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| Kim Shaver |
| Vice President-Marketing Communications, Hooker Furniture |
| Kim is the Editor of the Experience Your Home blog. For the past 11 years, she has overseen brand, corporate and internet communications and public relations for Hooker Furniture. Previously, she was an editor with the world’s leading furniture business publication, Furniture/Today, where she pioneered reporting on consumer trends and insights. A past recipient of the WithIt (Women in the Home Industries Today) Education Award, she serves on the Home Furnishings Marketing Advisory Board for High Point University, and the Furniture Fellowship Board, which sponsors an annual furniture market prayer breakfast. Reach Kim at kshaver@hookerfurniture.com |
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| Nancy Lindemeyer |
| President, Lindemeyer Productions; Author |
| Nancy is the founding editor of Victoria magazine. A career writer and editor, Nancy was also an editor at Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. She has edited scores of books in the home furnishing field, all designed to make home a warm and intimate place. President of Lindemeyer Productions, Nancy consults with companies interested in women’s issues and is the author of My First Best Friend, a celebration of how girlhood bonds profoundly influence women’s lives. Reach Nancy at www.nancylindemeyer.blogspot.com |
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| Wanda S. Horton |
| Principal – Wanda S. Horton Interior Design Studio |
Wanda S. Horton, a Charlotte, NC interior designer, combines her design degree and passion to help her clients create a well-designed life. When asked to share more, Wanda elaborates, “Each client should be able to appreciate every space in their home, regardless of its scale or size. The design should also be appropriate for their personal lifestyle and life’s stage.” Her mission is to guide her clients through the design process as they discover the unique soul of their homes. Wanda is an avid blogger, (Interior Concepts by Wanda), and has been a contributing Lifestyle Writer for “Charlotte Style Magazine”.
You can chat with Wanda at: wanda@wandashorton.com |
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| Loreen Epp |
| President, Room Planners Inc. |
| Loreen Epp is a well-known authority on design, retail and consumer trends. She is president of Room Planners Inc., and is the creator of the www.RoomPlanners.com website, a unique home decorating site that combines a room search page with easy-to-achieve room design and color schemes. The goal of roomplanners.com is to make professional-quality room design easier and more affordable. Reach Loreen at loreen@roomplanners.com |
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| Trisha McBride Ferguson |
| President, Idea Garden |
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Trisha McBride Ferguson is a writer, designer and color enthusiast. Equal parts creative and analytical, she enjoys designing interiors and writing about them. In her early career she was editor of a trade magazine for furniture retailers and she went on to direct marketing communications for several furniture manufacturers. Today, she writes about the home and design while providing interior decorating consulting (www.ideagardeninteriors.com) to select residential and commercial clients. Trisha is most passionate about color and is a certified Color for Your Home™ specialist. Whether she’s reporting on style trends or sharing how-to tips for DIYers, she writes from experience—and the heart. You can reach her at ideagarden@earthlink.net.
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| Teri Larsen |
| Affordable Interior Design |
Teri Larsen, ASID, officially began her interior design career in 1998 when she received her design degree, but she has been creating beautiful and functional interiors since she was a child. She sums up her design philosophy in this way: “Good design has the power to change the way we live, work and play. Great design has little to do with budget, and a lot to do with discovering what works for you. Everyone should have access to the power of interior design in their lives.”
Teri is the owner of T Larsen Design, LLC, LLC, based in Wisconsin, and she is a Registered Interior Designer in the same state. She is also the founder of A Little Design Help, a free online resource packed with interior design tips and home decor deals. She enjoys teaching her readers about the power of good design and helping them find great deals to make it happen. Teri can be reached at teri@alittledesignhelp.com.
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| Trisha Kemerly |
| President, WhipSmart Creative |
| For the past 15 years, Trisha has been involved in writing, research and design, including seven years as editor of Home Furnishings Retailer, the National Home Furnishing Assn. magazine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism, a masters degree in Liberal Studies and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Consumer and Retail Studies, currently researching the role of the Internet in how people shop for and buy home furnishing. She can be reached at trish@whipsmartcreative.com |
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| Rachel Sturm |
| Home Furnishings/Interior Design Graduate-High Point University |
| Rachel Sturm knew from a young age that she had a passion for Interior Design and Home Furnishings. This led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Home Furnishings Marketing & Interior Design at High Point University, where she was the recipient of the 2009 Haverty Cup Award for outstanding Home Furnishings performance. Rachel has over two years experience as a Sales and Design Consultant for both Havertys Furniture in Charlotte, NC, and also Furnitureland South in Jamestown, NC. Rachel has a keen eye for color and fabric and loves incorporating the use of multiple textures in a space. She also has an appreciation for fine rugs, architecture and real estate. She believes fully in the statement: "Home is where the heart is," and thinks your home should be a personal reflection of yourself. Reach Rachel at rayjay336@gmail.com |
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| Laura Redd |
| President, Laura Redd Interiors |
| Laura Redd started her interior design career while living in Germany in 1991. After returning to the states in 1993, Laura secured an internship with Interiors by Royce and Jo in Raleigh, NC. Twelve years later, Laura Redd has her own company – Laura Redd Interiors – specializing in whole room designs and re-inspiration. She also specializes in staging homes for sale to help stimulate the housing industry, and downsizing assistance for the elderly as they transition into a retirement or assisted living community. Laura begins by listening to her clients wants, needs and aspirations, and then makes them happen. Contact Laura at laura@reddinteriors.com |
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| Paul Toms |
| Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President, Hooker Furniture |
| Paul has led Hooker Furniture since 2000. HE plays a vital leadership role in the furniture industry and in the Martinsville, Va. and High Point, N.C. communities. He has served as chairman of the American Home Furnishings Alliance, the High Point Market Authority and is a past trustee of High Point University. He is the Chairman of the Harvest Foundation, focused on improving health, education and community vitality in Martinsville & Henry Country. He is a director of the Hooker Educational Foundation, which has granted over one million dollars in college scholarships over the past 12 years. Reach Paul at ptoms@hookerfurniture.com |
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