Amy Butler is a fabric, home, fashion and print designer known for her modern approach to botanical, geometric and romantic inspirations. With spirited color and confident combinations of print, Amy has created a freshened view of the many product categories she now designs.
As a sewing pattern designer, Amy has brought modern styling to the sewing arts and inspired a new generation of young women around the world to “find their own style.” Amy’s growing brand has become synonymous with creativity, sustainability, quality and great style.
In 2009, several new Amy Butler licensed product lines will launch:
• Organic bed and bath: Amy Butler for Welspun, to be sold at Bed, Bath and Beyond stores starting in July 2009
• Rugs: Amy Butler for Chandra, handcrafted, 100% wool area rugs available in August 2009
• Fashion and lifestyle bags: The Amy Butler for Kalencom Collection, in stores Fall 2009
• Home Office: Amy Butler Desktop Collections for Mara Mi, in stores Fall 2009
Designed from her studio in America’s Midwest, Amy’s fabrics, sewing patterns, papers, handbags, design and project books, and home décor products are sold worldwide. Visit www.amybutlerdesign.com to learn more.
Marcia Ceppos is the third generation owner of Tinsel Trading Company, the store founded by her grandfather in 1933 based on his extensive collection of metal threads (tinsel). Working there as a child of 12, Marcia learned the business from every angle.
Today the store is considered to be among the foremost resources in the country for contemporary and vintage passementerie, and has become a mainstay of the creative community—loyal customers include fashion designers, interior designers, architects, costume and set designers, artists, crafters and, increasingly, tourists. Tinsel Trading is located at 1 West 37th Street in New York City, www.tinseltrading.com.
Mary Engelbreit is known throughout the world for her distinctive illustration style, imbued with spirited wit and nostalgic warmth. She was also editor-in-chief of the award-winning creative lifestyle magazine, Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion. Mary is happy to welcome you to this exclusive event in St. Louis. If you’d like to learn more about Mary and her work, click here.
“Embellish your life,” is Dena Fishbein’s motto, and her products, books and media exposure have reached a legion of fans that value friendship, home, family and self expression.
As President and Creative Director of Dena Designs, Inc., Dena has beautifully juggled the roles of designer, business woman, and mom while crafting a hugely successful company, lifestyle brand and wide array of product ranging from home décor and accessories to greeting cards, gifts, craft items, books and more. What began 20 years ago as a Bloomingdale’s best selling bedding collection is now a merchandising / media program generating multimillions in worldwide sales.
While many designers rely on perfection, Dena believes that it is the process that makes the project fun and memorable! Her book, Embellish Your Home!, exemplifies Dena’s love of helping people embellish their lives. She does not believe there is some unreachable standard out there to which people must aspire. “I’m always painting,” says Dena, “or adding bits and pieces to something. I love the process! I tell people there’s no ‘right way’ or ‘wrong way.’ If you don’t like it, change it. The whole point is to have fun doing it and get real pleasure out of your results.” Her work and philosophy appeal to an enormous consumer base eager for Dena’s heart warming and accessible work that blends classical design with sometimes quirky and fun touches. In addition to her extraordinary artistic, decorating and craft-related skills, she has excelled in multiple medias and in business. With her television experience on the DIY Network, a syndicated column with United Media, and a burgeoning publishing program, she has built a hugely successful lifestyle licensing business. She and a tight core of talented staff generate hundreds of top selling products from her studio, set in an idyllic spot under the stately branches of a grand and sturdy oak; surrounded by a prolific garden—a source of Dena’s inspiration.
Dena has a busy and fulfilling life with her family—husband, 3 children and multiple beloved pets—in Northern California. http://www.denadesigns.com/myblog/index.php
