100 N. Centennial St. Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Corporate Phone: 205.910.5369

www.odettefurniture.com

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Odette Furniture Collection is a family-owned furnishings brand pairing functionality, beauty, and comfort with sophistication to offer a curated furniture collection in premium in-stock upholstery. From luxurious antiques to plush sofas and beautifully upholstered chairs to exquisite rugs and case goods of all shapes and sizes, the brand’s extensive range of pieces and upholstery cater to every taste, style, and budget.

12pm - 1pm, April 13

Storied, Not Staged: The Business of Welcoming History and Soul into the Home

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

What’s old is cool again! Join Traditional Home Senior Style and Design Editor Krissa Rossbund as she leads a discussion about ushering soul into the home, either by things that were handmade 100 years ago or things that are handmade now. She’ll be joined by designers Anne Hulcher, Joshua Smith, and Tanya S. Lewis as they dive into understanding and translating their clients’ design wishes and adding personal details that will make their homes theirs. They’ll talk about antiques, handcrafted pieces, art, and design bells and whistles like passementerie and how to find room in your client’s budgets to obtain them.

Speakers: Krissa Rossbund, Anne Hulcher Tollett, Joshua Smith, Tanya S. Lewis


3pm - 4pm, April 13

Real Designers, Real Problems, Real Questions and Real Answers with Christopher Todd

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

Join award-winning interior designer Christopher Todd as he leads an intimate discussion that focuses on “Real Designers, Real Problems, Real Questions and Real Answers.” As a nationally desired interior designer and owner of Christopher Todd Design, Todd is beyond familiar with the struggles, challenges, and wins that come with starting and building your own business. Participate in this informal, speakeasy vibe and get his first-hand accounts of lessons learned and what success has come to mean to him.

Speakers: Christopher Todd


4pm - 6pm, April 13

Event: “Odette After Hours” sponsored by Veranda

Social Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

Stop by “Odette After Hours” for light bites and craft cocktails while exploring the brand’s treasure trove of unique style and elegance. This exclusive event also offers the exciting opportunity to meet and mingle with the editors of Veranda as well as some of Odette’s newest Culture Ambassadors: Cheryl Luckett of Dwell by Cheryl, Christopher Todd of Christopher Todd Design, and Noel Gatts of beam&bloom. Located at Odette’s lavish 10,000-square-foot showroom, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Free parking is available behind the showroom.


11am - 12pm, April 14

When to Say Goodbye: Knowing When and How to Fire a Client

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

Breakups are never easy! Join us for a panel moderated by Cheryl Luckett of Dwell by Cheryl, where industry experts Blair Moore, Brad Ramsey, Noel Gatts, and Tamara Day share insights on the delicate process of ending client relationships. Discover the warning signs that a client may not be the right fit for your business and the impact of misaligned expectations on your work. Learn strategies for professionally and gracefully terminating these relationships while balancing legal considerations with the need to maintain your reputation. Our panelists will guide you through how to have difficult conversations, handle the aftermath, focus on business growth, and attract ideal clients.

Speakers: Cheryl Luckett, Blair Moore, Brad Ramsey, Noel Gatts, Tamara Day


2pm - 3pm, April 14

Balancing Act: Creative Integrity and Business Growth in Design

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

Balancing the business and the creative side of an interior design business can be a challenging task. Join us for this enlightening panel discussion moderated by Mary Beth Zaehringer of MB Public Relations, where industry veterans Christopher Todd, DuVäl Reynolds, Eddie Maestri, and Kara Cox will share their experiences and strategies on how to remain inspired and keep the passion for design alive while navigating the complexities of maintaining and growing the business. Gain insights from the professionals on how to grow your business while staying true to yourself and your brand.

Speakers: Mary Beth Zaehringer, Christopher Todd, DuVäl Reynolds, Eddie Maestri, Kara Cox


11am - 12pm, April 15

Sponsored by Design News Now–The Double-Edged Influence:Navigating the Impact of Social Media on Design Integrity

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

While social media platforms such as Instagram can be a powerful tool for interior designers, they simultaneously introduce unique challenges. In this thought-provoking panel, moderated by the Editor-in-Chief of Design News Now, Courtney Porter, designers will delve into how social media platforms influence design trends and client expectations. Angeline Hall, Antonio DeLoatch, and Victoria Holly will share their experiences and insights on how to navigate conversations with clients who have been influenced by social media to make choices that may not align with professional recommendations.

Speakers: Courtney Porter, Angeline Hall, Antonio DeLoatch, Victoria Holly


1pm - 2pm, April 15

Sponsored by Revolution Fabrics–Where Beauty, Art and Science Collide:Neuroaesthetic Innovations in Interior Design

Educational Odette, 100 N. Centennial St. Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 16 (Red Line)

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Marisa Wilson, where Asha Maía Maxey, Eryn Oruncak, Susan Hayward, and Susie Novak will dive into the world of neuroaesthetic design. Gain insights from industry veterans on what to consider when selecting elements such as lighting, color, and texture and how these can be harnessed to create environments that are not only pleasing to the eye but to the body as a whole.

Speakers: Marisa Wilson, Asha Maxey, Eryn Oruncak, Susan Hayward, Susie Novak