ASID CA Peninsula Chapter

10/10/2019

Are you interested in learning how to design with climate change and energy efficiency in mind?
Come to an Electrification Expo being held by the City
of Palo Alto on October 10 from 2-7pm at the Mitchell Park Community Center or in San Jose on October 12th at the Tech Interactive. These are free public events for homeowners, renters and building professionals.
Follow this link to get all the information: https://bayareaexpo.org/

12/05/2018

We are fully embracing the wild spirit of Cavern Clay SW 7701, @sherwinwilliams 2019 color of the year! 🏜🌞🌵
Tell us, how would you showcase this earthy hue?
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#interiordesign #architecture #sherwinwilliams #coloroftheyear #southwest #cavernclay #asid #asidcapen

10/07/2013

You are invited to attend the Napa Show House at no cost.

10/07/2013

Custom Work : Thos. Moser

Thomas Moser is offering a 15% discount off all custom orders starting October 4th through October 31st.http://www.thosmoser.com/category/custom_work/

To take advantage of this offer, visit or call any of our six showrooms, or call our Customer Care Center in Maine at 800.862.1973 and simply mention this offer. Click any thumbnail below for examples of recent custom pieces.

10/03/2013

Webcast: SFJAZZ: Achieving Sustainability within Performance Spaces

Jazz Center Slated for LEED Gold

Upon its opening in January 2013, the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco will be the first ground-up facility on the west coast dedicated to jazz performance and education. The new three-story, 35,000-square-foot building, slated to receive a LEED Gold rating, houses a flexible, state-of-the-art main theater for up to 750, an intimate 80-seat ensemble room, rehearsal rooms, and educational support spaces.

The design team worked to identify solutions to achieve a high-performing sustainable building that would compliment the stringent acoustical and lighting requirements of a performance hall.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
COST: $25/AIA Members, $35/Non-AIA Members
REGISTER at http://www.designrealized.com/Eco-Responsible_Design_Registration?utm_source=DR+-+Oct+08+-++Cavagnero+2nd&utm_campaign=DR1008-2nd&utm_medium=email

10/03/2013

Hey! Don't Miss Ruth Soforenko's Estate Sale

09/27/2013

Hip Housing, a nonprofit agency specializing in low-income affordable housing, will be the beneficiaries of an auction being held at Michaan's on October 6th at 10:00am. I've been in contact with March French about this and am hoping we could get this event posted on your calendar. There may be some specialty "Downton Abbey" style items of interest to your designers!

For more info please see our website.
http://www.hiphousing.org/news/events.html

09/27/2013

The DO School

The DO School: Green Store Challenge

The DO School offers a unique one-year educational program that enables talented young adults to launch their own social ventures. The program allows our Fellows to learn from passionate peers, engage with current leaders and experts, and create change by implementing these social ventures in their home countries.
The program takes place in two phases, the ten-week Incubation Phase on campus and the ten-month Implementation Phase in the Fellows’ home countries.

The upcoming Green Store Challenge is delivered in collaboration with the Swedish multinational retail-clothing company - H&M.

H&M will be challenging selected Fellows to create a Green Store prototype, which will be sustainable in terms of materials, construction, energy, operation and other aspects. The prototype should be scalable to H&M stores worldwide, be economically beneficial and make the idea of sustainability tangible for customers and employees.
Ssuccessful candidates may come from, but are not restricted to the fields of engineering, architecture, fashion and design, as well as environmental activism, retail and human resource management

For more info, please go to http://thedoschool.org/challenges/green-store-challenge/

The DO School is an innovative educational organization offering learning experiences that create real global impact.

09/26/2013

SAVE THE DATE: ASID CA Peninsula Chapter is having a Holiday Party!

DATE: Wednesday, December 11, 6pm
WHERE: the beautiful, historic Corinthian Grand Ballroom
196 N. 3rd St., San Jose, CA 95112

More info coming soon!

09/26/2013

ON SET

Today PureWow features floor plans of favorite TV shows created by tv enthusiast/Interior Designer Inaki Aliste Lizarralde: http://www.purewow.com/entry_detail/national/7502/Inaki-Aliste-Lizarraldes-fictional-floor-plans.htm

You can purchase the floor plans on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TVFLOORPLANSandMORE?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Inaki Aliste Lizarralde's fictional floor plans

09/25/2013

ASID CA Peninsula: Eventbrite all the way!

Hi Chapter Members et al,

To make it easier for the Professional Development Director and Committee, RSVP by paying via Eventbrite for all upcoming events.

Practitioners: Please remember to bring your IDCEC number to CEUs so the event host and/or speaker can register your attendance on your behalf. If you can't find your number, please log in at the national website, and one of the options under "go to my ASID" is "your IDCEC number". If you can't find your password, please contact Sarita Williams at ASID HQ at [email protected] for assistance.

09/24/2013

Special Presentation at Filoli:
Michael Svanevik presents “Nature’s Gardens”—October 9, 2013
86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Michael Svanevik

Popular speaker and historian, Michael Svanevik, will take his audience on a lavishly illustrated personalized tour of several magnificent places. He will reintroduce the audience to the natural wonders and hidden historical treasures of the Sierra Morena, the forested mountains forming the spine of the San Francisco Peninsula from Big Basin’s majestic Sequoia sempervirens to the bubbling cascades and shaded glens of the Butano. Listeners will be inspired to visit the shady canyons of Tunitas and Purissima. Amazing trees, extraordinary giant ferns and delicate wild orchids are all within a short drive of Filoli’s magnificent Garden and surrounding woodlands. There is a reception immediately following the presentation.

Registration: Tickets can be purchased online at www.filoli.org or by calling Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (650) 364-8300, ext. 508.
Fee: $25 members, $35 non-members.
Non-members: Fee includes same-day admission to Filoli to visit the historic House and Garden, Café, Garden Shop, and art exhibit. Parking is free.

Visit www.filoli.org for more information regarding art exhibits, classes, events, talks, tours of the House and Garden, guided Nature hikes and Orchard tours or by calling Filoli weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (650) 364-8300, ext. 508.

09/24/2013

Peninsula Window Fashions & Design

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Interior Designer/Decorator

Peninsula Window Fashions & Design in Menlo Park, CA has an immediate opening for an Interior Designer/ Decorator.

This full-time position is ideal for a versatile and experienced Interior Designer or Decorator. Must be able to manage all phases of the design process including: design, measuring, bidding, presentation, order execution, management, coordination, and oversight of installations. Designer should be knowledgeable in all or most of the following areas: color, space, flooring, lighting, wall coverings, furniture (case goods and upholstery), window coverings, and custom bedding.

We have spent the last year expanding our showroom to better meet our client’s needs and are now ready to expand our highly competent and motivated sales team. We consider our community, location, and client base to be second to none. Our company has served the Bay Area community for over 25 years—everyday we work as a team to deliver on our motto: “Good People. Good Design. No Bull.” We run a fast-paced, good-natured office fueled by cooperation, laughter, our commitment to high quality service, and surprise dessert breaks at SusieCakes.

Qualities we value at Peninsula: a caring attitude, smarts, creativity, protocol, thinking outside the box when necessary, great communication, problem solving, teamwork, organization, talent, independence, and humor.

Please take a few minutes to get to know us before applying: www.pwfdesign.com. If you feel like you’d be a great addition to our team, send resume, portfolio/samples, and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to [email protected].

Conrad is the world’s premiere designer of exquisite handwoven window coverings. Each shade is completely custom made with meticulous detail by skilled artisans, all from sustainably-grown and harvested natural fibers—quality details reflected in the extraordinary beauty of the finished product. Com...

09/17/2013

Just added to the chapter calendar:

09/17/2013

Don't Miss the chapter's October Event!

09/17/2013

Understanding Custom Tile Mosaics with Renowned Mosaic Artist Stephanie Jurs

09/17/2013

Retail Sales position

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Vintage Bath

Vintage Bath in Los Altos is looking for a design-oriented, intelligent, and polished employee to add to their team. An interior design student, or young professional is a perfect fit. They will be exposed to a lot that will help them in their design career: plumbing - both decorative and functional, tubs and toilets, lighting, mirrors, curbless showers, drain options/styles, fibers/textiles/towels, as well as a beautifully curated collection of bath accessories, robes, scents, and soaps.

The owners of Vintage Bath are good friends chapter member Melinda Mandell, who learned so much working there as a college student, saying that this would be a great opportunity for another young designer!

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/ret/4059256504.html

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09/10/2013

At Industry Partner the Studio Shop this Thursday:
Artist Reception for Melinda Cootsona

Having painted for over 25 years, Melinda Cootsona focuses on abstract and figurative work, often combining elements of both. The artist draws inspiration from the Bay Area Figurative Movement of Richard Diebenkorn and David Park, vibrant and saturated with a keen sense of light. The unifying element in her paintings is a strong sense of color and composition. Using thick paint, Cootsona strives to convey mystery of place and human moments.

WHEN: Sept. 12, 2013, 6 - 8 PM
WHERE: The Studio Shop, 244 Primrose Road, Burlingame

09/06/2013

2013 Nature Gallery Survey

First Friday Complimentary Wine Tasting at Nature Gallery

Come by today, 6 - 8pm, and share a leisurely glass of Peachy Canyon Cirque Du Vin!

WHERE: Nature Gallery, 296 State St, Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 327-8700

ALSO: You are invited to take a survey (go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KL7T8ZT?utm_source=Campaign+Created+2013%2F09%2F04%2C+9%3A25+AM&utm_campaign=FF+email+w%2F+reminder&utm_medium=email) and if you completed the survey, look soon for an email confirmation, and come by anytime through September 20th to redeem your award: *20% off any single item - and 10% off the rest of your purchase !

Dear Nature Gallery Fan, We'd love to know what you like about our business, and what we can do to improve. When you complete this short survey by September 4th, you'll receive a gift of 20% off any item - and 10% off the rest of your purchase, on one shopping excursion.

09/05/2013

Sherwin Williams' Colormix 2014 will be on October 16, 12-2 pm.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

09/05/2013

http://narisv.org/dinner_meeting.html

NARI Chapter Meeting: HR Safe Practices

Deisy Bach of HR Ideas, Inc. (HRI) will discuss:
• New hire paperwork, new hire checklist
• Offer letters
• Completing all forms correctly
• Proper record keeping - I9’s separate, medical records separate - HR files separate. Backup copy of files in separate location
• Having proper postings in office/on job sites
• Proper time keeping procedures in place
• 1099 Contractors - specific to construction industry, must be licensed in their field. Knowing the difference on when to hire as 1099 or direct employee.

TIME: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
WHERE: Viking Performance Door and Window, 2099 S. Tenth Street, San Jose, CA 95112
COST: $35/Members who RSVP by Sept 13; $45
REGISTER at http://narisv.org/dinner_meeting.html

09/05/2013

URGENT: from Suzanne Zurinaga, President of IDCC (Interior Design Coalition of California

The reauthorization bill SB 308 which will extend our CID title act will go to the Assembly floor this week. We need to show support for amendments to Sections 5800 and 5805 which will strengthen the law. We ask for your immediate help by writing and sending a letter to the legislator.

Two documents are below. The first is a sample letter; the second is detailed instructions on how to edit and send the letter. You will only need to do one letter, but it needs to be done as soon as possible. The bill will go to the Assembly floor this week.

Please communicate this time critical letter writing campaign information to your membership so we can show significant support to our legislators. Many thanks for taking action today. We apologize for the delay with this letter writing campaign; however we have been working diligently with stakeholders and the staff consultant to craft amended language which we had hoped to include.

** start of sample letter**

LETTERHEAD

Date

Senator Ted Lieu
Chair, Senate Business Professions & Economic Development Committee
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA 95814

RE: SB 308 (Lieu): Professions and Vocations; Certified Interior Designers (SUPPORT)

Dear Senator Lieu:

FIRM - I represent (FIRM NAME HERE). I work with a team of interior designers who are well versed in the California Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, and Cal Green Code. I strongly support the extension of the interior design law outlined in SB 308, and support further important changes in law.

INTERIOR DESIGNER - I am a professional interior designer in the state of California, and support further strengthening of the existing California law to ensure uniform acceptance of the Certified Interior Design (CID) stamp across the state. I strongly support the extension of law in SB 308.

STUDENT - I am an interior design student attending [insert school name here]. My interior design degree will prepare me to enter my chosen career with a set of creative and technical skills. However, I am very concerned about my ability to use those skills to the fullest extent of my training and education. It is equally important to me, as well as to thousands of graduating interior design students in California who have a comprehensive education, to strengthen laws to ensure the acceptance and acknowledgement of Interior Design training and qualifications.

Uniform stamp/seal acceptance is the first of such changes. In order to ensure uniformity among local building officials regarding Certified Interior Design (CID) stamped plans for review and permitting, there must be an amendment in the Business and Professions Code and the Health and Safety Code that establishes uniform acceptance of such plans. It benefits California consumers by ensuring access for interior designers to work independently, as they are qualified to do, in non-structural, non-seismic code-based built environments.

We also support the inclusion of the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings act to require transparency in the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC). Increased transparency will go a long way in giving the public and the interior design community an interest and trust in CCIDC.

With these changes there would be greater assurance that interior Design professionals in California can practice to their fullest capabilities. These changes would allow interior designers the ability to legally practice interior design in California as recognized professionals.

Thank you for authoring SB 308 and your support for this critical issue. I reiterate my strong endorsement for strengthening the interior design profession.

Sincerely,

NAME
Address
Phone
E-mail

Senator Ted Lieu
Members of the California Assembly
GV Ayers, Consultant, Senate Business Professions & Economic Development Committee

**end of sample letter (instructions below) **
Support Letter Writing instructions

Following is important information on the letter writing campaign to show support for the reauthorization bill SB 308 to strengthen Interior Design Certification in California.
Taking action now is critical to show support for sections which will strengthen the current law.

1. Attached is a sample letter. Please alter it as follows:
FIRMS: Delete the paragraph noted for “individuals” and “students.” Enter your firmʼs name where indicated in the first sentence and at the bottom with your address. Feel free to edit and personalize the letter as well, for example, you could add the number of employees in your firm. Please copy the letter onto your
company letterhead.
INDIVIDUALS or STUDENTS: Choose the introduction paragraph that best describes you and delete the other paragraphs that are not needed. For example, if you are a student, delete the paragraph for firms and individuals (and fill in the space for your school). Please copy the letter onto your letterhead if you have
one.

2. Additional instructions:
• Each letter should be one page in length.
• Enter your name and address where indicated. Your address must be included or else it isnʼt counted.
• The letters must be signed.
• You do not need to readdress the letter to each member as they have all been ccʼd at the end of the letter.
3. Letter Delivery:
Please e-mail to [email protected]
OR
Fax to 888-473-1875

Yes, this may seem a little tedious – why canʼt we do a form letter or a petition?

Individualized letters are the best way to show support.
We need these letters sent as soon as possible. SB 308 goes to the Assembly floor this week. Please send by Friday, September 6, 2013.

Your lobbyists have been doing a great job in speaking with legislators, previous opposition, and policy influencers and these conversations are continuing favorably.
PLEASE help the Interior Design Coalition of California included critical amendments on the Assembly floor.
Thank you for your help!