Schedule - Texas Design Week Houston

Salon Talk and Book Signing with erudite and charming Timothy Corrigan at David Sutherland Showroom, where he discusses his 18th-century château acquisition and the complete refurbishment and decoration, as well as a stroll through his 19th-century Paris apartment

WHEN: Monday, April 14, 10 am to Noon

WHO: Timothy Corrigan, L.A., Paris

WHAT: Timothy is one of the world's leading designers with offices in Los Angeles and Paris, and is the only American honored by the French Heritage Society for his restoration of several national landmarks in France. He is on the AD 100 list and Elle Décor A-List, and has been honored by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and the French Heritage Society, and is the recipient of the Design Icon and Star of Design awards.

STREET CRED: Collections with Schumacher, Perennials, Fromental, TC Home, Royal Limoges, Kyle Bunting, Patterson Flynn, among others.

BOOK: At Home in France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country (Rizzoli)

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: He guides us through his spectacular château room by room and tells the story of its purchase, restoration and decoration. A dream.

WHERE: David Sutherland, Decorative Center Houston, 5120 Woodway, Suite 141.

The talk is in the First Floor Gallery, followed by a book signing and morning mimosas at David Sutherland showroom.

TXDW SPONSORS: David Sutherland, Decorative Center Houston, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Frankel Design Build, ICAA - Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Panel Discussion, Book Signing and Afternoon Wine: Power, Legacy and the Art of Staying on Top: The Secrets of Keeping Creativity Top of Mind and Building a Firm That Lasts, with Brittany Bromley, Drew Davis - Kligerman Architecture and Design, Mark Marynick - Casci Ornamental Plaster, Dan Houchard - HDG, moderated by Lloyd Princeton. At SHOP, Decorative Center Houston.

WHEN: Monday, April 14, noon to 2 pm

WHAT: Four designs firms in four different stages of legacy growth.

WHO: Brittany Bromley, NYC, Palm Beach: An established and respected design business in two cities with projects worldwide. Brittany is known for her pretty and polished Palm Beach meets Park Avenue aesthetic, and resides in a 290-year-old house that keeps her on her design toes. Her work has appeared in Veranda, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and Cottages & Gardens.

Drew Davis, Partner, Kligerman Architecture and Design, NYC: A graduate of the Yale School of Architecture, Drew is one of four strategic partners.

Mark Marynick, Casci Ornamental Plaster, Dallas: Mark and Porter Fuqua purchased Casci Ornamental Plaster nine years ago, saving the legacy company from folding. Founded in 1930 by Italian immigrant plaster-maker Giovanni Casci, the beloved company is only one of handful of plaster-crafting companies still operating in the United States.

Dan Houchard, Houchard Design Group HDG, Dallas: Dan co-founded one of the op landscape businesses tin Texas, before opening his own firm, HDG in 2023.

Moderated by Lloyd Princeton: Founder of Design Management Company, Lloyd is dedicated to the needs of design professionals and their suppliers, providing solutions to industry-wide problems and inspiration to thousands of professionals.

WHAT: In design and architecture, longevity isn’t just about lasting — it’s about evolving. As well-established businesses transition into the next chapters, how do they ensure staying power while embracing change, navigating firm transitions, honoring legacy, and charting a course for the future. From leadership shifts to fresh creative directions, this conversation explores what it takes to build a company that endures — one that moves with the times while staying true to its roots.

BOOKS: Brittany Bromley's first book is enchanting! Relaxed Elegance: Rooms for Living Well (Rizzoli)

WHERE: SHOP showroom, Decorative Center Houston, 5120 Woodway Drive, Suite 115/117, valet parking

The panel discussion is in the First Floor Gallery, followed by books signings and wine at SHOP showroom, first floor.

TXDW SPONSORS: SHOP, Decorative Center Houston New Orleans Auction Galleries, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

2:00 - 4:00 pm

A Design Dialogue with Aerin Lauder and Mark D. Sikes, Moderated by Chesie Breen, with Afternoon Wine and Book Signings

WHEN: Monday, April 14, 2 to 4 pm

WHO: Two legends: Aerin Lauder and Mark D. Sikes

WHAT: Granddaughter of Estée Lauder, Aerin Lauder is the founder and creative visionary behind Aerin, a global lifestyle brand that creates cosmetics, fashion accessories and home accessories. She is style and image director for the Estée Lauder companies.

Legendary designer Mark D. Sikes has projects around the world, including Blair House and the White House. He is a member of the AD 100 and Elle Décor A-List, and has collections with Schumacher, Samuel & Sons, Chaddock, Hudson Valley Lighting and Modern Matter.

Moderator Chesie Breen is co-founder of Niven Breen, NYC, and a communications strategist with thirty years of brand building expertise. Niven Breen is a widely respected marketing communications and brand development firm based in New York with satellite offices in Palm Beach and Dallas, and clients such as Alex Papachristides, David Kleinberg, Emily Summers, and Cathy Kincaid to name a few.

BOOKS: Aerin Lauder: Living With Flowers (Rizzoli) and Mark Sikes: Forever Beautiful (Rizzoli)

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: Really?

WHERE: JAMES showroom, Decorative Center Houston, 5120 Woodway, Suite 3029.

The talk is in the First Floor Gallery, followed by book signings and afternoon wine at JAMES showroom

TXDW SPONSORS: JAMES, Decorative Center Houston, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

5:00 - 7:00 pm

A Conversation, Illustrated Talk and Cocktails with Lady Violet and her mother, Emma, 11th Duchess of Rutland, at Shabby Slips Home

WHEN: Monday, April 14, 5 to 7 pm

WHO: Lady Violet Manners, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, is founder of HeritageXplore, the first platform to bring together Britain's independently owned heritage houses, with insider access.

Emma, 11th Duchess of Rutland, is dedicated to preserving and revitalising Belvoir Castle, the family home, with a history that dates back to 1067, and has passed down through 36 generations.

Moderated by Anne Lee Phillips: Anne Lee is a design editor, content creator, architecture preservationist, contributing editor at PaperCity magazine and a contributor for Architectural Digest AD PRO and Travel + Leisure.

WHAT: Beyond HeritageXplore, Lady Violet is the executive producer and host of Hidden Heritage, an extension of The Duchess podcast she launched with her mother in 2020, delving into the stories of Britain’s historic homes

BOOK: The Accidental Duchess: From Farmer's Daughter to Belvoir Castle (Pan MacMillan) by Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: Lady Violet: Growing up at Belvoir Castle as the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, Lady Violet has a deep-rooted understanding of Britain’s historic estates and the evolving audience engaging with them.

Emma, 11th Duchess of Rutland: Unlike the duchesses before her, whose roles were steeped in tradition and aristocratic leisure, Emma, 11th Duchess of Rutland has taken on the immense responsibility of ensuring Belvoir Castle thrives in the modern era, embracing the challenge head-on when her husband, David, inherited the dukedom in 2001. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she has focused on restoring Belvoir to its former glory while transforming the estate into a sustainable business that will support future generations.

WHERE: Shabby Slips Home, 3465 West Alabama

TXDW SPONSORS: Shabby Slips Home, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

10:00 - 12:00 pm

Salon Talk, Book Signing and Mimosas with Alfredo Paredes, Former Ralph Lauren Chief Creative Officer, Moderated by Chesie Breen, at Patterson Flynn Showroom

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 10 am to Noon

WHO: Alfredo Paredes, NYC and Miami

Alfredo spent 33 years crafting environments, experiences and products at Ralph Lauren, and was the creative force behind Ralph Lauren stores and restaurants worldwide, in the role of executive vice president and chief creative officer, including the inception of the famed visuals of the flagship Madison Avenue store windows and the conception and design of the now legendary Polo Bar in Manhattan.

STREET CRED: Sneak Peek at Alfredo's first rug collection for Patterson Flynn

BOOK: Alfredo Paredes at Home (Rizzoli)

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: With his perfect visual pitch, Alfredo walks us through the design of four of his own homes in Locust Valley, the East Village, Shelter Island and Provincetown — four distinct locales and design languages.

WHERE: Patterson Flynn, Decorative Center Houston, 5120 Woodway, Suite 1060

The talk is in the First Floor Gallery, followed by a book signing and morning mimosas at Patterson Flynn

TXDW SPONSORS: Patterson Flynn, Decorative Center Houston, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Frankel Design Build, Canvas, J&L Hardware

"My goal has always been to create spaces that reflect a lived life, where every object and design choice tells a story." — Alfredo Paredes

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Legendary Designer David Kleinberg, Illustrated Talk, Noon Libations and Book Signing at Kravet Showroom

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, Noon to 2 pm

WHO: Considered a Dean of Design, David Kleinberg is one of the most respected names in interior design, jump starting his 35 year-career at Denning & Fourcade, followed by a 16-year tenure at the venerable Parish-Hadley before forming his firm.

STREET CRED: David is a member of the Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame and has been honored with the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York School of Interior Design. He was first named to the AD 100 list in 2012 and has been a member of the Elle Décor A-List since 2011.

BOOK: David Kleinberg Interiors (Monacelli Press)

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: Legends are legends.

WHERE: Kravet showroom, Decorative Center Houston, 5120 Woodway, Suite 150

The talk is in the First Floor Gallery, followed by book signing and afternoon wine at Kravet showroom

TXDW SPONSORS: Kravet, Decorative Center Houston, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J&L Hardware

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Architect + Designer — A Love Story, The Art of Collaboration with Curtis & Windham Architects and Wolf Holden Design Studio, at Matt Camron Rugs

WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 3 to 5 pm

WHO: Two powerhouses in the architecture and design world, and how they collaborate.

Bill Curtis and Russell Windham, Curtis & Windham Architects

Ann Wolf and Ashley Holden, Wolf Holden Design Studio

WHAT: Curtis & Windham has garnered multiple Palladio Awards and John Staub Awards from the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. In 1999, Curtis & Windham received the Arthur Ross Award from the national organization for work in Houston. The firm's second book will be published this fall.

Wolf Holden Design Studio's projects can be found in Houston, New York, Mississippi, Aspen, Telluride, Santa Barbara, and elsewhere. They've been featured on the Elle Décor’s A-List and have been the recipient of multiple ICAA awards and other accolades. Recent work includes the redecoration of the Houston Junior League.

WHERE: Matt Camron Rugs, 2702 Sackett. Valet parking.

TXDW SPONSORS: Matt Camron Rugs, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Institute of Classical Architecture & Art — ICAA, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

10:00 - 12:00 pm

The Tenets of Traditionalism, What Has Endured and the New Truisms: Panel Discussion led by Hudson Moore - Frederic magazine, with Caroline Gidiere, Paloma Contreras, Benjamin Johnston and Marie Flanigan, at Visual Comfort & Co.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 10 am to noon

WHO: Hudson Moore, senior design director, Frederic Magazine, NYC

Caroline Gidiere, Birmingham, named one of six "2021 Next Legends" by Veranda

Paloma Contreras, Houston, Elle Décor A-List; retail store Paloma and Co., Collections with Visual Comfort, Schumacher

Benjamin Johnston, Houston, collections with Chaddock Home, S. Harris, Madison Lily; his first book will be published spring 2026

Marie Flanigan, Houston, collections with Annie Selke, Visual Comfort & Co. The Perfect Room is her second book

WHAT: An engaging panel discussion on what traditional tenets in design endure, and why.

BOOKS: Frederic: the Last Word in Chic (Monacelli Press)

Interiors for a Life in Good Taste (Rizzoli) by Caroline Gidiere

The New Classic Home (Abrams) by Paloma Contreras

The Perfect Room: Timeless Designs for Intentional Living (Rizzoli) by Marie Flanigan

WHERE: Visual Comfort & Co., 2425 West Alabama, valet parking

TXDW SPONSORS: Visual Comfort & Co., New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Afternoon Wine and a Fascinating Look at Crossing the Great Divide into Hotel Design, with a panel of architects and designers who have done it well. Panel Discussion and Book Signing with powerhouse architect Lauren Rottet, Chad Dorsey who has two Auberge projects in the works, and Kara Childress, who recently completed the redesign of Hotel Granduca and Remi Restaurant, at Gala Design-Studio

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, Noon to 2 pm

WHO: Lauren Rottet, Rottet Studio, Houston: Lauren is the first woman to be elevated to Fellow status by both the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior Design Association. Lauren has been awarded Architect of the Year, Designer of the Year, Boutique Designer of the Year and is an inductee of both the Interior Design Hall of Fame and Platinum Circle. Her furniture and product designs have earned her four NeoCon Best of Year awards and 5 Chicago Athenaeum Awards.

Chad Dorsey, Dallas, LA: Chad has an interiors and architecture practice in Dallas and LA and spent 25 years in hospitality design creating hotels and clubs around the world before forming his company. He is in the process of designing two Auberge Resorts Collections properties, including The Knox, Auberge Resort Collection in Dallas, and an Auberge project in Virginia. His first book, Relaxed Luxury, was published this spring. He is the founder of Strike fireplace mantels and has a Strike collection with Ann Sacks.

Kara Childress, Houston: Kara is known for her timeless, European-influenced aesthetic and layered, story-rich interiors that are both refined and welcoming. With a practice rooted in high-end residential design, Kara brings her signature sense of place and detail to boutique hospitality projects. She recently completed the redesign of the public areas of Hotel Granduca and Remi Restaurant in Houston. Her portfolio includes estates across the U.S. and abroad, and she is celebrated for creating spaces that reflect both beauty and soul.

BOOKS: Chad Dorsey's first book is a stunner: Relaxed Luxury (Assouline)

WHERE: Gala Design-Studio, 2222 Westheimer, valet parking

TXDW SPONSORS: Gala Design-Studio, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Panel Discussion and Afternoon Wine: Adventures in Decorating, How to Fix Design Disasters, and Designer Sleights of Hand with Garrow Kedigian, Doniphan Moore, Marcus Mohon , Courtnay Tartt Elias, at Hästens Beds

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 2 to 4 pm

WHO: Garrow Kedigian, NYC: Garrow's NYC apartment in The Carlyle was memorably featured on Homeworthy. He's known for taking Upper East Side pre-war spaces and creating glamorous jewel boxes.

Doniphan Moore, Dallas: Doniphan famously designed his and her baths and dressing areas shimmering with a Vienna vibe and custom de Gournay wall coverings at the inaugural Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas.

Marcus Mohon, Austin: Marcus designs rooms with patina and soul, and has received an Institute of Classical Art & Architecture - ICAA award for interior design.

Courtnay Tartt Elias, Houston: Known for exuberant pattern and color, Courtnay has designed two Kips Bay Decorator Show House rooms in Dallas.

WHAT: An engaging panel discussion, Adventures in Decorating, How to Fix Design Disasters and Design Sleights of Hand

BOOK: The Romance of Home: Houses by Mohon Interiors (Rizzoli)

WHERE: Hästens Beds, 4444 Westheimer in River Oaks District, valet parking

TXDW SPONSORS: Hästens Beds, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

A designer, an architect and a client walk into a bar ... What could go wrong.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Illustrated Salon Talk, Cocktails and Book Signing with Victoria de Lempicka, granddaughter of artist Tamara de Lempicka; Marisa de Lempicka, great granddaughter; and Alison de Lima Greene, MFAH Curator

WHEN: Wednesday, April 16, 6 to 8 pm

WHO: Victoria de Lempicka, founder Tamara Art Heritage

Marisa de Lempicka, President Tamara de Lempicka Estate

Alison de Lima Greene, coordinating curator for the Tamara de Lempicka exhibition, MFAH

WHAT: A fascinating and engaging conversation about the artist, her unconventional life, and the rich years she lived in Houston. The first major US retrospective of Art Deco icon Tamara de Lempicka is at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through May 26, 2025, the second and final stop.

BOOK: Tamara de Lempicka (Yale University Press) by Gioia Mori and Furio Rinaldi, with Alison de Lima Greene and Laura L. Camerlengo

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: With portraits that exude a cool elegance and enigmatic sensuality, Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) became one of the leading artists of the Art Deco era as she distilled the glamour and vitality of post-war Paris.

WHERE: McClain Gallery, 2242 Richmond, valet parking

TXDW SPONSORS: McClain Gallery New Orleans Auction Galleries,Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware

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With works that exude cool elegance and sensuality, Tamara de Lempicka helped to define Art Deco.

“Fiercely intelligent and unapologetically ambitious, she clearly understood the power of celebrity, and she took care to present herself after the style of Hollywood stars. At the same time, her paintings are beautifully crafted, with an assured painterly touch impossible to see in reproduction.” — Alison de Lima Greene, coordinating curator for the exhibition, MFAH

11:00 - 1:00 pm

A Remarkable Panel of Experts in the Decorative Arts: The Importance of the Decorative Arts in Interior Design with Guillaume Féau — Féau Boiseries, Paris; Miriam Ellner, Verre Églomisé; and Designer Sara Story, at Ann Sacks

WHEN: Thursday, April 17, 11 am to 1 pm

WHO: Guillaume Féau, Paris: Founded in 1875, Féau Boiseries is a treasure trove of carved and gilded wood paneling, and a secret weapon of French designers Jacques Garcia, Jean-Louis Deniot and Pierre Yovanovich, as well as top U.S. designers Michael S. Smith, Suzanne Tucker and others. Architects including Andrew Skurman design and commission wood paneling decor inspired by authentic historical examples that can be viewed in the dramatic, museum-like Féau atelier in Paris.

Miriam Ellner, NYC: One of the foremost practitioners of verre églomisé — the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color. She is one of few experts in this rare art form, making it fresh and relevant in the 21st century. Her work enhances private collections and design projects around the world, including commissions for Alex Papachristidis, Steven Gambrel, Celerie Kemble, Dan Fink, Thomas Jayne and David Kleinberg.

Sara Story, NYC: Member of the AD 100 list, Board of Trustees of the New Museum, Artemis Council, member of the Guggenheim Museum’s International Director’s Council

Moderated by Diane Dorrans Saeks, San Francisco: Noted design lecturer and writer, founder of the blog The Style Saloniste, and author of 25 design books including books on Jean-Louis Deniot, Michael S. Smith, Ann Getty, Stamps & Stamps and more.

BOOKS: Feau & Cie (Rizzoli)

Golden Glass, Verre Églomisé (Pointed Leaf Press) by Miriam Ellner

The Art of Home (Rizzoli) by Sara Story

Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez, by Diane Dorrans Saeks (Rizzoli)

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS: A unique opportunity to meet these four remarkable proponents of the decorative arts in interior design

WHERE: Panel Discussion at CAM Studio, 2800 Kirby Drive at Westheimer, at The Shops at Arrive. Book signings and wine next door at Ann Sacks. Valet parking.

TXDW SPONSORS: Ann Sacks, New Orleans Auction Galleries, Decorative Center Houston, Frankel Design Build, Canvas Showroom, J & L Hardware