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Photo courtesy of J. Lambeth & Co. Suite 117 
 

Showrooms Introduce New Lines

  
 

Croce Introduces Four New Fabric Lines
In addition to Travers, Croce introduces four new fabric lines. The new lines include B. Berger, Bailey & Griffin, Christopher Norman and Dogwood Fabric.

B. Berger has a longstanding reputation as one of the finest purveyors of decorative fabrics to the design trade. In addition to fabric, the B. Berger collection includes drapery hardware such as Paris Texas Hardware and The Finial Company. Bailey & Griffin is centered on the utilization of color. Bailey & Griffin is also known for its large collection of hand-screened wallpapers. Christopher Norman Inc. was founded in 1987 as a collaboration between acclaimed interior designers Kevin McNamara and Christopher Norman. Christopher and Kevin design many silk collections, as well as chenille, woven and print collections. Dogwood Fabrics, another great line, will also be featured in the Croce showroom. Come see all five fabric collections at the Croce showroom, Suite 619, 202.863.2291.

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DSA Takes On Dakota Jackson
The introduction of leading American designer Dakota Jackson at DSA Associates marks the return of a distinctive brand of contemporary luxury and elegance to the DC furniture market.

Known for its exquisite design, opulent materials and meticulous craftsmanship, Dakota Jackson furniture has graced the finest homes, hotels and corporate headquarters for more than three decades. Sleek forms, bold lines and rich surfaces have made his collections perennial favorites of leading designers worldwide. The company’s newest collections, along with some of its classic designs, are on view starting this winter at DSA Associates. Suite 301, 202.863.0350.

image: Terra FurnitureJayson Fifteen Adds Terra Furniture
Jayson Fifteen adds Terra Furniture as the newest collection to the multi-line showroom. Terra Furniture includes casual furniture and accessories constructed with the finest materials, designed for the garden, patio, home or office. Suite 111, 202.479.4114.

  
 

Charles Ray & Associates, Inc. Now Open!

  
 

image: Charles Ray & Associates sofaCharles Ray & Associates, Inc. is now open on the first floor of The Washington Design Center. Charles Ray & Associates has one of the broadest custom upholstery resources available with hundreds of silhouettes in every design category. Please stop by Suite 112 to view these silhouettes and more than 10,000 fabric choices. Suite 112.

  
 

Hemingway & Bailey’s Bartending Guide to Great American Writers

  
 
image: Hemingway & Bailey’s Bartending Guide cover

On November 30, Mark Bailey and Edward Hemingway visited The Washington Design Center to celebrate the publication of Hemingway & Bailey’s Bartending Guide to Great American Writers. In appreciation of the Design Center, showroom personnel dined on delicious food, sipped on Planter’s Punch (recipe from the book) and received copies of this informative bartending guide. Quoted from John O’Hara, author of Butterfield 8, whose favorite concoction was the Planter’s Punch, “I started Thursday. By Saturday morning I’d drunk myself sober.” Additional books are available at your local bookstore.

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Georgetown Pediatrics Thanks the Design Community
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The inaugural Georgetown Jingle charity event held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown on December 3 was a huge success! More than $250,000 was raised to benefit The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Aziza Shad, program director, leads an extraordinary team of internationally recognized specialists in the field of pediatric cancer and blood disorders at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—the only National Cancer Institute- designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Washington, DC area.

The Washington Design Center, Georgetown Hospital, The Four Seasons and JDS Design would like to sincerely thank all of the participating designers, sponsors, showrooms, manufacturers, attendees and volunteers that contributed to making the Georgetown Jingle a fabulous event.

If you are interested in participating or volunteering in 2007, please contact Julia Chappell at jchappell@mmart.com.

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Kate Lluberes of Clarence House through J. Lambeth & Co. and David Herchik of JDS Designs

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Faith Monson of Faith Monson, LLC., Carol Reilly of Cowtan & Tout, Erica of PFM Rosecore & Beverly Ross of Cowtan & Tout

  
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Check presentation to Georgetown Pediatrics

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Tim Mooney of Georgetown University Hospital & a special guest

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Belinda Riggs of the WDC in the WDC Boutique

  

A Holiday Celebration at WDC
 

In appreciation of everyone who supports The Washington Design Center, and in celebration of the holiday season, showroom personnel, V.I.P. designers, guests and friends toasted the season at the first annual WDC Holiday Party. Guests enjoyed delicious samplings from numerous local caterers, while listening to the sounds of the Figgy Pudding holiday carolers.

For more information on the caterers featured at the event, please contact Jennifer Rabinovitz at 202.646.6109 or jrabinovitz@mmart.com.

  
 

Rebecca Hubler & Judith Hunter of Designed Interiors dancing to the holiday carols.

Jim Caughman, Belinda Riggs & Nicole Frye of the WDC, Christopher Greer of Scalamandré

Christopher Greer of Scalamandré, Jerry Pugrant of Pugrant Associates, Inc. & Jay Bowyer of Schumacher

  

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