SPEAKER SERIES IN ATLANTA
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016
10:30am-11:15am
DECORATE FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT
Hear the inspiring stories behind 3 accomplished women who took very different paths into a career in design. Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha leads a thoughtful conversation on the importance of "decorating for a life you want" - the philosophy espoused in Sage Living - the bestselling book by Anne Sage.
Anne Sage, Author & Blogger at Anne Sage
Kelly Sutton, Kelly Sutton Design
Gen Sohr, Pencil + Paper Development Co.
Moderated by Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha
11:15am-12pm: Ann Sage book signing - Sage Living: Decorate for the Life You Want
11:45am-12:30pm
ENTERTAIN LIKE A PRO
Elizabeth Fox, Co-founder of Styleblueprint chats with event designer Rebecca Gardner & Flower Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Margot Shaw, about tips and secrets to throwing an awesome event. Margot is the founder of Flower Magazine and Rebecca was named by Vogue Magazine as one of the Top 5 Wedding Planners in the Country.
Rebecca Gardner & Margot Shaw in conversation with Elizabeth Fox, Co-founder of StyleBlueprint
1pm-1:45pm
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTENT IN FASHION TODAY
Storytelling is playing an increasingly important role in retail & fashion today. Atlanta's own Ann Mashburn sits down with Jess Graves, founder of The Love List, to talk about her career in fashion, which has artfully toed the line between editorial and retail.
Ann Mashburn in conversation with Jess Graves of The Love List
2pm-2:45pm
FROM IDEATION TO CORPORATION
3 female entrepreneurs share their journeys of launching and building innovation companies in the retail space.
Helen Ballard, Founder of Ballard Designs
Dara Segal, Founder of Simply Framed
Lauren Schwab, Founder of Negative Underwear
Moderated by Elizabeth Ralls, Editor-in-Chief of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine
2:45pm-3:15pm:
Visit the Shops
Get a free eye mask treatment from CircCell
3:15pm-4pm
FASHION PANEL
Young leaders in New York's fashion world share thoughts on designing for the modern woman: influences, construction & choices that can establish brand identity.
Sarah Easley, Founder of Kirna Zabete
Gillian Warmflash, Novis
Karolina Zmarlak, Karolina Zmarlak
Moderated by stylist Amy B Nelson
4-5pm:
Wine, Networking & Shopping
Cap off the day with a glass of wine, meet the designers behind each featured shop-in-shop brand, and more!
*Some snacks will be provided throughout the day!