Boston Design Market

confession: the boston design center used to scare me! so many vendors and studios and all only accessible to the top of the top designers, or so i thought. but you know what, i was so wrong - it's open to everyone, designers and non-designers alike. and now that i've spent some quality time there for client projects, i can truly say what an amazing resource it is. and i'm excited to share that starting tomorrow wednesday, october 11, the design center is hosting a two-day event called the boston design market.

so what is it? this event is for anyone interested in design - not just designers! - and will cover everything from keynote speakers like gil schafer to hands-on presentations like tile design at ann sacks. there are also a bunch of pop up shops in gallery west where you can purchase a bunch of home items, clothing, and accessories! there really is something for everyone and provides an excellent opportunity to meet members of the design community.

i'll personally be attending the "innovators in design" panel - register HERE - and i'd love to see you there. this panel includes peter sallick, ceo of waterworks and dering hall, lee rotenberg, co-founder of ivymark (my beloved design software - see my interview with them here), and timur yumusaklar, ceo of f. schumacher. so yeah, i'm thinking this is going to be a good one!

so come hang out and see what all the buzz is about! even if you aren't planning a full reno on your house, the bdc is still a great resource for finding that special wallpaper, fabric, rug, piece of furniture (ok you get the point!) to add that special touch to your home. there is even a designer-on-call program so you can shop the whole place with a professional.

*this post was sponsored by the boston design market but all thoughts and opinions are my own.