bultsma 602-263-8453Allen Briant 480-443-8453

Enmar Hardwood Flooring, Inc. 480-497-1633Tricia Thompson, Todd Thompson

Euro-Flex Luxury Sleep Systems 480-627-0005Lee Steele

European Design 480-951-5234Allan Rosenthal

European Home 602-263-0198Kay Massaro

Eurotouch Services, LLC 480-626-1655Andrew Pocys

Exotic Home 480-443-8100Jamie Michaels

Fannin Interiors 602-840-8088Sharon Fannin

Fabrica International 800-854-0357Steven Giese

Facings of America, Inc. 602-955-9217Lindsey Kreus

Fastframe 623-825-9110Lisa Vargo

Feathers Custom Furniture 480-905-1396Dan Levinson, Claudia Levinson

Fenwick’s Fine Rugs 480-443-4777Aylin Garret, Kelly Rushmann

Ferguson 480-556-0103Jim Robinson

Fiber-Seal Systems 480-941-1798Deborah Bobroff

Fiesta FurnishingsClaudia Farrar 480-443-8203Shelley Burris 480-951-3239

Flooring Resources, Inc. 480-991-9605Jeff Currie

Floors 480-970-1892Phil Kouladakis

Forseys Arizona 480-315-1063Robert W. Forsey

Fortress, Inc. 480-443-1134Paul Brown

Gratia Artis, LLC. 480-649-6090Laura Nickle

Hansgrohe, Inc. 619-238-8186Chip Martin

Hernandez Contemporary Fine Art 480-429-6262Liz Hernandez

Hinkley’s Lighting Factory 602-279-6267Michael Jackson, Eric Berkey

Hopper Finishes 602-273-1338Bret Hopper, Jenifer Bryant Hopper

Horizon Art 480-949-1990Harold Hoeg

House of Knobs 516-333-7100Roulla Savva

Inex Creative Floors, Inc. 602-257-6483Elvir Hodzic, Halil Hodzic

Inhabit Furniture 480-348-1818Leigh Kohrs

Inside/Out Showrooms, Inc. 480-994-1060Bill Heacox

Interior Design Resources, Inc. 480-964-0121Alex Yost

International Design Guild 2 480-948-8908

Interwest Distributing Co. 480-921-0900Brooke D’Alleyrand

Jessitt-Gold Interiors 951-898-5073Gilda Eldridge

Jody Florman-Artist/Faux Finisher 928-567-2365Jody Florman

Joy of Kitchens 480-216-3737Joy Vesuvius

Julian’s Fine Cabinets 480-421-9898 Karen Doerflein, David Larson

Kid Glove, Inc. 602-953-1910Kim Fulwider

Kip Merritt Design 480-990-2290Kip Merritt

Kitchen Solvers of Phoenix 602-768-0274Keith Wolfram

Kitchens Southwest 480-443-0102Dana Finch Welch

Kohler Company 503-939-0882Sharmin Smith Welch

Kravet Fabrics, Inc.Ellen Bosco 800-648-5728David Smith 480-994-3900

Larsen Gallery 480-941-0900Rachel Neubech

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries 623-487-9447Julie Ann Coleman

Lamps Plus Professionals 800-304-8120Michael Goeul

Light Up Your Life, Inc. 602-274-4772Bob Ferraro

Linder Publishing, Inc. 480-443-7750Michael Kupanoff

LKG Contemporary 480-945-1209Greg Sanchez

Lutron Electronics Company 602-923-7718Jay Baumer

Lynch Furniture Handlers, Inc. 602-276-1909Barry Colasso

M. DesignDonna Fabbri 650-302-5206Micahel Kowitz 602-263-9410

Mark Speirs Architectural 480-282-1280Woodwork InstallationsMark Speirs

Market Hardware 301-652-8921Brian Kraff

Mexican Tile and Stone Company 602-954-6272Joe Fortuna, Robert Peddle

Modern Masters, Inc.Sarah Kearney 714-847-3200Diana Sartor 818-644-1859

Mohawk FloorscapesAnn Nagy Seay 800-241-4900Tim Shey 602-237-6797

Natural Territory 480-998-2700Santosh, Rao, Praneeta Rao

National Buildmaster 602-381-6400J. Eckley

Nationwide Floor and 602-493-1223Window CoveringsYvette Martin

Nexus 21 480-951-6885Heather Sanders

Occasions by Design 480-423-0506Stephanie Toler

O’Connor & Associates, Ltd. 800-894-4199Brad Ross

Olhausen Billiard Mfg., Inc.Sue Doyle 615-323-8522Dale Townsend 480-517-3663

Painted Illusion 480-857-7920 Colleen Spies

Passport Accents 480-502-0208Patrick McCourt

Passport Imports 602-327-3271Janice Proffitt

Paradise Valley Antiques 480-483-9800& FurnishingsRoya Nassirian

Petite Chateau 602-667-3551Wende Katz

Phoenix Art Group 602-241-1060Barbara Brackett

Picture Source Homelines, Inc. 480-838-1445Jim Wagstaff

Pindler & Pindler 480-283-8911Laurie Friedman

Pinnacle Glass Design 480-377-0960Christy Maycock

Potheads International, Inc. 480-425-7184Lori Watts

ProSource Wholesale 602-470-1484Floorcoverings

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Rabbit Canyon Designs 480-987-6244Cheryl McNeill, Tanya Mahaffey

Reeves Design/Build, Inc. 623-374-2699Dale Reeves

Rest Assured, Inc. 602-437-9201Lynn Blake, Peter Blake

RM COCO 573-334-0517George Howard

Rive Gauche Fine Arts 480-947-6372Frederic DeClaremont, Aiste Parmastd

Robb & Stucky Furniture and 480-922-0011 Interior DesignMichael Scott

Rugs of Kaibab 928-830-0268Brad Scott

Scott Group Custom Carpets 623-594-5980Jim Patterson

7th Avenue Designs by Wave WaterjetTracy Spath 623-580-5064Angela Saban 623-581-1531

Sherwin-WilliamsJackie Jordan 913-226-0144Laurie E. Clark 602-570-7146Angie France 602-861-3171

Smith & Hawken 480-627-9911Daniel Murphy

Somfy Systems, Inc. 480-497-2222Gina Lutkus

Sources + Design 877-870-8440Janice Blount

Special DeliveriesTim Brick 480-443-1645Chris Lobeck 480-443-3200

Statewide Lighting 480-391-0452Cecily Merdes

Steelcase, Inc.Anne Bales 602-462-5009

Steinway & SonsPeter Becker 206-622-7580Janet Priset 480-951-3337

Stockett Tile and Granite Co.Susan Beggs, Gary Cole 480-596-9672Kim Hester 480-695-8750

Stone Creek Furniture Factory 480-451-3100Linda VanNattan

Stone Elements 623-780-9200Katarina Bosilcic

Strictly Wholesale, Inc. 480-362-1220Ali Raza

Stroheim & Romann, Inc. 623-214-8466Steve Levine

Sun Rock Kitchen and Design, LLC. 480-276-0967James Rogers

Sunbrella 336-586-1240Gina B. Wicker

SunWest Appliance Distributing 480-784-6611Kristi Ludenia

Tandus 480-250-7778Elissa Sweary

The Elegant Window 480-854-3078Karen Barnes

The Floor Club Corporate 480-922-9111Greg Tayles

The Foliage Factory, Inc. 480-947-5585Jan Braden

Thermador/Bosch/Gaggenau/ 480-763-2669SiemensRic Coggins, Nathan Guess, Tony Colombo, Heather Olney

Thermasol Steambath Company 480-353-0324Debi Rusk

THG USA, LLC. 323-428-0100Keith Amado

Touch of History 480-991-8898Breyan Burke

Triad Speakers 480-922-0200Paul Epstein

Tri-Light Builders 480-895-3442Tammy Zagar

TurboChef 678-987-1726Leslie Hoffman

Twistique, LLC. 480-949-7887Vanessa Joaquim

Underfoot, LLC. 480-222-1120Gary Lester

Unique Building Concepts, LLC. 602-404-0690Sheila Trowbridge

Urban Southwest 602-266-3310Rose Ann Colamartini

Valley Light Gallery 480-948-5030Patti Hazzard

Valley Woodworks 480-837-8503Brent Kamermann

Viking Range Corporation 480-784-6611Bob Stamm

Villagio Tile 480-477-8800Doug Adamson

Vintage Hardwoods 480-998-1879Elisabeth Camp

Vista Window Film 602-277-8468Tracy McKelvey

Wallcovering Source 800-200-8121Kathie Winkler

Wallis Designs 480-922-9911Wendy Wallis Williams

Waterworks 602-912-9214

Wesley Allen 323-985-4021Wesley Sawan

Westar Kitchen and Bath 602-271-0100Dina Harvey

Wilsonart International 480-921-9906Charles Welch

Yavapai Magazine 928-778-0693Kelly Soldwedel, Susan Coffroth

Your Source 602-696-8768Karen Ann Romersa


ProSource of Phoenix West7225 West Roosevelt, Suite 160

Phoenix, AZ 85043623-742-3660

ProSource of Phoenix North20802 N. 19th Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85027

623-434-3100

ProSource of Phoenix3767 E. BroadwayPhoenix, AZ 85040

602-470-1484

www.prosourcefloors.com

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Calendar of EventsJULY6 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”

SIGNATURE MONTHLY EVENT *

19-22 ASID CHAPTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEWestin Hotel, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Il.

26 ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTERMEMBERSHIP MEETING5:45 PM – Phoenix Art Group, 4125 N. 14th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014602-241-1060 or www.phxartgroup.com

30- SUMMER LAS VEGAS MARKETAug 3 World Market Center & Pavilions and Sands

Expo & Convention Center. The show willfeature more than 4 million square feet ofpermanent and temporary exhibits and1,500 exhibiting companies in all categoriesof home furnishings. 702-599-3044 orwww.lasvegasmarket.com

31- WEST COAST CASUAL FURNITUREAug 1 PRE-MARKET

9:00 AM-5:00 PM – Ontario ConventionCenter, 2000 Convention Center Way,Ontario, California. 626-292-1095 or [email protected] orwww.westcoastshow.org

AUGUST3 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”


4-7 SUMMER HOME FURNISHINGS SHOWSF Mart, San Francisco, CA.www.sfmart.com

9 2nd ANNUAL ASID INDUSTRY PARTNER & INTERIOR DESIGNER GATHERING “LET’S BUILD TOGETHER”5:00 PM – Arts Alive! Scottsdale DesignCenter, 15125 N. Hayden Road, Suite 101,Scottsdale, AZ 85260. For information call 602-569-8916. NO cost to Industry Partners!

16 ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTERMEMBERSHHIP MEETING5:45 PM - Mexican Tile Company, 2222 East Thomas, Phoenix, AZ 85016.Contact Terri Fortuna at 602-550-1303 [email protected]

17-19 STEP WORKSHOP FOR ASID ARIZONANORTH CHAPTERMesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona.Schedule: Friday: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm;Saturday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm. $275 for ASID members,$350 for non-members. Registration deadline July 27. Download registrationform at www.asid.org/designer/step or e-mail [email protected].

22-23 NEOCON XPRESS LOS ANGELESLos Angeles Convention Center, 1201 SouthFigueroa Street, Los Angeles, California.www.neoconxpress.com or 800-677-6278

24-26 ARIZONA HOME AND BUILDING EXPOPhoenix Convention Center. [email protected]

SEPTEMBER1 DEADLINE FOR ASID DESERT DESIGN

MAGAZINE ARTICLES (FALL ISSUE)E-mail all articles to [email protected]

7 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”SIGNATURE MONTHLY EVENT *

8 ASID PROFESSIONAL DESIGN EXCELENCE AWARDS 2007 BANQUETCELEBRATION OF THE “BEST OF THE BEST”Gainey Ranch Hyatt Regency, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

19 ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTERMEMBERSHIP MEETING5:00 PM – Jackie Jordon and Laurie Clarkfrom Sherwin-Williams will present the 2008color trends at the Arizona Design Center,7350 N. Dobson Road, Scottsdale, AZ85256. Members will have an opportunity tobrowse showrooms, enjoy cocktails andsocialize with friends while learning aboutthe newest colors. [email protected]

20-22 WEST COAST GREENSan Francisco, CA. Bill Graham CivicAuditorium. www.westcoastgreen.com/about

28-29 FALL 2007 NCIDQ EXAMINATION

OCTOBER5 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”


9-10 DESIGN CHICAGOChicago, IL. The Merchandise Mart.800-677-6278

18 ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTERMEMBERSHIP MEETING5:45 PM – Arts Alive! Scottsdale DesignCenter, 15125 N. Hayden Road, Suite 101,Scottsdale, AZ 85260. [email protected] or [email protected]

NOVEMBER2 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”


7-9 GREENBUILD 2007Chicago, IL. McCormick Place WestBuilding. 202-742-3818. [email protected]

15 ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTERMEMBERSHIP MEETING5:45 PM – Ferguson’s Bath and KitchenGallery, 8340 E. Raintree Drive, Scottsdale,AZ 85260. Contact Amy at 480-556-0103.

DECEMBER1 DEADLINE FOR ASID DESERT DESIGN

MAGAZINE ARTICLES (WINTER ISSUE) Send all articles to Brenda Strunk [email protected] or 480-585-4273.

7 LAS VEGAS MARKET “FIRST FRIDAY”SIGNATURE MONTHLY EVENT *

10 NCIDQ APPLICATION DEADLINE FORSPRING 2008 EXAMApril 4-5, 2008 - Spring NCIDQExamination

* The first Friday of every month is a celebration ofdesign creativity-including guest speakers, seminar sessions, showroom specials, complimentary refreshments and exclusive offerings for the design community. Unless otherwise noted all First Friday seminars will takeplace from 10-11:30 AM in the second floor seminar room at the Las Vegas Design Center.



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ASID STUDENT CAREER DAY 2007By Katherine Thornhill, ASID, IIDA, President-Elect

College students and instructors fromacross the Valley came to hear a panel of dis-tinguished designers speak of their careerpaths on April 20, 2007, at SunWestDistributing in Tempe.

Linda Singer-Heinz, ASID Presidentand Marci Dusseault, ASID presentedawards to the winners of the Student DesignCompetition:

Residential: 1st–Melanie Kettring ofMCC, 2nd–Susan Brickley of MCC,3rd–Susan Hierath of MCC.

Commercial: 1st–Summer Riehle of SCC,

2nd–Jennifer Lossing of Art Institute of PHX,3rd–Leah Marab of SCC.

EDUCATION DAY 2007“LUNCHING WITH ED”By Catherine Pliess, IDEC, ASID, IIDA

Membership Director

ASID Arizona North Chapter hosted itsannual Education Day 2007 at the WestinKierland Resort & Spa on Thursday April 26,2007. Six-time Emmy nominated Ed Begley Jr.was the key note speaker. His most recent workincludes his HGTV show “Living with Ed”.

UNDERSTANDING MODULARINTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

The June 21, 2007 ASID membershipmeeting was held at Facilitec-Interiors forBusiness in Phoenix. Rob Ochitwa,Architectural Interiors Director, at Haworth,Inc. presented a CEU program to the mem-bership. Ochitwa has extensive experience inthe strategies and delivery of high perform-ance office space, modular interiors and thecontrasts to conventional building methods.


Education Day Committee. Front row: Catherine Pliess,IDEC, ASID, IIDA and Karen Romersa, Industry Partner.Back row: Anne Bertino, Allied ASID, Katherine Thornhill,ASID, IIDA, President-Elect and Debbie Rauch, AlliedASID. Paul Romersa at DigitalDome Photography.

Linda Kolesar, ASID President-Elect-Elect, Rob Ochitwaand Linda Singer Heinz, ASID President

Linda Singer-Heinz, ASID President, Tony Sutton, AlliedASID, Marci Dusseault, ASID and Paul Sarantes, ASID

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