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Alicia Valair
  • 45, Female
  • New Orleans
  • United States
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Aspects of residential interior design that are rewarding and challenging.
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Open to pro and aspiring designers alike, the competition calls on participants to create furniture, lighting, or decorative accessories using the company's new One Customization program. Nicholas Tamarin -- Interior Design, 11/6/2009 It was 197...
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Year of College:
Prior Chair / Adjunct Instructor, IADT and Art Institute of Las Vegas
Favorite Interior Design Topic:
Tenant Improvements/Offices, Custom Residential, Kitchens and Baths, Green Design, Universal Design and Aging-in-Place.
College/University:
Marymount University, 1997 Graduate
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Committed to collaborating with other design professionals and developing Black Interior Designer Showcase (BIDS) as a premier online industry networking presence.
Personal Website:
http://www.lifestyledesigninteriors.com
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Networking and collaborating with other design professionals while organizing youth mentoring and awareness programs.

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2010 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship: Deadline to apply--Nov. 15.

Now in its 10th year, the Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship was established as a memorial to Don Brinkmann, an inspirational and gifted interior designer who personified the essence of design vision and leadership. The program is open to students entering their final year of a CIDA-accredited interior design program in the fall of 2010. Finalists will be considered for a paid internship in a Gensler regional office for the summer of 2010, and selected winners will also receive an acade… Continue

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At 9:04am on November 11, 2009, Tammy Brim said…
Hi Alicia, Thank you very much for weloming me into the BIDS society. I hope that we can continue to converse or even meet at some point so that we can become better acquainted.

Tammy Brim
At 6:28pm on November 5, 2009, Jennifer Johnson said…
Thankyou!
At 4:59pm on November 5, 2009, Kimberly Brown said…
Thank you, so much Alicia! I am so excited about graduating and venturing into the design community. It is something special to be able to relate to your peers. I am looking forward to coming to some conferences and taking advantage of all that this organization provides. I am in Atlanta, Ga.
At 8:11am on October 31, 2009, Lawrence Cedric Sullivan said…
I`m sure that I speak for every member,when I say that I appreciate you taking the time to create this amazing networking tool.I`m very excited!
At 10:31am on October 30, 2009, Tanya Stephens said…
Thanks for creating this network! I am so inspired!!
At 11:58am on October 23, 2009, Angelo Williams said…
Thank you . I am very excitied to be a part of this orginization. Hopefully this will add some credentials to ,y background.I am trying to start a small business in Interior Design as well as finish college to get my architects license.I am trying to become certified with state to do Interior Remodeling as well as small contracting .
At 3:53pm on October 20, 2009, Benita Primus said…
Thanks Alicia; and thank you for creating this network. It is something that was definitely needed.
At 6:04pm on October 17, 2009, Geannine Curtis said…
Alicia,
If possible that you have any referrals for the Los Angeles, Ca please inform me.
Thanks
Geannine Curtis
At 5:58pm on October 17, 2009, Geannine Curtis said…
Hi Alicia sorry it took so long to respond I can't seem to get the official site to become a registered member or maybe I don't understand what to click on. I am on a project in downtown Los Angeles it is just fabulous I would like to share some of my photos with you and other members
At 7:29pm on October 13, 2009, Amanda Joy Gilbert said…
Alicia,

I'm so sorry that I didn't see your message earlier. I am not near Ithaca NY but I do appreciate your passing on the potential project. I hope you are well.

Thank you!
 
 

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Welcome to the November 2009 digital edition of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine. This convenient format gives you easy access to all the feature articles and departments found in the print edition delivered directly to your inbox every month. With the Digital Edition, you can easily share articles with colleagues, make notes on pages, and save past issues for future reference without taking up valuable shelf space.

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PAD STYLE

Designer Spotlight: ITF 100% Design

ITF 100% Design has over 25 years experience in the interior design business, having started out as a wood block production company and branching out from there. Now, they have incorporated the sturdy construction and versatility of their designs from the past with their passion for working with clients to produce emotional, functional modern [...]

Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.

Trend Spotlight: Textured Fabrics

The recent developments in interior design show a love of fabric – but not in the ways we’re used to. In the past, modern design used fabric as an accent color or pattern. Adding some animal stripe throws or rich burgundy pillows seemed the natural way to incorporate fabric into otherwise leather- and chrome- heavy [...]

Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.

Designer Spotlight: Deckstool

Reclaiming discarded items and showing them in a new light is a great trend in eco-friendly interior design products, and Deckstool does this with a flourish. Using a unique technique, they take old, used skateboards and reconfigure them to become useful once again, as stools or side tables. Perfect for a college dorm, a trendy [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Adam Rowe Design

Simply stating that the old meets the new in Adam Rowe Design’s work is not going deep enough. The innovative use of classic design and modern material, of using basic building blocks to create one-of-a-kind works of art, is something that this designer does with apparent ease. His ethos is to “fully develop what [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Rayka Design

Esthetics and engineering combine in the products from Rayka Design. They have a whole catalog of elegant, modern, and avant garde pieces, such as the attractive dish rack and the wavy, bubbly chair pictured above. This firm is also a creative powerhouse, constantly working with clients to produce items that meet their specifications. They will [...]

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Trend Spotlight: Make a Statement

Your home should say something about you, not about what the current trends in interior design are. Of course, you can use these for inspiration and for new ways of looking at space, color and objects, but you should always keep in mind that you’ll be the one living in your home. Look at each [...]

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Designer Spotlight: The Other Edge Design Studio

Industrial sturdiness and delicate organic design meet in the products at The Other Edge Design Studio. The Jasmine Table in particular, pictured above, is a work of fusion art that would look great in any loft, home, or edgy business. The design is inspired by artisans from Japan, and works to “mark the transition from [...]

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Designer Spotlight: RB Object

RB Object is a fledgling design firm that has only one product line to its name, but the concept is so refreshingly simple that it looks like they’ll go far with it. The Collect 01 Table/Cabinet/Stool is a piece that is designed to explore the relationship between person and object. It is inspired [...]

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Trend Spotlight: Cheery Citrus

Add some light to your home with the vibrant tones in the citrus family. Anything from sunlight yellow to blood orange will pack a punch as either an accent in a more neutral room or the more prominent theme in a livingroom or bedroom. It is very easy to go overboard with citrus, [...]

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Designer Spotlight: Ideenfischa

The designers at ideenfischa want to emit passion, emotion, ideas and relationships through their work. They are concerned with the ways in with people interact with their physical environment, and have created a wealth of products designed to shake this up. They combine seriousness with playfulness, innovation with tradition. Their vision is [...]

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Furniture Store Blog

9 Storage Solutions with Contemporary Styling

The everyday battle of keeping "things put away" is something we all face in our daily lives. Storage solutions can play a big part in having the right environment to keep things picked up as well as a routine donating...

Acrylic Furniture from Designplus for In House Design

The innovative designers at Designplus are always coming up with creative products for their commercial clientele, and here are two pieces from the "Acrilic Forniture" series done for In House Design. The acrylic dining table houses a colorful padded form...

Contemporary Wall Shelving from Move

In this contemporary wall shelving from Move of Italy the supports become part of the design. The concept is rather simple, but when completed and installed on a wall it creates a nice triangle effect that creates a visual place...

Cutting Edge Modern Interior Design by Mark Tracy and Chemical Spaces

Award winning interior designer Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces puts a strong visual mark on his projects that include gourmet restaurants, high and low rise condominiums, and private residences for those who appreciate cutting edge modern interiors. His work has...

Small Room Furniture Concept by Isis Design

For our urban living friends, we often hear the complaints of having very limited space despite a great geographical location. That is why I was excited to see this small room furniture concept created by Isis Design of Germany. It...

The New Look of Two Sided Fire Places from Digifire

Here is a fresh new idea in two sided fire places from Digifire. The "Orbiter" can be placed just about anywhere and can easily be moved from place to place when desired and it requires no chimney or permanent hook-ups....

Storage Furniture with a Contemporary Flair

In designer Ilkka Suppanen's creation "Babol", a beautiful silkscreen featuring circles in a soft green stand out in the room setting. Behind the silkscreen lies useful storage furniture which always comes in handy to put away possessions that otherwise become...

The New look of Scandinavian Lighting from Secto Design

Finnish lighting company Secto Design and interior architect Seppo Koho take Scandinavian lighting forward with these handmade lamps and hanging lights that feature shades made from slated birch. These wooden designer lamps are available in hanging, wall, table, and floor...

Stender Clothes Hangers by Duccio Grassi

The first things that come to mind when looking at the Stender clothes hangers are "practical" and "this would be used every day" if you are the sort of person that likes to get outfits ready for the next day....

Beds that Shape Change into Multi-Function Furniture

Designer Pietro Arosio took multi-function furniture design a bit further with the Flipper bed. In Flipper, the headboards can be moved around the frame creating different combinations for sleeping or sitting. Thus, the bed can change its shape into a...

1-Line Spice Rack from Design 2 Share

Jazz up your kitchen's back splash with the 1-Line Spice Rack from Jay Johnson and Irwin Weiner. These spice bottles are perfect to be filled from larger bulk size spice bottles which will probably save you money in the ling...

Onda Closet Organizing System by Move

"Onda" is a closet organizing system that features Italian flair in its styling and shelving design. The shelves zig-zag up the wall creating their own distinct look that is modern and fresh. An interesting feature in these pictures is how...

Maroussay Chair by Dima Loginoff

Designer Dima Loginoff has some really unique and outstanding interior products under his belt and here is one of my favorites. The "Maroussay" chair features a sled style foot with a lacquered wood veneered seat over a nicely contoured construction...

The Indian Inspired Jocopo Furniture Collection from Modani

Inspired by the dedicated artisans of India, the Jocopo Indian Furniture Collection from Modani features detailed curves and intricate patterns with a metallic finish and plush velvet lining. The Jocopo Collection offers dining chairs, benches, consoles and stools of various...

Museum Acclaimed Custom Furniture Assemblage #4

This custom furniture compilation called "Assemblage #4" was created by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec in 2004. There are several elements which create the overall visual appeal and make this work really "pop" when it is seen. The elements within include:...

DECORATING DIVA

Heather Bourgeois of Create H Designs

Heather Bourgeois,design blogger, interior design student and Decorative Product Specialist at Sherwin-Williams, is the creative dynamo behind the attractive and visually engaging design blog, CreateH. Tell us a little about yourself and your design blog, CreateH. I’m Heather! (Hence the ‘H’ of CreateH). I’m a recent graduate of a small upstate NY private college. I graduated [...] Related posts:
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Clever Design Transforms a Trouble Space into a Spacious Contemporary Kitchen

Having designed thousands of kitchens has given award winning kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer the insight and experience to tackle even the most daunting of kitchen design projects. Jennifer describes the design challenges and the solutions she and her design team used to create an amazing kitchen from what had previously been an awkward space (after [...] Related posts:
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Eclectic and Fun December Diamonds of the Sea Ornaments

     Aquatini Ornament Diamonds of the Sea Collection Claret Ornament  Diamonds of the Sea Collection Hula Hula Ornament  Diamonds of the Sea Collection Margarita III Ornament  Diamonds of the Sea Collection Cocktail Shrimp Ornament [...] Related posts:
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Elegant and Adorable Christmas Ornaments from Franz

Holiday Greetings Ornament – Penguin Holiday Greetings Ornament – Polar Bear Holiday Greetings Ornament– Snowman Holiday Greetings Ornament – Deer Holiday Greetings Ornament– Christmas Tree Holiday Classics Ornament – Poinsettia   Time to deck the halls and dress your Christmas tree, and we think these exquisite ornament designs from Franz are just perfect. You can buy [...] Related posts:
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Georgetown Kitchen Design Remodel by Jennifer Gilmer

According to Jennifer Gilmer, award winning kitchen designer and principal of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath in Chevy Chase, Maryland, “designing a kitchen [in Georgetown] can be a challenge due to a lack of space or poor original overall floor plans.”  A quick look at the redesigned kitchen (photos below) one can see that [...] Related posts:
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Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Kitchen Design by Jennifer Gilmer

Jennifer Gilmer, renowned kitchen designer and 2009 National Kitchen and Bath design winner, designed the stunning, Zen-like 276 square foot Bethesda, Maryland contemporary styled,eco-friendly kitchen pictured above.  Jennifer’s kitchen “Green” design focused on the usage of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials ranging from the custom mixed stain to the cabinetry.  The Columbia Forest Products’ PureBond [...] Related posts:
  1. Georgetown Kitchen Design Remodel by Jennifer Gilmer
  2. Clever Design Transforms a Trouble Space into a Spacious Contemporary Kitchen
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Hostess & Kitchen Couture: Looking Glam this Holiday Season

True decorating divas would never be caught wearing bland, unattractive or heaven forbid, less than stylish kitchen or hostess wear. So imagine our delight when we learned about the elegant, glamorous and stylish aprons designed by Elizabeth Scokin of Haute Hostess Aprons. Finally a kindred couture spirit who’s shaking up the predictable, if not downright [...] Related posts:
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Retro Christmas Trees

Funky, colorful, unique and incredibly retro if that’s the kind of Christmas you’re dreaming of then we have the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Shown: Pretty in Pink Christmas Tree, Winter White Christmas Tree, Candy Apple Red Christmas Tree and Black Tiger Christmas Tree. All Available at Treetopia.com. 6′ Christmas tree with lights $299. Related [...] Related posts:
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Holiday Decorating Ornaments Snowflake Shapes and Patterns

Waterford 2008 Snow Crystals Pierced Snowflake Ornament (Waterford) Blue/Silver Snowflake Ornament (Christmas Place) Holiday Lane 3″ Ruby Red Metal and Gem Snowflake Christmas Ornaments (Macy’s) Silver-Plated Finish Embellished with Swarovski Crystals Snowflake Ornament (Target) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Christmas Tree MotifsChristmas Holiday Decorating Articles at a Glance Related posts:
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Holiday Decorating Novelty Fun Ornaments: Hippie Chicks, Martini Mermaids and Pink Diva Reindeer!

Christopher Radko “Rockin’ For Peace” Hippie Chick Ornament (Mister Nostalgia) December Diamonds MS. Aquatini mermaid Christmas ornament ( Kitsch City) Cupid Reindeer Krinkles™ Ornament (Bronner’s) Related posts:Holiday Decorating Ornaments for Pet ParentsHoliday Decorating Ornaments Angels from Adorable to Artistic Glass SculpturesEclectic and Fun December Diamonds of the Sea Ornaments Related posts:
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HGTV Blog

Time to Get Your Clark Griswold On

What better way to work off the extra calories than to set up a brilliant outdoor holiday display. Need inspiration? Check out the Amazing Fact blog spot, it’s got extravagant light displays from all over the world – everywhere from Malaysia to Columbia.  (Click on each image to see them a bit bigger.) Do you already have the best light display on [...]

A Holiday (Giveaway) to Remember

I can’t stand it. It’s time! The cat is coming out of the bag. Today – Thanksgiving – is the day. And boy, do we have a lot to be thankful for. Get ready, HGTVers. We’ve cooked up quite the giveaway, just in time for the ho-ho-holidays. *Big, big thanks to the many elves who have been [...]

For the Kid at Heart

Everyone needs a toy for the holidays, no matter what your age. Check out our Kid at Heart gift list. Go medieval on your coworkers with the desk catapult! Tin toys are inexpensive, irresistible and collectible. Ultimate grown-up dollhouse. It’s pricey but extraordinary.

Let There Be 8.5 Million Lights

After the turkey gets put away, it’s time to jump into the shopping and decorating fray. But somewhere between feeling just plain busy and over-the-top overwhelmed, imagine having to put up 8.5 million lights and 15 miles of garland. That’s what the Disney folks are doing this year. For me, watching Behind the Magic: Disney [...]

3 Quick (and Free!) Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Not much time left before guests arrive. I have a few ideas for simple centerpieces that are big on style but can be put together using elements gathered on a walk through the woods or from your own backyard. Okay, in all truth, these hedge apples (a.k.a osage oranges) didn’t come from [...]

Fall Color Trend: Honey Yellow

The perfect shade for Fall is Pantone’s Honey Yellow. Pair it with peacock blue or a brilliant purple for a fresh color scheme. Check out some of our favorite products in this warm, subdued hue. Other Fall Color Trends: Rapture Rose Iron American Beauty Warm Olive Nomad Purple Heart

Plants That Come in From the Cold

They’re pretty spuds, but they’re not for the table. Garden blogger Kylee, at Our Little Acre, has dug up the tubers of her ‘Margarita’ sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’), hoping to repeat her past success at holding them over until spring. It’s a smart idea. We gardeners love to keep things going whenever we [...]

Play with shape

This year when selecting a wreath for your home, play with shape and materials to make your wreath more unique and stylish. Create an eye-catching focal point with this blossom wreath. It has color and texture with velvety, fabric petals. Using boxwood, magnolia or holly branches can update your look without changing your color scheme. [...]

Fall Color Trend: Rapture Rose

Definitely the most feminine shade of Pantone’s Fall Color Trends, Rapture Rose is a sophisticated way to add pink to your favorite room. We’ve pulled together a few fun products that feature this girly hue. Other Fall Color Trends: Iron American Beauty Warm Olive Nomad Purple Heart

Trend Report – Giraffe Print

Spotted on rugs, towels, pillows and much more, giraffe print can add a little bit of the wild to your decor or wardrobe.
 

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